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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.

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AI is ushering in a new era, and not just a new era in tech. Reuters
Business ExtraStargate UAE: What does it mean for the future of AI?

The UAE is a central player in the AI wave. Here's what to know about the latest big projects

Business ExtraMay 28, 2025
Jihad Azour, IMF's regional director, says increased regional co-operation and private investment could help recovery of fragile economies. AFP
War-torn Arab countries severely hit by US tariffs, says IMF

Regional director Jihad Azour says nations have suffered economic output losses as high as 60 per cent, while Riyadh summit hears talk of reform and resilience

EconomyMay 25, 2025
Make it in the Emirates products at Lulu Hypermarket at Al Forsan Central Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Business ExtraThe UAE's race to 'make it' here

A national push for economic self-reliance

Business ExtraMay 21, 2025
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

BusinessMay 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
Business ExtraWhy is Jordan burdened by external debt?

How to understand regional player's history of foreign dependence

Business ExtraMay 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

TechnologyApril 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

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

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

Business ExtraApril 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

EnergyApril 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

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

Biggest drops have historically all been linked to economic downturns

EnergyApril 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
Business ExtraSanctions on Syria: a look back, a way forward

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

Business ExtraApril 09, 2025
The promotional poster for History's documentary film American Godfathers: The Five Families. Photo: OSN+
CommentOSN 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

CommentMarch 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
Business ExtraWhat Trump's tariffs mean for the Middle East

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

Business ExtraMarch 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

TechnologyMarch 24, 2025
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