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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Business Reporter – Consumer & Technology
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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Abu Dhabi bio-intelligence company CoreX is in the process of recruiting Emiratis to develop what it calls precision prescriptions. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's CoreX to tackle drug efficacy gap among Arabs with AI-driven studies

Sovereign bio-intelligence company plans to expand clinical trials across Middle East

TechnologyFebruary 07, 2026
Battery-powered electric vehicles have emerged as the most serious threat to the dominance of their petrol-powered counterparts. Getty Images / Bloomberg
Fuelling expectations: The pros and cons of alternatives to gas guzzlers

Batteries in the lead but race for internal combustion engine substitutes is still wide open

EnergyJanuary 30, 2026
The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic combines durability, style and techology
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: It's a health thing with bling

Tougher and more stylish model comes at a premium

TechnologyJanuary 29, 2026
The UAE Central Bank's new biometric payments solution is in its proof-of-concept phase and being demonstrated at the Dubai Land Department. Photo: UAE Central Bank
UAE trials pay-with-your-palm biometric technology

The initiative will provide secure transactions without the need for physical cards or devices

BankingJanuary 28, 2026
The skyline of Abu Dhabi. Population growth in the UAE capital and Dubai, alongside an influx of a large number of high-net-worth individuals, has pushed property prices and home rents up because of strong demand. Photo: Property Finder
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala leads $170m funding round for Property Finder

Investment drew in Beco Capital and another UAE wealth fund

PropertyJanuary 27, 2026
Gold and silver are up by about 84 per cent and 280 per cent, respectively, over the past 12 months. Reuters
Why gold can hit $7,000 and silver is now the 'Trump of all trades'

Jefferies projects gold to reach $6,600, while Goldman Sachs expects it to reach $5,400

MarketsJanuary 27, 2026
Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, makes a keynote speech at the Machines Can Think in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Stargate UAE data centre to cost more than $30bn, AI minister says

The Emirates is keen to help other countries with the sovereign AI needs, Omar Al Olama says

TechnologyJanuary 26, 2026
KLM, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has suspended flights to Middle East hubs until further notice. AP
Airlines suspend Middle East flights amid US-Iran tensions

Carriers are avoiding airspace above possible conflict zones

AviationJanuary 25, 2026
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The market received a boost this week on favourable US economic data. Reuters
Gold hits another high as Wall Street keeps tabs on Greenland drama and Fed move

Bets for a rate cut in March are now at just 16%, sharply down from 50% at the start of 2026

MarketsJanuary 24, 2026
The South Pars gasfield, near the southern Iranian port of Asaluyeh. The country produces about 3.3 million to 3.4 million barrels per day, Opec's fifth largest output. EPA
Oil prices spike 3% on supply disruption worries

Concerns over US 'armada' fleet heading to the Middle East helps crude bounce back from 2% drop

MarketsJanuary 23, 2026
Apple's foldable iPhone, despite reportedly launching this year, remains a mystery, as does OpenAI's more 'peaceful' device. Getty Images
Apple's foldable iPhone rumours highlight rising smartphone costs in 2026

Manufacturers are realigning strategies to balance price pressures and product quality

TechnologyJanuary 21, 2026
Adnoc Distribution is positioning itself as a key player in the electric vehicle service sector. Photo: Adnoc
InterviewAdnoc Distribution 'mobility stations' stand ready to serve driverless vehicles

Company also plans to open EV charging stations in Saudi Arabia, chief operating officer says

EnergyJanuary 20, 2026
Gold and silver are seen as offering a hedge against inflation. AFP
Gold and silver soar as Bitcoin falls on Trump's tariff threats against Europe

US President says he will impose an extra 10% on eight countries opposed to his takeover of Greenland

MarketsJanuary 19, 2026
A supermarket in Tehran. The country has experienced unrest due to a deepening economic crisis. EPA
Oil settles higher as supply risks linger amid US-Iran tension

Benchmark prices hit multi-month highs this week

MarketsJanuary 16, 2026
Apple and Google are both rivals and partners. AFP
Hey Siri, meet Gemini: Why Apple chose Google to boost its AI strategy

Deal could attract privacy and regulatory scrutiny that would affect Google more, analysts say

TechnologyJanuary 16, 2026
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