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UAE’s OPEC Exit: Strategic Shift to Energy Policy Independence, Weekly Insights 1 May 2026
1 May, 2026
Forbes Middle East Cast: The Shock That Could Break the Global Economy With Dr. Nasser…
25 April, 2026
Panelist at the IMF Regional Economic Outlook Middle East & Central Asia Report Launch (webinar),…
22 April, 2026
GeoEconoPolitical Risks Rise Again in a Topsy-Turvy World, Weekly Economic Commentary 20 Apr 2026
20 April, 2026
Massive downgrades in IMF’s growth forecast; GCC estimates too optimistic: Weekly Insights 17 Apr 2026
17 April, 2026
Fragile Peace, Lasting Shock: Stagflation Signals Rise, Weekly Economic Commentary 13 Apr 2026
13 April, 2026
Interview with CNN Business Arabic on the ceasefire announcement & impacts, 9 Apr 2026
10 April, 2026
“War: a perfect storm is brewing”, Op-ed in CNN Business Arabic (Arabic & English), 3…
4 April, 2026
“War: Reconfiguring the Energy & Water Landscape”, Oped for the Clean Energy Business Council, 3…
4 April, 2026
Comments on Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds in uncertain times in Forbes Middle East, 29 Mar…
31 March, 2026
Conflict & Consequence: The Iran War & the Reshaping of Middle East Economies, Weekly Insights…
28 March, 2026
Higher for Longer: War-Driven Inflation and Global Growth Risks, Weekly Economic Commentary 23 Mar 2026
23 March, 2026
Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the Fed’s rate decision in the backdrop of the…
20 March, 2026
The Middle East Conflict Sends Global Shockwaves, Weekly Economic Commentary 16 Mar 2026
16 March, 2026
Beyond Oil: Global Trade and Food Security Impacts of the Hormuz Disruption, Weekly Insights 13…
14 March, 2026
Geopolitical Shockwaves, Energy Markets & Global Growth, Weekly Economic Commentary 9 Mar 2026
9 March, 2026
A New Geopolitical Crisis as the Iran Conflict Spills Over Across the Middle East, Weekly…
3 March, 2026
Trade Battles & Geopolitical Tensions: Recalibrating Global Risks, Weekly Economic Commentary 23 Feb 2026
23 February, 2026
Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the weaponisation of the dollar, 19 Feb 2026
21 February, 2026
UAE Banking Assets Soar, Oman Diversifies & GCC Investors Boost US Treasury Holdings: Weekly Insights…
20 February, 2026
“Weaponisation of the dollar marks the end of an era”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
18 February, 2026
Interview with Dubai TV (Arabic) on DIFC’s planned strategic expansion & findings of the Global…
17 February, 2026
Slowing Inflation, Tech Volatility & MENA Diversification Momentum, Weekly Economic Commentary 16 Feb 2026
16 February, 2026
Expansionary PMIs, UAE CEPAs delivering, Kuwait running Deficits: Weekly Insights 13 Feb 2026
14 February, 2026
Adjusting to the New AbNormal: From AI Jitters to Trade Realignments, Weekly Economic Commentary 9…
10 February, 2026
Progress of Economic Diversification in the Middle East & GCC: Weekly Insights 6 Feb 2026
6 February, 2026
“Global Economic Diversification Index 2026”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2026
5 February, 2026
Policy Signals, Shifting Trade Alliances & Geopolitics: An Eventful Start To 2026, Weekly Economic Commentary…
2 February, 2026
Subdued Inflation, Faster Credit Growth, Growing GCC Trade Integration: Weekly Insights 30 Jan 2026
31 January, 2026
Rising Geopolitical Risk, Growth Pockets and Policy Pauses: Weekly Economic Commentary 26 Jan 2026
26 January, 2026
Countering Global Fragmentation: Trade Expansion & Economic Resilience in the GCC, Weekly Insights 23 Jan…
24 January, 2026
“Digital remittances will unlock financial inclusion in the Middle East”, Oped in The National, 21…
22 January, 2026
Price Pressures Ease as Growth Engines Strengthen Across the Gulf: Weekly Insights 16 Jan 2026
16 January, 2026
Interview with Al Arabiya on macroeconomic outlook & financial markets, 15 Jan 2026
16 January, 2026
Markets’ Record Highs Amid Rising Geopolitical Fault Lines: Weekly Economic Commentary 12 Jan 2026
12 January, 2026
Middle East Growth Holds Firm: Expansionary PMIs, GDP Gains and a Labour Market Caveat, Weekly…
10 January, 2026
Comments on the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President,…
6 January, 2026
From Record Highs to Rising Geopolitical Stakes? Weekly Economic Commentary 5 Jan 2026
5 January, 2026
Global And Regional Developments Ahead of the Fed Meeting: Will a Fed Rate Cut Lift…
8 December, 2025
Non-Oil Expansion, Fiscal Adjustments & Air Connectivity Lift Middle East Prospects: Weekly Insights 5 Dec…
5 December, 2025
“The 3S axis: Syria, Saudi Arabia and the SilkLink revolution”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
3 December, 2025
MENA Momentum Continues: UAE Credit Uptick, Saudi Trade Gains, and Rising Air Traffic: Weekly Insights…
28 November, 2025
Markets Turn Cautious on Tech Exuberance, Delayed US data, UK Budget, Flash Manufacturing PMI &…
24 November, 2025
Dubai Tourism Boom, Trade & Fiscal Deficits in Oman & GCC’s Strong Treasury Appetite, Weekly…
21 November, 2025
Markets Wobble as US Data Storm Looms Large, Weekly Economic Commentary 18 Nov 2025
18 November, 2025
Broad-Based Growth in Dubai, Industrial Lift in Saudi, Fiscal Deficit in Qatar, Weekly Insights 14…
14 November, 2025
Middle East Economies are Riding the Waves as Global Markets Waver, Weekly Economic Commentary 10…
10 November, 2025
Investing in the Future: Fiscal Firepower & Non-Oil Growth Drive Middle East Resilience, Weekly Insights…
7 November, 2025
“MENA + Pakistan region faces $420–$510bn climate adaptation funding gap”, Interview with Zawya Projects, 7…
7 November, 2025
Calm After the Cut? Equities Rally as Monetary Policy Divergence Shapes Economic Outlook, Weekly Economic…
3 November, 2025
The Saudi Reset: Diversification Intact Despite Fiscal Headwinds, Weekly Insights 31 Oct 2025
31 October, 2025
Monetary Policy Moves & Renewed Trade Diplomacy Take Centre Stage, Weekly Economic Commentary 27 Oct…
27 October, 2025
Comments on “The ebb and flow of Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury strategy” in Arab News,…
26 October, 2025
Steady Prices & Stronger Diversified Foundations in the GCC, Weekly Insights 24 Oct 2025
24 October, 2025
Panelist at the IMF Regional Economic Outlook Middle East & Central Asia Report Launch in…
23 October, 2025
IMF Projects Strong MENA Growth Amid US Credit Worries, Weekly Economic Commentary 20 Oct 2025
20 October, 2025
Uncertainty the New Normal: Trade Wars, Ceasefires & Regional Momentum, Weekly Economic Commentary 13 Oct…
13 October, 2025
Global Trade Wavers. Will Non-Oil Continue Supporting GCC Growth? Weekly Insights 10 Oct 2025
10 October, 2025
Markets’ Resilience & Positive PMIs Amid Shutdowns & Economic Uncertainty, Weekly Economic Commentary 6 Oct…
6 October, 2025
Abu Dhabi’s Diversification, Saudi’s Fiscal Deficit & Middle East’s Aviation Momentum, Weekly Insights 3 Oct…
3 October, 2025
Policy uncertainty to weigh on global confidence, Weekly Economic Commentary 29 Sep 2025
29 September, 2025
Dubai global top spot for Greenfield FDI in H1 2025; Saudi rapidly growing re-exports &…
26 September, 2025
Fed Cut Reverberates Globally & Middle East Markets Ride the Wave, Weekly Economic Commentary, 22…
22 September, 2025
“Whoever controls digital currency will direct the future of money”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
19 September, 2025
Will Central Banks move to Reflect (Mixed) Macro Signals? Fed under pressure. Weekly Economic Commentary,…
15 September, 2025
Growth Engines in Gear: PMIs Rise, Investment Grows, and Non-Oil Sectors Lead, Weekly Insights 12…
12 September, 2025
PMIs, Payrolls & Policy: A Fragile Global Recovery? Weekly Economic Commentary, 8 Sep 2025
8 September, 2025
Fed in focus and new strategic ties: Markets Navigate New Economic Alliances, Weekly Economic Commentary,…
1 September, 2025
Trade Surges, Fiscal Realignments & Monetary Easing in MENA, Weekly Insights 29 Aug 2025
29 August, 2025
Fed Whispers, Market Reactions & Geopolitical Rebalancing, Weekly Economic Commentary, 25 Aug 2025
25 August, 2025
Global Headwinds Test the GCC: They Continue Sailing, Weekly Economic Commentary, 18 Aug 2025
18 August, 2025
Non-Oil Momentum, Industrial Rebound & Tourism Booms Power Growth in GCC, Weekly Insights 15 Aug…
15 August, 2025
Geopolitics key this week as markets remain unperturbed by Trump tariffs (for now!), Weekly Economic…
11 August, 2025
Comments on China-UAE relations & the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, 11 Aug 2025
11 August, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya on US economic developments & trade negotiations, 29 Jul 2025
1 August, 2025
Turning the Tide: Growth Signals in the GCC Amid Shifting Trade & Oil Dynamics, Weekly…
25 July, 2025
Earnings Soar, Oil Steadies & Emerging Opportunities in MENA, Weekly Economic Commentary, 21 Jul 2025
21 July, 2025
“Syria at the crossroads: From sanctions and collapse to redevelopment and reintegration”, Oped in The…
19 July, 2025
MENA/ GCC Navigate Fiscal Deficits with Diversified Revenues and Digital Growth: Weekly Insights 18 Jul…
18 July, 2025
“Tariffs, Taco and Cepas: diverging trade paths in a fragmenting world”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf…
18 July, 2025
Interview with CNBC on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (including Israel’s airstrikes on Syria),…
17 July, 2025
Markets Steady Amid Tariff Tensions and Diverging Global Policy Paths, Weekly Economic Commentary, 14 Jul…
14 July, 2025
GCC resilient despite geopolitical tensions & trade disruptions; Growing debt risks increases fragility Weekly Insights…
11 July, 2025
Deal(s) or No Deal(s)? Brace for the July Trade Showdown Along with a Weakening Dollar,…
7 July, 2025
Desert Diversification: GCC Economies Non-Oil Sector Powers Ahead Weekly Insights 4 Jul 2025
4 July, 2025
Easing Geopolitical Tensions (for now) offset by Tariff Uncertainty, Weekly Economic Commentary, 30 Jun 2025
30 June, 2025
Interview with BBC’s World Business Report on World Bank’s $250mn funding to Lebanon, 26 Jun…
28 June, 2025
Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic…
24 June, 2025
US Geopolitical Risks, Tariff Pressures, and Mounting Debt Weigh on Global Outlook, Weekly Economic Commentary,…
23 June, 2025
Despite Global FDI Dip, MENA nations (notably UAE, Egypt & Saudi) stand out on increased…
20 June, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya on Israel-Iran war, costs, global & regional implications, 16 Jun 2025
18 June, 2025
Rising geopolitical risks adds to the trade tariff turmoil, Weekly Economic Commentary, 16 Jun 2025
16 June, 2025
Diverging Macro Trends: Resilient GCC Growth Contrasts with Fragile Levant & North Africa Outlook Weekly…
13 June, 2025
Mixed Economic Signals: Market Gains, Trade Frictions, and Weak Manufacturing – Weekly Economic Commentary, 9…
9 June, 2025
Trade Policy Uncertainty persisting: Tariff Escalation & Trade Tensions Resume. Syria getting reintegrated – Weekly…
2 June, 2025
Tariff Turbulence Reignites Trade War Fears, Rattling Bond Markets and Clouding Inflation Outlook – Weekly…
26 May, 2025
From FDI Surges to Oil Slumps: Gulf Economies Juggle Growth & Uncertainty – Weekly Insights…
23 May, 2025
US-Gulf deals: Energy, Chips, AI, Tech & Defence – Weekly Economic Commentary, 19 May 2025
19 May, 2025
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview “Can Beirut’s New Reform Agenda Save the Pound?” on “You’re In…
15 May, 2025
Trade Deals & a Truce: Steering through Global Uncertainty – Weekly Economic Commentary, 12 May…
12 May, 2025
Robust Tourism offsets PMI Slowdowns, amid Fiscal Strains in Q1 2025: Weekly Insights 9 May…
9 May, 2025
Markets energised on expectations of trade respite, but downside policy risks remain – Weekly Economic…
5 May, 2025
Saudi Arabia: Growing and Resilient Despite Lower Oil Prices, Weekly Insights 2 May 2025
3 May, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Trump’s tariffs & US expectations of an industrial…
1 May, 2025
“Trumponomics, tariffs and the global flight from the US”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight…
29 April, 2025
IMF-World Bank meetings offer stark warning about escalating uncertainties & weaker growth – Weekly Economic…
28 April, 2025
Decline in global growth, rising fiscal deficits & debt worries on the cards amid trade…
25 April, 2025
Slowing global growth, trade uncertainties & financial volatility to dominate discussions at the IMF-World Bank…
21 April, 2025
Trade uncertainty surges but no global recession (yet!); GCC a relative sea of calm (for…
18 April, 2025
Troubling Tariff Tiffs & Trade Uncertainties – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 14, 2025
14 April, 2025
GCC is chugging along amid continuing global trade uncertainty: Weekly Insights 11 Apr 2025
11 April, 2025
US Reciprocal Tariffs & the Ongoing Market Rout – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 7, 2025
7 April, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement, 6 Apr 2025
7 April, 2025
Interview with Dubai TV (Arabic) on US reciprocal tariffs “Between Great Ambitions and Disappointing Results”,…
7 April, 2025
Adjusting to the impact from US tariff hikes in relatively resilient GCC economies: Weekly Insights…
4 April, 2025
Comments on “Can Lebanon’s new central bank governor break the cycle of economic crisis?” in…
1 April, 2025
Expect global trade to weaken amid rising non-oil exports from the GCC: Weekly Insights 28…
28 March, 2025
Central Banks Stayed Cautious Ahead of the Next Round of US Tariff Announcements – Weekly…
24 March, 2025
Amid rising global policy uncertainty, UAE clocks in record US Treasuries holdings, strong monetary stance…
21 March, 2025
Interview with BBC’s World Business Report on IMF’s recent visit to Lebanon and need for…
15 March, 2025
GCC macro story is strong even as Trump tariff hikes bring about global uncertainty: Weekly…
15 March, 2025
“Digitalization, Growth, and Diversification in the Gulf”, AGSIW webinar, 11 Mar 2025
13 March, 2025
“What does Lebanon’s new government mean for its future?”, Chatham House webinar, 6 Mar 2025
11 March, 2025
Politics and Tariff Uncertainty continue to dominate the news cycle and markets – Weekly Economic…
10 March, 2025
“China’s Rapidly Rising Innovation Capacity – Interview with Nasser Saidi” in The People’s Daily, 5…
10 March, 2025
Weekly Insights 28 Feb 2025: Non-oil exports rise alongside robust monetary indicators & tourism surge
28 February, 2025
“AI, geopolitics and the Mena opportunity”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 27 Feb…
28 February, 2025
“GCC Growth & Transformation in a Fragmented World”, Presentation to delegates from Singapore, 19 Feb…
23 February, 2025
Weekly Insights 21 Feb 2025: Non-oil sector gains – robust performance in UAE banking &…
21 February, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Global Economic Diversification Index, 17 Feb 2025
19 February, 2025
Weekly Insights 14 Feb 2025: Progress of Economic Diversification in the Middle East
14 February, 2025
“Global Economic Diversification Index 2025”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2025
13 February, 2025
Panelist at the Investment Conference 2025 session “Shaping the Future – GCC Economies in Transition”,…
12 February, 2025
Weekly Insights 7 Feb 2025: Expansionary PMIs in the Middle East; GCC inflation remains low;…
7 February, 2025
Weekly Insights 31 Jan 2025: Saudi Arabia’s economic & financial indicators end 2024 on a…
1 February, 2025
“The Age of Electricity Beckons”: Presentation at ABB Channel Partners event, 29 January 2025
31 January, 2025
“Lebanon’s journey to renewal starts now”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 20 Jan…
20 January, 2025
Weekly Insights 17 Jan 2025: Amid global trade concerns, UAE’s CEPAs and rise in GCC’s…
17 January, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on optimism in Lebanon’s following election of new leaders, 15…
16 January, 2025
“Economic Consequences of a Trump Presidency Redux”, Op-ed for CNN Business Arabic, 14 Jan 2025
15 January, 2025
Weekly Insights 10 Jan 2025: Strengthening non-oil sector was a highlight of GCC’s 2024 macroeconomic…
10 January, 2025
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on a potential looming debt crisis in 2025, 23 Dec…
25 December, 2024
“UAE-China Partnership for a Transforming Global Economic Geography”: Presentation at the China-UAE Investment Summit (Abu…
11 December, 2024
“Economic Costs & Consequences of the War on Lebanon” Presentation to LIFE, 21 Nov 2024
30 November, 2024
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview “Ahead of The Curve” with The Buzz Business on CEBC’s pioneering…
30 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 29 Nov 2024: OPEC+ voluntary oil cuts drag down Saudi Arabia’s export &…
29 November, 2024
“Decarbonizing MENA: Levers for Action” – Presentation at the Clean Energy Business Council Annual Summit,…
29 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 22 Nov 2024: Kuwait’s inflation dips in Oct amid a strong banking sector…
22 November, 2024
“Trump must focus on rebuilding a war-torn Middle East”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight…
22 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 15 Nov 2024: Robust tourism & manufacturing sector growth in the GCC alongside…
15 November, 2024
Comments on PetroYuan & GCC commitments to energy transition in Energy Intelligence, Nov 2024
15 November, 2024
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview with Kulluna Irada on Lebanon’s “Economy in times of war”, Nov…
14 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 8 Nov 2024: Expansionary PMIs in the GCC & robust airlines performance despite…
8 November, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on Trump’s election victory, potential policies & impact, 6 Nov…
7 November, 2024
Panelist at the IMF Regional Economic Outlook Middle East & Central Asia Report Launch in…
3 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 1 Nov 2024: Saudi economic growth supported by robust FDI inflow & strong…
1 November, 2024
Weekly Insights 25 Oct 2024: Resilient global growth amid uncertainties & rising debt
25 October, 2024
Weekly Insights 19 Oct 2024: Trade & Tourism to aid macroeconomic performance in the Middle…
19 October, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the economic impact of the conflict in Lebanon, 15…
18 October, 2024
Weekly Insights 11 Oct 2024: Financial sector a major driver of non-oil sector GDP in…
11 October, 2024
“A roadmap for Lebanon: how to prevent it from becoming another Gaza”, an extended version…
11 October, 2024
Weekly Insights 4 Oct 2024: Business activity & sentiment slows in Q3, but remains strong;…
4 October, 2024
“Time to address Lebanon’s crippling banking crisis”, guest article for Arab Banker, Autumn 2024
4 October, 2024
Weekly Insights 27 Sep 2024: Debt-to-GDP levels have risen in most MENA nations. GCC US…
27 September, 2024
Weekly Insights 20 Sep 2024: Low inflation rates in the GCC; non-oil exports are rising;…
20 September, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on UAE’s banking sector performance, 17 Sep 2024
18 September, 2024
Weekly Insights 13 Sep 2024: Rising shares of non-oil GDP & fiscal consolidation in GCC…
13 September, 2024
Weekly Insights 6 Sep 2024: Growth dependent on non-oil sector; promising gains in global trade…
6 September, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on Bahrain’s new global minimum tax, 5 Sep 2024
6 September, 2024
“Home is where the heart is for GCC wealth funds”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
6 September, 2024
Weekly Insights 30 Aug 2024: Deals enable trade expansions across the GCC; also benefits the…
30 August, 2024
Weekly Insights 23 Aug 2024: High dependency on oil exports in the GCC notwithstanding, investment…
23 August, 2024
Weekly Insights 16 Aug 2024: MENA Youth unemployment worrisome. Services-sector related inflation eases in MENA,…
16 August, 2024
Weekly Insights 9 Aug 2024: Strong credit growth & domestic liquidity to support non-oil sector…
9 August, 2024
“Trump redux could bring in the law of unintended consequences”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
6 August, 2024
Comments on the GCC-Turkey trade negotiations & opportunity in The National, 30 July 2024
31 July, 2024
Interview with CNBC on Fitch Ratings’ decision to withdraw Lebanon ratings, 26 Jul 2024
27 July, 2024
Weekly Insights 19 Jul 2024: MENA growth projections lowered by the IMF; GCC’s non-oil sector…
19 July, 2024
Weekly Insights 12 Jul 2024: Middle East airlines benefit from strong demand amid trade disruptions…
12 July, 2024
“Central Bank Digital Currencies’ Impact on MENA Economies”, Council Views in The Middle East Council…
6 July, 2024
Weekly Insights 5 Jul 2024: Middle East non-oil sector activity eases in June alongside active…
5 July, 2024
“A GCC spaceport could bring galactic gains”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 4…
5 July, 2024
“Central Bank Digital Currencies: Will they replace the cash in our wallets?”, Op-ed in The…
30 June, 2024
Weekly Insights 28 Jun 2024: Foreign Direct Investment dips in MENA/ GCC; project pipeline indicates…
28 June, 2024
Weekly Insights 21 Jun 2024: Robust monetary sector performance in the GCC as inflation stays…
21 June, 2024
Comments on BRICS+, geo-political fragmentation and the role of the USD in CNN Business Arabia,…
21 June, 2024
Weekly Insights 14 Jun 2024: Saudi GDP declines but non-oil activities provide buffer; inflation eases…
14 June, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on GCC’s potential to become “Middle Powers”, 9 Jun 2024
10 June, 2024
Weekly Insights 8 Jun 2024: GCC PMIs stable. Egypt signs of recovery. Lebanon continues contracting.…
8 June, 2024
“The GCC will benefit from a US-China chill”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI),…
5 June, 2024
Weekly Insights 31 May 2024: Investment deals, credit activity, trade & tourism to sustain non-oil…
31 May, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on major central banks’ monetary policy, 22 May 2024
23 May, 2024
Weekly Insights 17 May 2024: Tourism & Capital Investments support non-oil growth, as oil revenues…
17 May, 2024
“The Gulf superstorm is a climate change omen”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI),…
7 May, 2024
Weekly Insights 3 May 2024: Oil sector drags down GDP in Saudi Arabia; monetary expansion…
3 May, 2024
Weekly Insights 26 Apr 2024: GCC’s non-oil sector driven GDP growth to continue into 2024
26 April, 2024
“Economic diversification is the GCC’s top priority”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 3…
4 April, 2024
Weekly Insights 29 Mar 2024: Saudi Exports, FDI, Unemployment & Monetary Indicators – an update
29 March, 2024
Weekly Insights 22 Mar 2024: Easing inflation, narrow fiscal surpluses & SWF asset surge in…
22 March, 2024
Weekly Insights 15 Mar 2024: Saudi GDP contracts in 2023, but non-oil activity to remain…
15 March, 2024
Weekly Insights 8 Mar 2024: Will Egypt’s central bank move restore confidence? Muted impact from…
8 March, 2024
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on Egypt’s interest rate hike, currency floatation & IMF deal,…
8 March, 2024
Weekly Insights 1 Mar 2024: Rising importance of non-oil exports in UAE & Saudi, alongside…
1 March, 2024
“Grey list removal is milestone for investor confidence”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI),…
1 March, 2024
Comments on WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference held in Abu Dhabi (Arabic), Al Etihad, 26 Feb…
27 February, 2024
“Regionalised Globalisation & Building Markets to Overcome Disruptions”: Presentation at the DIFC’s “The Pursuit of…
25 February, 2024
Weekly Insights 16 Feb 2024: Economic Diversification in the Middle East amid post-Covid recovery
16 February, 2024
“Global Economic Diversification Index 2024”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2024
14 February, 2024
Comments on the World Governments Summit & opportunities in Arab News, 11 Feb 2024
12 February, 2024
Weekly Insights 9 Feb 2024: Shipping delays & costs notwithstanding, GCC macro indicators remain strong
9 February, 2024
“Markets face bumpy ride rather than soft landing”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI),…
30 January, 2024
Weekly Insights 26 Jan 2024: Foreign Direct Investment & tourism improve in 2023, but remains…
26 January, 2024
“IMF Report Launch 2024: Economic Prospects and Policy Challenges for the GCC Countries”, Panel Discussion,…
20 January, 2024
Weekly Insights 19 Jan 2024: MENA’s mood is somber, amid GCC’s relatively robust macro conditions
19 January, 2024
Weekly Insights 12 Jan 2024: Tourism & trade grow, but are geopolitical risks and supply…
12 January, 2024
“GCC can emerge as ‘Middle Powers’ in second Cold War”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
10 January, 2024
Fireside Chat with Dr. Nasser Saidi on MENA’s Energy Transition, Bloomberg Green at COP28, 4…
9 December, 2023
“The Rise of the Falcon Economy”, Panel Discussion at Asset Abu Dhabi 2023, 28 Nov…
9 December, 2023
Weekly Insights 8 Dec 2023: Saudi Arabia’s macro picture to be boosted by the Expo…
8 December, 2023
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on renewable energy investments & COP28, 3 Dec 2023
4 December, 2023
Weekly Insights 24 Nov 2023: Dubai tourism boost during COP28, amid evidence of slowing inflation…
24 November, 2023
“The Middle East needs a bank for climate adaptation”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight…
23 November, 2023
Weekly Insights 17 Nov 2023: Easing inflation amid drop in supply chain pressures; will rising…
17 November, 2023
Weekly Insights 10 Nov 2023: GCC’s robust macroeconomic performance despite regional challenges
10 November, 2023
Dr. Saidi’s comments on Economic Diversification @ Korea-Middle East Cooperation Forum in Zawya, 9 Nov…
10 November, 2023
Radio interview with Oryx Radio (in French) on the Korea-Middle East Forum and its importance,…
10 November, 2023
“The Middle East in a fragmented multi-polar world”: Presentation at the 19th Korea Middle East…
10 November, 2023
Weekly Insights 3 Nov 2023: Oil production cuts hit, non-oil cushions Saudi growth. UAE remains…
3 November, 2023
Weekly Insights 27 Oct 2023: Will tourism remain a saving grace with lower GCC oil…
27 October, 2023
“Arab world needs a regional development bank as it continues to tally the cost of…
27 October, 2023
“State and Future of the GCC Economies: A Story of Transformation”, Presentation to the International…
21 October, 2023
Weekly Insights 20 Oct 2023: Markets react to Israel-Gaza, but macro data have yet to…
20 October, 2023
Comments on Lebanon & potential spillover from the Israel–Gaza war in The National, Oct 18…
19 October, 2023
Weekly Insights 13 Oct 2023: Growth in the MENA region slows in 2023, with divergent…
13 October, 2023
“Scaling Up Sustainable Finance”: Panel Discussion at the Arabia CSR Forum, 4 Oct 2023
10 October, 2023
“Global Macroeconomic Developments: Impact on Travel & Tourism / MICE”, Presentation at the Abu Dhabi…
28 September, 2023
Interview on CNN’s Connect The World with Becky Anderson on Huawei, US-China tensions & Middle…
26 September, 2023
Weekly Insights 22 Sep 2023: Will higher fuel prices affect travel & tourism recovery as…
22 September, 2023
Weekly Insights 15 Sep 2023: Middle East – Inflation, manufacturing, monetary stats & tourism
15 September, 2023
Comments on the proposed India-Middle East-Europe trade corridor in The National, Sep 11 2023
12 September, 2023
“A Pending Crisis? Global Economic Slowdown in the MENA Region”, Panel Discussion, Middle East Council…
7 September, 2023
“A Mercantile Middle East”, article in the IMF’s Finance & Development magazine, 1 Sep 2023
1 September, 2023
“With Saudi on side, the Brics can change the world”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business…
23 August, 2023
Weekly Insights 19 Aug 2023: Oil production declines, lowering revenues, amid easing inflation & resilient…
19 August, 2023
“To restore the Lebanon central bank’s credibility, independence is key”, Op-ed in The National, 15…
16 August, 2023
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on US credit rating downgrade by Fitch, 2 Aug 2023
4 August, 2023
Interview with BBC on the departure of Lebanon’s discredited central bank governor, 31 Jul 2023
1 August, 2023
Interview with CNBC on the potential reform path for Lebanon’s Banque du Liban, 31 Jul…
1 August, 2023
“GCC can take centre stage in global energy transition”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight…
27 July, 2023
Weekly Insights 14 Jul 2023: Middle East – Divergent Inflation, Travel & Tourism, Remittances &…
14 July, 2023
Weekly Insights 7 Jul 2023: Record-high FDI inflow into the UAE; non-oil sector drives growth…
7 July, 2023
Comments on the landmark power project of GCC Interconnection Authority and Iraq in Arab News,…
25 June, 2023
Weekly Insights 23 Jun 2023: Recovery in Global Trade; Productive Capacity & Gender Equality are…
23 June, 2023
Weekly Insights 16 Jun 2023: Moderating Inflation in Saudi. GCC offering high quality of living…
16 June, 2023
“China-GCC FTA will be a game changer”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 25…
26 May, 2023
Weekly Insights 19 May 2023: Will inflation play spoilsport to recovery in travel & tourism?
19 May, 2023
Weekly Insights 12 May 2023: GCC’s largest economies to benefit from non-oil sector output even…
12 May, 2023
Interview with Asharq Business (Bloomberg) on should countries move away from reliance on the dollar,…
12 April, 2023
Weekly Insights 7 Apr 2023: Middle East Nations were top Importers & Exporters in 2022
7 April, 2023
“China-GCC FTA Negotiations and Prospects for Broader Economic Collaboration”, Panel Discussion, AGSIW webinar, 5 Apr…
6 April, 2023
“Navigating the Energy Crisis: A Middle East Viewpoint”, Presentation at the Global Investment Management Summit,…
4 April, 2023
Weekly Insights 31 Mar 2023: Strong growth in Bahrain; Inflation remains relatively low in UAE;…
31 March, 2023
“China and the Middle East”: Dr. Nasser Saidi’s fireside chat at the UBS Greater China…
21 March, 2023
Weekly Insights 17 Mar 2023: GCC posted spectacular fiscal surpluses in 2022, but likely to…
17 March, 2023
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, 13 Mar…
14 March, 2023
Weekly Insights 10 Mar 2023: Global Trade Slows but Economic Activity Ticks Up in the…
10 March, 2023
Weekly Insights 4 Mar 2023: Inflation, monetary developments and thoughts ahead of International Women’s Day
4 March, 2023
“Climate Finance Gap in the MENA”, Keynote Speech at Emirates Environmental Group’s Forum, 24 Feb…
1 March, 2023
Weekly Insights 24 Feb 2023: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports ease & industrial investments rise amid…
24 February, 2023
“Why nations must diversify their economies to avoid stagnation”, Op-ed in The National, 22 Feb…
23 February, 2023
Weekly Insights 17 Feb 2023: Economic Diversification in the Middle East: catch-phrase or reality?
17 February, 2023
“Global Economic Diversification Index 2023”, report released at the World Government Summit, Feb 2023
15 February, 2023
Weekly Insights 10 Feb 2023: Middle East’s non-oil sector PMIs – firms’ responses seem disconnected…
10 February, 2023
Comments on Turkey’s economy in the aftermath of the earthquake, The National, 8 Feb 2023
9 February, 2023
Weekly Insights 27 Jan 2023: GCC nations embrace fiscal consolidation, save oil windfall
27 January, 2023
Weekly Insights 20 Jan 2023: UAE/ Dubai economic recovery supported by non-oil sectors
20 January, 2023
“Will the global economy escape recession?” Dr. Saidi on CNN Business Arabia’s podcast, Jan 2023
18 January, 2023
Comments on Inflation in Syria and the collapsing pound in Associated Press, 5 Jan 2023
6 January, 2023
Weekly Insights 9 Dec 2022: Non-oil sector recovery & Fiscal consolidation in the GCC
9 December, 2022
Weekly Insights 25 Nov 2022: Oil price boosts fiscal stance, exports, T-bill investments & GDP…
25 November, 2022
Weekly Insights 18 Nov 2022: Will easing inflation in the Middle East improve activity?
18 November, 2022
‘Economic Diversification 2.0’: Steering the Gulf through the global economic crisis, Op-ed in The National,…
15 November, 2022
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Fed’s 75bps hike & Powell’s comments, 3 Nov…
5 November, 2022
Weekly Insights 4 Nov 2022: Saudi & UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth & Fiscal Consolidation
4 November, 2022
“How Can MEA Prepare for the Novacene?”, Presentation at the Huawei Finance Day, 12 Oct…
31 October, 2022
Comments on the need to invest in Digital Human Capital in Independent Arabia, 24 Oct…
25 October, 2022
Weekly Insights 21 Oct 2022: Strategies to Support Post-Covid Growth, but will Rising Costs Play…
21 October, 2022
Weekly Insights 14 Oct 2022: IMF downgrades global growth forecast; MENA to grow at a…
14 October, 2022
Weekly Insights 7 Oct 2022: Easing global input costs & supply chain pressures – whither…
7 October, 2022
Interview on the UK’s monetary vs fiscal policy efforts in Independent Arabia, 4 Oct 2022
5 October, 2022
Weekly Insights 30 Sep 2022: GCC Economic Recovery is Increasingly Supported by the Non-Oil Sector
30 September, 2022
Interview with BBC World Business report on IMF’s discussions in Lebanon, 21 Sep 2022
23 September, 2022
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Dr. Nasser Saidi’s views on capital controls in Lebanon, Al Joumhouria (Arabic), 10 Sep 2022
11 September, 2022
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on interest rate hikes – ECB, Fed, BoE, 9 Sep…
10 September, 2022
Weekly Insights 9 Sep 2022: Will inflation abate in the Middle East amid economic recovery signals?
9 September, 2022
Weekly Insights 2 Sep 2022: Global headwinds: lower global trade volumes amid inflation & cargo costs;…
2 September, 2022
Weekly Insights 12 Aug 2022: Big Shift – Oil exporters are shying away from procyclical fiscal…
12 August, 2022
Comments on “Was Lebanon the world’s biggest Ponzi scheme?” in Arab News, Aug 9 2022
10 August, 2022
Comments in the Economist’s article “An oil windfall offers Gulf states one last chance to…
8 August, 2022
Weekly Insights 5 Aug 2022: Middle East economic activity steadies as loan growth rises & inflation…
5 August, 2022
Weekly Insights 22 Jul 2022: Expect Sustained Increase in Non-Oil Economic Recovery in the UAE Amid…
22 July, 2022
Weekly Insights 15 Jul 2022: GCC PMIs remain expansionary amid cost pressures; services recovery drives inflation…
15 July, 2022
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on US inflation, Fed moves & impact on emerging markets,…
14 July, 2022
Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on Biden’s visit to the Middle East, 13…
14 July, 2022
“A new global economic diversification index”, post in OECD’s Development Matters blog, 1 July 2022
4 July, 2022
Comments on Lebanon’s risk of spiralling into runaway inflation in Reuters, 30 Jun 2022
1 July, 2022
Weekly Insights 1 Jul 2022: GCC non-oil sector & labour market recovery; global emissions rise
1 July, 2022
“A Time to Reflect, a Time for Action”, Keynote Speech at American University of Beirut…
30 June, 2022
Weekly Insights 24 Jun 2022: Covid-hit sectors’ recovery is underway amid improving trade linkages
24 June, 2022
Weekly Insights 17 Jun 2022: Will Central Bank aggressive Monetary Tightening disrupt the Global Tourism Recovery?
17 June, 2022
Weekly Insights 10 Jun 2022: Accelerating economic activity in the GCC, but inflation starting to…
10 June, 2022
Weekly Insights 3 Jun 2022: OPEC+ hikes production; Saudi & UAE will benefit from greater…
3 June, 2022
Panelist at the IMF’s MENA Conference”Divergent Recoveries in Turbulent Times in the Middle East &…
25 May, 2022
Weekly Insights 20 May 2022: Rising Oil Prices Benefit Oil Exporters, but Being Food Importers…
20 May, 2022
Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on Lebanon’s elections, 17 May 2022
18 May, 2022
Weekly Insights 13 May 2022: Despite inflationary pressures, GCC economic activity shows improvement
13 May, 2022
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on US Fed’s 50bps hike, risks and impact on MENA/GCC,…
5 May, 2022
Weekly Insights 29 Apr 2022: Insights from the IMF Regional Economic Outlook for the MENA…
29 April, 2022
Weekly Insights 22 Apr 2022: Global Recovery Dragged Down by Rising Economic Uncertainty
22 April, 2022
Weekly Insights 15 Apr 2022: Will War & Inflation derail the global economic recovery?
15 April, 2022
Panelist at the May Chidiac Foundation – Media Institute’s “The Pressing Economic Situation in Lebanon:…
30 March, 2022
Weekly Insights 25 Mar 2022: Two divergent tales – relief for commodity producers & rush…
25 March, 2022
“Lebanon: Failed State or Transformation?”, Presentation at the University of Balamand Conference, 23 Mar 2022
25 March, 2022
“Prospects for the Hydrogen Market: A MENA Perspective”, Presentation at Scotland’s Hydrogen and Low Carbon…
23 March, 2022
Weekly Insights 18 Mar 2022: Saudi growth recovery & PetroYuan talks amidst Dubai’s IPO “rush”…
18 March, 2022
Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on DEWA’s upcoming IPO, 16 Mar 2022
17 March, 2022
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Impacts from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine turmoil: AnNahar Interview (Arabic), 9 Mar 2022
10 March, 2022
Weekly Insights 4 Mar 2022: Higher Commodity Prices Spell Trouble for Major Importers; Oil Exporters…
4 March, 2022
Weekly Insights 24 Feb 2022: UAE’s trade expansion plans amid global trade recovery
24 February, 2022
Weekly Insights 10 Feb 2022: Omicron-led uncertainty to fade away & higher prices here to…
10 February, 2022
Weekly Insights 27 Jan 2022: IMF revises down global growth forecasts; MENA region growth supported…
27 January, 2022
Interview with Asharq Business (Bloomberg) on economic growth prospects in MENA/ GCC region, 25 Jan…
26 January, 2022
“Landscape of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market: a MENA perspective”, Keynote address at the “Canada Advancing Clean…
22 January, 2022
Interview with CNBC Arabia on Lebanon’s recent banking, exchange rate developments & negotiations with IMF,…
18 January, 2022
Weekly Insights 13 Jan 2022: Dubai’s rosy December month amid Omicron fears and rising global…
13 January, 2022
Interview with the Economy Middle East magazine on diverging Middle East growth, 1 Jan 2022
12 January, 2022
Weekly Insights 6 Jan 2022: Covid19 cases rise in the GCC, but economic activity is…
6 January, 2022
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on risks facing financial markets in 2022, 21 Dec 2021
22 December, 2021
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on inflation, monetary policy & latest US macroeconomic data, 25…
26 November, 2021
Weekly Insights 25 Nov 2021: Will Inflation Derail Current Pace of Global Economic Recovery?
25 November, 2021
“Lebanon’s Meltdown: Failed State or Reforms & Transformation?”, Presentation to the American University of Beirut…
19 November, 2021
“Digitalization and the Future of Global Economy”: Panelist at the 8th Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate,…
16 November, 2021
