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

Rising Geopolitical Risk, Growth Pockets and Policy Pauses: Weekly Economic Commentary 26 Jan 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Geopolitical issues were high on investors’ minds as...
26 January, 2026

Events & Publications

Countering Global Fragmentation: Trade Expansion & Economic Resilience in the GCC, Weekly Insights 23 Jan 2026

UAE CEPAs Oman GDP GCC US Treasury holdings Global Growth & Risks Global Trade & Investment 2025 update   Download...
24 January, 2026

Articles Posts & Op-eds

“Digital remittances will unlock financial inclusion in the Middle East”, Oped in The National, 21 Jan 2026

The article titled "Digital remittances will unlock financial inclusion in the Middle East" appeared in the print edition of The...
22 January, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s visit to India in 24.ae, 19 Jan 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's visit to India appeared in a 24ae article published...
20 January, 2026

Events & Publications

Geopolitics Takes Centre Stage Again: Weekly Economic Commentary 19 Jan 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets were mixed last week, with declines in...
19 January, 2026

Events & Publications

Price Pressures Ease as Growth Engines Strengthen Across the Gulf: Weekly Insights 16 Jan 2026

Saudi CPI, WPI, industrial production UAE monetary stats Middle East airlines' performance & outlook   Download a PDF...
16 January, 2026
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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)