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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.

      Articles

      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
      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
      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
      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
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      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      Russian tourists in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. AFP
      How the US dollar's slide will affect Middle East travel

      Executives across Middle East airlines, airports, hotels and cruise lines say business is not impacted by US tariffs so far but they remain vigilant

      AviationMay 04, 2025
      Selim El Zyr, vice chairman and co-founder of Rotana says the company plans to continue strengthening its presence in the existing markets. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

      Hotels group pursues expansion and seeks mergers and acquisitions to drive growth, vice chairman says

      BusinessMay 01, 2025
      An exhibitor shows a gold ornament to a customer at a jewellery shop inside the gold market in Dubai. The IMF expects the UAE economy to grow 4 per cent this year despite tariff uncertainty. EPA
      S&P sees contained impact of US tariffs on Middle East economies

      There are possible upsides for some regional economies as US dollar weakens

      EconomyApril 25, 2025
      How surging gold prices are affecting sales down at the Gold Souq. Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Middle East economic growth to pick up pace in 2025

      Latest forecast downgrades earlier projections of Gulf growth

      EconomyApril 23, 2025
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