Articles Posts & Op-eds

“China-GCC FTA will be a game changer”, Op-ed in Arabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI), 25 May 2023

The article titled "China-GCC FTA will be a game changer" appeared in theArabian Gulf Business Insight (AGBI) on 25th May 2023...
26 May, 2023

Articles Posts & Op-eds

“Why nations must diversify their economies to avoid stagnation”, Op-ed in The National, 22 Feb 2023

The article titled "Why nations must diversify their economies to avoid stagnation" appeared in the print edition of The National...
23 February, 2023

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East Interview, 28 Nov 2022

Aathira Prasad joined Yousef Gamal El-Din  on 28th of November, 2022 as part of the Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East edition,...
29 November, 2022

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East Interview, 14 Oct 2022

Aathira Prasad joined Manus Cranny on 14th of October, 2022 as part of the Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East edition, speaking...
15 October, 2022

TV & Radio

Radio interview with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast on Biden’s visit to the Middle East, 13 July 2022

  Dr Nasser Saidi spoke with Dubai Eye’s Business Breakfast team on 13th July 2022 regarding US President Biden's visit...
14 July, 2022

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi mega projects in Arab News, Oct 13 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Six giga-projects that epitomize Saudi Arabia’s $7 trillion...
14 October, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Afghanistan’s uphill economic battle in Arab News, Aug 23 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Deprived of foreign aid, Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers...
24 August, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi equity market performance in Arab News, Jul 26 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Saudi Arabia tops emerging markets league table" on 26th July...
27 July, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi tariffs & impact on the UAE, FT, 14 Jul 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi commented on the latest move from Saudi Arabia - changes in import rules and preferential tariffs - in the FT...
14 July, 2021

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak Middle East Interview, 11 Jul 2021

Aathira Prasad joined Manus Cranny and Yousef Gamal El-Din on 11th of July, 2021 as part of the Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East...
12 July, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi Arabia’s amended import rules in Reuters, 5 Jul 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in the Reuters article titled "Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to...
8 July, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on the IMF’s concluding statement of Article IV Mission to Saudi Arabia in Arab News, May 9 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Positive IMF assessment seen as vote of confidence in Saudi...
10 May, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi Arabia’s Shareek investment package in Arab News, Mar 31 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Markets jump on Shareek investment package" on 31st March...
1 April, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on GCC's citizenship reforms in Arab News, Feb 24 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Could citizenship for talented foreigners and investors be...
25 February, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi Arabia PIF’s strategy in Arab News, Jan 27 2021

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "Saudi Arabia puts foot on the gas with accelerated strategy...
28 January, 2021

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco in Arab News, Dec 16 2020

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments appeared in an Arab News article titled "How Saudi Aramco IPO proved a game changer in a tumultuous...
17 December, 2020

Articles Posts & Op-eds

Saudi Arabia’s Many Transformations, op-ed in Arab News French, Nov 2020

The article titled "Saudi Arabia’s Many Transformations" appeared in a special G20 edition prepared by Arab News French The...
26 November, 2020

Articles Posts & Op-eds

Are mergers the way ahead for the GCC’s airline industry post pandemic? Opinion Piece in Gulf Business, Aug 2020

This article appeared in the print edition of Gulf Business, August 2020, which can be accessed online Flying together: Are...
5 August, 2020

TV & Radio

Interview with Dubai TV (Arabic) on Lebanon, its dim prospects & Saudi Arabia, 21 Jun 2020

Dr Nasser Saidi appeared in an interview with Zeina Soufan on Dubai TV, broadcast on 21st June 2020, discussing two segments -...
22 June, 2020

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Saudi Arabia's austerity drive in Reuters, 12 May 2020

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Saudi Arabia's austerity drive & tripling of VAT were part of the Reuters article titled...
13 May, 2020

Articles Posts & Op-eds

[Updated 21/6/2020] GCC responses to tackle the Covid19 outbreak

As the GCC nations roll out various economic, financial, health and travel-related initiatives, the latest country-by-country...
23 March, 2020

TV & Radio

Interview on Bloomberg Radio about the oil price wars, 10 Mar 2020

Dr Nasser Saidi was interviewed on Bloomberg Radio on the 10th of Mar 2020: he spoke extensively about the ongoing oil price war,...
11 March, 2020

TV & Radio

Interview on CNN's Connect The World with Becky Anderson on Covid19, low oil prices and Lebanon, 9 Mar 2020

Dr Nasser Saidi was interviewed on CNN's Connect the World with Becky Anderson on the 9th of Mar 2020 Watch the interview videos...
10 March, 2020

TV & Radio

Podcast on the Aramco IPO with The National, 13 Nov 2019

The world’s biggest crude oil producer, Saudi Aramco launches the subscription period for its much-anticipated IPO as it rolls...
14 November, 2019

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on the Aramco IPO in Bloomberg, 10 Nov 2019

Dr Nasser Saidi’s comments on the Aramco IPO (and details in its prospectus) appeared in the article titled “Saudi Aramco IPO...
11 November, 2019

TV & Radio

Panelist at the launch of IMF’s MENA Regional Economic Outlook, 28 Oct 2019

Dr Nasser Saidi participated as a panelist at the IMF's launch of the Regional Economic Outlook report for the Middle East and...
1 November, 2019

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East Interview, 29 May 2019

In the 29th May, 2019 edition of Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East, Dr Nasser Saidi talks to Yousef Gamal El-Din and Manus Cranny...
1 June, 2019

Media Comments & Quotes

China-US Tensions, War with Iran Dominate Medium-Term GCC Risk Landscape: Interview with Bonds & Loans, Apr 2019

Dr Nasser Saidi's interview with Bonds & Loans, published in Apr 2019, titled "China-US Tensions, War with Iran Dominate...
8 April, 2019

Media Comments & Quotes

Comments on Bahrain's economy in Devdiscourse, 18 Mar 2019

Dr Nasser Saidi's comments on Bahrain appeared as part of the article "Bahrain economy recovers after bailout from Saudi, Kuwait,...
20 March, 2019

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East Interview, 9 Dec 2018

In the 9th December, 2018 edition of Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East, Dr Nasser Saidi speaks to Youssef Gamal El-Din about the...
12 December, 2018

TV & Radio

Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East Interview, 7 Oct 2018

In the 7th October, 2018 edition of Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East, Dr Nasser Saidi comments on the importance of Saudi Crown...
8 October, 2018
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