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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 EGA-Century Aluminium joint venture plant in US will be double the country's production of the metal. Photo: EGA
      EGA signs deal to build first US aluminium plant in almost five decades

      Deal provides company with 60% control of venture, while US partner Century Aluminium owns the rest

      EconomyJanuary 26, 2026
      SGX has seen steady growth in its shipping and FX businesses in the Gulf. Getty Images
      Singapore's SGX seeks Gulf business boost with FX Tech and commodities push

      Owner of Singapore Exchange is also open to M&A options, says group president Michael Syn

      MarketsJanuary 23, 2026
      Fishermen unload and sort fish from a boat in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The IMF expects the global economy to remain resilient this year. EPA
      Middle East set to track steady global growth trend but risks remain, IMF says

      AI's evolution adds to momentum but investments in tech present downside risk

      EconomyJanuary 19, 2026
      An anti-Iranian regime protest in London. US President Donald Trump has threatened Tehran with serious consequences if it continues its suppression of protesters. AFP
      Oil oversupply expected to cushion major price shock if US attacks Iran

      Any knee-jerk in markets forecast to quickly subside and overall impact on pricing will remain subdued

      EnergyJanuary 16, 2026
      The Abu Dhabi skyline. Sovereign wealth funds have been instrumental in helping the UAE transform its economy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      L’imad Holding: Abu Dhabi's new investment fund will be 'economic diversifier'

      New sovereign wealth fund reflects growing investment ambitions of the emirate, home to Adia, Mubadala and ADQ

      BusinessJanuary 14, 2026
      Allianz Global Investors headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. The company says its office in ADGM is its gateway to the Middle East. Reuters
      ExclusiveGermany's $681bn Allianz Global Investors seeks Middle East infrastructure deals

      Asset manager wants to tie up with Gulf sovereign funds for investments in European private credit and defence sectors, CEO says

      MarketsDecember 21, 2025
      Private lending has faced intense scrutiny in recent months. Antonie Robertson / The National
      ExclusiveWary private credit investors ask more questions about 'cockroaches'

      But the $1.7 trillion industry, which was memorably portrayed by Jamie Dimon, is being unfairly targeted, says CEO of Golub Capital

      BankingDecember 19, 2025
      A Barclays branch in London. The British bank expects robust activity in mergers and acquisitions in the Gulf region next year. AFP
      ExclusiveBarclays' Saudi foray after 11-year pause is a signal deal-making remains strong

      British bank well placed to compete for deals with US counterparts, its president Stephen Dainton says

      MarketsDecember 17, 2025
      Zand Bank offices in Dubai's Emaar Business Park. The lender is on track to achieve about 60 per cent annual growth this year. Photo: Zand Bank
      ExclusiveUAE digital lender Zand plans expansion into Gulf and Africa within three years

      Bank has already been approached by potential partners for joint venture opportunities, says Michael Chan

      BankingDecember 15, 2025
      BlackRock shares on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange. The world's biggest asset manager sees growth opportunities across the Gulf region. Reuters
      Exclusive BlackRock considers Middle East 'two-way street' for global capital

      Vice chairman of $13.46 trillion asset manager says region has moved from being an investor to attracting investment

      MarketsDecember 11, 2025
      DWS chief executive Stefan Hoops says the company will launch an office in ADGM, the company's first base in the Middle East. Reuters
      ExclusiveGermany's DWS Group in talks with Gulf sovereign funds for European deals

      $1.19tn asset management arm of Deutsche Bank seeks Gulf investment for real estate and infrastructure, CEO says

      BusinessDecember 08, 2025
      Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the fourth Abu Dhabi Finance Week from December 8 to 11. Getty Images
      Bill Gates to unveil major initiative at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

      Asset managers and global investors managing $63tn in AUMs set to attend four-day annual showcase

      BankingDecember 03, 2025
      James Holder, head of Citi Private Bank for the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, believes the UAE is well placed to continue attracting wealthy individuals. Photo: Citi
      Interview'Crossroads of capital': Uber rich will flock to UAE for another decade

      There are lots of incentives for investors to relocate, says senior Citi Private Bank executive James Holder

      BankingNovember 25, 2025
      Knight Frank says demand for prime property is being boosted by high-net-worth individuals. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai property prices set to rise in 2026 as $10m home sales surge 54%

      Seven-bedroom mansion in Asora Bay sells for Dh350 million, highest-priced property during the three-month period

      PropertyNovember 24, 2025
      Construction in Business Bay, Dubai. The emirate's economy has maintained robust momentum in recent years. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai unveils record 2026-2028 budget with $82bn in spending

      The emirate's government budget for next fiscal year has pegged expenditure at almost Dh100bn

      EconomyNovember 23, 2025
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