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Although low oil prices are having a varying impact on Mena countries economically, they are having little impact on M&A strategy. (Shutterstock)

May 17th, 2016 - 05:05 GMT

Gulf diversification drive to boost telecom, media and technology M&A activity

Regional economic reforms are expected to increase mergers & acquisitions, with the hottest sectors expected to be in media, telecom, tech, mining and energy.

With oil prices falling, the GCC must sustain the momentum of change and economic reform that has begun. (File photo)

March 23rd, 2016 - 09:00 GMT

Optimizing GCC collaboration could create the sixth largest economy in the world: EY

The report, which is conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, surveys senior executives from large regional companies.

May 27th, 2014 - 03:55 GMT

Restored faith: MENA's executive confidence in the region hits two year high

Look for more high quality businesses preparing for IPO in 2014. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

January 16th, 2014 - 07:23 GMT

Three factors that will drive 2014 IPO activity in the Middle East

There continues to be a growing corporate appetite in M&A activity in MENA. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 12th, 2013 - 07:26 GMT

Domestic deals drive 76% growth in MENA M&A activity

More IPOs are expected to come in MENA based on the activity which occurred in the first half of the year. (Image credit: Shutterstock)

December 8th, 2013 - 06:30 GMT

Report: IPO activity in MENA is set to take off

In Q1 2013, 98 deals were announced against 101 deals last year, a decline of 3 percent

April 25th, 2013 - 08:42 GMT

M&A activity in the MENA region booming

Mena IPOs raise record $1.6bn in Q1

April 9th, 2013 - 11:29 GMT

MENA IPOs booming

The growth of PE investment in MENA is expected to be driven by funds that target healthcare, education, infrastructure, oil & gas services and consumer-focused industries

December 23rd, 2012 - 11:24 GMT

Egypt and Saudi to become regional Private Equity hotspots

Global IPO activity saw an improvement in second quarter 2012, according to Ernst & Young's Global IPO update

August 2nd, 2012 - 12:26 GMT

New business shares surge ahead in MENA region