Open The National News AppNews, Opinion, Puzzles & More
OPEN
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
PuzzlesNewslettersTN MagazineWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
Business
Opinion
Future
Climate
Health
Culture
Lifestyle
Sport
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

Company & Markets Editor
Location
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.

Articles

Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, says the overall stock of FDI in the UAE this year might be fractionally lower than the record achieved in 2025. Antonie Robertson / The National
ExclusiveNo cancellation of planned FDI in UAE this year despite war headwinds

The Emirates remains on course to achieve its 2031 FDI target of $65bn annual inflow, Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi tells The National

EconomyOctober 20, 2026
Dubai Investments Park, near Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, is home to 1,000 tenants. Photo: DIP Holding
Dubai Investments to list DIP Holding shares in first DFM IPO this year

Company plans to sell 20% stake in Dubai Investments Park operator

MarketsOctober 19, 2026
UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Balama and UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, with Ajay Banga and Kristalina Georgieva. EPA
World Bank and IMF meetings to be held in Abu Dhabi in 2029

Selection of UAE capital is mark of growing global confidence in country’s economy

EconomyOctober 18, 2026
Mohamed Al Mushrrakh, chief executive of Invest in Sharjah, addresses the investment forum. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah turns to AI to identify foreign investment opportunities in seconds

Invest in Sharjah's new platform Najm will initially help investors locate industrial and commercial properties, with plans to expand into healthcare and education

EconomyOctober 14, 2026
A shopper at a Tesco supermarket in London. Inflation in Britain is expected to climb to 3.3 per cent this year. EPA
IMF warns UK of risk of inflation ahead of government’s first budget

Economies such as Britain should sparingly use cost of living relief, fund says

EconomyOctober 13, 2026
The Arabian Travel Market event in Dubai in September. EPA
Dubai inflation eases even as fuel costs rise

Consumer prices fall slightly from summer highs

EconomyOctober 13, 2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain a magnet for the ultra-wealthy and for global wealth managers. AFP
UAE wealth set to hit $6 trillion in 2030 despite short-term war volatility

The number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in the Emirates set to grow to 800, BCG says

MoneyOctober 12, 2026
Bruno Le Saint, chief executive of Natixis CIB for Asia Pacific and Middle East, says its regional business is expected to grow by at least 10 per cent next year. Photo: Natixis CIB
ExclusiveFrench lender Natixis CIB expects double-digit growth in Middle East and Asia

The bank plans to hire more staff across the business in markets such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia

BankingOctober 09, 2026
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has stepped up attacks on the oil and gas tankers in recent weeks as it braces for renewed US military campaign. Getty Images
Oil prices rise on potential US strikes on Iran before midterm elections

Crude has been hovering above $100 a barrel despite a lull in hostilities

EnergyOctober 08, 2026
Consumer prices have been affected by the disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rise expected in UAE's inflation figures, S&P Global says

Businesses last month increased prices at highest rate in 15 years

EconomyOctober 06, 2026
Tourists at Dubai's Gold Souk. The UAE economy is bouncing back from the effects of the regional conflict. Victor Besa / The National
UAE and Saudi non-oil sectors maintain growth trajectory despite war

UAE companies in September raised selling prices at fastest pace in 15 years owing to higher input costs

EconomyOctober 05, 2026
On aggregate, the expansion of Dubai CommerCity projects will add more than 91,000 square metres of new office space. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai to expand CommerCity in digital economy growth push

The $272.2m expansion will be delivered in phases starting from first quarter of 2027

EconomyOctober 04, 2026
Waleed Al Awadhi, chief executive of the UAE's Capital Market Authority, says the harmonisation between UAE regulators will add to the country's economic strength. Photo: Capital Market Authority
UAE capital markets regulator shifts to ‘market engineer’

The CMA is working with the DFSA and FSRA to position the UAE among the world’s top financial centres

MarketsOctober 01, 2026
Emirates Global Aluminium is one of the the largest premium aluminium producers globally. Photo: EGA
EGA and Gulftainer sign agreement to boost aluminium exports from UAE East Coast

Deal is part of EGA’s push to strengthen its logistics network and improve delivery of aluminium to global clients

EconomySeptember 30, 2026
Mubadala and Together AI are jointly exploring investment opportunities in the UAE's artificial intelligence ecosystem and infrastructure. Victor Besa / The National
Mubadala ties up with US firm Together AI for UAE investment opportunities

San Francisco company also setting up office in Abu Dhabi

TechnologySeptember 29, 2026
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Puzzles
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.