Nasser Saidi

Dr. Nasser H. Saidi is one of the Middle East’s foremost experts on economic policy, financial markets, corporate governance, and clean energy transition. With a career that spans academia, government, central banking, and senior financial roles, he offers unparalleled insights into the region’s economic landscape, emerging financial trends, and the future of sustainable development.

A former Chief Economist of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dr. Saidi was instrumental in shaping Dubai’s financial ecosystem. He provided strategic guidance to the DIFC and the Dubai government, led international financial partnerships, and developed the DIFCSTAT system, a pioneering financial reporting and statistical platform. As the founder of the Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance, he drove critical reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and governance across the MENA region.

Nasser Saidi’s deep expertise extends to monetary policy and financial stability, having served as the first Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon for two successive mandates and as Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and Trade and Minister of Industry. He has advised central banks and financial institutions across Arab nations, Europe, and Latin America, positioning him as a trusted voice on macroeconomic policy and global financial markets.

As the Founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates, Dr. Saidi provides strategic advisory services on economic and financial development, fintech, clean energy, and corporate governance. He is Chair of the MENA Clean Energy Business Council, where he spearheads initiatives to accelerate the region’s transition to sustainable energy solutions. His recent work emphasises the need for policy reforms, investment in renewable energy, and the private sector’s role in decarbonising economies.

Nasser Saidi’s insights are widely sought after by global media. In recent interviews, he has highlighted the historic political shifts in Lebanon, analysed looming debt crises, and underscored the urgency of clean energy adoption in the MENA region. His expertise in fintech, crowdfunding, and digital transformation also makes him a key thought leader in the future of finance.