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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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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
The Strait of Hormuz remains shut, causing an energy supply shock. Reuters
Oil climbs while stocks and bonds drop as Trump threatens to renew strikes on Iran

Gulf states face further attacks as global inflation increases amid oil market shock

MarketsMay 18, 2026
The deal with the SRG private developer will help Aldar to expand its footprint in Dubai. Photo: Aldar
Aldar acquires Dubai property in $300m deal to boost rental income

Mixed-used project in Studio City will help Abu Dhabi company boost its recurring revenue

PropertyMay 14, 2026
Adnoc L&S LNG carrier Ish. The company remains focused on fleet expansion and a modernisation programme. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc L&S first-quarter profit rises 12% as Iran war disrupts shipping

Higher shipping rates help offset decline in revenue due to Strait of Hormuz closure

MarketsMay 14, 2026
Economic activity in the UAE is resilient despite the impact of the war. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Fears of UAE capital flight due to war entirely overblown, says banking boss

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair says financial relief for customers not on same damaging scale as Covid crisis

EconomyMay 13, 2026
Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta enforcing maritime blockade against an Iran-flagged crude oil tanker bound for an Iranian port. AFP
AnalysisTrump unlikely to persuade Xi to stop buying Iranian oil

The US has little leverage to force China to accept its demands

EnergyMay 12, 2026
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