#M&A

How Bidzi plans to revolutionise UAE’s SMEs market

Bidzi forays into the UAE to revolutionise M&A market for SMEs

The platform addresses common challenges in the M&A process, such as high costs and fragmented service models, streamlined, and cost-effective alternative

ADNOC Group to acquire Covestro for about $15.9bn: FT reports

ADNOC to acquire Covestro for about $15.9bn: FT reports

Covestro said in June it was stepping up talks with ADNOC after the UAE’s national energy company made an improved takeover bid

Beyond oil: The GCC’s M&A-driven transformation

GCC M&A surge: A blueprint for sustainable growth

While the timing of a full-throttle M&A market recovery is not entirely clear, dealmaking activity in the GCC gathered steam in H1 2024

KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

Kuwait’s KFH offloads entire stake in Sharjah Islamic Bank for Dhs1.3bn

The shares were sold to the Endowment of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saqer Al Qasimi, the Sharjah Social Security Fund and Sharjah Islamic Bank

Masdar’s Endesa deal heralds more Euro investments

Masdar’s Spanish solar farm deal heralds more European investments

The company has invested in renewable projects around the world at different stages of development, valued above $30bn

Fitch says GCC banks show strong interest in global expansion

GCC banks show robust interest in global expansion, Fitch says

Several banks in the region are reportedly considering acquisitions in Turkiye, Egypt, and India to diversify business models and enhance profitability

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

The banking group said it was conducting studies on the potential expansion and that these were in line with its strategy envisioning potential investments in the region

KFH plans to acquire a stake in Saudi Investment Bank

Kuwait’s KFH reportedly plans to acquire a stake in Saudi Investment Bank

Deliberations between the two lenders are reportedly ongoing but there is no certainty that they will result in a deal

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EFG Hermes reveals five must watch sectors for 2024

Following the theme of its conference, EFG Hermes highlights opportunities available in frontier emerging markets

MENA region dealmaking jumps 4% to $86bn in 2023

M&A activity in MENA region jumps 4% to $86bn in 2023

The UAE consolidated its status as the preferred destination for investors due to its business-friendly regulations and efficient legal framework

Merger and Acquisition (M&A)

What does 2024 herald for MENA M&A and private credit?

Despite global dealmaking challenges in 2023 the Middle East will continue to be a global bright spot for transactions in the year ahead

How dealmakers in Middle East are enhancing M&A strategies

How dealmakers in Middle East are enhancing M&A strategies

Dealmakers and their advisers are including insurance on their agenda just as much as the traditional corporate risk manager

Protiviti's George Thomas on the M&A trends

Opinion: Will M&A transactions continue to surge in the Middle East?

Regional integration efforts like the GCC facilitating smoother M&A transactions by streamlining regulations and cross-border investments will support M&A growth

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Canada’s BMO to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

ADQ, Canada’s Bank of Montreal to acquire minority stakes in Sagard

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approvals

Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank acquires majority stake in Algerian unit

Bahrain’s Al Salam Bank acquires majority stake in Algerian unit

The plans to further support its Algerian business to accelerate its growth and capture new pockets of opportunities within the country and the wider region

Digital healthcare is booming following COVID-19

The future of digital healthcare

Are deals and valuations resilient for the healthtech sector in 2023?

UAE corporate tax exemptions.

MENA M&A activity smashes record to top 700 deals in 2022

Domestic deals represented 34 per cent of the total M&A value at $28.4bn while outbound deals led in value at $40.1bn

AD Ports Group acquires 80% stake in Global Feeder Shipping

AD Ports Group acquires 80% stake in Global Feeder Shipping

The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2023 subject to regulatory approvals,

Middle East M&A activity scales 59% in H1 2021

Overall deal activity in the region continued its upward trend with 307 deals in the first half of the year

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Dubai’s GMG acquires Southeast Asian sports retailer Royal Sporting House

GMG will now operate over 550 sports retail stores in 57 cities across 12 countries

UAE investor with $540m in cash says M&A spree not over

The Abu Dhabi-based company has amassed a portfolio spanning real estate to utilities and health care to food services