Articles Posts & Op-eds
“UAE’s Leap Into Energy Independence & the New Oil Order”, Oped for the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC), 1 May 2026
The oped titled "War: Reconfiguring the Energy & Water Landscape" was published as part of the Clean Energy Business...
1 May, 2026
TV & Radio
Forbes Middle East Cast: The Shock That Could Break the Global Economy With Dr. Nasser Saidi, 24 Apr 2026
The Shock That Could Break the Global Economy with Dr Nasser Saidi A geopolitical conflict is no longer just a regional...
25 April, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the IMF’s forecasts for MENA/GCC, 15 Apr 2026
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 15th April 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the IMF's forecasts for the MENA and GCC...
20 April, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with CNBC on Lebanon, following ceasefire announcement, 17 Apr 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi, president at Nasser Saidi & Associates, spoke to CNBC's Dan Murphy about Lebanon following the announcement...
17 April, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with CNN Business Arabic on the ceasefire announcement & impacts, 9 Apr 2026
In this TV interview with CNN Business Arabia, aired 9th April 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discusses the ceasefire announcement pausing...
10 April, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on strikes on GCC energy infrastructure in The National, 7 Apr 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on strikes on GCC energy infrastructure appeared in an article in The National titled "Strikes on Gulf...
8 April, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
“War: a perfect storm is brewing”, Op-ed in CNN Business Arabic (Arabic & English), 3 Apr 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's oped appeared in a CNN Business Arabic article titled "الحرب عاصفة عاتية تلوح في...
4 April, 2026
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“War: Reconfiguring the Energy & Water Landscape”, Oped for the Clean Energy Business Council, 3 Apr 2026
The oped titled "War: Reconfiguring the Energy & Water Landscape" was published as part of the Clean Energy Business...
4 April, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Dubai’s AED 1bn stimulus for the private sector in Gulf News, 3 Apr 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in the Gulf News article titled "Dubai's Dh1 billion stimulus: What it means for companies...
4 April, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on UAE as a hub for hedge funds in AlEtihad newspaper, 1 Apr 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an article in AlEtihad newspaper titled "UAE emerges as major hub for global hedge funds"...
2 April, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds in uncertain times in Forbes Middle East, 29 Mar 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in a Forbes Middle East article titled "How Gulf SWFs Are Driving Long-Term Investment...
31 March, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on LNG strikes on Qatar & impact on global energy markets in AGBI, Mar 22 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an article in AGBI titled "How LNG strikes on Qatar could reshape global energy markets"...
23 March, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the Fed’s rate decision in the backdrop of the Iran war, 18 Mar 2026
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 18th March 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the Fed's expected and unavoidable...
20 March, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Iraq in the backdrop of the Iran war in The National, 18 Mar 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Iraq's polycrisis in the backdrop of the war in Iran appeared in an article in The National titled...
19 March, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Hormuz trade alternatives in AGBI, Mar 17 2026
Aathira Prasad's comments appeared in an article in AGBI titled "UAE businesses scramble for Hormuz trade alternatives" published...
19 March, 2026
TV & Radio
Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East & Africa Interview, 11 Mar 2026
Aathira Prasad joined Joumanna Bercetche on the Horizons Middle East & Africa show on 11th March 2026 to discuss the knock on...
12 March, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya Business on the weaponisation of the dollar, 19 Feb 2026
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 19th February 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the weaponization of the US...
21 February, 2026
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Weaponisation of the dollar marks the end of an era”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 17 Feb 2026
The opinion piece titled "Weaponisation of the dollar marks the end of an era" was published in Arabian Gulf Business Insight...
18 February, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with Dubai TV (Arabic) on DIFC’s planned strategic expansion & findings of the Global EDI, 16 Feb 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi appeared in an interview with Dubai TV, broadcast on 16th Feb 2025, discussing the strategic expansion of the...
17 February, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on US tariff threat on Iran & trade partners in The National, 9 Feb 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the recent US tariff threat on Iran & its key trade partners appeared in an article in The...
10 February, 2026
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Digital remittances will unlock financial inclusion in the Middle East”, Oped in The National, 21 Jan 2026
The article titled "Digital remittances will unlock financial inclusion in the Middle East" appeared in the print edition of The...
22 January, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s visit to India in 24.ae, 19 Jan 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the UAE's President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's visit to India appeared in a 24ae article published...
20 January, 2026
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on macroeconomic outlook & financial markets, 15 Jan 2026
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 15th January 2026, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed his outlook for global...
16 January, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai marking 20 years as PM in 24.ae, 5 Jan 2026
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime...
6 January, 2026
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Lebanon’s draft Banking Law in The National, 25 Dec 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Lebanon's draft Banking Law appeared in an article in The National titled "Lebanon's draft banking...
26 December, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on the Fed’s rate cut in Dec ’25, 11 Dec 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 11th December 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the currently divided Fed,...
12 December, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“The 3S axis: Syria, Saudi Arabia and the SilkLink revolution”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 2 Dec 2025
The opinion piece titled "The 3S axis: Syria, Saudi Arabia and the SilkLink revolution" was published in Arabian Gulf Business...
3 December, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on the launch of the UAE Global Centre of Trade programme in 24.ae, 24 Nov 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on the launch of the UAE Global Centre of Trade programme appeared in a 24ae article published on 24th...
26 November, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
“MENA + Pakistan region faces $420–$510bn climate adaptation funding gap”, Interview with Zawya Projects, 7 Nov 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's interview with Zawya Projects titled "MENA + Pakistan region faces $420–$510bn climate adaptation funding...
7 November, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on the Fed’s second rate cut in ’25, 29 Oct 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 29th October 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi discussed the below questions Why did...
30 October, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
Op-ed in CNN Business Arabic on the Fed’s monetary policy move & effect on the GCC, 28 Oct 2025
The below opinion piece was published in CNN Business Arabic on 28th October 2025 إلى أين يتجه...
29 October, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on “The ebb and flow of Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury strategy” in Arab News, 25 Oct 2025
Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "The ebb and flow of Saudi Arabia’s US Treasury strategy"...
26 October, 2025
Media Comments & Quotes
Comments on Saudi Arabia’s new pitch to Wall Street in Bloomberg, 23 Oct 2025
Aathira Prasad's comments on Saudi Arabia's pullback at Neom and what it means ahead of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in...
25 October, 2025
Articles Posts & Op-eds
“Whoever controls digital currency will direct the future of money”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 18 Sep 2025
The opinion piece titled "Whoever controls digital currency will direct the future of money" was published in Arabian Gulf...
19 September, 2025
TV & Radio
Interview with Al Arabiya on the Fed rate cut, 17 Sep 2025
In this TV interview with Al Arabiya aired on 17th September 2025, Dr Nasser Saidi spoke about the Fed's rate cut and...
18 September, 2025
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
