• Middle East deal values surged 260% to $53 billion in the first nine months of 2025, showcasing remarkable regional resilience despite experiencing volatility earlier in the year.
• The broader Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia region recorded a 6% increase in aggregate deal value, though activity remains below the 10-year average, according to BCG’s 22nd Annual Global M&A Report.
• Cross-border acquisitions by Middle Eastern investors continue to demonstrate exceptional strength, maintaining elevated activity levels since 2021 with strategic focus on digital transformation, industrial infrastructure, and energy transition investments.

Samuele Bellani Managing Director and Partner

Dubai, UAE,22December2025 – Middle Eastern mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic focus, with deal values surging 260% to $53 billion in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This exceptional growth comes despite experiencing its lowest levels since the COVID shock earlier in the year, according to BCG’s annual Global M&A Report 2025 released today. The region’s performance is driven by a select group of experienced dealmakers making disciplined, strategic investments amid continued global market volatility.