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

Higher for Longer: War-Driven Inflation and Global Growth Risks, Weekly Economic Commentary 23 Mar 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets President Trump posted that following “productive and...
23 March, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on LNG strikes on Qatar & impact on global energy markets in AGBI, Mar 22 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an article in AGBI titled "How LNG strikes on Qatar could reshape global energy markets"...
23 March, 2026

TV & Radio

Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the Fed’s rate decision in the backdrop of the Iran war, 18 Mar 2026

In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 18th March 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the Fed's expected and unavoidable...
20 March, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Iraq in the backdrop of the Iran war in The National, 18 Mar 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Iraq's polycrisis in the backdrop of the war in Iran appeared in an article in The National titled...
19 March, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Hormuz trade alternatives in AGBI, Mar 17 2026

Aathira Prasad's comments appeared in an article in AGBI titled "UAE businesses scramble for Hormuz trade alternatives" published...
19 March, 2026

Events & Publications

The Middle East Conflict Sends Global Shockwaves, Weekly Economic Commentary 16 Mar 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities declined amid heightened geopolitical...
16 March, 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)