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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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Suhail Albaz,Chairman Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia at Partners Group. Photo: Partners Group
Swiss asset manager Partners Group sets up ADGM office

Company with $150bn in assets joins growing list of financial institutions that call ADGM home

BusinessJune 17, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Palestinians who are struggling amid Israel's war on Gaza could see their live savings disappear in an instant. Alamy Stock Photo
Israel's move to isolate Palestinian banks will give rise to black market

Finance Minister Smotrich's plan to end the co-operation between banks will worsen humanitarian crisis, analysts say

EconomyJune 16, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Shipping containers at a port in Shanghai. The World Bank says a slowdown in trade will further dent the pace of global economic growth. AFP
World Bank lowers global growth forecast on tariff war

Slumping global trade has resulted in growth forecasts being cut in about 70 per cent of all economies, lender says

EconomyJune 10, 2025
Sarmad Khan
The number entities operating at ADGM rose by 43 per cent annually to 2,781 in the first quarter. Photo: ADGM
US asset manager Harrison Street opens ADGM office

Real estate and infrastructure investor with $56 billion in assets plans to further expand in the region

EconomyJune 10, 2025
Sarmad Khan
The debt pile in the Middle East and North Africa is growing. The National
Arab debt explained: Why some Middle East countries borrow at a high cost

Although falling deeper into debt year by year, they are knocking on the doors of international lenders for more financial assistance

EconomyJune 05, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Filippo Gori says the Middle East is the fastest growing market within the bank’s broader Emea region. Pawan Singh for The National
Interview Expansion push to help JP Morgan double its Middle East revenue by 2030

US bank's business in region has grown 10 per cent annually on average since 2020, Emea chief executive Filippo Gori says

BankingMay 30, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Al Ain Farms Group aims to be the region’s leading provider in protein and beverages. Photo: Ghitha Holding
Abu Dhabi's Ghitha aims to double revenue from $1.36bn in three years

The food production and distribution subsidiary of IHC seeks to enter new export markets including the US, CEO says

BusinessMay 22, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. The UAE wants to give SMEs better access to funding to boost growth. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE set to extend $11bn financing to industrial firms over next five years

Country is also launching Dh1 billion platform to boost SME growth

EconomyMay 19, 2025
Sarmad Khan
President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pose for a photo at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. AP Photo
Donald Trump's Gulf tour ends with trillions of dollars in deals

US and Qatar signed deals to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion

EconomyMay 16, 2025
Deena Kamel
The agreement between DP World and the Syrian government is aimed at strengthening port infrastructure and logistics services in the war-torn country. Photo: Sana
Syria and UAE's DP World sign $800 million agreement for Tartus port development

Deal comes after US President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this week of moves to lift sanctions against Syria

EconomyMay 16, 2025
Sarmad Khan
The signing between Abu Dhabi Investment office and Mizuho at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Tokyo, Japan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Adio and Japan's Mizuho sign pact to channel investment in Abu Dhabi

Strategic partnership aims to streamline investment process through accelerated investor access and mobilisation of capital

EconomyMay 12, 2025
Sarmad Khan
An Adnoc Distribution service station. The company is among the five listed subsidiaries that present a compelling investment case, analysts say. Photo: Adnoc Distribution
Barclays initiates coverage of five Adnoc stocks with 'overweight' rating

Listed subsidiaries are ready to scale with rapid AI and technology adoption, bank says

MarketsMay 12, 2025
Sarmad Khan
US President Donald Trump waits for the arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Trade war is not an easy win for Donald Trump, economist say

Capital markets volatility and pressure on US assets may force Washington to soften its sstance

EconomyMay 06, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Stock Photography. Dubai Residents and Tourists starting their evening commute in Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Job market improves in UAE and Saudi Arabia amid non-oil economic momentum

Jobs in Emirates grew at fastest pace in 11 months in April, while staffing in kingdom at strongest in more than 10 years

EconomyMay 05, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Pump jacks at sunset in Midland, Texas. Oil prices have taken a hammering in recent weeks as the tariff war clouds crude demand outlook. Reuters
Oil prices slump on Opec+ decision to accelerate production

Brent tumbled to less than $60 per barrel amid oversupply concerns

EnergyMay 05, 2025
Sarmad Khan
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