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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

      G42 says its latest project in India underpins its commitment to support nations across continents to build domestic AI capabilities. AFP
      Abu Dhabi tech group partners with US firm to build AI supercomputer in India

      Advanced technology will be accessible to public and private sector entities

      TechnologyFebruary 20, 2026
      The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group is within striking distance of Iran. AFP
      US-Iran conflict to rattle everything from oil to stocks and commodities

      Closure of Strait of Hormuz could push oil beyond $100 per barrel

      MarketsFebruary 19, 2026
      Abu Dhabi Finance Week has become a must-attend event for global investors and decision-makers. Greg Tanner / The National
      Abu Dhabi Finance Week says data breach resolved

      Organisers say leak of high-profile delegates' names down to third-party vendor and 'limited' in scope

      EconomyFebruary 18, 2026
      Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. AD Ports Group has enjoyed growth in its economic and free zones, ports, maritime and shipping businesses. Photo: AD Ports Group
      AD Ports full-year 2025 profit jumps on record revenue growth

      Revenue climbed to Dh20.8bn, driven by growth across core business segments

      MarketsFebruary 13, 2026
      WhatsApp says it is doing 'everything we can to keep users connected' in Russia. Reuters
      Russia blocks WhatsApp and pushes state-backed alternative

      Meta-owned WhatsApp says its more than 100 million Russian users are facing isolation in the country

      TechnologyFebruary 12, 2026
      Adnoc Drilling says the UAE and the wider Gulf region remain some of the most attractive and strategically important markets for integrated energy services. Photo: Adnoc
      Adnoc Drilling delivers record 2025 profit as revenue surges

      The company's net profit for the 12 months to the end of December jumped 11 per cent to $1.45 billion

      EnergyFebruary 12, 2026
      Empower's portfolio includes Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Healthcare City and Meydan. Bloomberg
      Dubai Holding sells Empower stake to Dewa in $1.4bn deal

      Dewa now controls 80% of district cooling company

      EnergyFebruary 11, 2026
      The volume and value of real estate transactions in Dubai last year was its highest yet. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE property market to cool after five years of 'extraordinary growth'

      Ratings agency says developers and banks 'well-positioned' to absorb effects of slowdown

      PropertyFebruary 10, 2026
      A trader selling Iranian products in Van, Turkey. China, Iraq, the UAE and Turkey are Iran's main trading partners. AFP
      AnalysisTrump tariffs on Iran would hit Iraq hardest while UAE would weather storm

      Many countries are well-positioned to absorb the shock by switching suppliers

      EconomyFebruary 09, 2026
      Andoc Gas plans to increase it overall capacity by 30 per cent before the end of this decade. Photo: Adnoc
      Adnoc Gas delivers record 2025 profit on domestic business boost

      Net income climbed to $5.2 billion despite volatility in global hydrocarbons markets

      EnergyFebruary 09, 2026
      Aldar Properties says its 2025 development revenue backlog rose to a high of Dh71.7 billion. Photo: Aldar
      Abu Dhabi's Aldar enjoys 36% rise in 2025 profit as sales hit record level

      Annual revenue surged 47% to Dh33.8 billion amid robust demand for properties

      PropertyFebruary 09, 2026
      The DIFC is among the fastest growing financial hubs in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      DIFC adds record number of companies in 2025 amid 'staggering' growth

      Sharp rise in asset and wealth managers drives new company registrations

      EconomyFebruary 05, 2026
      Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, on stage with Alibaba Group chairman Joseph Tsai and Chamath Palihapitiya, founder of Social Capital, at the World Governments Summit. Antonie Robertson/The National
      There is no AI bubble, Alibaba Group chairman says

      Joseph Tsai told the World Governments Summit the surge in AI investment is 'astounding'

      TechnologyFebruary 04, 2026
      New business growth in Dubai, the leisure and tourism centre of the Middle East, also hit a 22-month high in January. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE non-oil business activity hits 11-month high on sales boost

      Improving economy drives new orders to highest level in 22 months

      EconomyFebruary 04, 2026
      A Waymo robotaxi during a preview event in London. The Alphabet subsidiary is building its fleet and expanding to new markets. Bloomberg
      Abu Dhabi's Mubadala joins global investors in $16bn Waymo funding round

      Financing deal values company at $126bn and will help it expand operations to 20 new cities

      TechnologyFebruary 03, 2026
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