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Sarmad Khan

Sarmad Khan

Company & Markets Editor
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.

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The agreement between DP World and the Syrian government is aimed at strengthening port infrastructure and logistics services in the war-torn country. Photo: Sana
Syria and UAE's DP World sign $800 million agreement for Tartus port development

Deal comes after US President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this week of moves to lift sanctions against Syria

EconomyMay 16, 2025
Sarmad Khan
The signing between Abu Dhabi Investment office and Mizuho at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in Tokyo, Japan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Adio and Japan's Mizuho sign pact to channel investment in Abu Dhabi

Strategic partnership aims to streamline investment process through accelerated investor access and mobilisation of capital

EconomyMay 12, 2025
Sarmad Khan
An Adnoc Distribution service station. The company is among the five listed subsidiaries that present a compelling investment case, analysts say. Photo: Adnoc Distribution
Barclays initiates coverage of five Adnoc stocks with 'overweight' rating

Listed subsidiaries are ready to scale with rapid AI and technology adoption, bank says

MarketsMay 12, 2025
Sarmad Khan
US President Donald Trump waits for the arrival of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Trade war is not an easy win for Donald Trump, economist say

Capital markets volatility and pressure on US assets may force Washington to soften its sstance

EconomyMay 06, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Stock Photography. Dubai Residents and Tourists starting their evening commute in Downtown Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Job market improves in UAE and Saudi Arabia amid non-oil economic momentum

Jobs in Emirates grew at fastest pace in 11 months in April, while staffing in kingdom at strongest in more than 10 years

EconomyMay 05, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Pump jacks at sunset in Midland, Texas. Oil prices have taken a hammering in recent weeks as the tariff war clouds crude demand outlook. Reuters
Oil prices slump on Opec+ decision to accelerate production

Brent tumbled to less than $60 per barrel amid oversupply concerns

EnergyMay 05, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Russian tourists in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. AFP
How the US dollar's slide will affect Middle East travel

Executives across Middle East airlines, airports, hotels and cruise lines say business is not impacted by US tariffs so far but they remain vigilant

AviationMay 04, 2025
Deena Kamel
Selim El Zyr, vice chairman and co-founder of Rotana says the company plans to continue strengthening its presence in the existing markets. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

Hotels group pursues expansion and seeks mergers and acquisitions to drive growth, vice chairman says

BusinessMay 01, 2025
Sarmad Khan
An exhibitor shows a gold ornament to a customer at a jewellery shop inside the gold market in Dubai. The IMF expects the UAE economy to grow 4 per cent this year despite tariff uncertainty. EPA
S&P sees contained impact of US tariffs on Middle East economies

There are possible upsides for some regional economies as US dollar weakens

EconomyApril 25, 2025
Sarmad Khan
How surging gold prices are affecting sales down at the Gold Souq. Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Middle East economic growth to pick up pace in 2025

Latest forecast downgrades earlier projections of Gulf growth

EconomyApril 23, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Bank customers during a demonstration in Beirut. EPA
Lebanese depositors to get frozen funds back over time, Economy Minister pledges

Government, central bank and lenders to share burden of repairing crisis-stricken economy

BankingApril 14, 2025
Sarmad Khan
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, when the S&P 500 index rallied by 9.5 per cent. AFP
AnalysisWhat Trump's about-face on tariffs means for investor confidence

Before a sharp recovery on Thursday, global equity markets lost $10 trillion in value after the US President unveiled his tariff agenda

MarketsApril 11, 2025
Sarmad Khan
Traders on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. AFP
Stocks in Asia and Europe join Wall Street sell-off

Market instability continues as White House clarifies tariffs on China are at least 145%

MarketsApril 10, 2025
Kyle Fitzgerald
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rallied on Thursday. AP
Asian and European stocks join US relief rally after Trump tariff pause

Japan leads Asian markets after S&P 500 Index recorded its best gains since financial crisis on Wednesday

MarketsApril 10, 2025
Sarmad Khan
A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average outside a securities firm in Tokyo on Tuesday April 8. AFP
Middle East and Asian stocks rebound after heavy selloff on hopes of tariff talk

Japan leads the pack on regional equity markets on direct US trade negotiation optimism

MarketsApril 08, 2025
Sarmad Khan
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