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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Alvin Romans Cabral is a business reporter who has been covering consumer technology for The National since 2021. With over 13 years of experience in journalism, he has represented the UAE on the global stage at some of the sector’s most important events, including those from Apple and Samsung. Prior to joining The National, he worked for the Dubai-based Khaleej Times since 2008.
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Adnoc Drilling is the largest integrated drilling services company in the Middle East by fleet size. Photo: Adnoc Drilling
Adnoc Drilling plans to boost partnerships beyond Abu Dhabi as profit jumps 24%

Company is expected to distribute dividends of at least $217 million this fiscal year

May 08, 2025
Adnoc Distribution has boosted its service station and retail model. Photo: Adnoc Distribution
Adnoc Distribution Q1 profit up 16% on network growth and Saudi expansion

Company's operations have not been affected by tariff uncertainty, CFO says

May 06, 2025
Visitors watch an exhibit during the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
How governments and private sector can be an extension of AI education

Internships can provide continuity for students as they prepare for their careers, experts say at Gets 2025

May 05, 2025
Delegates at the Governance of Emerging Technologies Summit in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Gets 2025: Governments urged to prioritise utility and oversight in tech

Youth poised to play a key role in shaping responsible and just technology, government official says at Gets 2025

May 05, 2025
Microsoft says its decision to retire Skype and fold it into Teams will help 'streamline' its free consumer communications offerings. Photo: Microsoft
Skype hangs up after three decades

Once a dominant force, it probably fell victim to innumerable competition in a wild tech race

May 05, 2025
Russian tourists in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. AFP
How the US dollar's slide will affect Middle East travel

Executives across Middle East airlines, airports, hotels and cruise lines say business is not impacted by US tariffs so far but they remain vigilant

May 04, 2025
The Petroleos de Venezuela Amuay oil refinery is seen in Punto Fijo, Venezuela. Brent and West Texas Intermediate are both down by about 17 per cent in 2025. Bloomberg
Oil posts second weekly decline on uncertainty over US-China tariff talks

Prices may retreat further on the dent to global demand, analysts say

May 02, 2025
Workers inspect motherboards at the Foxconn plant in Shenzhen, China. The company manufactures iPhones in the country. AFP
Apple moves iPhone production to India amid US-China trade war

Move marks major adjustment for world's most valuable company

May 02, 2025
Huawei Technologies has long been producing chips, having established its HiSilicon processor arm in 1991. Reuters
How Huawei's expected new AI chip could disrupt the market

Details of the Ascend 910D processor remain scarce but it could be competitively priced

May 02, 2025
The Token2049 Dubai summit. Cryptocurrencies have largely maintained their strength amid the turmoil of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Antonie Robertson / The National
Digital gold: How crypto stacks up against the dollar

Digital nature of Bitcoin can make it a formidable alternative to traditional hedges against inflation and economic uncertainty

May 01, 2025
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UAE stablecoin could signal end of rental cheques and remittance fees

Smart contracts could signal shift away from legacy payment systems

April 30, 2025
Aldar Properties says The Wilds in Dubai will feature the largest and most diverse collection of wildlife within a residential community in the emirate. Photo: Aldar
Aldar Properties views weaker dollar as an opportunity to boost overseas sales

Tariffs and trade wars have little impact on developer's business as first-quarter profit jumps 25%

April 29, 2025
Visitors at Sharjah Safari Park. The emirate is heavily promoting cultural, adventure and eco-tourism. Antonie Robertson / The National
ATM 2025: Sharjah welcomes 13% more guests in Q1

Arada unveils new Nest Hotel and aims to boost student accommodation segment

April 29, 2025
Animoca Brands reportedly has a value of about $6 billion. Photo: Animoca
Axie Infinity investor Animoca plans funds for UAE start-ups

Hong Kong-based Web3-oriented company opening first regional office in Dubai

April 29, 2025
The new symbol for the dirham
AE Coin: What to expect from the UAE stablecoin launch

National stablecoin is set to transform how residents make retail payments with a system that can no longer be ignored by big banks

April 27, 2025