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

US Geopolitical Risks, Tariff Pressures, and Mounting Debt Weigh on Global Outlook, Weekly Economic Commentary, 23 Jun 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Markets are bracing for Iran’s response to the US attack...
23 June, 2025

Events & Publications

Despite Global FDI Dip, MENA nations (notably UAE, Egypt & Saudi) stand out on increased diversification & investor confidence Weekly Insights 20 Jun 2025

Global & regional FDI flows Global & GCC US Treasury holdings UAE GDP Saudi inflation  Download a PDF copy of...
20 June, 2025

Events & Publications

Rising geopolitical risks adds to the trade tariff turmoil, Weekly Economic Commentary, 16 Jun 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Earlier in the week, investors found comfort in the...
16 June, 2025

Events & Publications

Diverging Macro Trends: Resilient GCC Growth Contrasts with Fragile Levant & North Africa Outlook Weekly Insights 13 Jun 2025

Middle East PMIs Saudi Q1 GDP, IP Qatar Q1 fiscal deficit Oman 2024 fiscal surplus Download a PDF copy of this...
13 June, 2025

Events & Publications

Mixed Economic Signals: Market Gains, Trade Frictions, and Weak Manufacturing – Weekly Economic Commentary, 9 Jun 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets were mostly up last week, with US jobs...
9 June, 2025

Events & Publications

Trade Policy Uncertainty persisting: Tariff Escalation & Trade Tensions Resume. Syria getting reintegrated – Weekly Economic Commentary, 2 Jun 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Most major equities markets posted a weekly gain despite...
2 June, 2025

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)