Eyad Farsakh
Chair, Kreston Global Corporate Finance Group, and Managing Partner at Kreston Awni Farsakh & Co. United Arab Emirates
Corporate finance update: MENA
February 23, 2026
The latest Corporate Finance Update: MENA (Vol. 2) provides a concise, data-driven overview of deal activity across the region, highlighting the transactions, sectors and structural themes shaping the market. With 649 announced M&A deals totalling USD 69.1 billion in the first nine months of the year, the report explores the rise of strategic megadeals, infrastructure monetisation, digital and AI-driven platforms, and the continued evolution of regional capital markets.
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From sector heatmaps and country-specific insights to IPO trends and financing conditions entering 2026, the update offers practical guidance for owners, investors and boards navigating an increasingly selective environment. Whether considering an exit, an acquisition, or a capital raise, readers will gain clear insight into what buyers value most, how to prepare effectively, and where opportunity is concentrating across MENA.
