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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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Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9 per cent last year, the highest rate since 2013. AFP
Bahrain launches Golden Licence scheme to attract investment

Companies that will create more than 500 jobs or those with an investment value exceeding $50 million in the country will be eligible

EconomyApril 03, 2023
Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, right, and Rashit Makhat, co-founders of Scalo Technologies. Photo: Scalo
Scalo sets up headquarters in Dubai to reach promising start-ups

Tech venture company says decision based on emirate’s high level of business activity, growing economy and strong government initiatives to attract entrepreneurs

Start-UpsApril 03, 2023
Last year, Google added or updated 29 policies for advertisers and publishers. Reuters
Google removes 5.2 billion ads for flouting rules

The company said it used a mix of human reviews and AI to detect those not adhering to policies

BusinessApril 01, 2023
Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai said the company wants to ensure Bard's capabilities are 'effective and frictionless'. Bloomberg
Google upgrading ChatGPT rival Bard soon, Sunder Pichai says

Last month, the company opened Bard's limited public access to select consumers in the US and the UK

TechnologyApril 01, 2023
The UAE economy is estimated to have grown by 7.6 per cent last year, the highest in 11 years, after expanding 3.9 per cent in 2021, according to the UAE Central Bank. AFP
UAE ranks first regionally, third globally in emerging markets index

GCC economies Qatar and Saudi Arabia also feature in world's top 25 first

EconomyMarch 31, 2023
The company is expected to announce new operating systems across the board. Reuters
Apple to hold five-day Worldwide Developers Conference from June 5

Company is expected to announce new operating systems for its iPhones, iPads, smartwatch and Apple TV

BusinessMarch 29, 2023
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative on Wednesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai programme to develop apps and train 1,000 Emiratis

Create Apps in Dubai intends to triple the number of app creators by 2025

TechnologyMarch 29, 2023
Empower's net profit for the 12 months to the end of December rose to Dh1 billion. Bloomberg
Empower approves $116m dividend for second half of 2022

It represents 42.5% of the company's paid-up capital

MarketsMarch 29, 2023
Tim Cook, chief executive of Apple, at developers conference where Apple first introduced the Pay Later service. Bloomberg
Apple launches 'Pay Later' service with no interest or fee

Users can apply for loans ranging from $50 to $1,000 for in-app or online purchases

BusinessMarch 28, 2023
Bahrain unveiled a major economic reform plan in 2021 that seeks to invest about $30 billion in strategic projects to drive post-coronavirus growth. AFP
Bahrain's economy grew by 4.9% last year, the highest since 2013

It was led by 6.2% jump in non-oil GDP

EconomyMarch 28, 2023
Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest exporter of oil, is diversifying its economy away from hydrocarbons. Reuters
Saudi Arabia issues 124 industrial licences to boost economy

Investments into new permits, issued in January, reached $640 million

EconomyMarch 28, 2023
In the last quarter, Alibaba’s net income jumped 138 per cent on a yearly basis to more than $6.6 billion. AFP
Alibaba to split into six entities and explore IPOs

Move designed to unlock shareholder value and foster market competitiveness

TechnologyMarch 28, 2023
Alibaba founder Jack Ma visits Hangzhou Yungu school in Hangzhou, China. Reuters
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma seen in China after a long absence

Mr Ma visited Hangzhou Yungu school that was established by Alibaba partners in 2017

BusinessMarch 28, 2023
Changpeng Zhao, chief executive of Binance. Reuters
CFTC sues Binance and chief executive over regulatory breaches

Complaint accuses Binance and its top executives of disregarding law to gain commercial benefits

BusinessMarch 28, 2023
The UAE economy is estimated to have grown by 7.6 per cent last year. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE economy to grow by 4.3% in 2024, Central Bank says

Regulator maintains its expectations of 3.9% growth for this year

EconomyMarch 27, 2023
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