About Nasser Saidi & Associates

Established in 2012, we provide economic advisory and business consultancy services to a diverse range of stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa region ranging from the public sector and private sector, government related enterprises, banks and financial institutions as well as Central Banks and Regulators of the banking and financial system.

News, articles and publications

Events & Publications

Middle East Growth Holds Firm: Expansionary PMIs, GDP Gains and a Labour Market Caveat, Weekly Insights 9 Jan 2026

Middle East PMIs GDP in Bahrain & Qatar Saudi monetary stats & unemployment rate  Download a PDF copy of this...
10 January, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai marking 20 years as PM in 24.ae, 5 Jan 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime...
6 January, 2026

Events & Publications

From Record Highs to Rising Geopolitical Stakes? Weekly Economic Commentary 5 Jan 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets US stocks ended the year with a weekly loss, especially at...
5 January, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Lebanon’s draft Banking Law in The National, 25 Dec 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Lebanon's draft Banking Law appeared in an article in The National titled "Lebanon's draft banking...
26 December, 2025

TV & Radio

Interview with Al Arabiya on the Fed’s rate cut in Dec ’25, 11 Dec 2025

  In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 11th December 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the currently divided Fed,...
12 December, 2025

Events & Publications

Global And Regional Developments Ahead of the Fed Meeting: Will a Fed Rate Cut Lift Sentiment? Weekly Economic Commentary 8 Dec 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Fed rate cut expectations affected market...
8 December, 2025
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Recent & Upcoming Events

March 11 Panelist at AGSIW event “Digitalization, Growth, and Diversification in the Gulf” (online)
March 6 Speaker at Chatham House event on Lebanon (online)
February 24 Speaker at The Board Leadership Forum (online)
February 11 Fireside keynote interview at AVCJ Private Equity Forum Abu Dhabi 2025 (Abu Dhabi)
February 10 Panel discussion at The Investment Conference 2025 (Kuwait)