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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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Apple is planning to introduce an AI-driven health coaching service as well as new technology for tracking emotions. Bloomberg
Apple’s WWDC 2023: What to expect and all you need to know

California company is expected to reveal virtual reality headset and new operating systems during the five-day event next week

TechnologyJune 02, 2023
The Make it in the Emirates campaign encourages local and international investors to manufacture and export products from the UAE. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Adio announces eight projects to boost economy at Make it in the Emirates forum

Projects cover various sectors including manufacturing, banking, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and health care

EconomyJune 01, 2023
Americana, founded in Kuwait in 1964, introduced fast-food restaurants to the Middle East region in 1970. Photo: Americana
Americana joins MSCI UAE Index

Index considered important benchmark for investment decision-making by investors in emerging markets including the Middle East

EconomyJune 01, 2023
Riyadh skyline. One of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, the PIF is at the centre of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative to diversify the kingdom’s economy away from hydrocarbons. EPA
PIF to own 30% stake in Saudi Arabia's Tamimi Markets through capital increase

Investment aims to help kingdom-based grocery chain expand throughout the region

EconomyJune 01, 2023
Dyson Zone uses electrostatic filters to clean air. PA
What it’s like to wear headphones that purify air

British technology company Dyson has launched two models, with prices starting at $928

TechnologyJune 01, 2023
California-based Meta earned a net profit of more than $5.7 billion in the quarter that ended on March 31. PA
Meta threatens to pull news from platforms in California over proposed journalism bill

Bill would require Big Tech companies such as Meta and Alphabet to pay a journalism usage fee to news producers

TechnologyMay 31, 2023
Oman has signed agreements with its GCC neighbours to boost its economy and create jobs. Photo: Alamy
Oman to set up $5.2bn investment fund to boost economy

Fund aims to encourage private sector to finance profitable investment projects

EconomyMay 31, 2023
Emirates Development Bank is a key financial engine for the economic development and industrial advancement of the UAE. Photo: EDB
Emirates Development Bank announces deals worth $115.4m at Make it in the Emirates forum

The financing comes as part of the lender’s mandate to approve $8.2bn in financing support to companies in the Emirates by 2026

EconomyMay 31, 2023
Bahrain’s state energy company to revamp operations under new brand

Under Bapco Energies, the existing operating companies of nogaholding will be integrated and rebranded into seven businesses over the next three years

EnergyMay 30, 2023
The new Google Pixel Fold phone. Getty
Why Google abandoned its second foldable phone

Alphabet-owned company launched its first foldable device earlier this month at the I/O conference in Mountain View

TechnologyMay 30, 2023
Gaming consumption in Saudi Arabia is projected to hit $6.8 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 22 per cent, the Boston Consulting Group said in a recent report. AFP
Mena gaming revenue 'to hit $6bn by 2027'

Industry is being driven by government support, young population and deep digital connectivity, DMCC report says

TechnologyMay 30, 2023
e& recorded a net profit of Dh2.19 billion in the first quarter of 2023 as its subscriber base grew. Photo: E-Vision
e& pays $60m for 10% stake in South Korea's Bespin Global

Joint venture established to focus on Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan region

TechnologyMay 26, 2023
IHC reported a more than 63 per cent jump in its first-quarter net profit, driven by a strong performance across key business segments. Photo: IHC
IHC teams up with Colombian businesses to boost South America portfolio

Company has signed a preliminary agreement with Grupo Nutresa, Grupo Sura, Grupo Argos and other business shareholders

EconomyMay 26, 2023
Abdulla bin Touq, the UAE’s Minister of Economy, centre, attends the annual Confederation of Indian Industry conference in New Delhi. Photo: Ministry of Economy
UAE-India partnership is driving global economic growth, minister says

Solid bilateral economic partnership contributes to the vitality of trade and investment flows in South Asia, Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq says

EconomyMay 25, 2023
Public cloud adoption added 2.26 per cent to the UAE's GDP in 2021. AP
Cloud computing to 'add $181bn to UAE's economy by 2033'

As an economic stimulant, it is 17 per cent more effective in the UAE than mobile broadband, says company

BusinessMay 25, 2023
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