Salem graduated from Al-Azhar University in 2011 with a degree in International Accounting and became a Certified Management Accountant in 2016. His 7+ years of experience include various accounting roles in publicly listed organizations in Dubai (Hapag-Lloyd and United Arab Shipping Company) and more recently with Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) in Port Hope, ON.

In his spare time, Salem enjoys playing ping pong and squash.