The first half of 2024 saw continued dominance in M&A deal-making across the Middle East, with the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt accounting for 88% of the region’s total M&A deal volume, amounting to 189 deals. The UAE remained the main actor in this space, supported by solid economic foundations and government policies focused on economic diversification and attracting private investment. Interestingly, Egypt saw a 21% increase in deal volume compared to H1 2023, thanks to a significant US $35 billion investment from the UAE, which helped stabilize its economy through reforms such as currency liberalization and inflation reduction.
The Middle East & North Africa’s M&A Landscape 2017-2022
A five year review of the 2,911 M&A transactions executed across MENA region, amounting to over $276 billion in transaction value across the top 5 markets: Israel, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
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