#268 - Salem Khammas | الحرب برهنت جدارة الإمارات : سالم خماس

About this episode

Salem Khammas discusses his journey as an Emirati entrepreneur and his commitment to the UAE's identity and culture.

Salem is an Emirati entrepreneur and seasoned contracting expert who built his career by combining over two decades in the construction industry with a deep-rooted commitment to Emirati identity, culture, and national pride. After spending nearly ten years living in the United States and witnessing firsthand the absence of the warmth, generosity, and rooted belonging that define Arab life, he returned home with a renewed conviction in the values that shape the UAE's unique civilizational model. Today, he stands as one of the strongest voices defending the nation during times of crisis, championing its leadership, its open and moderate Islamic identity, and the unmatched coexistence that has made the UAE a refuge for people of every nationality and faith. His decades of expertise in development have also led him to spotlight forward-thinking projects that reflect a deeper philosophy of living, most notably Eywa — the visionary "Tree of Life" and "Way of Water" developments that blend luxury with sustainability, hospital-grade air filtration, natural materials, and on-site organic farming to restore the human soul to its rightful connection with nature. Even…

People in this episode

Host: Hikmat Wehbi

Guest: Salem Khammas

Topics covered

• Emirati identity
• entrepreneurship
• construction industry
• cultural pride
• sustainability
• innovation

Keywords

• Emirati entrepreneur
• construction
• cultural identity
• sustainability
• Eywa
• UAE leadership
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UAE, Eywa

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