M&A transactions peaked in the UAE in 2020 at an approximate value of US$24 billion.
Although 2021 peaked in terms of number of M&A transactions, the value was lower than that of both 2020 and 2019 by 50% or more.
The year also dominated in terms of number of majority sale M&A transactions.
Both asset sales and minority sale transactions peaked in 2018.
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.