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Alkesh Sharma

Alkesh Sharma

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Based out of Toronto, Alkesh Sharma is a Technology Correspondent reporting for The National from North America. With an experience of over 15 years in journalism to his credit, he has worked across Asia and the Middle East and globe trotted to cover important technology events from the East to the West end of the world. He has been covering the Big Tech companies, consumer tech and telecoms for The National since 2018. Prior to joining The National, he has worked with leading media outlets across India and the UAE.

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HyperSpace’s debut entertainment attraction, AYA, located at Wafi Mall in Dubai, is a digital immersive experience consisting of 12 zones. Photo: HyperSpace
Riyadh's HyperSpace raises $55m to scale operations

Company will also use new capital to further expand internationally, including entering the US

Start-UpsOctober 05, 2023
The UAE launched Operation 300bn in 2021 to position itself as a global industrial centre by 2031. Bloomberg
UAE ministry reveals new incentives to promote growth of industrial SMEs

Incentives include free technology maturity assessments to help companies accelerate technological transformation

EconomyOctober 05, 2023
Al Zour refinery in Kuwait. Oil Minister Saad Al Barrak said Kuwait is committed to the Opec+ decisions to reduce production. AFP
Global oil market heading towards balanced supply and demand, says Kuwait Oil Minister

Gulf nation will continue to invest in expanding production to reach 3.2 million barrels per day by 2024, Saad Al Barrak says

EnergyOctober 04, 2023
Google launched its Pixel 8 phone on Wednesday. Google / PA
Pixel 8 and Watch 2: All you need to know about Google devices

The California-based company rolled out its latest smartphones and smartwatch on Wednesday

TechnologyOctober 04, 2023
Dubai’s luxury home demand continues to strengthen, attracting both local and international purchasers. AP
Sales of $10 million-plus homes in Dubai surge to record high in Q3

Global high-net-worth individuals plan to spend $2.5 billion on property in the emirate this year

PropertyOctober 04, 2023
Visitors stand outside barriers surrounding Tesla's new Model 3 saloon displayed at the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing last month. Reuters
Tesla Q3 deliveries drop as factory upgrades slow production

Delivered 435,059 EVs in the July-September period missing analysts’ estimates of 461,640

TechnologyOctober 02, 2023
DIFC's new proposed digital assets law sets out the legal characteristics of a digital asset, how it may be controlled, transferred, and dealt with by interested parties. Photo: DIFC
DIFC plans new laws to govern digital assets

The proposed regulations aim to ensure DIFC keeps pace with the rapid developments in international trade and financial markets

EconomyOctober 02, 2023
Attendees try Meta's latest Quest 3 mixed-reality headsets during the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park, California, on Wednesday. Bloomberg
Why it's an uphill battle for AR/VR headsets in mainstream market

Limited content and higher costs are hurdles that manufacturers must address to ensure smooth growth, analysts say

TechnologySeptember 29, 2023
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg emphasises the responsible use of AI, at the Connect event in Menlo Park, California. Reuters
Eight AI takeaways from Meta's Connect event in Menlo Park

Tech giant's founder Mark Zuckerberg said new AI experiences come with new set of challenges

TechnologySeptember 27, 2023
People test out the Meta Quest 3 in a demonstration room at the Connect conference in Menlo Park, California. AP
How Quest 3 could help Meta defy the AR/VR headset industry trend

Global AR/VR headset market expected to reach about $5.9 billion by 2030, from $4.1 billion last year

TechnologySeptember 27, 2023
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announces the next-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses during the Connect conference at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Reuters
Meta launches next-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Priced at $299, the new glasses are the first to offer live-streaming and Meta AI capabilities

TechnologySeptember 27, 2023
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg addresses the Connect conference in Menlo Park, California. AP
Quest 3: Meta launches mixed-reality headset priced from $499

The company will start shipping the new device from October 10

TechnologySeptember 27, 2023
The economic impact of generative AI may take time to become tangible, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Reuters
Generative AI to transform business but with social risks, says Moody's

Governments will face the challenge of weighing up the benefits of broad adoption against likely social pressures, according to latest report

TechnologySeptember 23, 2023
A cargo ship at the entrance of Jebel Ali port in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai ranked among top five global commercial maritime shipping hubs

The emirate, the only Arab city on the list, is placed ahead of Hamburg, Tokyo and New York

EconomySeptember 22, 2023
Edge specialises in building advanced technology for weapons systems, cyber protection and electronic warfare. Photo: Edge
UAE's Edge expands its portfolio with Bulgarian partnerships

Abu Dhabi-headquartered company has joined forces with TBS and Samel-90 to fuel its expansion in Eastern Europe

EconomySeptember 22, 2023
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