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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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Adnoc Drilling has provided integrated drilling services to sister companies Adnoc Onshore and Adnoc Offshore since 2019. Photo: Adnoc Drilling
Adnoc Drilling to buy six hybrid power land rigs for $75 million

Newbuilds will each deliver emissions reductions of up to 15 per cent

EnergyMay 24, 2023
The company has launched Microsoft Fabric to help businesses with data analytics. Getty
Microsoft infuses products and services with more generative AI

The company is banking on AI to attract more customers and boost market share

TechnologyMay 24, 2023
Passengers queue to check in at Heathrow Airport in London. PA
Covid-induced supply chain concerns to continue in aviation sector, industry experts say

Trade frictions have delayed plane manufacturer efforts to boost production and meet demand for new jets with better fuel efficiency

AviationMay 24, 2023
Oman, the largest non-Opec producer in the Middle East, expects a budget deficit of $3.37 billion in 2023. Silvia Razgova / The National
Moody's upgrades ratings of seven government-related Omani companies

Actions follow decision to lift sultanate's government bond rating to Ba2 from Ba3, with a positive outlook

EconomyMay 20, 2023
Dubai's economy has bounced back strongly from the coronavirus-driven slowdown. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai is best city brand in Middle East and Africa, report says

Emirate has gained reputation as 'city of gold' for being a major hub for gold and jewellery trade, consultancy Brand Finance says

EconomyMay 19, 2023
From left: Abdullah bin Touq, UAE Minister of Economy; Daniela Santanche, Italy’s Minister of Tourism; and Ignazio La Russa, president of the Italian Senate. Photo: Wam
UAE and Italy explore joint opportunities in renewables, tourism and FinTech

Officials from the two countries held talks in Milan ahead of Investopia Europe event

EconomyMay 18, 2023
Dubai aims to generate 25 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai completes biogas-to-energy project at Warsan wastewater treatment plant

New facility has capacity to generate 44,250 megawatt hours of electricity annually

EnergyMay 18, 2023
Since 2017, AWS has taught cloud skills to more than four million people in India. Reuters
Amazon Web Services to invest $12.7bn in India by 2030

Investment expected to add $23.3bn to Indian GDP by 2030

BusinessMay 18, 2023
Uber's shares were up almost 1 per cent, trading at $37.80 a share on Wednesday. Reuters
Uber announces new accounts for teenagers

Feature will help parents and caretakers move teenagers around safely

TechnologyMay 17, 2023
Elon Musk said that there are only 'two or three' days in a year when he does not put in some 'meaningful amount of work'. EPA
Elon Musk says working from home is 'morally wrong'

Tesla chief executive last year told employees they needed to be in the office for a minimum of 40 hours per week or leave

TechnologyMay 17, 2023
Bank Dhofar's previous offer for Ahli Bank was rejected by the latter's board of directors. Bloomberg
Oman's Ahli Bank receives revised merger offer from Bank Dhofar

Muscat's Omnivest has also expressed its intention to bid for Ahli Bank

BusinessMay 17, 2023
Google says it will send sufficient notices to account holders before deleting their accounts. AFP
Google to delete accounts inactive for two years

Alphabet-owned company says forgotten or unattended accounts are usually more vulnerable to cyber attacks

TechnologyMay 16, 2023
Tadweer is the sole company handling waste management in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi's Tadweer joins forces with Polygreen to support zero waste in UAE and Greece

The agreement paves the way for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the transition to sustainable development

EconomyMay 16, 2023
Ma'aden aluminium factory in Ras Al Khair Industrial area near Jubail City. AFP
Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden buys stake in Ivanhoe Electric for $126.5m

Miner will acquire nearly 10.2 million common shares in the Vancouver company

EconomyMay 16, 2023
Not all AI is human-like, but some companies like Hanson Robotics in Hong Kong, are building products for a more robot-powered future. AFP
Nearly 75% of UAE organisations have maintained or raised AI investment

Almost 68% of organisations in the country are investing up to half of their technology budgets in AI, new research shows

TechnologyMay 16, 2023
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