UAE President pays tribute to Emirati businessman Salem Al Saman

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his sincere condolences to the family of Emirati businessman Salem Al Saman following his passing, highlighting his contribution to the nation's "economic transformation".

In a post on social media platform X, His Highness also noted the businessman's close work with UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

May God have mercy on the late Salem Al Saman, who worked closely with the late Sheikh Zayed and contributed significantly to our nation’s economic transformation during the formative years of the UAE. I extend my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/nhBC9bM0nO

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) April 4, 2026

Born in 1938 in Ras Al Khaimah, Al Saman grew up working in trade with his father. In 1961, he moved to Abu Dhabi, building his career and getting closer to the late Sheikh Zayed, with the prominent businessman later supporting the growth of the country's national economy. 

Al Saman was also known for leading a group of companies, including Al Manara Jewellery, Salem Travel Agency, Salem Cargo International and Al Manara Magazine.