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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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John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, addresses the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. Bloomberg
Hong Kong explores free trade agreements with UAE and Gulf

Investment protection, economic co-operation and double tax avoidance among deals being considered

EconomySeptember 11, 2024
The Maputo-Katembe bridge in Mozambique. China has invested in hundreds of infrastructure projects through its Belt and Road Initiative. AFP
Belt and Road summit to begin in Hong Kong

Event to feature more than 280 projects in markets involved in Chinese-led initiative

EconomySeptember 10, 2024
A visitor poses for a 'selfie' near luxury cars outside the Dubai Mall. Dubai is ranked as the 21st wealthiest city in the world. Bloomberg
JP Morgan sets up Dubai private banking team for growing affluent clientele

Biggest US lender says it plans to continue growing its wealth management operation in the region

BankingSeptember 04, 2024
About 19,000 cases of mpox have been reported since the beginning of this year. Reuters
Global population at risk as Big Pharma considers mpox as African problem

Smaller vaccine developers are trying to fill gap as WHO declares disease a global health emergency twice in two years

MarketsSeptember 01, 2024
Launched in Kuwait in 2004, Talabat operates in several Mena countries, including the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
Talabat IPO: Parent of UAE food delivery firm preparing for Dubai listing

Delivery Hero, the Germany-based parent of the food delivery company, will sell existing shares in the planned fourth-quarter public float

MarketsAugust 29, 2024
Mubadala, which invests on behalf of Abu Dhabi, has shifted focus on strategic investments in Asia in recent years. Pawan Singh/The National.
Mubadala boosts Asia assets with joint investment in UCB Pharma’s China unit

The agreement with CBC Group is aimed at expanding Mubadala’s healthcare and life-sciences portfolio

EconomyAugust 26, 2024
Container vessel at Dubai's Jebel Ali terminal. Photo: DP World
UAE's foreign trade hits record $381bn on growing Cepa deals

Trade rose by 10 per cent with India, 15 per cent with Turkey, and 41 per cent with Iraq

EconomyAugust 25, 2024
US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been on the campaign trail in the past week laying out their agendas. AFP
How would a Harris or Trump administration affect the US economy?

Federal deficit is expected to increase regardless of winner, but Trump's proposed tariffs could complicate inflation picture

USAugust 23, 2024
The Riyadh Skyline. PIF said its returns were primarily driven by investments within Saudi Arabia. AFP
PIF's assets under management jumped 29% in 2023

Annualised returns for the kingdom's investment arm rose to 8.7 per cent last year

EconomyAugust 20, 2024
An Adnoc Drilling rig at Upper Zakum oilfield. The company listed its share on the ADX in October 2021. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Drilling to join MSCI Index this month

The inclusion will boost liquidity in company's stock and will broaden its investor base

MarketsAugust 13, 2024
Japanese stocks were among the most volatile last week after a sharp fall and equally spectacular recovery. Bloomberg
Global markets in recovery mode ahead of US inflation data this week

Stocks in Asia and GCC are marginally higher as investors await the release of consumer data that will indicate the health of the world's largest economy

MarketsAugust 12, 2024
An electronic board displays Tokyo Stock Exchange prices. The Nikkei rose by about 10 per cent in early trade on Tuesday. AFP
Global stock markets rally after heaviest losses since 2008

Japan's Nikkei led the rally, surging 10.4% after losing more than 12% on Monday, while Wall Street and Europe pare back losses

MarketsAugust 06, 2024
Japan’s equity benchmarks slid by about 20 per cent from record highs last month, as investor confidence crumbled amid a tighter monetary policy and a deteriorating US outlook. Bloomberg
Global stock sell-off deepens as US shares track losses in Asia and Europe

Japanese equities benchmarks take the biggest hit on Monday, as Wall Street has its worst day since 2022

MarketsAugust 05, 2024
The funeral procession for Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The escalation of tensions between Lebanon, Iran and Israel could dent the countries' economic prospects. Getty Images
What would be economic impact of full-blown war in Middle East?

Lebanon's economy could contract by as much as 15% if the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates in its territory, analysts say

EconomyAugust 02, 2024
An oil pump jack in Stanton, Texas. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday amid concerns that the Israel-Gaza war could turn into a regional conflict. AFP
Oil prices rise on geopolitical risk after killing of Hamas leader in Tehran

Crude rose for the first time in four trading sessions but still set for the biggest monthly drop so far this year

EnergyJuly 31, 2024
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