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      Shweta Jain

      Shweta Jain

      Assistant Business Editor
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      Shweta has over 25 years of experience working across print and digital platforms in the UAE and India, covering regional and global business, finance and economic policy. Previously the deputy business editor at Gulf News, she has interviewed business leaders across multiple sectors, including Donald Trump Junior, Virgin Airlines’ founder Sir Richard Branson and Emirates Airlines’ chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, among others. At The National, she helps lead the newsroom’s business coverage, with a focus on engaging reporting and insightful analysis for readers across the Middle East and beyond.
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      Manfred Braunl, chief executive of Porsche Middle East and Africa, says an electric version of its two-door sports car in the 718 segment will be available in the region 'soon'. Antonie Robertson / The National
      InterviewPorsche's future will be electric with one foot still on the gas

      Transition slower than many in the industry predicted, Manfred Braunl tells The National

      TechnologyJanuary 26, 2026
      Masdar's stand at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The company's renewables projects span from the Middle East and Central Asia to Europe and the US. Victor Besa / The National
      Masdar and EUDC explore 24/7 renewable energy project in Uzbekistan

      Project is designed to deliver up to 1 gigawatt of baseload power

      EnergyJanuary 22, 2026
      US President Donald Trump says 'the killing has stopped' in Iran. Reuters
      Play02:06
      Oil prices tumble as Trump holds off Iran attack, easing supply concerns

      US President has repeatedly threatened Iran’s leadership over the killing of protesters

      EnergyJanuary 15, 2026
      A passenger checks in for an Etihad Airways flight in Abu Dhabi. The airline aims to carry 37 million passengers and have 200 planes in its fleet by 2030. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
      Etihad posts 21% rise in 2025 passengers as demand soars

      Airline carried 22.4 million passengers, marking its highest annual total yet, says chief executive

      AviationJanuary 12, 2026
      In recent years, Saudi Arabia has introduced a string of new acts, such as a companies' law and a civil transaction law, to attract more foreign investment. Bloomberg
      Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors

      Access to begin from next month

      MarketsJanuary 06, 2026
      Abu Dhabi Corniche. In its capacity as the resolution authority, the CMA plays a central role in managing financial crises. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE issues laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

      Two federal decree laws bolster Capital Markets Authority and align regulation with global standards

      MarketsJanuary 02, 2026
      Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. It has allocated more investments to the private credit market in recent years. Victor Besa / The National
      Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala joint venture acquires European lending assets from Apollo

      US asset management firm to manage and grow portfolio following transaction

      MarketsDecember 09, 2025
      Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the G20 summit. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
      UAE's AI investment to help Africa power its tech ambitions

      Experts warn power shortages, limited data-centre capacity and governance gaps may hinder progress

      FutureNovember 24, 2025
      A Boeing 777-X carries out a demonstration flight during the Dubai Airshow. EPA
      Dubai Airshow: Gulf airlines place large orders, but what do they want in return?

      Major Middle East companies influence future jet development and secure their supply chains

      AviationNovember 23, 2025
      The Midnight eVOTL air taxi by Archer Aviation. Photo: Archer Aviation
      Electric air taxis set to replace seaplanes at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts

      US companies Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation sign agreements at Dubai Airshow

      AviationNovember 19, 2025
      Visitors at the Dubai Airshow at DWC. The $35 billion new airport terminal at DWC is currently under construction and the first phase is expected to be finished by 2032. EPA
      Emirates airline to invest $12 billion in DWC airport, Sheikh Ahmed says

      Carrier at new terminal to spend money on facilities from catering to hangars

      AviationNovember 18, 2025
      Sara Al Memari, acting chief executive of Strata Manufacturing, says the company is growing in the aerospace and other industries. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      ExclusiveStrata in talks to make global jet-engine parts for first time

      CEO says Al Ain-based company is close to signing a deal in Q1 2026

      AviationNovember 18, 2025
      Flydubai currently operates an all-Boeing fleet and operates flights to more than 135 destinations. Photo: flydubai
      Flydubai orders 150 Airbus A321 Neo aircraft in pivot from Boeing-only fleet

      Airline switches to European plane maker for first time

      AviationNovember 18, 2025
      Men watch a Boeing 777X at the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)
      Play01:20
      Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777X planes

      Airline expects to receive delivery of its first 777-9s from the second quarter of 2027

      AviationNovember 17, 2025
      The Dubai Airshow runs at Dubai World Central, also the site of Al Maktoum International Airport, until Friday, November 21. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai Airshow 2025 orders to be driven by 'pragmatism and urgency'

      Boeing pulls ahead of Airbus in year-to-date orders tally after scoring deals during Trump tour

      AviationNovember 15, 2025
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