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GCC’s maturing IPO market— and what to expect next

Investor appetite in the region remains strong across local, regional, and international participants

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Google’s $32bn deal for Wiz accelerated under Trump

Google sweetened its original offer for $23bn in July to $32bn, making it one of the largest tech deals ever

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Alpha Data debuts on ADX, raises Dhs600m from IPO

Upon listing, Alpha Data’s market capitalisation stood at approximately Dhs1.5bn, reinforcing its strong position in the UAE’s technology sector

Derayah Financial debuts on Saudi Exchange after $400m IPO

Derayah Financial debuts on Saudi Exchange after $400m IPO

Derayah’s listing aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to deepen its capital markets as part of the Financial Sector Development Program under Vision 2030

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad is now looking to launch its $1bn IPO next month – report

The airline, which started operations in 2003, is eyeing a public listing of some of its shares

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways aims to announce IPO this week

Last week, Etihad Airways reported a net profit that more than tripled last year to $476m

UAE IPO: Alpha Data announces offer price range

UAE IPO: Alpha Data announces offer price range

The completion of the offering and the listing of Alpha Data shares on ADX is subject to market conditions and obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals

Saudi Arabia's Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Entaj sets final offer price for IPO

This pricing reflects an implied market capitalisation of SAR1.5bn (approximately $400m) at listing

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Tabby raises $160m, becomes MENA’s most ‘valuable’ fintech

Since its last funding round in October 2023, Tabby has nearly doubled its annualised transaction volume to over $10bn while maintaining profitability

Saudi Arabia IPO: PIF-backed developer Umm Al Qura to list on Tadawul

Saudi IPO: PIF-backed developer Umm Al Qura to list on Tadawul

The Saudi Exchange granted conditional approval on December 8, 2024, for the listing of Umm Al Qura’s shares on Tadawul’s Main Market

Saudi Arabia’s Derayah Financial plans to sell 20% stake in Riyadh IPO

Derayah Financial plans to sell 20% stake in Riyadh IPO

The brokerage is offering 49.94 million shares, representing 20 per cent of the company’s total issued share capital

Etihad gauges investor interest as Gulf carriers race towards IPOs

Etihad gauges investor interest as Gulf carriers race towards IPOs

Etihad is looking at a listing this quarter and the airline is said to be targeting both local and international investors

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Oman’s Asyad Group plans to sell at least 20% of shipping unit via IPO

Asyad Shipping transports LNG, crude oil, and other products and counts BP, Shell and trading firm Trafigura among its customers and partners

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Talabat plunges over 7.5% in Dubai trading debut after $2bn IPO

The company’s shares opened at Dhs1.70, higher than the price at which Germany’s Delivery Hero sold 4.7 billion shares last month

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa Health seeks to raise SAR1.7bn via IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa Health sets IPO price range, plans to raise SAR1.7bn

The indicative share price of SAR123 and SAR127 per share implies a market valuation of around SAR5.6bn at the top of the range

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

The MENA region must recognise this potential and work diligently to create a more inclusive funding environment

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa plans to list 30% stake on local bourse

Saudi Arabia’s Almoosa plans to list 30% stake on local bourse

The healthcare operator is offering 13.3 million shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Delivery Hero raises size of Talabat’s IPO to $2bn

The German firm initially planned to raise $1.52bn (Dhs5.6bn) by offering a 15 per cent stake in Talabat

Nice One e-commerce platform to float IPO on Saudi exchange

Nice One e-commerce platform to float IPO on Saudi exchange

Founded in 2017, Nice One has rapidly grown to become the largest online platform for beauty and personal care products in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s United Bank to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse

Egypt’s United Bank to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse

The central bank is offering 330 million shares in United Bank at a maximum price of EGP15.6  apiece

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

State-owned energy companies include electric transmission company TEIAS, electricity producer EUAS, gas grid operator BOTAS and oil and gas developer TPAO

Oman’s OQ to raise $490m from IPO of methanol, ammonia unit

Oman’s OQ to raise $490m from IPO of methanol, ammonia unit

OQ is offering 1.69 billion shares, equivalent to 49 per cent of OQ Base Industries’ total issued share capital, at Bzs106 to Bzs111 per share

Delivery Hero’s Talabat sets IPO price range, seeks to raise $1.52bn

The indicative share price of Dhs1.50 and Dhs1.60 per share implies a market valuation of around Dhs37.3bn at the top of the range

Bahrain’s AlAbraaj Restaurants seeks to raise BHD9m in IPO

Bahrain’s AlAbraaj Restaurants seeks to raise BHD9m in IPO

The offer period runs from November 24 to December 8, and the trading debut on the Bahrain Bourse is scheduled for December 19

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts 66% rise in nine-month profit

The national airline reported a profit after tax of $368m (Dhs1.4bn), up from $222m a year earlier

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Delivery Hero’s Talabat to divest 15% stake via IPO

Delivery Hero is offering 3.5 billion shares in Talabat at a nominal value of Dhs0.04 apiece, representing 15 per cent of its total issued share capital

Lulu Retail’s $1.72bn Abu Dhabi IPO attracts bids worth Dhs135bn

Lulu Retail’s $1.72bn Abu Dhabi IPO attracts bids worth Dhs135bn

The hypermarket chain operator initially planned to sell a 25 per cent stake and raise as much as $1.43bn, but it increased the size of the IPO

Oman’s OQ to offer 49% stake in methanol, ammonia unit

Oman’s OQ to offer 49% stake in methanol, ammonia unit

The listing would allow investors to invest in Oman’s only production company of methanol, ammonia and LPG products

Lulu Retail boosts IPO size to 30% on strong demand

The price range for the shares remains unchanged at between Dhs1.94 and Dhs2.04 per share

Saudi Arabia’s United International kicks off SAR990m Riyadh IPO

Saudi Arabia’s United International kicks off SAR990m Riyadh IPO

The indicative price range was set between SAR120 and SAR132 per share, implying a market capitalisation of between SAR3bn and SAR3.3bn