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Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

Company & Markets Editor
Abu Dhabi
Sarmad is the Company & Markets Editor of The National, with more than 25 years of experience working in Pakistan and the UAE. Over the years, Sarmad has reported on global and regional economic developments, equity markets, banking, energy, finance, property and technology sectors. He has interviewed key policymakers, central bank governors and global and regional executives including Mubadala's Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Siemens’ Joe Kaeser, Emaar's Mohamed Alabbar, DP World's Sultan bin Sulayem, Franklin Templeton's Mark Mobius and Tadawul’s Khalid Al Hussan among others.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the fourth Abu Dhabi Finance Week from December 8 to 11. Getty Images
Bill Gates to unveil major initiative at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Asset managers and global investors managing $63tn in AUMs set to attend four-day annual showcase

BankingDecember 03, 2025
James Holder, head of Citi Private Bank for the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, believes the UAE is well placed to continue attracting wealthy individuals. Photo: Citi
Interview'Crossroads of capital': Uber rich will flock to UAE for another decade

There are lots of incentives for investors to relocate, says senior Citi Private Bank executive James Holder

BankingNovember 25, 2025
Knight Frank says demand for prime property is being boosted by high-net-worth individuals. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai property prices set to rise in 2026 as $10m home sales surge 54%

Seven-bedroom mansion in Asora Bay sells for Dh350 million, highest-priced property during the three-month period

PropertyNovember 24, 2025
Construction in Business Bay, Dubai. The emirate's economy has maintained robust momentum in recent years. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai unveils record 2026-2028 budget with $82bn in spending

The emirate's government budget for next fiscal year has pegged expenditure at almost Dh100bn

EconomyNovember 23, 2025
Wio Bank chief executive Jayesh Patel says the digital lender can maintain its growth trajectory for the next few years. Photo: Wio Bank
ExclusiveUAE digital lender Wio close to joining Dh100 billion club, says chief executive

One of the fastest growing banks in the UAE, Wio aims to be ranked among the top three, Jayesh Patel tells The National

BankingNovember 14, 2025
Adnoc Gas says its robust quarterly profit reflects operational efficiencies and improved commercial agreements. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Gas delivers record third-quarter profit on domestic business boost

Three-month income rises to $1.34bn on back of UAE's economic momentum

EnergyNovember 13, 2025
Salwa Palace in the At-Turaif district of Diriyah. Saudi Arabia is developing a string of giga-projects to boost its non-oil economy. Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia top investment market for international businesses in UAE

More than three quarters of businesses view the kingdom as a central plank of their regional growth strategy, says HSBC

EconomyNovember 12, 2025
A guest at Adnoc's stand at Adipec in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Adnoc awards $14.7bn in contracts to domestic suppliers

Company plans to locally manufacture $24.5 billion worth of products in its procurement pipeline by 2030

EnergyNovember 05, 2025
Guests at the Aramco stand during Adipec in Abu Dhabi. AFP
Saudi Aramco third-quarter income slides on revenue decline

Lower crude prices and weaker sales volumes pull back quarterly profit

EnergyNovember 04, 2025
AirAsia expects to operate more than 25 daily flights through Bahrain by 2030. EPA
AirAsia signs initial agreement to set up its Gulf hub in Bahrain

Airline aims to better connect Asean markets with the kingdom and explore further connectivity to Europe and US

AviationNovember 03, 2025
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says the Fed will maintain its independence. Reuters
ExclusiveJP Morgan CEO says Trump's choice of next Fed chairman may affect its policy

In an interview with The National in Riyadh, Jamie Dimon says his 'cockroach' comment about private credit was blown out of proportion

BankingOctober 31, 2025
Standard Chartered group chief executive says wealth business in the Asia, Middle East and Africa region has historically grown at 9.5 per cent compound annual rate. The National
Standard Chartered bets on affluent business to boost Middle East growth

Region accounts for 5% of global AUM, which could easily grow to 20% of assets, group chief Bill Winters tells The National

BankingOctober 29, 2025
Georges Elhedery, HSBC's chief executive, said the lender has announced 11 exits so far this year. Getty Images
ExclusiveHSBC is 'halfway through' revamp of its global business, says group CEO

Middle East and Asia-focused bank is betting on expanding its wealth business to rejuvenate growth

BankingOctober 29, 2025
Rishi Kappor, Co-CEO, Investcorp. Victor Besa / The National
Investcorp aims to raise up to $7bn in new funds this year

Investment manager is in the market for a couple of North America funds, as well as fresh funding for its credit business

MarketsOctober 28, 2025
Gems SRI campus in Dubai Sports City. Photo: GEMS Education
ExclusiveGems plans school for uber rich in Abu Dhabi amid millionaire boom

After opening the UAE's most expensive school in Dubai, Gems has received interest from other markets in the region

BusinessOctober 28, 2025
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