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Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

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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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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is among the UAE lenders whose digital Apps have faced disruption. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Phone banking and digital apps of some UAE banks disrupted

It is not clear if issues are related to fire at Amazon Web Services date centre

BankingMarch 02, 2026
Tadawul stocks gave up early gains on Monday and fell 0.13 per cent, extending losses from Sunday's trading session. Bloomberg
Qatari and Kuwait stocks slump as war engulfs region

Saudi Arabian shares lose early momentum, extending the 2% drop recorded on Sunday

MarketsMarch 02, 2026
JP Morgan analysts expect gold prices to rise to $6,300 an ounce by the end of ​2026. Bloomberg
Gold rallies as investors hedge bets amid Iran conflict turmoil

Precious metal has risen more than 20% this year after hitting multiple record highs

MarketsMarch 02, 2026
A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the US and Israel against Iran. Reuters
Gulf markets open in volatile trade as Iran conflict jolts region

Kuwait suspends trade, while UAE equity markets along with Qatar Exchange are closed

MarketsMarch 01, 2026
Adnan Anwar, chief executive of the National Bank of Fujairah, has worked at the lender for 20 years. Antonie Robertson / The National
ExclusiveNational Bank of Fujairah has survived, now it wants to thrive, CEO says

Four-decade-old lender aims to dominate niche businesses, Adnan Anwar says

BankingMarch 01, 2026
Bitcoin has wiped out gains accumulated after Donald Trump was re-elected in November 2024. AFP
Bitcoin falls with US dollar and equity futures amid Trump tariff angst

Oil prices also retreat before third round of US-Iran nuclear deal talks in Geneva

MarketsFebruary 23, 2026
Mubadala and Aldar last year announced the Dh60 billion expansion of Abu Dhabi's financial district on Al Maryah Island
Aldar raises $1bn in funding from Apollo Global Management to support growth

Subordinated hybrid notes bring Apollo's investment in Aldar to $2.9bn since 2022

PropertyFebruary 20, 2026
G42 says its latest project in India underpins its commitment to support nations across continents to build domestic AI capabilities. AFP
Abu Dhabi tech group partners with US firm to build AI supercomputer in India

Advanced technology will be accessible to public and private sector entities

TechnologyFebruary 20, 2026
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group is within striking distance of Iran. AFP
US-Iran conflict to rattle everything from oil to stocks and commodities

Closure of Strait of Hormuz could push oil beyond $100 per barrel

MarketsFebruary 19, 2026
Abu Dhabi Finance Week has become a must-attend event for global investors and decision-makers. Greg Tanner / The National
Abu Dhabi Finance Week says data breach resolved

Organisers say leak of high-profile delegates' names down to third-party vendor and 'limited' in scope

EconomyFebruary 18, 2026
Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. AD Ports Group has enjoyed growth in its economic and free zones, ports, maritime and shipping businesses. Photo: AD Ports Group
AD Ports full-year 2025 profit jumps on record revenue growth

Revenue climbed to Dh20.8bn, driven by growth across core business segments

MarketsFebruary 13, 2026
WhatsApp says it is doing 'everything we can to keep users connected' in Russia. Reuters
Russia blocks WhatsApp and pushes state-backed alternative

Meta-owned WhatsApp says its more than 100 million Russian users are facing isolation in the country

TechnologyFebruary 12, 2026
Adnoc Drilling says the UAE and the wider Gulf region remain some of the most attractive and strategically important markets for integrated energy services. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Drilling delivers record 2025 profit as revenue surges

The company's net profit for the 12 months to the end of December jumped 11 per cent to $1.45 billion

EnergyFebruary 12, 2026
Empower's portfolio includes Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Healthcare City and Meydan. Bloomberg
Dubai Holding sells Empower stake to Dewa in $1.4bn deal

Dewa now controls 80% of district cooling company

EnergyFebruary 11, 2026
The volume and value of real estate transactions in Dubai last year was its highest yet. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE property market to cool after five years of 'extraordinary growth'

Ratings agency says developers and banks 'well-positioned' to absorb effects of slowdown

PropertyFebruary 10, 2026
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