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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Dr. Nawar Al-Saadi Gender: Male Birthdate: 1984 Nationality: Iraq Degree: PhD Academic Title: Assistant Professor College\Center: College of Bussiness Economics Departement: Economics of Bank Management Major: International Economics Specialty: International Economic Development Occupation: Assist Professor Mother Language: Arabic Other Languages: English, Romanian Work email: nawar.alsaadi@nahrainuniv.edu.iq Personal email: official.alsaadi@gmail.com

EDUCATION

PhD in International Economics – University of Bucharest, Romania, 2014
Master of Business Administration – Arab University of Beirut, Lebanon, 2009
Bachelor's in Management and Economics – Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq, 2006

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Over 16 years of experience in international economics, economic development, management, marketing, and financial analysis.
Experienced in preparing and implementing economic studies and analytical reports on development policies.
Leadership skills in managing research teams and academic and consultancy projects.
Proficient in three languages: Arabic, English, and Romanian, both written and spoken, with a strong ability to prepare research papers and presentations in these languages.
Collaboration experience with international organisations such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Proficient in using statistical and economic analysis software and applications.

APPOINTMENTS

2012 – 2014: Researcher at the Romanian Research Centre, University of Bucharest, as part of the International Economic Studies program.
2014 – 2018: Lecturer at the University of Bucharest with the title of Postdoctoral Instructor, awarded the title of Assistant Professor in 2018.
2018 – 2024: Director of the Research Centre and Head of the Business Administration Department at Cihan University – Duhok.
2020 – Present: International Economic Expert at the Institute for Economic and Political Studies, European Union.
2022 – 2023: Economic Expert collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the fields of economic analysis and development policy.
2023 – 2024: Economic Expert and Consultant at the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
2024 – Present: Economic Consultant at the Iraq Development Fund under the Office of the Prime Minister.
2025 – Present: Assistant Professor at Al-Nahrain University, College of Business Economics, Department of Banking.

Research Interest

International economics and sustainable economic development.
Analysis of economic policies in developing countries and post-conflict economies.
Macroeconomics, labour markets, international finance, and resource management in transitional economies.
Digital economy transformation and the role of entrepreneurship in supporting economic growth.
Foreign direct investment and regional economic integration.
Impact of regional conflicts on economic performance.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE SUPERVISOR THESIS

Published 47 international research papers in reputable global journals, most of which are indexed on Google Scholar.
Authored three books published in 17 countries worldwide, available on Amazon, Google Play, and Goodreads.
Supervised numerous undergraduate and master's students in Iraq and abroad in the fields of international economic development.
Contributed to the evaluation of theses and research projects within multiple academic and scientific committees.

TEACHINING EXPERINENCE

Teaching since 2013, delivering a variety of courses in economics and entrepreneurship at European and Iraqi universities.
Courses taught include: (International Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Economic Development, International Trade, Economic Management, Production Management, and Entrepreneurship).

AWARDS

Honoured by the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, in 2019 as a member of the research team that worked on developing projects in the outskirts of Bucharest.
Received a letter of appreciation from the Prime Minister of Iraq in 2025 for contributions to signing international agreements between Iraq and Turkey to establish the International Development Road.
Received numerous letters of appreciation from deans, university presidents, and the Minister of Higher Education in recognition of academic and research contributions at various universities.

GRANTS EXTERNAL FUNDING

Contributed to securing funding for research projects at the University of Bucharest, the Regional Research Centre for Advanced Studies, focusing on the development of the outskirts of Bucharest.

SERVICE LEADERSHIP

Extensive experience in academic leadership and community service, having held leadership positions in universities and research centres.
Participated in developing educational and service policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of teaching and research, and supporting collaboration between universities and local and international institutions.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the World Tourism Organisation.
Member of the International Association of Economists.
Member of the European Economic Development Association.

Conferences, symposiums and workshops

I have participated in numerous international and local conferences, seminars, and workshops. The most notable among them include:
TEDx Conference in Bucharest, Romania (2019) – Served as the keynote speaker and delivered a talk titled “Globalization of the Iraqi Economy: Challenges and Opportunities.”
International Conference on Economic Transformations in the Middle East, University of Berlin, Germany (2012) – Presented a paper on the impact of political crises on the performance of emerging economies.
Scientific Symposium on Fiscal Policy Reform in Iraq, University of Bucharest, Romania (2013) – Contributed a paper on tax reform and its role in sustainable development.
International Conference on Development Economics, University of Basel, Switzerland (2014) – Presented research on the role of foreign direct investment in infrastructure development.
Regional Workshop on Entrepreneurship Development in Developing Countries, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2022) – Delivered a lecture on institutional challenges in Iraq.
International Conference on Regional Economic Integration, University of Athens, Greece (2016) – Presented a paper on trade integration between Middle Eastern and European countries.
Euro-Mediterranean Economic Forum, Rome, Italy (2017) – Participated with a study on restructuring post-conflict economies.
Bucharest International Conference on Digital Economy, Romania (2019) – Presented a paper on the impact of digital transformation on labor markets in the Arab region.
International Conference on Sustainable Development in the Middle East, University of Duhok, Iraq (2023) – Contributed a paper on economic innovation as a pathway to growth.
Online International Workshop on the Future of Energy and Economic Development, Cihan University – Duhok, College of Economics and Business Administration (2024) – Presented a study on the transition toward clean energy in the Middle East.

Others

For more information, please visit my official website:
https://sites.google.com/view/nawaral-saadi-economist/home?authuser=0

LINKS

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WYvw76sAAAAJ&hl=en

https://www.scopus.com/home.uri

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/H-8324-2018

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nawar-Al-Saadi

https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/H-8324-2018

https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-2386-8828

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawaralsaadi1/

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