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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

      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
      A monitor displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, which fell as much as 7 per cent on Monday. Getty Images
      Global stocks deep in red as Middle East war rages on

      A 25 per cent surge in oil prices and fears for the global economy are fuelling the stock market rout

      MarketsMarch 09, 2026
      A building struck by the US military in Tehran. The US expended more than 2,000 munitions in the first 100 hours of the campaign. Getty Images
      First 100 hours of strikes in Iran cost US $3.7bn, report says

      Washington didn't budget for $3.5bn of war expenses, CSIS finds

      EconomyMarch 06, 2026
      A gas delivery lorry is loaded at Bharat Petroleum oil refinery in Mumbai. If the Strait of Hormuz closure persists, India's industrial consumers will have to seek alternative fuels. Bloomberg
      Alarm bells ring on Asia energy security as war rages in Middle East

      China, Japan and India making moves to avert crisis as oil and LNG supplies disrupted

      EnergyMarch 05, 2026
      ADCB says customer data, accounts and security of the bank’s systems were not compromised. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      ADCB restores digital banking services after 48-hour disruption

      ADCB, FAB, Emirates NBD and Emirates Islamic were among UAE banks disrupted by region-wide IT services breakdown

      BusinessMarch 04, 2026
      The Dubai Financial Market, along with ADX, was closed on Monday and Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE stocks retreat as worst-ever regional war continues to rage

      Equities benchmark in Dubai slips 4.85 per cent during early trade

      BusinessMarch 04, 2026
      Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is among the UAE lenders whose digital Apps have faced disruption. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Phone banking and digital apps of some UAE banks disrupted

      It is not clear if issues are related to fire at Amazon Web Services date centre

      BankingMarch 02, 2026
      Tadawul stocks gave up early gains on Monday and fell 0.13 per cent, extending losses from Sunday's trading session. Bloomberg
      Qatari and Kuwait stocks slump as war engulfs region

      Saudi Arabian shares lose early momentum, extending the 2% drop recorded on Sunday

      MarketsMarch 02, 2026
      JP Morgan analysts expect gold prices to rise to $6,300 an ounce by the end of ​2026. Bloomberg
      Gold rallies as investors hedge bets amid Iran conflict turmoil

      Precious metal has risen more than 20% this year after hitting multiple record highs

      MarketsMarch 02, 2026
      A satellite image shows black smoke rising and heavy damage at Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound, following strikes by the US and Israel against Iran. Reuters
      Gulf markets open in volatile trade as Iran conflict jolts region

      Kuwait suspends trade, while UAE equity markets along with Qatar Exchange are closed

      MarketsMarch 01, 2026
      Adnan Anwar, chief executive of the National Bank of Fujairah, has worked at the lender for 20 years. Antonie Robertson / The National
      ExclusiveNational Bank of Fujairah has survived, now it wants to thrive, CEO says

      Four-decade-old lender aims to dominate niche businesses, Adnan Anwar says

      BankingMarch 01, 2026
      Bitcoin has wiped out gains accumulated after Donald Trump was re-elected in November 2024. AFP
      Bitcoin falls with US dollar and equity futures amid Trump tariff angst

      Oil prices also retreat before third round of US-Iran nuclear deal talks in Geneva

      MarketsFebruary 23, 2026
      Mubadala and Aldar last year announced the Dh60 billion expansion of Abu Dhabi's financial district on Al Maryah Island
      Aldar raises $1bn in funding from Apollo Global Management to support growth

      Subordinated hybrid notes bring Apollo's investment in Aldar to $2.9bn since 2022

      PropertyFebruary 20, 2026
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