Ali Al Salim was born in Basra, Iraq, in 1991 and raised in Dubai from an early age, he is an entrepreneur specializing in oil trading, shipping, and global energy logistics. With a double major in Business Administration and Marketing, he built his career at the intersection of commerce and operations, developing expertise in commodity markets, maritime transport, and cross-border deal structuring.

He is the founder of a trading and shipping company that represents major oil firms in Iraq and works with partners worldwide, managing transactions from negotiation to delivery. Known for his strategic mindset and hands-on approach, he has established himself as a rising figure in international energy trade, combining market insight with operational execution.