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In the past couple of years, we have heard a lot about the rise in ESG and its implementation in various industries today. But what is ESG and just how much does it truly impact business operations? What is it? In a nutshell, ESG is a sustainable approach to investing that takes into account the impact on nature (Environmental), people (Social), as well as internal accountability (Governance). Common concerns of the three segments to ESG are as follows: Environmental: Pol

Dr. Nahed Taher was recently featured on the Tabaqat Podcast with Mr. Mohammed Abu Al- Farah where she was keen to target all segments of the Gulf society, especially in raising awareness of the right types of investment and wealth creation. She highlights the opportunities, challenges and financial tools that must be used to invest in the region. (For english viewers, please click on CC button for translation)

When it comes to how we manage our wealth, there are common strategies that are being used today that could really backfire in the long run. In this post, we aim to first, highlight these common mishaps and second, provide better, all-encompassing strategies that not only benefit the investor but society as a whole. Common Money Strategies that Harm Long-Term Wealth (and Health) Investing all of your money in quick-return opportunities Any investment you make that is not sust

Newly published presentation on the impact of new US tariffs on the global economy and the GCC, found on our Publications page. Quick Link to PDF here.

In the past year gold prices have seen a significant increase, reaching all-time highs and displaying skyrocketing performance. As of today, 26 Rabi Al Awwal 1447 (18th of September, 2025), the price of one gram of 24K Gold is 442 SAR, up from 309 SAR one year ago (Goldprice.org). That makes for a whopping 43% increase. What is Behind This Big Rise? The following has had a big impact: Current geopolitical uncertainties, including the Israeli-Palestine conflict The weakening o

In line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has a promising outlook for the near future. Based on our deep industry research, here are five sectors we think are going to be top performers in the coming years: Mining In the past, the Kingdom had limited the private sector's access to the mining industry. Further, it was the Kingdom's focus to export oil, and mining was kept majorly untapped. With Vision 2030, KSA has opened access to mining to the private sector, providing far and

Global Overview At Seeds, we believe the US economy is likely to see a serious potential deceleration among major developed countries....

Newly published presentation on the Coronavirus Pandemic, found on our Publications page. Quick Link to PDF Here

Dr. Nahed Taher recently participated at the Middle East Institute's 72nd Annual Conference, held on November 8, 2018 at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. Summary With the impact of conflict in some countries and diversification initiatives in others, the economic future of the MENA region remains uncertain. Initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Vision 2021 reflect the pursuit of economic diversification and energy innovation. Women and youth have play

Kimimasa Mayama/Bloomberg Nahed Taher, the first female Saudi senior economist at National Commercial Bank and the founder of Gulf One...