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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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      Container vessel at Dubai's Jebel Ali terminal. Photo: DP World
      UAE's foreign trade hits record $381bn on growing Cepa deals

      Trade rose by 10 per cent with India, 15 per cent with Turkey, and 41 per cent with Iraq

      EconomyAugust 25, 2024
      US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been on the campaign trail in the past week laying out their agendas. AFP
      How would a Harris or Trump administration affect the US economy?

      Federal deficit is expected to increase regardless of winner, but Trump's proposed tariffs could complicate inflation picture

      USAugust 23, 2024
      The Riyadh Skyline. PIF said its returns were primarily driven by investments within Saudi Arabia. AFP
      PIF's assets under management jumped 29% in 2023

      Annualised returns for the kingdom's investment arm rose to 8.7 per cent last year

      EconomyAugust 20, 2024
      An Adnoc Drilling rig at Upper Zakum oilfield. The company listed its share on the ADX in October 2021. Photo: Adnoc
      Adnoc Drilling to join MSCI Index this month

      The inclusion will boost liquidity in company's stock and will broaden its investor base

      MarketsAugust 13, 2024
      Japanese stocks were among the most volatile last week after a sharp fall and equally spectacular recovery. Bloomberg
      Global markets in recovery mode ahead of US inflation data this week

      Stocks in Asia and GCC are marginally higher as investors await the release of consumer data that will indicate the health of the world's largest economy

      MarketsAugust 12, 2024
      An electronic board displays Tokyo Stock Exchange prices. The Nikkei rose by about 10 per cent in early trade on Tuesday. AFP
      Global stock markets rally after heaviest losses since 2008

      Japan's Nikkei led the rally, surging 10.4% after losing more than 12% on Monday, while Wall Street and Europe pare back losses

      MarketsAugust 06, 2024
      Japan’s equity benchmarks slid by about 20 per cent from record highs last month, as investor confidence crumbled amid a tighter monetary policy and a deteriorating US outlook. Bloomberg
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      Global stock sell-off deepens as US shares track losses in Asia and Europe

      Japanese equities benchmarks take the biggest hit on Monday, as Wall Street has its worst day since 2022

      MarketsAugust 05, 2024
      The funeral procession for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The escalation of tensions between Lebanon, Iran and Israel could dent the countries' economic prospects. Getty Images
      What would be economic impact of full-blown war in Middle East?

      Lebanon's economy could contract by as much as 15% if the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates in its territory, analysts say

      EconomyAugust 02, 2024
      An oil pump jack in Stanton, Texas. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday amid concerns that the Israel-Gaza war could turn into a regional conflict. AFP
      Oil prices rise on geopolitical risk after killing of Hamas leader in Tehran

      Crude rose for the first time in four trading sessions but still set for the biggest monthly drop so far this year

      EnergyJuly 31, 2024
      Moody's upgraded Turkey's sovereign credit rating this month, citing improvements in governance and economic policies. Bloomberg
      GCC and Turkey's trade deal could create $2.4tn opportunity

      Gulf states continue to strengthen trade and economic relations with Turkey

      EconomyJuly 30, 2024
      Drake & Scull International completed its debt restructuring in June after six years of negotiations with creditors. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
      Drake & Scull swings to first-half profit after restructuring deal

      In June, the company wrote off $1.1bn in debt and started the process of settling with its creditors

      MarketsJuly 29, 2024
      Ask Mona is currently raising funds to expand its geographical footprint. Photo: Ask Mona
      Ask Mona aims to revolutionise region's museum industry using generative AI

      Generation Start-up: French company uses technology to curate personalised learning experiences for museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations

      EconomyJuly 29, 2024
      gif for shorthand on paris games and effect of olympics on france's economy
      Will the Paris Olympics 2024 deliver the punch the French economy needs?

      With a price tag estimated in the billions, this year's Games are the sixth most expensive in history

      EconomyJuly 28, 2024
      Invesco says Middle East sovereign funds are exploring more investment opportunities in the fast-growing emerging markets. Pawan Singh / The National
      Global sovereign funds expect geopolitics to pose bigger risk than inflation

      Investors are exploring opportunities in the fast-growing emerging market assets, Invesco study finds

      MarketsJuly 22, 2024
      Dr Sultan Al Jaber has called upon all countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions that cover everything from decarbonisation to deforestation. Photo: Cop28
      Collective push required to meet decarbonisation charter goals

      PetroChina has also become a signatory of the charter that calls for net zero emissions by 2050, Dr Sultan Al Jaber tells ministerial meeting in China

      EnergyJuly 22, 2024
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