Salim Essaid, The National Journalist Profile

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US to sign nuclear and energy investment deals with Saudi Arabia

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

The US and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement on energy investments that include a civilian nuclear technology deal, Washington's Energy Secretary said in Riyadh. Chris Wright said further details on nuclear co-operation between the two countries would be revealed later in the year, in a press conference on Sunday, Reuters reported. The announcement took place a day after Mr Wright and his delegation arrived in Riyadh and visited the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre.
Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid |Deena Kamel

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits the headquarters of Adnoc in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The NationalUS Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits the headquarters of Adnoc in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The NationalExpect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy SecretaryChris Wright visits Abu Dhabi in first overseas trip in role, to lay groundwork ahead of President Donald Trump's expected Middle East trip
Why plunge in oil prices is warning sign of economic recession

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Alvin R. Cabral |Salim Essaid

Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from their recent peaks on April 2 – the day US President Donald Trump announced the sweeping tariffs that jolted global markets. ReutersBrent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from their recent peaks on April 2 – the day US President Donald Trump announced the sweeping tariffs that jolted global markets.
Sanctions on Syria: a look back, a way forward

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

For more than a decade, Syria has been under international sanctions aimed at pressuring Bashar Al Assad’s regime. But there is a longer history of sanctions on the country and the broader Middle East. Sanctions can be used as a nudge – or shove – from government to government, usually during times of war.
OSN must find its brand to win in Middle East streaming

3 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

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 streamingDubai-based streamer's $57 million pledge from Warner Bros last week could position it as a unique exporter of premium originals from the region
Trump's tariffs are back. What are they and what do they mean for the Middle East?

4 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

Donald Trump has been vocal about his planned tariff war since setting foot on the campaign trail – in both his first and second times in office. Mr Trump began his first stint in the White House with a trade war against China. Some of those tariffs were preserved by Joe Biden’s administration when he began his term in 2020. But throughout his campaign, Mr Trump made clear he’d come back with tariffs at full force.
Warner Bros invests in Dubai's OSN in Middle East streaming drive

4 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

OSN productions include the Arabic version of hit US show 'Suits'. Photo: OSNThe deal will be conducted in stages and is subject to conditions that include regulatory approvals
Warner Bros invests in Dubai's OSN in Middle East streaming drive

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

Warner Bros Discovery announced a minority investment in Dubai's OSN Streaming driving its presence in the Middle East. The deal will “reinforce its commitment to the region's fast-growing landscape” the US global media and entertainment conglomerate said on Monday. Warner Bros will pay $57 million for a third of OSN Streaming, known to viewers as OSN Plus, according to Joe Kawkabani, chief executive of parent company OSN Group, in a Bloomberg interview.
Abu Dhabi's $25bn US deal to explore 24-hour renewable-power for AI

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Salim Essaid

US President Donald Trump welcomes Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed to the White House. Photo: Donald Trump / Truth SocialAbu Dhabi's $25bn US deal to explore 24-hour renewable-power for AIADQ's partnership with Energy Capital Partners focuses on support for US need to fuel rapid growth of data centres
What challenges do women still face in the Middle East start-up scene?

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Adrian Harte |Salim Essaid

The start-up economy is booming in the Middle East, but despite progress, women remain underrepresented, as founders and as recipients of funding. While women-led start-ups make up 7 per cent of the region’s total, they receive about 1 per cent of available funding, Wamda statistics show.