Saba Najeeb

Instructor of Social Science Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: MSc, New York University

Research Areas: Development Economics


Saba Najeeb serves as a full-time Instructor at the Social Science Department at NYU Abu Dhabi, where she blends over seven years of extensive financial industry experience with academic expertise to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Saba looks after the Bloomberg Project at NYU Abu Dhabi, overseeing all Bloomberg terminals, organizing faculty and student training sessions, and collaborating with key stakeholders. She also serves as a faculty advisor, guiding students participating in national and international challenges, helping them excel and gain invaluable experience outside the classroom.

A graduate of United Arab Emirates University, Saba earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Banking, graduating with distinction and receiving the Academic Excellence Award. She was also part of the prestigious Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Scholars Program at NYU Abu Dhabi taught by the President Emeritus of New York University, John Sexton. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree from the School of Professional Studies at NYU.