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M&A activity in MENA region experienced strong growth in 2025 with 884 deals totaling US$106.1b

Dubai, UAE – 11 February 2026: According to the EY MENA M&A Insights 2025 report, the MENA region recorded a robust 26% rise in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with 884 deals, compared to 701 in 2024. The total deal value reached US$106.1b, indicating a 15% increase on the previous year’s US$92.3b. The GCC region accounted for the majority of deals at 685, valued at US$102.1b.

11 Feb 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Lamice Murshid

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MENA IPO EYE Q4 2025

MENA region raises US$1.7b from 10 IPOs in Q4 2025 

Dubai, UAE – 04 February 2026: According to the EY MENA IPO Eye Q4 2025 report, MENA capital markets recorded 10 initial public offerings (IPOs) during Q4 2025, raising total proceeds of US$1.7b.

04 Feb 2026 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Lamice Murshid
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29 Jan 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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MENA region witnesses increased M&A activity in the first 9 months of 2025 with 649 deals totaling US$69.1b

04 Nov 2025 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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