Most acquisitions from UAE based acquirors have been local, accounting for 327 of the 672 transactions, which UAE-based acquirors have been involved in.
International acquisitions include companies in the USA, the UK, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
UAE based buyers have invested largely in Industrials, TMT (Technology, media and telecom), and the Consumer sector, contributing to more than half of the transactions.
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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