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GCC banking sector outlook

GCC banking sector set for strong performance in 2025

Dubai, UAE – 18 March 2025: According to the EY GCC Banking Sector Outlook 2024 report, GCC banks will continue to benefit from strong capital levels, supporting their overall performance in 2025. The expansion of gas production in Qatar, implementation of economic transformation projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and non-oil economic growth in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will underpin the resilience of GCC banks this year. In addition, the Brent crude price is expected to stay above US$74 per barrel for 2025-27, which will help uphold banking sector resilience.

18 Mar 2025 | Dubai, ARE | Lamice Murshid

Mergers and acquisitions

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MENA region witnesses increased M&A activity in 2024 with 701 deals totaling US$92.3b

Dubai, UAE – 26 February 2025: According to the latest EY MENA M&A Insights 2024 report, the MENA region recorded a 3% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 701 deals in 2024, compared to 679 deals in 2023. The total deal value in 2024 reached US$92.3b, indicating a 7% increase from the previous year. The GCC region accounted for the majority of deals with 580, amounting to US$90b.

26 Feb 2025 | Dubai, ARE | Lamice Murshid
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MENA region recorded 54 IPOs raising US$12.6b during 2024

10 Feb 2025 | Dubai, ARE

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