Events & Publications
Trade Battles & Geopolitical Tensions: Recalibrating Global Risks, Weekly Economic Commentary 23 Feb 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets US markets moved higher following the Supreme Court ruling...
23 February, 2026
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UAE Banking Assets Soar, Oman Diversifies & GCC Investors Boost US Treasury Holdings: Weekly Insights 20 Feb 2026
UAE monetary stats Oman trade, fiscal stance GCC holdings of US Treasuries Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight...
20 February, 2026
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Slowing Inflation, Tech Volatility & MENA Diversification Momentum, Weekly Economic Commentary 16 Feb 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities were mostly down last week, with the US...
16 February, 2026
Events & Publications
Expansionary PMIs, UAE CEPAs delivering, Kuwait running Deficits: Weekly Insights 13 Feb 2026
Middle East PMIs Dubai & Abu Dhabi GDP KSA GDP & IP UAE trade Dubai tourism Kuwait budget Download a PDF copy...
14 February, 2026
Events & Publications
Adjusting to the New AbNormal: From AI Jitters to Trade Realignments, Weekly Economic Commentary 9 Feb 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities markets ended mostly in the red last week,...
10 February, 2026
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Progress of Economic Diversification in the Middle East & GCC: Weekly Insights 6 Feb 2026
Global Economic Diversification Index 2026 & Performance of the MENA & GCC region Download a PDF copy of this...
6 February, 2026
Reports & papers
“Global Economic Diversification Index 2026”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2026
The 5th edition of the Global Economic Diversification Index "Global Economic Diversification Index 2026" was co-produced with...
5 February, 2026
Events & Publications
Policy Signals, Shifting Trade Alliances & Geopolitics: An Eventful Start To 2026, Weekly Economic Commentary 2 Feb 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities declined on Friday, but most ended the week...
2 February, 2026
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Subdued Inflation, Faster Credit Growth, Growing GCC Trade Integration: Weekly Insights 30 Jan 2026
Saudi monetary stats Inflation in Oman & Qatar Saudi and Oman trade stats Oman fiscal deficit Download a PDF copy of...
31 January, 2026
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Rising Geopolitical Risk, Growth Pockets and Policy Pauses: Weekly Economic Commentary 26 Jan 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Geopolitical issues were high on investors’ minds as...
26 January, 2026
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Countering Global Fragmentation: Trade Expansion & Economic Resilience in the GCC, Weekly Insights 23 Jan 2026
UAE CEPAs Oman GDP GCC US Treasury holdings Global Growth & Risks Global Trade & Investment 2025 update Download...
24 January, 2026
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Geopolitics Takes Centre Stage Again: Weekly Economic Commentary 19 Jan 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets were mixed last week, with declines in...
19 January, 2026
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Price Pressures Ease as Growth Engines Strengthen Across the Gulf: Weekly Insights 16 Jan 2026
Saudi CPI, WPI, industrial production UAE monetary stats Middle East airlines' performance & outlook Download a PDF...
16 January, 2026
Events & Publications
Markets’ Record Highs Amid Rising Geopolitical Fault Lines: Weekly Economic Commentary 12 Jan 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equity markets gained last week, many posting gains of...
12 January, 2026
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Middle East Growth Holds Firm: Expansionary PMIs, GDP Gains and a Labour Market Caveat, Weekly Insights 9 Jan 2026
Middle East PMIs GDP in Bahrain & Qatar Saudi monetary stats & unemployment rate Download a PDF copy of this...
10 January, 2026
Events & Publications
From Record Highs to Rising Geopolitical Stakes? Weekly Economic Commentary 5 Jan 2026
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets US stocks ended the year with a weekly loss, especially at...
5 January, 2026
Events & Publications
Global And Regional Developments Ahead of the Fed Meeting: Will a Fed Rate Cut Lift Sentiment? Weekly Economic Commentary 8 Dec 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Fed rate cut expectations affected market...
8 December, 2025
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Non-Oil Expansion, Fiscal Adjustments & Air Connectivity Lift Middle East Prospects: Weekly Insights 5 Dec 2025
Middle East PMIs Saudi 2026 budget & monetary stats Middle East airline activity for Oct Download a PDF copy of this...
5 December, 2025
Events & Publications
MENA Momentum Continues: UAE Credit Uptick, Saudi Trade Gains, and Rising Air Traffic: Weekly Insights 28 Nov 2025
UAE monetary developments Saudi trade surplus Middle East airline activity Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight...
28 November, 2025
Events & Publications
Markets Turn Cautious on Tech Exuberance, Delayed US data, UK Budget, Flash Manufacturing PMI & More, Weekly Economic Commentary 24 Nov 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equities markets ended in the red, as concerns grew...
24 November, 2025
Events & Publications
Dubai Tourism Boom, Trade & Fiscal Deficits in Oman & GCC’s Strong Treasury Appetite, Weekly Insights 21 Nov 2025
Dubai tourism Oman's fiscal and trade deficit Inflation in Qatar & Oman GCC Treasury holdings Download a PDF copy of...
21 November, 2025
Events & Publications
Markets Wobble as US Data Storm Looms Large, Weekly Economic Commentary 18 Nov 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equities markets ended in the red ahead of multiple...
18 November, 2025
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Broad-Based Growth in Dubai, Industrial Lift in Saudi, Fiscal Deficit in Qatar, Weekly Insights 14 Nov 2025
Dubai GDP Saudi CPI & WPI Saudi IP Qatar fiscal deficit Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece...
14 November, 2025
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Middle East Economies are Riding the Waves as Global Markets Waver, Weekly Economic Commentary 10 Nov 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major markets saw selloffs following weeks of new record...
10 November, 2025
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Investing in the Future: Fiscal Firepower & Non-Oil Growth Drive Middle East Resilience, Weekly Insights 7 Nov 2025
Middle East PMIs UAE federal budget Oman foreign trade Middle East airlines Global FDI H1 2025 Download a PDF copy of this...
7 November, 2025
Events & Publications
Calm After the Cut? Equities Rally as Monetary Policy Divergence Shapes Economic Outlook, Weekly Economic Commentary 3 Nov 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equity markets gained last week following the positive...
3 November, 2025
Events & Publications
The Saudi Reset: Diversification Intact Despite Fiscal Headwinds, Weekly Insights 31 Oct 2025
Saudi GDP, monetary data, fiscal deficit, foreign trade Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece here The Saudi...
31 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Monetary Policy Moves & Renewed Trade Diplomacy Take Centre Stage, Weekly Economic Commentary 27 Oct 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major US stock markets posted record highs last week - on...
27 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Panelist at Reuters Next Gulf 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, 22 Oct 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi joined the panel titled "Tariff Wars and Trade Shifts" at the Reuters Next Gulf 2025 event held in Abu Dhabi on...
26 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Steady Prices & Stronger Diversified Foundations in the GCC, Weekly Insights 24 Oct 2025
Dubai tourism Oman exports, trade, inflation Qatar inflation IMF's GCC & MENA forecasts Download a PDF copy of this...
24 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Panelist at the IMF Regional Economic Outlook Middle East & Central Asia Report Launch in Dubai, 21 Oct 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi participated in the panel discussion during the launch of the IMF Regional Economic Outlook (REO) report held in...
23 October, 2025
Events & Publications
IMF Projects Strong MENA Growth Amid US Credit Worries, Weekly Economic Commentary 20 Oct 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major US markets were up last week after trade tensions with...
20 October, 2025
Events & Publications
GCC & MENA Buck the IMF’s Global Slowdown Forecast, Weekly Insights 17 Oct 2025
IMF forecasts - global & MENA GCC inflation UAE monetary & balance of payments stats Download a PDF copy of this...
17 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Uncertainty the New Normal: Trade Wars, Ceasefires & Regional Momentum, Weekly Economic Commentary 13 Oct 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major stock markets tumbled last week, after US President...
13 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Global Trade Wavers. Will Non-Oil Continue Supporting GCC Growth? Weekly Insights 10 Oct 2025
Middle East PMIs Bahrain GDP KSA IP Oman trade & tourism Global trade & the Middle East Download a PDF copy of...
10 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Markets’ Resilience & Positive PMIs Amid Shutdowns & Economic Uncertainty, Weekly Economic Commentary 6 Oct 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equity markets gained last week, with US markets at...
6 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Abu Dhabi’s Diversification, Saudi’s Fiscal Deficit & Middle East’s Aviation Momentum, Weekly Insights 3 Oct 2025
Abu Dhabi GDP Saudi monetary stats, unemployment rate, 2026 budget, FDI flows Middle East airlines Download a PDF copy...
3 October, 2025
Events & Publications
Policy uncertainty to weigh on global confidence, Weekly Economic Commentary 29 Sep 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equity markets were mixed, with US markets ending in...
29 September, 2025
Events & Publications
Dubai global top spot for Greenfield FDI in H1 2025; Saudi rapidly growing re-exports & wider trade surplus, Weekly Insights 26 Sep 2025
Dubai FDI Saudi exports GDP in Qatar & Oman Middle East tourism Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece...
26 September, 2025
Events & Publications
Fed Cut Reverberates Globally & Middle East Markets Ride the Wave, Weekly Economic Commentary, 22 Sep 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Among major markets, US equities gained last week, thanks to...
22 September, 2025
Events & Publications
Rising GCC Debt Levels, Weekly Insights 19 Sep 2025
Debt in the GCC UAE H1 monetary stats Saudi inflation GCC Treasury holdings & gold Download a PDF copy of this...
19 September, 2025
Events & Publications
Will Central Banks move to Reflect (Mixed) Macro Signals? Fed under pressure. Weekly Economic Commentary, 15 Sep 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major global equity indices ended on a positive note last...
15 September, 2025
