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Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

Company & Markets Editor
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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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The Bab Gas Cap development accounts for about 15 per cent of Adnoc Gas’s total operational processing capacity. Photo: Adnoc
UAE pushes for gas self-sufficiency as it awards major concession deal

Bab Gas ⁠Cap project is the largest development of its kind in the world

EnergyJune 25, 2026
Vessels are anchored near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil and gas container traffic has increased since the US and Iran secured a deal. Reuters
UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of prewar levels despite Hormuz closure, IEA says

Country's exports rise from 1.9 million barrels per day in March to 4.3 million barrels per day this month

EnergyJune 24, 2026
Standard Chartered's corporate and investment banking operations will continue in Bahrain. Reuters
Standard Chartered to sell Bahrain retail operations to focus on larger markets

Move is part of British bank's global strategy of building cross-border and affluent clients’ business

BankingJune 23, 2026
A Dana Gas production plant in Egypt. The company says its drilling activity has delivered results significantly above expectations. Photo: Dana Gas
Dana Gas plans further explorations in Egypt after overdue payments cleared

Company says it received $21.5m in additional payments to settle all outstanding dues in country

EnergyJune 23, 2026
Abu Dhabi's main equities index rose to three-month highs on Wednesday after the framework of a US-Iran deal to end the war was unveiled. Victor Besa / The National
ExclusiveGulf region set for postwar IPO boom, says HSBC Menat chief executive

Europe's biggest lender has pipeline of 45 M&A and IPO mandates, Selim Kervanci tells The National

BankingJune 19, 2026
JP Morgan corporate headquarters in New York City. The biggest US lender remains bullish on long-term growth prospects of the region despite the war disruption. Reuters
ExclusiveJP Morgan deploys $20bn in Gulf region since beginning of Iran war

AI supercycle, pipelines, data centres and repair of damaged infrastructure will need substantial capex

BankingJune 11, 2026
ADGM at Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah Island is home to several trillion-dollar asset managers. Victor Besa / The National
Blue Owl Capital sets up regional headquarters at Abu Dhabi's ADGM

The $315bn asset manager is latest Wall Street firm to join the financial hub despite war-driven uncertainties

EconomyJune 10, 2026
Opec's headquarters in Vienna. Reuters
Opec+ to raise output by 188,000 bpd despite Hormuz closure

Seven core members of group gradually unwinding 1.65 million bpd production ⁠cut agreed to raise July output by 188,000 bpd

EnergyJune 07, 2026
Dubai Marina as seen from The Palm. The UAE maintained robust growth momentum last year. AFP
Sheikh Maktoum: UAE turned global challenges into growth opportunities in 2025

A 29% annual jump in federal budget and sukuk worth Dh9.9bn were among the milestones achieved last year

EconomyJune 07, 2026
CLI owns 100 per cent of CLI Norte, which operates a terminal at the Port of Itaqui in Brazil. Photo: CLI
AD Ports Group agrees to acquire Brazilian bulk port operator in $835m deal

Abu Dhabi company enters South American market

EconomyJune 02, 2026
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has invested more than $5.6 billion in developed markets assets since beginning of the Iran war. Reuters
No slowdown in Gulf sovereign investments amid Iran war

Most regional state funds are picking developed markets assets, report finds

EconomyJune 01, 2026
Adia is one of the world's largest investment funds. The National
Adia's focus on evolution places Abu Dhabi fund on path of growth

Sovereign wealth fund's 50th anniversary marks vital contribution to emirate's economic resilience

EconomyMay 22, 2026
Helene Huby, chief executive of Exploration Company, says UAE will be one of the leading space nations in the next 10 years. Victor Besa / The National
Europe's Exploration Company seeks UAE investors for $200m financing round

Aerospace start-up, working on lunar lander demonstrator in Emirates, is looking to raise funds for growth, CEO says

BusinessMay 20, 2026
AD Ports Group and Borouge are exploring the construction of an alternative export hub on the UAE East Coast. Photo: AD Ports
AD Ports Group and Borouge sign pact for possible Fujairah export terminal

Development of polyolefins infrastructure on the east coast would ensure export continuity

EnergyMay 19, 2026
Abu Dhabi's ADGM is among the fastest-growing financial centres in the world. Victor Besa / The National
ADGM posts 57% increase in assets under management in first quarter

Performance reflects 'growing global relevance of Abu Dhabi’s financial ecosystem', chairman says

EconomyMay 18, 2026
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