Dr Nasser Saidi keynotes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dr Nasser Saidi – Economist, Policy Strategist, Futurist | Speaker on Global Economics, Geopolitics, and Energy Transitions
Dr Nasser Saidi is a globally recognized economist, strategist and public intellectual whose career has spanned academia, finance, government, and global policy advisory. He is the founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates, a leading MENA-based consultancy, and has held senior roles such as Minister of Economy and Trade and Minister of Industry of Lebanon, First Vice-Governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, and Chief Economist and Head of External Relations at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
He has worked with global organizations including the UN, IMF, World Bank, OECD, and GCC governments, and is a sought-after keynote speaker for high-level forums. He is also the Chairman of the Clean Energy Business Council, which he founded long before sustainability became a mainstream agenda in the region.
As a speaker, Dr Saidi brings unique clarity to complex issues, delivering tailored insights that resonate with corporate leaders, financial institutions, and policy stakeholders. He regularly features on Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, BBC, Al Arabiya, and other major media outlets.
🏆 Notable Achievements
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Appointed by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan to the UN Committee for Development Policy for two mandates
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Recognized among the 50 Most Influential Arabs in the World by Middle East Magazine for four consecutive years and in the 50 Most Powerful Arabs by Arabian Business
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Founder and Chair of the Clean Energy Business Council in MENA
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Co-chair of the OECD MENA Corporate Governance Working Group
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Delivered high-level keynotes including:
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 — “A Brief Economic History of China x UAE”
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IMF REO Launch Panel 2024
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Kamco Invest Conference Kuwait 2025
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Author, columnist, and media commentator with a prolific publishing and media engagement record
Language spoken by the keynote speaker:
- English
- French
- Arabic
🧭 Key Themes & Signature Topics
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Global macroeconomic outlook and policy risks
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Geopolitics and the global order
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Climate change and clean energy transitions
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Fintech, digitalisation and future payment systems
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Governance and transparency in financial markets
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Regional deep dives: MENA, Gulf, China, and the Global South
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Resilient infrastructure and sustainable development
Dr Saidi offers deep, experience-backed perspectives on macroeconomic dynamics, financial systems, policy innovation, and energy transitions. His ability to combine economic foresight with geopolitical nuance makes him a trusted advisor and compelling speaker for governments, multinationals, and institutional investors.
What makes his speeches impactful:
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Audience-specific messaging, custom-prepared for strategic resonance
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Ability to decode the complexity of fiscal policy, global market volatility, and climate finance
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Strong grounding in real-world governance and reform agendas
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Rare ability to speak equally to boardrooms, ministries, and global conference halls
