About Global Market Insights

Your trusted source for accurate financial news, market analysis, and economic data from around the world

Our Mission

At Global Market Insights, our mission is to provide investors, financial professionals, and business leaders with timely, accurate, and insightful information to navigate today's complex financial markets.

We believe that well-informed investors make better decisions. Through rigorous analysis, clear presentation, and global perspective, we aim to cut through the noise of financial markets and highlight the trends, opportunities, and risks that matter most.

Based in Bahrain but global in our outlook, we combine deep regional expertise in Middle Eastern markets with comprehensive coverage of international financial developments, providing a unique lens on the intersection of global and regional economic forces.

Global Market Insights headquarters in Bahrain

Our Values

Accuracy

We are committed to factual accuracy and rigorous research in all our analysis and reporting. Our insights are based on verified data and thorough examination of market conditions.

Insight

We go beyond the headlines to provide meaningful context and perspective, helping our audience understand not just what is happening in markets, but why it matters and what might come next.

Global Perspective

We maintain a truly international outlook, recognizing the interconnected nature of today's financial markets while providing specialized expertise in key regions and sectors.

Independence

Our analysis and recommendations are independent and objective, free from conflicts of interest that might compromise our commitment to providing trustworthy guidance.

Our Expertise

Global Market Insights brings together specialists across a wide range of financial disciplines and geographic regions. Our team includes economists, market analysts, sector specialists, and financial journalists with extensive experience in global markets.

We pride ourselves on combining deep theoretical knowledge with practical market experience, ensuring our insights are both academically sound and relevant to real-world investment decisions.

Our particular strengths include:

  • Regional expertise in Middle Eastern markets, with unparalleled insight into GCC economies and financial developments
  • Comprehensive analysis of global macroeconomic trends and their implications for various asset classes
  • Sector-specific research across financial services, energy, technology, real estate, and other key industries
  • Integration of ESG factors into investment analysis, recognizing the growing importance of sustainability considerations
Our team analyzing market data

Our Leadership Team

Abdullah Al-Nasser

Abdullah Al-Nasser

Founder & CEO

With over 25 years of experience in global financial markets, Abdullah founded Global Market Insights with a vision to create a world-class financial information service with deep roots in the Middle East.

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

Chief Investment Strategist

Sarah leads our global market analysis, bringing insights from her previous roles at major investment banks in London and New York. She specializes in cross-asset allocation strategies and macroeconomic analysis.

Mohammed Al-Harbi

Mohammed Al-Harbi

MENA Research Director

Mohammed oversees our coverage of Middle Eastern markets, drawing on his extensive experience in regional economics and financial analysis. He previously served as an economic advisor to several GCC government entities.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Head of Digital Strategy

Priya leads our digital initiatives, ensuring our insights reach our audience through innovative platforms and formats. She brings extensive experience in financial media and digital transformation.

Our History

2010

Foundation

Global Market Insights was founded in Manama, Bahrain, with a mission to provide high-quality financial analysis focusing on Middle Eastern markets and their connection to global economic trends.

2014

Expansion

We expanded our coverage to include comprehensive analysis of global markets, launching dedicated research teams focusing on major economies and asset classes worldwide.

2017

Digital Transformation

We launched our digital platform, making our insights more accessible and interactive while expanding our data visualization capabilities to enhance understanding of complex market dynamics.

2020

ESG Integration

Recognizing the growing importance of sustainability factors, we integrated comprehensive ESG analysis across our research, providing insights on how environmental, social, and governance considerations impact investment outcomes.

2023

Today

Global Market Insights has grown to become a trusted source of financial information for investors, institutions, and policymakers across the Middle East and beyond, continuing to evolve our offerings to meet the needs of a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Awards & Recognition

Excellence in Financial Analysis

Middle East Financial Press Association, 2022

Best Financial Research Provider

GCC Investment Forum, 2021

Innovation in Financial Media

Bahrain Digital Economy Awards, 2020

Emerging Markets Coverage

International Financial Analysis Association, 2019