February 27th, 2025 - 05:27 GMT
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$90.0b. This expansion was largely fueled by substantial reforms in the capital markets, strategic policy changes and enhanced efforts to attract foreign investments. Cross-border deals were the ...