The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region recorded 649 merger and acquisition deals in the first 9 months of the current year, with a total value of $69.1 billion. This represents a 23% increase in the number of deals. During this period, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries dominated deal activity.
The increase in deal volume indicates heightened investor interest in the region. GCC countries, with their substantial financial resources, have become key players in this market.
