Economy Local 2025-12-22T13:13:18+00:00

Middle East Investment Jumps 260% in 2025

In the first half of 2025, the value of mergers and acquisitions in the Middle East reached $53 billion, demonstrating exceptional resilience amid global economic uncertainty. This 260% growth stands in stark contrast to declining activity in global markets.


Middle East Investment Jumps 260% in 2025

This positive performance is attributed to major investment successes in the region, at a time when global markets are facing economic uncertainty. This exceptional performance comes despite a decline in deal activity earlier in the year to its lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 2025 Global Mergers and Acquisitions Report by Boston Consulting Group. Mergers and acquisitions in the Middle East region have shown exceptional resilience and a high capacity to withstand shocks, with their value jumping by 260% to reach $53 billion during the first nine months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The data shows...