MENA M&A and Investment Activity Surges in H1 2026, Defying Geopolitical Headwinds

MENA M&A reached $46.7bn in H1 2026, with Q2 deal value doubling to $25bn. Domestic deals surged 4x, led by real estate, power, tech. Sovereign funds (PIF, ADIA, Mubadala) remain key drivers. UAE and Saudi outbound investment remains resilient. This signals strong investor confidence in the region's diversification and long-term growth despite the Hormuz crisis.