GMA.R. Saleh Salem

Salem Saleh grew up in Sharjah and became a grandmaster in 2009. He progressed through Asian junior chess with successive under-14, under-16 and under-18 titles between 2007 and 2009. He also won the Emirati championship and several Arab championships. In 2015, he won both the Asian individual championship and its blitz event in Al Ain. He tied for first at the inaugural Sharjah Masters in 2017 and has competed in several FIDE World Cups. His international team career includes playing first board for the United Arab Emirates at the Chess Olympiad. Away from tournament play, he has worked in quality control management for Dubai Police.