Panelist in Julius Baer’s webcast “Beyond oil: How the gulf countries in the Middle East are diversifying during conflict”, 6 May 2026
Dr. Nasser Saidi participated in a panel discussion held by Julius Baer on May 6th, 2026.
As tensions in the Middle East persist, the global economy stands at a critical inflection point, reshaping growth, trade, and capital flows.
Dr. Nasser Saidi, President of Nasser Saidi & Associates and Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia at Julius Baer explored the evolving economic landscape. They reflected on the pre-crisis context, unpack why markets have remained more resilient than expected, and share their outlook on opportunities for recovery and growth in the Middle East.
Key Topics Covered in the Webcast:
- Economic Diversification: Gulf countries are transitioning away from oil reliance by introducing corporate taxes and heavily investing in digital infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Shifting Alliances: The region is pivoting toward the East, with China and India becoming primary partners for trade and technology transfer.
- Oil Shocks & Volatility: The panel analyzes how the Middle East conflict impacts energy prices, outlining different scenarios for commodity markets and investor portfolios.
Watch the discussion here: