Media Comments & Quotes
Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa Interview, 28 Aug 2025
Aathira Prasad joined Joumanna Bercetche on 28th August, 2025 as part of the Horizons Middle East & Africa show to...
30 August, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Egypt’s interest rate cut in Reuters, 29 Aug 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comment (posted below) on Egypt's interest rate cut and growth prospects appeared in the article titled "Egypt...
28 August, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on the Fed, Powell’s speech & way forward, 24 Aug 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 24th August 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi spoke about Fed Chair Powell's speech...
25 August, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on China-UAE relations & the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, 11 Aug 2025
Click here to access the original article, published 11 Aug 2025; a version of this also appeared on MENAFN SCO offers...
11 August, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on US economic developments & trade negotiations, 29 Jul 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 29th July 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed latest economic developments in...
1 August, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Syria at the crossroads: From sanctions and collapse to redevelopment and reintegration”, Oped in The National, 18 July 2025
The article titled "Syria at the crossroads: From sanctions and collapse to redevelopment and reintegration" appeared in the...
19 July, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Tariffs, Taco and Cepas: diverging trade paths in a fragmenting world”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 17 July 2025
The opinion piece titled "Tariffs, Taco and Cepas: diverging trade paths in a fragmenting world" was published in Arabian Gulf...
18 July, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with CNBC on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East (including Israel’s airstrikes on Syria), 17 Jul 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi, president at Nasser Saidi & Associates, speaks to CNBC's Dan Murphy about geopolitical tensions in the...
17 July, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with BBC’s World Business Report on World Bank’s $250mn funding to Lebanon, 26 Jun 2025
In an interview with BBC's World Business Report, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed Lebanon’s immense reconstruction and redevelopment...
28 June, 2025
TV & Radio
Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Outlook, 23 Jun 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi spoke with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast team on 23rd June 2025 about the UAE adding a Ministry of...
24 June, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on Israel-Iran war, costs, global & regional implications, 16 Jun 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 16th June 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the ongoing Israel-Iran war,...
18 June, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on the UAE agreement with Oman re special economic zone in The National, 28 May 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the agreement between Dubai's global ports operator DP World and Oman to develop and operate the Al...
29 May, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on the EUR & CNY as potential alternatives to the dollar, 27 May 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 27th May 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed whether the EUR & CNY could...
28 May, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview “Can Beirut’s New Reform Agenda Save the Pound?” on “You’re In Business” with Yousef Gamal El-Din, 13 May 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's interview with Yousef Gamal El-Din titled "Can Beirut’s New Reform Agenda Save the Pound" was aired on the...
15 May, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Trump’s tariffs & US expectations of an industrial resurgence, 30 Apr 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 30th April 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed Trump's reciprocal tariffs and...
1 May, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Trumponomics, tariffs and the global flight from the US”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 28 Apr 2025
The opinion piece titled "Trumponomics, tariffs and the global flight from the US" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight...
29 April, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on the UAE-EU CEPA negotiations in The National, 11 Apr 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the UAE starting negotiations for a CEPA with the EU appeared in an article in The National titled...
11 April, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on US trade tariffs and GCC trade ties in Energy Intelligence, Apr 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the US reciprocal tariffs and the GCC trade ties appeared in an article titled "Why US Tariffs Will...
11 April, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Lebanon at a crossroads: Reform or decay ahead?”, Oped in The National, 9 Apr 2025
The article titled "Lebanon at a crossroads: Reform or decay ahead" appeared in the print edition of The National on 9th April...
10 April, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement, 6 Apr 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 6th April 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the global impact from Trump's...
7 April, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Dubai TV (Arabic) on US reciprocal tariffs “Between Great Ambitions and Disappointing Results”, 5 Apr 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi appeared in an interview with Dubai TV, broadcast on 5th Apr 2025, discussing the impact from Trump's The...
7 April, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on “Can Lebanon’s new central bank governor break the cycle of economic crisis?” in Arab News, 31 Mar 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Can Lebanon’s new central bank governor break the cycle of...
1 April, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Lebanon’s next central bank lead, FT, 26 Mar 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi commented on the choice of Lebanon's next central bank governor in the FT article titled "Lebanon closes in on...
27 March, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with BBC’s World Business Report on IMF’s recent visit to Lebanon and need for comprehensive reforms, 14 Mar 2025
In an interview with BBC's World Business Report, Dr Nasser Saidi offered his insights and assessment on the IMF’s recent visit...
15 March, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Trump’s tariffs, 13 Mar 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 13th March 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi highlighted the following points on...
14 March, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“China’s Rapidly Rising Innovation Capacity – Interview with Nasser Saidi” in The People’s Daily, 5 Mar 2025
The interview with Dr Nasser Saidi titled "China's Rapidly Rising Innovation Capacity - Interview with Nasser Al-Saidi" was...
10 March, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“AI, geopolitics and the Mena opportunity”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 27 Feb 2025
The opinion piece titled "AI, geopolitics and the Mena opportunity" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) on 27th...
28 February, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the Global Economic Diversification Index, 17 Feb 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 17th February 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi highlighted the findings from the...
19 February, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Lebanon’s journey to renewal starts now”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 20 Jan 2025
The opinion piece titled "Lebanon’s journey to renewal starts now" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) on...
20 January, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on optimism in Lebanon’s following election of new leaders, 15 Jan 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 15th January 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi highlights the historic opportunity...
16 January, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Economic Consequences of a Trump Presidency Redux”, Op-ed for CNN Business Arabic, 14 Jan 2025
The opinion piece is available in both English & Arabic The Arabic version titled "التداعيات الاقتصادية...
15 January, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
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
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Lebanon’s Eurobonds rally in The National, 9 Jan 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the rally in Lebanon's Eurobonds appeared in an article in The National titled "Lebanon's Eurobonds...
10 January, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“A roadmap for a new Syria”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 7 Jan 2025
The opinion piece titled "A roadmap for a new Syria" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) on 7th January...
8 January, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on a potential looming debt crisis in 2025, 23 Dec 2024
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 23rd Dec 2024, Dr Nasser Saidi discusses a potential looming debt crisis...
25 December, 2024
TV & Radio
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview “Ahead of The Curve” with The Buzz Business on CEBC’s pioneering role in MENA’s clean energy transition, Nov 2024
The interview with Dr Nasser Saidi, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), appeared...
30 November, 2024
TV & Radio
Interview with CGTN Europe on the ceasefire in Lebanon, 27 Nov 2024
In this TV interview with CGTN Europe's The World Today program, aired on 27th Nov 2024, Dr Nasser Saidi spoke about the...
29 November, 2024
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Trump must focus on rebuilding a war-torn Middle East”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 20 Nov 2024
The opinion piece titled "Trump must focus on rebuilding a war-torn Middle East" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight...
22 November, 2024
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on PetroYuan & GCC commitments to energy transition in Energy Intelligence, Nov 2024
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the PetroYuan appeared in an article titled "Oil Dollar Pricing Seen Staying, But New Payment...
15 November, 2024
TV & Radio
Dr. Nasser Saidi’s interview with Kulluna Irada on Lebanon’s “Economy in times of war”, Nov 2024
In a series of videos, Dr Saidi speaks to Kulluna Irada about Lebanon's "Economy in times of war" The 3-part series...
14 November, 2024
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on Trump’s election victory, potential policies & impact, 6 Nov 2024
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 6th Nov 2024, Dr Nasser Saidi discusses Trump's election victory,...
7 November, 2024
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya (Arabic) on the economic impact of the conflict in Lebanon, 15 Oct 2024
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 15th Oct 2024, Dr Nasser Saidi discusses the ongoing conflict in Lebanon...
18 October, 2024
