Ziad Daoud is the chief emerging markets economist for Bloomberg Economics. Prior to joining Bloomberg in September 2017, he was the head of economics at QNB Group, leading a team that produced analysis on the Middle East as well as the global economy. Previously, he worked as an economist at Fulcrum Asset Management, where his research focused on the interaction between the macroeconomy and financial markets. He holds a PhD in economics from the London School of Economics and a BSc in economics and statistics from University College London.
Events
Jul 22, 2025
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Gulf Economic Outlook: The Role of Fiscal Policy in Navigating Gulf Countries Through Global Economic Uncertainty
On July 22, AGSI and the World Bank will co-host a discussion on the "Gulf Economic Update" report.

Leaving a Legacy: How Qatar Is Leveraging the Success of the 2022 World Cup to Build a More Diversified Economy
On March 14, AGSIW hosted a discussion on economic diversification in Qatar.

Speakers
Apr 7, 2020
Low Oil Prices, Coronavirus, and the Future of Gulf Economies
On April 7, AGSIW hosted a virtual panel discussion examining the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf.

Jul 9, 2019
Downstream Horizons: What is the Future for Economic Diversification in Gulf Arab States?
This panel critically examined the current state of economic diversification initiatives in Gulf Arab states.
