Salem is a prominent industrialist and owner of a Wardat Almashreq Group which specializes in food processing and manufacturing. Founded in 1994, Wardat Almashreq  is considered a leading brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, that offers unique and innovative products of high nutritional value that promote the healthy lifestyle, Wardat Al Mashreq Group has a prominent position in the world of food manufacturing and marketing covering the entire market of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and  the Arab Gulf  in addition to some North African countries.

Salem is also  an entrepreneur and investor who has made early-stage investments in a number of Entities across the Middle East.