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Fareed Rahman

Fareed Rahman

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Fareed is a senior business reporter at The National and worked in India, the UAE and the US. He has interviewed a number of top executives from energy, real estate and defence industry as well as visiting dignitaries and heads of states.

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Companies display UAE made products at Make It In The Emirates event in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Antonie Robertson/The National
Abu Dhabi’s industrial GDP jumps to $30 billion in 2024

This is a 23 per cent increase since the emirate unveiled its industrial strategy in 2022

May 19, 2025
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. The UAE wants to give SMEs better access to funding to boost growth. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE set to extend $11bn financing to industrial firms over next five years

Country is also launching Dh1 billion platform to boost SME growth

May 19, 2025
Fatih, a deepwater drillship, continues its exploration activities in Turkey. Anadolu via Getty Images
More gas discoveries expected in Turkey after $30bn reserve find

Ankara aims to increase domestic production to meet growing demand

May 18, 2025
A seller in central Damascus. Syria's micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have shown remarkable resilience amid the country's economic turmoil. EPA
No ‘overnight boom’ for Syria's economy despite lifting of sanctions

Investments will not flow until security and legislative framework improve, analysts say

May 15, 2025
US President Donald Trump hinted about a possible nuclear deal with Iran during a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar. AP Photo
Oil prices fall more than 3% on Iran nuclear deal prospects

US President Donald Trump hints of a possible deal with Tehran

May 15, 2025
Adnoc launched XRG, a $80 billion low-carbon energy and chemicals investment company in 2024. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi’s XRG to expand in Turkmenistan with gas field stake

Company teams up with Petronas to buy stake in Block I in Central Asia

May 14, 2025
Salik is among the three UAE companies and 30 global entities that have been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Three companies bolster UAE presence on key emerging markets index

Adnoc Gas, Salik and Dewa will be included in the index starting June

May 14, 2025
Scott Bessent spoke at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. AFP
US Treasury Secretary sees 'big, beautiful' economic rebalancing with China

US also in productive trade talks with Asian countries but EU has collective action problem, Bessent says in Riyadh

May 13, 2025
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, witness the collaboration agreement in Kazakhstan. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Masdar to develop new renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan

Abu Dhabi clean energy company to team up with Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund in 500-megawatt programme

May 13, 2025
Flynas currently serves 72 domestic and international destinations. Photo: Flynas
Saudi Arabia’s Flynas aims to raise up to $1.1bn from its IPO

The low-cost carrier has set the price range for the offering between 76 riyals and 80 riyals per share

May 12, 2025
Aldar Headquarters building, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Aldar teams up with Hilton to develop branded residences project in Abu Dhabi

Launch of new property comes after Disney theme park announcement in Abu Dhabi

May 12, 2025
US President Donald Trump, centre, announces a trade agreement between the US and the UK in the Oval Office. EPA
Oil posts weekly gains on trade talks optimism

New trade deal by US and UK also support prices

May 09, 2025
The UAE is pursuing Cepas to boost trade with its partners globally, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Antonie Robertson/The National
UAE industrial exports surge to $53.6bn on local manufacturing boost

Country well-positioned to become a global destination for investment, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says

May 08, 2025
The Opec+ group of producers on Saturday said it would add 411,000 barrels a day to the market next month. AFP
Oil rebounds after dropping on Opec+ supply boost

Outlook for oil remains negative as Trump tariffs dampen demand prospects

May 06, 2025
Abu Dhabi has established a strong economic relationship with Japan. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi to deepen co-operation with Japan in clean energy, hydrogen and AI

Top executives from the emirate are in Tokyo this week to attend the inaugural Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

May 05, 2025