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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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Adnoc Distribution says it plans to add 30 Hub by Adnoc sites by 2030. Photo: ADNOC Distribution
Adnoc Distribution reports 36% jump in nine-month profit on fuel sales boost

Company revises network expansion target to between 80 and 90 new stations this year

EnergyNovember 09, 2026
Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group teamed up this year to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi to boost trade. Photo: Wam
UAE nine-month trade close to Dh3tn

Performance underpinned by deepening trade relations in the face of geopolitical challenges

EconomyNovember 08, 2026
The dollar weakened against global peers after Democratic sweep of both houses in the US. Reuters
Oil slides and Asia stocks climb as blue sweep in US boosts Gulf peace prospects

Trump acknowledges Iran war led to his party's defeat in US midterm elections

MarketsNovember 05, 2026
DIP Holding operates the mixed-use Dubai Investments Park in the emirate. Photo: DIP Holding
Dubai Investments raises $529m from first IPO in UAE this year

Shares of DIP Holding expected to list on the Dubai bourse on November 11

MarketsNovember 04, 2026
Wall Street stocks bounced up early Wednesday as markets digested sweeping electoral wins by Congressional Democrats, expected to significantly saddle Republican President Donald Trump. AFP
Dow soars 1,500 points as Democrats sweep both chambers of Congress

Big Tech results mixed and dollar falls as traders expect new Congressional leadership to rein in government spending

MarketsNovember 04, 2026
Smoke rises from an attack on an Aramco refinery, south of Riyadh. The company has faced drone and missile attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels in recent months. Reuters
Aramco posts 34 per cent jump in Q3 profit despite attacks

Quarterly net income of world's largest oil producer climbs to $36.25 billion

EnergyNovember 03, 2026
Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT. Victor Besa / The National
Play01:05
ExclusiveEQT seeks joint deals with Saudi and UAE sovereign investors

Europe's top private market firm bets on exiting partnerships for growth in the Gulf, chair, Jean Eric Salata tells The National

MarketsNovember 03, 2026
AD Ports Group has grown from a local port operator to a global trade and logistics solutions company. Photo: AD Ports
AD Ports Group appoints Afif Al Yafei as chief executive

Leadership change as company prepares for next phase of growth and investment

BusinessNovember 02, 2026
The DIFC Gate building. JP Morgan is the latest among major global financial institutions that have expanded in the UAE this year despite Iran war-driven uncertainty. Antonie Robertson / The National
JP Morgan boosts UAE presence with wealth management branch at DIFC

New platform enables the bank to better serve clients across UAE and region

BankingNovember 02, 2026
Rishi Kapoor, Investcorp's chief investment officer, says the war-driven uncertainty is a bump in the road. AFP
ExclusiveInvestcorp beats 2026 asset and fund-raising targets despite war disruption

Mubadala-backed investor raises $7 billion in funds and hits $64 billion in managed assets in last fiscal year, CIO Rishi Kapoor tells The National

EconomyOctober 29, 2026
Abu Dhabi's ADGM aims to become a global centre for cryptocurrency and digital assets companies. Ruel Pableo for The National
ADGM's Registration Authority issues guidance on crypto mining

Release is first phase of plans for developing the sector at the financial centre

MarketsOctober 28, 2026
Stephen Schwarzman, chairman and chief executive of Blackstone, expects Gulf spending on infrastructure to surge after the war in Iran is settled. Photo: Blackstone
ExclusiveBlackstone plans fourfold jump in Gulf assets amid infrastructure spending boom

Asset manager's investment in the region rose to historic highs over past 12 months, CEO Steve Schwarzman tells The National

EconomyOctober 28, 2026
DIP Holding oversees the mixed-used master development Dubai Investments Park. Photo: DIP Holding
Dubai Investments seeks to raise $543m from first UAE IPO this year

Company selling 20% stake in its unit DIP Holding, which operates Dubai Investments Park

MarketsOctober 27, 2026
Alpha Dhabi managing director and chief executive Hamad Al Ameri says the latest investment supports its portfolio diversification objectives. Photo: Wam
Alpha Dhabi commits $1bn for global AI investments

Investments through Alpha Wave III fund to target high-growth AI companies

MarketsOctober 26, 2026
HSBC group chief executive Georges Elhedery says the bank remains optimistic about growth prospects. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play01:48
ExclusiveHSBC confident about its Gulf property sector exposure amid war volatility

Rebound has begun and bank is ready for 'idiosyncratic challenges' if they arise, group CEO Georges Elhedery tells The National

BankingOctober 26, 2026
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