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

Massive downgrades in IMF’s growth forecast; GCC estimates too optimistic: Weekly Insights 17 Apr 2026

IMF growth rates; MENA/GCC views Public debt & fiscal strains Bahrain GDP GCC inflation GCC's US Treasuries...
17 April, 2026

TV & Radio

Interview with CNBC on Lebanon, following ceasefire announcement, 17 Aug 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi, president at Nasser Saidi & Associates, spoke to CNBC's Dan Murphy about Lebanon following the announcement...
17 April, 2026

Events & Publications

Fragile Peace, Lasting Shock: Stagflation Signals Rise, Weekly Economic Commentary 13 Apr 2026

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equity markets were navigating a landscape defined by...
13 April, 2026

Events & Publications

Ceasefire: But, No Early Return to Normalcy, Weekly Insights 10 Apr 2026

Ceasefire & impact Weak Middle East PMIs Post-war thoughts on KSA IP & Qatar GDP  Download a PDF copy of this...
11 April, 2026

TV & Radio

Interview with CNN Business Arabic on the ceasefire announcement & impacts, 9 Apr 2026

In this TV interview with CNN Business Arabia, aired 9th April 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discusses the ceasefire announcement pausing...
10 April, 2026

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on strikes on GCC energy infrastructure in The National, 7 Apr 2026

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on strikes on GCC energy infrastructure appeared in an article in The National titled "Strikes on Gulf...
8 April, 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)