Neesha Salian

Neesha Salian

Neesha is the Editor of Gulf Business. She has over 20 years of work experience across publications in the Middle East and India, including Gulf News and Times of India, among others. She covers a variety of sectors for the magazine, and writes daily news reports for the website across several subjects.

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Oracle nears $1tn valuation, Ellison edges toward richest-person title

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

Emirates rolls out Premium Economy across fleet, unlocks Skywards Rewards

Titanium Escrow's CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Titanium Escrow’s CEO on crossing $5bn in transactions, regional M&A activity

Surge in domestic travel and lounge usage across Saudi, reports Dragonpass

Surge in domestic travel, lounge usage across Saudi, reports Dragonpass

Low-code, AI adoption surges in MEA image Getty Images for illustrative purposes, finds report

Low-code, AI adoption surges in MEA as CIOs tackle app backlogs, finds report

2 in 3 people in UAE prefer apps for remittances-ahoqs visa study -Getty Images- for illustrative purposes

Shift to digital apps for remittances grows in UAE, Saudi Arabia, shows report

Dubai Health Center for Innovation and technology launched Image DMO

Sheikh Ahmed inaugurates Dubai Health Center for Innovation and Technology

KHDA introduces 2 staffing guides for dubai private schools image courtesy Dubai Media Office

Dubai tightens teacher hiring and conduct rules in private schools

MBZUAI and G42 launch K2 Think model Getty Images for illustrative purposes

MBZUAI, G42 launch open-source AI reasoning system K2 Think

Net proceeds from Sobha's Green sukuk will be directed towards eligible green projects, aligned with ICMA Green Bond Principles and validated by an independent Second Party Opinion from DNV

Sobha Realty raises $750m in inaugural green sukuk, oversubscribed 2.8 times

General Catalyst backs UAE proptech PRYPCO in pre-Series A round

General Catalyst backs UAE proptech PRYPCO in pre-series A round

Dubai issues new regulation to strengthen tourist transport sector Image RTA_Dubai Media Office

Dubai’s RTA, DET issue new regulation to strengthen tourist transport sector

Dubai’s RTA develops 103km of internal roads across these eight areas

RTA develops 103km of internal roads across these eight areas in Dubai

UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant marks first year of full-fleet operations

UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant marks first year of full-fleet operations

ADGM H1 2025 milestones Image ADGM

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM reports more than 11,000 active licences, strong growth in H1

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone for decade

1 billion passengers and counting: UAE aviation marks major milestone

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

The circular economy takes flight: Insights on aviation’s sustainable future

 Joy-Emma Martin is an associate and Chris Edwards is counsel at Reed Smith. They share insights on the impact of Dubai's new Contractors Law 

Building with confidence: The impact of Dubai’s new Contractors Law 

Dubai South launches DSBH, a digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs

Dubai South launches digital-first free zone for entrepreneurs

r David Wartenweiler, CIO at Habib Bank AG Zurich on seizing opportunities in Islamic investing

Habib Bank AG Zurich’s Dr David Wartenweiler on building purpose-driven portfolios 

Dubai property sales hit Dhs51.1bn in August, up 7.9 per cent YoY

Dubai property sales hit Dhs 51.1bn in August, up 7.9 per cent YoY

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 2025, shows PwC report

Middle East M&A activity rises 19% in H1 ’25, shows PwC report

UAE’s du launches secondary public offering of Mubadala-owned shares

UAE’s du launches secondary public offering of Mubadala-owned shares

Dubai rolls out new productivity system for government workforce

Dubai: 28th Universal Postal Congress to run from Sept 8-19 at DWTC

Aldar to build UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island

Aldar to build UAE’s first Tesla Experience Centre on Yas Island

DP World launches Atlas UK Morocco service

DP World launches Morocco-UK service to cut export times, emissions

Dubai Sotheby's closes Dhs161m Palm Jumeirah villa sale, sets new pricing record

Dubai Sotheby’s closes Dhs161m Palm Jumeirah villa sale, sets new pricing record

Fragomen's Murtaza Khan on why immigration due diligence is as critical as financial scrutiny in the GCC

Insights: Why immigration due diligence is as critical as financial scrutiny in the GCC

New Dubai law targets engineering consultancy: Key details inside

Dubai tops ‘Executive Nomad Index’ for 3rd year; Abu Dhabi in 2nd place

Here's why AI will never replace the voice in your head, says jack Thomas Taylor

Here’s why AI will never replace the voice in your head