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Deep analytical explorations at the intersections of economics, technology, and global policies.

Advanced Tech

AI & Quantum Computing

Exploring the inevitable intersection of deep learning algorithms and quantum computational capacities, and the strategic implications for financial market efficiency and econometric analysis.

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AI Economics November 5, 2024

AI Boom: Redefining Productivity

An analytical study of the macroeconomic impact of generative AI technologies, comparing it to the late 1990s Dot-Com boom in terms of capital expenditure and employment.

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AI Economics May 25, 2026

Agentic AI and the Marginal Utility Computability Dilemma

A theoretical study proposing a bounded-measurement framework to evaluate the ability of generative agents to simulate and elicit true consumer preferences.

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Ahmed Al Obaid

Ahmed Al Obaid

Economic Analyst & Supply Chain Planner

A Saudi national born and raised in Riyadh (born in 1999), holding a Bachelor's degree in General Economics from King Saud University. I am currently working in the Supply Chain Planning department (under the Tamheer program) at Kudu Company in Riyadh, following a very brief initial stint (less than a month) in the accounting department before transferring internally. I am passionate about merging artificial intelligence with applied economics and data analysis, and I combine analytical rigor with a creative side as a pianist and traditional/classical Arabic poet.

Professional Experience

Supply Chain Planner (Tamheer Program)

Kudu Company - Riyadh
April 2026 – Present
  • Transferred to the Supply Chain Planning department after a brief rotation (less than a month) in the company's accounting department.
  • Monitor inventory levels and analyze product availability to ensure operational continuity and avoid stockouts.
  • Assist in logistical supply planning and provide data-driven insights to support reorder decisions.
  • Track shipment movements and logistical transfers between the main warehouse and various branches.
  • Analyze daily operational data and compile performance reports to optimize distribution routes.
  • Track market prices and compare supplier offers to enhance procurement and pricing efficiency.
  • Utilize Oracle ERP systems to input, verify, and monitor operational data and transactions.

Economic Consultant – AI Training

King Salman Institute for Studies and Consulting Services
June 2024 – January 2025
  • Supervised the training of advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) on specialized economic datasets.
  • Gathered, categorized, and audited economic and financial data from reliable sources to ensure high-quality training inputs.
  • Developed analytical economic Q&A databases to improve the models' financial reasoning and inference capabilities.
  • Reviewed outputs and econometric reasoning to ensure alignment with economic theories and empirical facts.

Economic Research Assistant (Trainee)

Asem Taher Arab Consulting (ATAC)
January 2024 – May 2024
  • Contributed to preparing feasibility studies and operational plans for large-scale food security and logistics projects.
  • Collected and analyzed complex economic data and historical time-series spanning over 3 years.
  • Supported the drafting of technical reports and statistical analyses for decision makers.
  • Streamlined data processing methods, increasing overall processing efficiency of economic data by 30%.

Key Projects

Leasable Warehouses Project

Contributed to the feasibility study, financial modeling, and operational planning for logistical warehouses to evaluate capital efficiency.

National Food Security Project

Supported econometric analysis and evaluated supply chains and distribution paths for primary food commodities to ensure logistical stability.

Training Courses & Certifications

Game Theory

2025

Stanford University (Online)

Google AI Essentials

2024

Coursera

Economic Planning

2023

Institute of Public Administration

Economic Reporting

2023

Institute of Public Administration

Feasibility Studies

2022

Institute of Public Administration

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Essays & Analytical Writing

A collection of briefs and notes exploring the economics of advanced tech and macroeconomic trends.

AI Economics • 2024

AI Boom: A New Bubble or a Structural Shift?

A comparative reading of the late 90s Dot-Com fever versus today\'s massive capital expenditure in AI hardware and data centers, assessing market sustainability through revenue multiples and corporate cash flows.

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Economic Theory • 2024

AI & Quantum Computing: Shifts in Economic Theory

An inquiry into the philosophical impacts of super-computation on neoclassical models, specifically auditing the assumptions of bounded rationality and how price signals function when behavior is computationally modeled.

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Services & Sharing Expertise

I provide analytical support and advisory services based on quantitative economic methods, sharing my understanding of artificial intelligence to support informed business decisions:

  • Feasibility Studies: Conducting detailed financial and economic assessments to evaluate expected returns and risks for new ventures.
  • Sharing AI Expertise & Understanding: Providing insights and guidance on how to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI tools in business, finance, and economics.
  • Economic & Quantitative Analysis: Analyzing macroeconomic policies and market behaviors using statistical and econometric models.
  • Operational & Logistical Support: Assisting in parsing operational data and supporting basic logistics and inventory evaluations.
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Archive & Document Downloads

Download full PDF transcripts of Ahmed Al Obaid's CV, research manuscripts, and theoretical notes.

Official Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Complete, up-to-date professional CV in PDF format ready for print and download.

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Interest Rate Exposure Paper

Full econometric research paper analyzing interest rate transmissions to the Saudi stock market (TASI) from 1990 to 2021.

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AI Boom vs Dot-Com Brief

Analytical note comparing valuation metrics and revenue models of AI market leaders against late-90s tech startups.

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Quantum Economics Paper

Theoretical discussion on how quantum computation and behavioral LLMs alter classical market-clearing assumptions.

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Agentic AI & Marginal Utility Dilemma Study

The complete research paper proposing a bounded-measurement framework for preference elicitation using generative agents (Secure Read-Only view).

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