Economic researcher · Development finance & SMEs · Doha
Research on development finance and SME finance
Evidence-based research and analysis on how finance reaches small and medium-sized firms, the institutional infrastructure of credit, and economic policy in the Gulf and Palestinian contexts.
Where I add the most value
Feasibility & investment appraisal
Estimating demand, costs, cash flows and break-even to reach a supported investment decision.
Finance & credit analysis
Over a decade in SME lending and creditworthiness assessment, from the lender’s side.
Economic & econometric research
A peer-reviewed publication and a published economic analysis with the Arab Center, 14 working papers, econometric analysis in STATA and teaching it at postgraduate level.
Performance indicators & evaluation
Designing KPIs and monitoring systems, with certification from The KPI Institute.
Latest publications
The Chokepoint's Commercial Bind: Insurance and Gulf Security after the 2026 Strait of Hormuz Shock
An economic analysis published by the Economic Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. It unpacks how the war-risk insurance system converted military risk into an institutional commercial bind during the 2026 Strait of Hormuz shock, and argues for shifting Gulf economic security from pricing risk to building resilience.
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies — Economic Analyses series
Read the articleFrom Capital Abundance to Productive Credit
The binding constraint on SME lending in the Gulf is informational and institutional, not a shortage of capital. This working paper sets out four interlocking infrastructure pillars that turn abundant liquidity into productive credit, reviews the international evidence critically, and proposes a measurable roadmap.
Innovative Financing in a Multipolar World: Toward a New Model for Economic Resilience
In a multipolar world, traditional financing alone is no longer enough to support economic diversification. A look at innovative financing tools — from blended finance to results-based financing — and the changing role of development banks.
Why Isn't Financing Alone Enough to Support SME Growth?
Financing addresses a liquidity shortage, not a weak business model. Why does a well-financed venture fail, and what does it actually need alongside money to turn a loan into sustainable growth?
Digital Security for SMEs: From Operational Cost to Growth Investment
Digital security is no longer a purely technical matter for SMEs — it is now an economic factor shaping business continuity, customer trust, and access to financing.
Qatar's Targets for Venture Capital and Building a Startup Ecosystem by 2030
An analytical look at Qatar's venture capital ecosystem: its 2020–2024 performance, the Third National Development Strategy's 2030 targets, existing structural gaps, and comparative lessons from Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Analytical frameworks and models
Feasibility Study Framework for an Integrated Tourism Project
A comprehensive methodology combining market, technical, financial and economic analysis to reach a clear investment recommendation for a tourism project.
View detailsFinancial Analysis Framework for an Industrial Company
A methodological model for analysing the financial and operating performance of a manufacturer, locating where value leaks and identifying profitability improvements.
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Curriculum Vitae
Qualifications, professional experience, and research output in detail.
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