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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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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
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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
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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
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

EnergyMarch 21, 2025
MENA female business founders
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Business ExtraWhat 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

Business ExtraMarch 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

EconomyMarch 08, 2025
Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence stand at Gitex. Gitex. World Trade Centre, Dubai
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Business ExtraAI and the Gulf: What's next?

Gulf states receiving more time in a stronger spotlight from the tech industry - we hear why

Business ExtraFebruary 26, 2025
The other is the inauguration and signing ceremony of ADX's new market model "New ADX Group" in Abu Dhabi. Photo: ADX
ADX unveils new 'future proof' market model to attract investors

CEO Abdulla Alnuaimi says the model increased connectivity by 400 per cent and new post-trade capabilities

MarketsFebruary 24, 2025
Mohamad El-Hage, left, and Vijay Tirathrai, who chair Tiger 21's Dubai chapters. Antonie Robertson / The National
US club for ultra-rich opens Dubai chapter to share wealth knowledge

Peer network Tiger 21 helps members diversify investments, maintain wealth and discuss inheritance and philanthropy

MoneyFebruary 24, 2025
Jihad Azour, the Middle East director of the IMF. Photo: The Al-Ula Conference for Emerging Market Economies
IMF Middle East head shares how its new Arab-World Bank coalition works

What defines new committee is its 'partnership with the region', says Jihad Azour

EconomyFebruary 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani attended the high-level meeting in the kingdom. Photo: The Al-Ula Conference for Emerging Market Economies
Arab, IMF and World Bank coalition to support region’s war-torn countries

Co-ordination ground announced at AlUla summit in Saudi Arabia will have a focus on Syria

EconomyFebruary 17, 2025
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva said trade is not the agent of growth it used to be. Photo: The AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies
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Emerging economies face 'triple threat' with high debt, says IMF chief

Inflation is expected to hit target levels for advanced economies but not for emerging ones, Kristalina Georgieva tells high-level conference in Saudi Arabia

EconomyFebruary 16, 2025
The PIF is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, with more than $930 billion of assets under management. Getty Images
Saudi Arabia to export locally made robots and copper in 2025 plan

Investor confidence in the kingdom's emerging technology is growing with FDI reaching $240 billion

EconomyFebruary 13, 2025
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