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

Adjusting to the New AbNormal: From AI Jitters to Trade Realignments, Weekly Economic Commentary 9 Feb 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities markets ended mostly in the red last week,...
10 February, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on US tariff threat on Iran & trade partners in The National, 9 Feb 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the recent US tariff threat on Iran & its key trade partners appeared in an article in The...
10 February, 2026

Events & Publications

Progress of Economic Diversification in the Middle East & GCC: Weekly Insights 6 Feb 2026

Global Economic Diversification Index 2026 & Performance of the MENA & GCC region   Download a PDF copy of this...
6 February, 2026

Reports & papers

“Global Economic Diversification Index 2026”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2026

The 5th edition of the Global Economic Diversification Index "Global Economic Diversification Index 2026" was co-produced with...
5 February, 2026

Events & Publications

Policy Signals, Shifting Trade Alliances & Geopolitics: An Eventful Start To 2026, Weekly Economic Commentary 2 Feb 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities declined on Friday, but most ended the week...
2 February, 2026

Events & Publications

Subdued Inflation, Faster Credit Growth, Growing GCC Trade Integration: Weekly Insights 30 Jan 2026

Saudi monetary stats Inflation in Oman & Qatar Saudi and Oman trade stats Oman fiscal deficit   Download a PDF copy of...
31 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)