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Salim A. Essaid

Salim A. Essaid

Business Editor
Abu Dhabi
Salim A. Essaid is the Business Editor at The National, where he directs the publication’s news coverage of global and regional industries, market trends, advanced technology, business lifestyle and more. He is also the host of The National’s Business Extra podcast. For nearly 15 years, Salim broke original news, features, and data-led analysis for outlets including TIME Magazine, CNN, NHK World, Agence France Presse (AFP) and the Associated Press (AP). Until the end of 2020, he was the lead correspondent on Euronews's weekly Inspire Middle East, and later the host of Sci-Tech. He produced more than 120 episodes exploring the latest happenings in the MENA region’s technology, business and sustainability scene. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Arabic and Japanese from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in broadcasting from the Columbia School of Journalism in New York.

Articles

Abu Dhabi attends first ever Osaka Expo in 1970. Photo: UAE National Archives
Abu Dhabi comes full circle at Osaka Expo since 1970 debut

Earth to ether slogan portrays where we started and where we are going, says Shihab Al Faheem

May 07, 2025
A tax law passed in November is part of a series of austerity measures to reduce cut debt and satisfy the conditions of International Monetary Fund loan. AFP
Why is Jordan burdened by external debt?

How to understand regional player's history of foreign dependence

May 07, 2025
Richard Teng, Binance CEO. The National
US will likely issue pro-crypto regulations in August, Binance CEO says

The 'new optimism' of the Trump administration will lead to a series of changes in rules governing cryptocurrencies this year

April 30, 2025
Promotional art for various Warner Bros productions. AP
Warner Bros pursues 'multi-local' content in goal to become top-three streamer

US media conglomerate entered its 77th global market in April with launch in Turkey

April 30, 2025
The New York Stock Exchange. Sweeping US tariffs sent global markets into chaos in recent weeks. Bloomberg
Recession fears evoke deja vu. The Middle East might be safe

Here's what's behind the uncertainty, and the Middle East's porous shield

April 23, 2025
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright in Abu Dhabi, shortly before travelling on to Saudi Arabia. Reuters
US to sign nuclear and energy preliminary agreements with Saudi Arabia

Announcement comes a day after Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his delegation arrived in Riyadh

April 13, 2025
Chris Wright, US Energy Secretary speaks to the UAE Media at the ADNOC Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/ The National
Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary

Chris Wright visits Abu Dhabi in first overseas trip in role, to lay groundwork ahead of President Donald Trump's expected Middle East trip

April 10, 2025
Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from recent peaks on April 2. Getty images
Plunge in oil prices sends recession alarm bells ringing

Biggest drops have historically all been linked to economic downturns

April 09, 2025
Fuel vendors from Lebanon are increasingly appearing on the streets of Damascus, attracted by the lower price of Lebanese fuel compared to Syrian fuel. Additionally, Lebanese fuel is of higher quality, as Syrian fuel is often refined using primitive methods. (Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto)NO USE FRANCE
Sanctions on Syria: a look back, a way forward

Syria is at a critical economic and political crossroads. Here's what could happen.

April 09, 2025
The promotional poster for History's documentary film American Godfathers: The Five Families. Photo: OSN+
OSN must find its brand to win in Middle East streaming

Dubai-based streamer's $57 million pledge from Warner Bros last week could position it as a unique exporter of premium originals from the region

March 31, 2025
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump and Jeff Landry, Governor of Louisiana, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Bloomberg
What Trump's tariffs mean for the Middle East

Salim Essaid hears from experts about what to expect, from North America to Asia

March 26, 2025
OSN productions include the Arabic version of hit US show 'Suits'. Photo: OSN
Warner Bros invests in Dubai's OSN in Middle East streaming drive

The deal will be conducted in stages and is subject to conditions that include regulatory approvals

March 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump welcomes Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed to the White House. Photo: Donald Trump / Truth Social
Abu Dhabi $25bn US-deal to explore 24hr renewable-power for AI

ADQ's partnership with Energy Capital Partners focuses on support for US need to fuel rapid growth of data centres

March 21, 2025
MENA female business founders
What obstacles do women-led start-ups face in the Middle East?

Salim Essaid examines how female founders can secure their place in the region’s rapidly evolving start-up landscape

March 12, 2025
Students at a women's career fair in Riyadh in 2018. Women are playing a larger role in business in Saudi Arabia, but still face obstacles. Reuters
Saudi women-led startups call for more funding and diverse investors

While 78% are considering starting their own business, 32% cite lack of funds as the primary challenge, new Mastercard study shows

March 08, 2025