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Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

Company & Markets Editor
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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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The sign outside the New York headquarters of Blackstone, which manages $1.3 trillion in assets. Bloomberg
Blackstone commits $250m for UAE payment platform in first investment during war

World's largest alternative asset manager says it sees 'significant opportunity to deploy capital at scale' in the Emirates

EconomyMarch 26, 2026
The sustained momentum of the emirate’s financial ecosystem is anchored by Dubai International Financial Centre. Reuters
Dubai lands its highest ranking among global financial hubs

Emirate climbs to the seventh spot in latest Global Financial Centres Index, jumping four places in only six months

EconomyMarch 26, 2026
Dubai's main index, DFMGI, has recorded two consecutive days of gains on hopes of a Middle East ceasefire. EPA
UAE equities lead second day of gains on ceasefire hopes

The US says it is engaged with Tehran on a 15-point agenda to end hostilities in the Middle East

MarketsMarch 25, 2026
The Dubai Financial Market General Index rallied on Tuesday amid optimism on potential US-Iran talks to end the war. Antonie Robertson / The National
Oil rallies with Gulf stocks amid uncertainty over talks to end Iran war

Mixed signals from Tehran and Washington on talks keep investors cautious

MarketsMarch 24, 2026
CBUAE said the support measure is backed by its foreign exchange reserves of more than Dh1 trillion. Photo: Central Bank of the UAE
UAE Central Bank launches 'resilience package' for lenders

Banks given access to liquidity to support the country's economy, regulator says

BankingMarch 18, 2026
Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters setting them ablaze on March 12. Reuters
Iraq faces polycrisis as Iran war grinds its oil exports to a halt

Baghdad relies on sale of hydrocarbons for 90 per cent of government revenue

EnergyMarch 18, 2026
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai is currently undergoing a Dh5 billion transformation. Reuters
Majid Al Futtaim reports 41% profit rise as revenue climbs

Company says record income last year reflects strength of its core UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia markets

EconomyMarch 16, 2026
Two fuel tankers on fire Iraqi waters. Media Office of Iraqi Ports / Reuters
Oil surges past $100 as Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure rattle markets

Attacks on tankers in Iraq and closure of terminals overshadow record release of global reserves

EnergyMarch 12, 2026
A man walks past a screen displaying stock indices at the Dubai Financial Market, which fell sharply at open on March 4 after two days of suspension. AFP
'Staying invested even through war is right thing to do'

Panic selling in volatile markets can have long-term implications for investment portfolios, analysts say

MarketsMarch 11, 2026
The Dubai Financial Market has gained some of the lost ground helped by a rise in banking stocks. EPA
Gulf markets rebound after days of being battered amid war

Regional bourses join relief rally after US President Donald Trump says war with Iran will end soon

MarketsMarch 10, 2026
A monitor displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, which fell as much as 7 per cent on Monday. Getty Images
Global stocks deep in red as Middle East war rages on

A 25 per cent surge in oil prices and fears for the global economy are fuelling the stock market rout

MarketsMarch 09, 2026
A building struck by the US military in Tehran. The US expended more than 2,000 munitions in the first 100 hours of the campaign. Getty Images
First 100 hours of strikes in Iran cost US $3.7bn, report says

Washington didn't budget for $3.5bn of war expenses, CSIS finds

EconomyMarch 06, 2026
A gas delivery lorry is loaded at Bharat Petroleum oil refinery in Mumbai. If the Strait of Hormuz closure persists, India's industrial consumers will have to seek alternative fuels. Bloomberg
Alarm bells ring on Asia energy security as war rages in Middle East

China, Japan and India making moves to avert crisis as oil and LNG supplies disrupted

EnergyMarch 05, 2026
ADCB says customer data, accounts and security of the bank’s systems were not compromised. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
ADCB restores digital banking services after 48-hour disruption

ADCB, FAB, Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic were among UAE banks disrupted by region-wide IT services breakdown

BusinessMarch 04, 2026
The Dubai Financial Market, along with ADX, was closed on Monday and Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE stocks retreat as worst-ever regional war continues to rage

Equities benchmark in Dubai slips 4.85 per cent during early trade

BusinessMarch 04, 2026
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