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Salim A. Essaid

Salim A. Essaid

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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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Abu Dhabi's Department of Government Enablement plans to make AI agents part of the workforce to boost productivity. Victor Besa / The National
OpenAI deal to cut Abu Dhabi government processing times

Partnership began early this year, senior Abu Dhabi official tells The National

TechnologyNovember 06, 2026
Adipec in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. For energy companies, the question is no longer simply whether another escalation will occur but how long they can sustain operations if it does. Victor Besa / The National
Energy companies brace for new Iran tension as cost of resilience mounts

Executives at Adipec say they are better prepared for conflict but warn of rising costs from more disruption

EnergyNovember 03, 2026
The deal covers potential projects in solar and wind energy, battery storage, desalination, green hydrogen and conventional power generation
Dewa steps up expansion push with Shanghai Electric deal

Agreement will explore investments in energy, water and infrastructure projects across international markets

EnergyNovember 01, 2026
Binance says about $3 billion in affected assets have been frozen on-chain, while deposits and withdrawals remain suspended. Photo: Unsplash
Binance pledges to cover $6.3bn hack losses after massive crypto theft

Billions in assets remain frozen and withdrawals suspended as exchange rushes to contain fallout and reassure rattled investors

TechnologyOctober 30, 2026
Creators seeking access through the expanded Partner Programme must also have uploaded three public videos in the previous 90 days, among other requirements.
YouTube Shopping launches in UAE: How influencers can earn with 500 subscribers

Also launched in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the feature enables eligible creators to earn commissions from product sales

BusinessOctober 26, 2026
A Microsoft data centre in Dublin, Ireland. The International Energy Agency expects data centres around the world to consume about 950 terawatt-hours of electricity by 2030. Reuters
AI power demand underestimated, say 81% of energy executives

Adipec survey finds growing electricity requirements could strain infrastructure as technology companies gain influence over global energy markets

EnergyOctober 22, 2026
Abu Dhabi Finance Week will be held from December 7 to 10 and is expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees. Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi Finance Week to make half of 2026 sessions private to drive deals

New format aims to connect senior leaders to encourage candid dialogue and advance business opportunities

EconomyOctober 22, 2026
The aftermath of the Houthi attack on Abha International Airport on October 7. AFP
Saudi Arabia postpones FII conference in Riyadh

Annual gathering was scheduled for this month but will take place in 2027

EconomyOctober 19, 2026
The ambition with physical AI is to develop machines capable of adapting to different situations. Getty Images
Chinese companies seek Gulf partnerships as physical AI takes shape

LinkerBot is exploring UAE partnerships as region increases advanced manufacturing

TechnologyOctober 14, 2026
SB Seker, Head of APAC at Binance, speaks during the Evolving Payment Gateways panel at the Middle East Asia Summit, discussing stablecoin adoption, cross-border payments and digital asset growth across Asia. Photo: FAB Bank
Analysis How stablecoins could reshape Middle East-Asia financial corridor

UAE and Singapore are emerging as testing grounds for cross-border finance, say experts at FAB Middle East Asia Summit

BankingSeptember 25, 2026
A model of a Space42 satellite. Salim A Essaid / The National
Mobile ‘dead zones’ could be a thing of the past by end of decade

Abu Dhabi's Space42 is developing satellite links to keep smartphones connected beyond mobile networks

TechnologySeptember 22, 2026
Emaar's Mohamed Alabbar, founder and chairman of private investment and real estate development company Eagle Hills, at a press conference in Dubai with government representatives from the Maldives. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Interview Abu Dhabi's Eagle Hills signs $12bn deal with Maldives for waterfront project

Founder and chairman Mohamed Alabbar says Maldives project will boost investment, tourism and jobs

PropertySeptember 21, 2026
The company did not identify its ultimate beneficial owner. Antonie Robertson / The National
IHC confirms Fount Trust as ultimate parent after ownership restructure

Abu Dhabi group says beneficial ownership unchanged

BusinessSeptember 21, 2026
Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez oversees the signing of a preliminary agreement between state oil company PDVSA and France’s TotalEnergies on September 19. Venezuela Ministry of International Trade
Venezuela signs TotalEnergies deal in push for foreign investment into energy sector

French oil company joins growing list of international investors joining the country's oil and gas industry

EnergySeptember 20, 2026
The UAE Central Bank followed the US Federal Reserve by raising interest rates. Ryan Carter / The National
US Fed raises interest rates: What does it mean for the UAE?

Higher borrowing costs could affect mortgages, personal loans and credit cards, while savers may benefit

EconomySeptember 16, 2026
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