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      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

      US President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war at the White House in Washington. Reuters
      Oil jumps and stocks fall as Trump promises to hit Iran ‘extremely hard'

      US President's hawkish comments add to market volatility, with no clear timeline on end to military action

      MarketsApril 02, 2026
      The Kuwaiti-flagged oil tanker Al Salmi was damaged in a strike in the Arabian Gulf. Reuters
      Oil prices likely to rise further after record 60% gain in March

      Analysts say continued closure of Strait of Hormuz will push crude to $150 to $200 a barrel this year

      EnergyApril 01, 2026
      2PointZero Group's headquarters at ADGM. Photo: 2PointZero Group
      UAE's 2PointZero seals $2.25 billion US deal as investments continue despite war

      Company's subsidiary has acquired Traverse Midstream Partners, which owns stakes in US gas assets

      EconomyMarch 31, 2026
      A total of 347 financial institutions are based in ADGM, 80 of which were licensed in 2025. Wam
      ADGM records 36% rise in assets under management as workforce grows 51% in 2025

      The number of active licences at the financial hub exceeded 12,000 at the end of 2025, a 30 per cent increase

      EconomyMarch 30, 2026
      A fighter jet prepares for launch from the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier is part of US forces’ build-up for Operation Epic Fury in Iran. Reuters
      Stocks tumble and oil jumps as US military build-up stokes fear of prolonged war

      Brent crude set for record monthly gain after rising about 60 per cent this month

      MarketsMarch 30, 2026
      The sign outside the New York headquarters of Blackstone, which manages $1.3 trillion in assets. Bloomberg
      Blackstone commits $250m for UAE payment platform in first investment during war

      World's largest alternative asset manager says it sees 'significant opportunity to deploy capital at scale' in the Emirates

      EconomyMarch 26, 2026
      The sustained momentum of the emirate’s financial ecosystem is anchored by Dubai International Financial Centre. Reuters
      Dubai lands its highest ranking among global financial hubs

      Emirate climbs to the seventh spot in latest Global Financial Centres Index, jumping four places in only six months

      EconomyMarch 26, 2026
      Dubai's main index, DFMGI, has recorded two consecutive days of gains on hopes of a Middle East ceasefire. EPA
      UAE equities lead second day of gains on ceasefire hopes

      The US says it is engaged with Tehran on a 15-point agenda to end hostilities in the Middle East

      MarketsMarch 25, 2026
      The Dubai Financial Market General Index rallied on Tuesday amid optimism on potential US-Iran talks to end the war. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Oil rallies with Gulf stocks amid uncertainty over talks to end Iran war

      Mixed signals from Tehran and Washington on talks keep investors cautious

      MarketsMarch 24, 2026
      CBUAE said the support measure is backed by its foreign exchange reserves of more than Dh1 trillion. Photo: Central Bank of the UAE
      UAE Central Bank launches 'resilience package' for lenders

      Banks given access to liquidity to support the country's economy, regulator says

      BankingMarch 18, 2026
      Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters setting them ablaze on March 12. Reuters
      Iraq faces polycrisis as Iran war grinds its oil exports to a halt

      Baghdad relies on sale of hydrocarbons for 90 per cent of government revenue

      EnergyMarch 18, 2026
      The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai is currently undergoing a Dh5 billion transformation. Reuters
      Majid Al Futtaim reports 41% profit rise as revenue climbs

      Company says record income last year reflects strength of its core UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia markets

      EconomyMarch 16, 2026
      Two fuel tankers on fire Iraqi waters. Media Office of Iraqi Ports / Reuters
      Oil surges past $100 as Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure rattle markets

      Attacks on tankers in Iraq and closure of terminals overshadow record release of global reserves

      EnergyMarch 12, 2026
      A man walks past a screen displaying stock indices at the Dubai Financial Market, which fell sharply at open on March 4 after two days of suspension. AFP
      'Staying invested even through war is right thing to do'

      Panic selling in volatile markets can have long-term implications for investment portfolios, analysts say

      MarketsMarch 11, 2026
      The Dubai Financial Market has gained some of the lost ground helped by a rise in banking stocks. EPA
      Gulf markets rebound after days of being battered amid war

      Regional bourses join relief rally after US President Donald Trump says war with Iran will end soon

      MarketsMarch 10, 2026
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