Dr. Nasser Saidi was invited to present the closing keynote at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East conference held in Dubai on 26th March, 2019.
Titled “Is a New GCC Emerging? A Geo-Eco-Political Outlook“, the presentation covered the regional geo-economic & political outlook, while also shedding light on the key risks (including the oil market). It looks in-depth at the performance of the GCC, its diversification policies, also outlining the steps needed to support private sector businesses and activity.
The presentation ends with a “bucket list” for economic policy and reform for the GCC, while providing a best, base, and worst case scenario for the region.
"Is a New GCC Emerging? A Geo-Eco-Political Outlook", Closing Keynote at the Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East conference, 26 Mar 2019
31 March, 2019
read < 1 minute
Read Next
publication
War Shocks, Supply Strains & Fragile Growth, Weekly Economic Commentary 6 Apr 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here. Markets Global equities have been
6 April, 2026
publication
GCC: Navigating War-Driven Economic Shocks, Weekly Insights 3 Apr 2026
Strait of Hormuz blockade & prices. GCC responses. Saudi monetary stats & labour stats.
4 April, 2026
publication
The Global Economic Fallout of Gulf Conflict, Weekly Economic Commentary 30 Mar 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here. Markets Global equities remained volatile
30 March, 2026







