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      Sarmad Khan

      Sarmad Khan

      Company & Markets Editor
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      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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      A pedestrian looks at a stock market indicator board in Tokyo. The Nikkei index soared after the election of Sanae Takaichi as the head of ruling LDP party. EPA
      Gold, oil and Bitcoin up as Asian stocks climb on rising stimulus bets in Japan

      Japanese equities rose to record after pro-stimulus politician Sanae Takaichi gets set to become first female prime minister

      MarketsOctober 06, 2025
      The improvement in the PMI was led by a strong recovery in demand growth across the non-oil sector, S&P said. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE non-oil business activity expands to seven-month high in September

      Sharp rise in sales and improving business conditions also boosted employment

      EconomyOctober 03, 2025
      ADGM is home to a growing number of venture capital companies investing in the region's start-ups. Photo ADGM
      ADGM-based Iliad Partners raise funds from Greek lenders for start-up investment

      Latest funding round nearly doubles assets under management of the company’s tech ventures fund

      BusinessSeptember 30, 2025
      Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of MGX, chairs the technology company's board meeting. Photo: Abu Dhabi media office
      Sheikh Tahnoon chairs MGX board meeting and reviews OpenAI and Altera deals

      Abu Dhabi company committed to large-scale tech and AI deals to grow

      BusinessSeptember 28, 2025
      Aldar Investment Properties, a subsidiary of Aldar Properties, said there was strong demand for the sukuk
      Abu Dhabi's Aldar raises $290m through the issuance of green sukuk

      Latest funding will help UAE's largest developer to invest in sustainable projects

      BusinessSeptember 24, 2025
      Dubai Hills Mall is one of the flagship projects undertaken by Alec Holdings. Photo: Emaar Malls Management
      Alec Holding sets price range for Dubai IPO

      Price range of Dh1.35 to Dh1.40 per share implies a market capitalisation of as much as Dh7 billion at listing

      MarketsSeptember 23, 2025
      Orascom Construction had a contract backlog of $9.6 billion at the end of June. Dana Smillie / The National
      Orascom Construction and OCI seek merger to create investment platform

      New merged entity with a global reach will be anchored in Abu Dhabi

      MarketsSeptember 22, 2025
      The slight weekly gain underpins the recent range-bound trading in oil futures. Reuters
      Oil set for second weekly gain despite Trump's call for lower crude prices

      While oversupply and demand concerns linger, Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy assets are supporting prices

      EnergySeptember 19, 2025
      UAE bank notes. The new benchmark borrowing rates in the UAE will are effective effective from Thursday. WAM
      UAE Central Bank cuts benchmark borrowing rate mimicking US Fed move

      US central bank drops rates for the first time since Donald Trump took office in January

      BankingSeptember 17, 2025
      Adia headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The proportion of Adia’s total assets managed internally grew to 65 per cent in 2024. Getty Images
      Abu Dhabi wealth fund Adia remains focused on tech investments this year

      The sovereign wealth fund recorded a strong performance last year despite market volatility

      MarketsSeptember 17, 2025
      HSBC's international wealth and premier banking business is vital for its overall growth strategy in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Photo: HSBC
      HSBC opens wealth centre for rich clients in the UAE amid influx of millionaires

      Move comes as personal financial assets in the country passes $700 billion

      BankingSeptember 16, 2025
      Lombard Odier’s headquarters on Lake Geneva. The private bank has been operating in the Middle East for more than 60 years. Photo: Lombard Odier
      Middle East wealth market no riskier than others, says Lombard Odier

      The industry has grabbed headlines in recent weeks after HSBC reportedly let go of more than 1,000 wealthy regional customers

      BankingSeptember 14, 2025
      Smoke rises after blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Reuters
      Oil pares back gains after Israel targets Hamas leaders in Doha

      Crude prices have been rallying this week amid Opec supply increase and rising expectations of US rate cuts

      EnergySeptember 09, 2025
      The headquarters of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Adia's latest investment will help GLP expand. Stephen Lock / The National
      Adia invests $1.5bn in Singapore-based logistics firm GLP

      Initial funding of $500 million will strengthen GLP's financial position

      MarketsAugust 28, 2025
      Lunate says the new investment platform will be domiciled at Abu Dhabi's financial hub ADGM. Photo: ADGM
      Lunate to set up $2bn joint investment platform with Brevan Howard at ADGM

      Abu Dhabi-based company will also take a minority stake in global hedge fund manager as part of the deal

      EconomyAugust 26, 2025
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