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.

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Events & Publications

Weekly Economic Commentary – Feb 10, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equity markets (other than in the US)...
10 February, 2025

Events & Publications

Weekly Insights 7 Feb 2025: Expansionary PMIs in the Middle East; GCC inflation remains low; UAE reports strong trade performance

Middle East PMIs UAE trade Dubai GDP GCC inflation Kuwait 2025-26 budget Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight...
7 February, 2025

Events & Publications

Weekly Economic Commentary – Feb 3, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equity markets lost ground last week: with...
3 February, 2025

Events & Publications

Weekly Insights 31 Jan 2025: Saudi Arabia’s economic & financial indicators end 2024 on a bright note

Saudi GDP, monetary stats, trade stats GCC US Treasury holdings Middle East air passenger & cargo growth FDI into Middle...
1 February, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Jan 27, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equity markets had a good week, with...
27 January, 2025

Events & Publications

Weekly Economic Commentary – Jan 20, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equity markets recovered last week thanks...
20 January, 2025

Recent & Upcoming Events

December 10 Presentation & Panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (Abu Dhabi)
November 26 CEBC Annual Summit (Dubai)
November 21 Presentation on “Economic Consequences of the war on Lebanon” to LIFE Lebanon (invite, Dubai)
October 31 Panel discussion at the Global Conference on Economic Diversification 2024 (invite, Dubai)
October 31 IMF Regional Economic Outlook Panel Discussion