Our Lead Analysts

A diverse collective of economists, policy experts, and industry veterans dedicated to MENA regional intelligence.

Dr. Amira Hassan

Dr. Amira Hassan

Chief Market Analyst

PhD in Economics from LSE, specializing in MENA consumer markets and digital economy trends.

Areas of Expertise

Consumer Behavior
E-commerce
Digital Payments
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Market Intelligence
Karim El-Sayed

Karim El-Sayed

Policy Research Director

Former economic advisor to MENA governments, expert in regulatory frameworks and FDI policies.

Areas of Expertise

Economic Policy
Regulatory Analysis
FDI
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Policy & Regulation
Layla Al-Mansoori

Layla Al-Mansoori

Trade & Logistics Analyst

Supply chain expert with 12 years tracking MENA-Asia trade corridors and port infrastructure.

Areas of Expertise

Supply Chain
Logistics
Trade Policy
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Cross-Border Trade
Omar Khalil

Omar Khalil

Venture Capital Researcher

Tracking MENA startup ecosystem since 2015, with focus on fintech and SaaS sectors.

Areas of Expertise

Venture Capital
Fintech
Startup Valuation
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Startup Ecosystem
Fatima Al-Zahra

Fatima Al-Zahra

Infrastructure Analyst

Civil engineer turned analyst, covering megaprojects and PPP models across MENA.

Areas of Expertise

Megaprojects
PPP
Smart Cities
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Infrastructure
Dr. Youssef Ibrahim

Dr. Youssef Ibrahim

Senior Research Fellow

Leading deep-dive investigations on MENA business transformation, published in major journals.

Areas of Expertise

Business Strategy
Digital Transformation
Economic Development
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The Deep Dive