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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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      Visiting the Sphere in Las Vegas is about more than just its status as the world’s largest spherical structure. Getty Images
      'I've been to Sphere Las Vegas - here's why it will be an incredible addition to Abu Dhabi'

      Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi and Sphere Entertainment have announced plans to build world's second Sphere in UAE

      Music & On-stageOctober 15, 2024
      Founded in 2012, Odeabank is Turkey’s 13th largest private bank by gross loans and customer deposits. Alamy
      Abu Dhabi's ADQ acquires 96% stake in Bank Audi's Turkish subsidiary

      The deal marks ADQ’s latest move to expand its portfolio in the banking sector in Turkey

      BankingOctober 15, 2024
      A concept electric car showcased at the e& stand at Gitex Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      UAE's e& signs $1bn partnership with AWS to drive cloud adoption

      Agreement will focus on boosting services such as AI, cloud storage, computing, networking and cybersecurity

      TechnologyOctober 15, 2024
      DP World London Gateway container port. DP World, the parent firm of P&O Ferries, will be attending the Government's international investment summit on Monday, according to reports. PA
      DP World to invest $1.3bn to expand London port

      The expansion will create a further 400 permanent jobs, in addition to the 1,200 currently employed at the site

      EconomyOctober 14, 2024
      David Reche, left, and Akeed Azmi, co-founders of the Dubai-based start-up Cercli. Photo: Cercli
      How Dubai's Cercli is transforming payroll management for businesses

      Generation Start-up: Company is doubling down on its efforts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia markets as businesses increasingly adopt technology

      TechnologyOctober 14, 2024
      Nations across continents are increasing their renewable energy investment budgets to achieve their green energy goals. AFP
      Renewable energy investment 'must triple to $1.5tn by 2030' to meet goals

      Rapid progress across sectors as well as international collaboration is needed to bridge the huge funding gap, Abu Dhabi-based Irena says

      EnergyOctober 11, 2024
      Tesla's robotaxi at its showcase event in Los Angeles. California. Reuters
      Tesla shares plunge as robotaxi fails to impress investors

      Elon Musk unveiled the driverless robotaxi, which will cost less than $30,000

      TechnologyOctober 11, 2024
      Google accounts for nearly 90 per cent of all online searches. Reuters
      Google warns US government split-up plans risk harming consumers

      Alphabet-owned company is accused of unlawfully stifling competition in the online search market

      TechnologyOctober 09, 2024
      Striking Boeing factory workers gather on a picket line outside the production plant in Renton. Reuters
      Boeing strike drags on with no talks scheduled amid wage dispute

      US plane maker blames union's 'lack of consideration' of workers' demands as strike enters fourth week

      AviationOctober 09, 2024
      UAE's Etihad Rail project covers a distance of 900 kilometres within the country. Victor Besa / The National
      Rail project linking UAE with Oman secures $1.5bn financing

      The project will link the UAE with Oman’s Port of Sohar boosting trade and commercial ties between the Gulf nations

      EconomyOctober 09, 2024
      Boeing 737 Max aircraft are assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Washington state. AFP
      US aviation regulator issues warning over Boeing 737 rudder issue

      Company has delivered 291 commercial aircraft this year as of September 30, including 229 737 Max jets

      AviationOctober 08, 2024
      Abu Dhabi’s wealth funds have been among the biggest sovereign investors this year. Bloomberg
      Abu Dhabi ranked world's top city for sovereign wealth fund capital

      The UAE capital, which is home to Mubadala, Adia and ADQ, manages nearly $1.7tn in assets, report finds

      EconomyOctober 08, 2024
      Palestinian women work at carpentry and stitching workshop to make wooden toys in Gaza City, on December 24, 2018. 24 Palestinian women produce non-toxic wooden toys as they distribute them mainly to United States, Switzerland and Italy. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
      Businesses key to security or instability of post-war Gaza

      They have the influence to ensure ethical practices or contribute to ongoing oppression, says UAE-based researcher

      EconomyOctober 08, 2024
      President Sheikh Mohamed, standing centre left, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, centre right, at the signing of the agreement. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
      UAE and Egyptian presidents witness signing of Egypt megaproject deal

      Spanning more than 170 million square metres, the development is expected to attract more foreign direct investment, boost trade and create jobs

      EconomyOctober 04, 2024
      Buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes on Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on October 2. EPA
      Gaza's economy shrunk by 86% in first half of 2024, IMF says

      Poverty is affecting almost the entire population of Palestinian enclave

      EconomyOctober 03, 2024
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