M&A activity across the MENA region jumped in 2025, with value climbing 15% to USD 106.1 bn across 884 transactions, according to a report from EY. While domestic consolidation remained healthy, the real engine was cross-border activity, which accounted for 61% of value. The UAE and Saudi Arabia continue to dominate the landscape, capturing 59% of all regional investment and 66% of total investor activity.
Why it matters: We are seeing a shift from defensive domestic merging toward aggressive, strategic international…
