Events & Publications

Slowing global growth, trade uncertainties & financial volatility to dominate discussions at the IMF-World Bank meetings – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 21, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Tech stocks led the drop in US equities markets in a...
21 April, 2025

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Trade uncertainty surges but no global recession (yet!); GCC a relative sea of calm (for now!): Weekly Insights 18 Apr 2025

Various uncertainties surge, including trade US Treasuries holdings & GCC Trade forecasts Oman's 2024 foreign trade Saudi...
18 April, 2025

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Troubling Tariff Tiffs & Trade Uncertainties – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 14, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets A choppy trading week with President Trump announcing a...
14 April, 2025

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GCC is chugging along amid continuing global trade uncertainty: Weekly Insights 11 Apr 2025

Middle East PMIs Trump tariff wars in contrast to UAE-EU CEPA negotiations UAE monetary stats Saudi industrial production...
11 April, 2025

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US Reciprocal Tariffs & the Ongoing Market Rout – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 7, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets across the globe have been on a downward...
7 April, 2025

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Adjusting to the impact from US tariff hikes in relatively resilient GCC economies: Weekly Insights 4 Apr 2025

US reciprocal tariffs & MENA/ GCC Abu Dhabi 2024 GDP Oman GDP & FDI 2024 Saudi monetary stats Middle East airlines...
4 April, 2025

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Expect global trade to weaken amid rising non-oil exports from the GCC: Weekly Insights 28 Mar 2025

Saudi foreign trade Global trade, shipping, supply chains  Saudi unemployment Qatar GDP Inflation in Qatar &...
28 March, 2025

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Central Banks Stayed Cautious Ahead of the Next Round of US Tariff Announcements – Weekly Economic Commentary Mar 24, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Equities markets posted marginal weekly gains as...
24 March, 2025

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Amid rising global policy uncertainty, UAE clocks in record US Treasuries holdings, strong monetary stance & robust FDI in Dubai: Weekly Insights 21 Mar 2025

Global Economic Policy Uncertainty GCC US Treasury holdings Dubai FDI UAE monetary stats Saudi inflation Download a PDF...
21 March, 2025

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US Policy Upends Stock Market Performance – Weekly Economic Commentary Mar 17, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Equities markets plunged last week (with S&P...
17 March, 2025

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GCC macro story is strong even as Trump tariff hikes bring about global uncertainty: Weekly Insights 14 Mar 2025

Trump tariffs & the GCC Middle East PMIs, inflation Saudi GDP & industrial production Download a PDF copy of this...
15 March, 2025

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“Digitalization, Growth, and Diversification in the Gulf”, AGSIW webinar, 11 Mar 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi participated in the presentation and discussion hosted by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW)...
13 March, 2025

Events & Publications

“What does Lebanon’s new government mean for its future?”, Chatham House webinar, 6 Mar 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi participated in the panel discussion titled "What does Lebanon’s new government mean for its future" hosted by...
11 March, 2025

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Politics and Tariff Uncertainty continue to dominate the news cycle and markets – Weekly Economic Commentary Mar 10, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Equities markets in the US plunged last week,...
10 March, 2025

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Weekly Insights 8 Mar 2025: Women & Gender gaps in MENA are Highest Globally

Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece here   Weekly Insights 8 Mar 2025: Women & Gender gaps in...
8 March, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Mar 3, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Greater uncertainty from US trade tariff...
3 March, 2025

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Weekly Insights 28 Feb 2025: Non-oil exports rise alongside robust monetary indicators & tourism surge

Saudi monetary stats Saudi & Qatar foreign trade 2024 Middle East air traffic Tourism update Download a PDF copy of...
28 February, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Feb 24, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equities markets ended the week in the red...
24 February, 2025

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“GCC Growth & Transformation in a Fragmented World”, Presentation to delegates from Singapore, 19 Feb 2025

Dr Saidi presented to a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore the presentation titled "GCC Growth &...
23 February, 2025

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Weekly Insights 21 Feb 2025: Non-oil sector gains – robust performance in UAE banking & tourism; Saudi non-oil fiscal revenues rise

UAE banking stats Dubai tourism Saudi inflation & fiscal performance GCC US Treasury holdings Download a PDF copy of...
21 February, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Feb 17, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equities markets closed on a positive note...
17 February, 2025

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Weekly Insights 14 Feb 2025: Progress of Economic Diversification in the Middle East

Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece here   Weekly Insights 14 Feb 2025: Progress of Economic...
14 February, 2025

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Keynote interview at the AVCJ Private Equity Forum Abu Dhabi 2025, 11 Feb 2025

Dr Saidi discussed the current global economic conditions and the implications for private equity investment strategies in the...
14 February, 2025

Reports & papers

“Global Economic Diversification Index 2025”, report released at the World Governments Summit, Feb 2025

"Global Economic Diversification Index 2025" was released by the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) at the World...
13 February, 2025

Events & Publications

Panelist at the Investment Conference 2025 session “Shaping the Future – GCC Economies in Transition”, 10 Feb 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi participated as a panelist in the discussion titled “Shaping the Future – GCC Economies in Transition” at...
12 February, 2025

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Guest Speaker at Deutsche Bank’s Annual CIO Forum in Dubai, 28 Jan 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi was a special guest speaker at Deutsche Bank's annual CIO Outlook event in Dubai, held on 28th Jan 2025 Dr...
12 February, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

Events & Publications

“The Age of Electricity Beckons”: Presentation at ABB Channel Partners event, 29 January 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi's joined as a keynote speaker at the ABB Channel Partners Event on 29th of January 2025, with a presentation...
31 January, 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

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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

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Weekly Insights 17 Jan 2025: Amid global trade concerns, UAE’s CEPAs and rise in GCC’s non-oil exports to boost growth

Global supply chains UAE signs 3 new CEPAs Oman & Qatar foreign trade Saudi inflation Download a PDF copy of this...
17 January, 2025

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Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa Interview, 14 Jan 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi joined Joumanna Bercetche on 14th January 2025 as part of the Horizons Middle East & Africa show The...
14 January, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Jan 13, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Major equity markets fell last week, with...
13 January, 2025

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Weekly Insights 10 Jan 2025: Strengthening non-oil sector was a highlight of GCC’s 2024 macroeconomic performance

Middle East PMIs Bahrain GDP, FDI Saudi unemployment, industrial production Dubai tourism    Download a PDF copy of...
10 January, 2025

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“GCC-UAE: Growth & Transformation”, Presentation to UCL MBA delegation, 4 Jan 2025

Dr Nasser Saidi presented to a delegation of MBA Health students from the UCL Global Business School for Health on 4th January...
7 January, 2025

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Weekly Economic Commentary – Jan 6, 2025

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Equity markets began the year 2025 cautiously,...
6 January, 2025

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“UAE-China Partnership for a Transforming Global Economic Geography”: Presentation at the China-UAE Investment Summit (Abu Dhabi Finance Week), 10 Dec 2024

Dr Nasser Saidi's joined as a keynote speaker presenting on "UAE-China Partnership for a Transforming Global Economic Geography"...
11 December, 2024

Events & Publications

Weekly Economic Commentary – Dec 9, 2024

Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here   Markets Equity markets gained last week, given rising...
9 December, 2024

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“Economic Costs & Consequences of the War on Lebanon” Presentation to LIFE, 21 Nov 2024

Dr Nasser Saidi shared his views on the topic "Economic Costs & Consequences of the War on Lebanon" at LIFE Lebanon's event...
30 November, 2024
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