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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

      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
      The banking sector has maintained growth during the war. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Relief for more than 65,000 bank customers affected by war

      Businesses and individual customers received help worth Dh6.2bn under the UAE Central Bank's resilience package

      BankingMay 08, 2026
      A petrol station in Peshawar, Pakistan. Oil prices remain elevated as the conflict between the US and Iran drags on. EPA
      Oil climbs on Strait of Hormuz tensions as Wall Street hits another record

      Investors remain cautious amid exchange of fire in key strait and Trump warning

      EnergyMay 08, 2026
      Mubadala says its investment in Power Factors will help boost the company's global expansion. Photo: Mubadala
      Mubadala takes stake in US-based renewable energy specialist Power Factors

      Abu Dhabi's sovereign investment company is expanding its green energy portfolio

      EnergyMay 07, 2026
      Lt Gen Ibrahim Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, with Nasser Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of Tawazun Council, at the Make it in the Emirates event. Photo: Tawazun
      New defence free zone in Abu Dhabi set to expand UAE industrial base

      Zone to be developed by Tawazun Council and AD Ports aims to attract global defence companies to the UAE

      EconomyMay 06, 2026
      ADGM is among the fastest-growing financial hubs globally. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Capital Group joins list of trillion-dollar asset managers at ADGM

      $3.3 trillion investment manager says Abu Dhabi presence reflects its conviction in region's growth prospects

      EconomyMay 05, 2026
      RAK Ceramics production plant. Ceramic tiles are the largest segment of its business. Photo: RAK Ceramics
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      RAK Ceramics offsets loss of exports with rise in domestic market sales

      More products being sold in UAE than before Iran war

      EconomyMay 05, 2026
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      'Those who build, own their future,' says Dr Sultan Al Jaber

      UAE is expanding its manufacturing capacity at time of geopolitical turmoil and conflict

      EconomyMay 04, 2026
      The event at Adnec is expected to generate more than Dh168 billion in agreements. Victor Besa / The National
      Resilience and investment are key themes of Make it in the Emirates summit

      Four-day Abu Dhabi event to host more than 1,000 companies

      EconomyMay 04, 2026
      Dana Gas chief executive Richard Hall says the company is encouraged by its progress in Egypt, both operationally and in collections Photo: Cadeau
      UAE's Dana Gas receives $20m from Egypt to settle outstanding payments

      Company continues to invest and expand operations in North African country

      EnergyMay 01, 2026
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