JURISDICTION WATCH - Middle East (Q3 2025)
Q3 activity has revealed how the Middle East is charting a distinct path amid global slowdown, with dealmaking, legal reform, and geopolitical shifts shaping the agenda. Capital Markets and Deal Making While global M&A activity declined by 9%, the Gulf pressed ahead. Anchored by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, activity was exemplified by ADNOC’s fundraising through its $317 million secondary share sale, reflecting a broader push to unlock value through stake flotations in state-owned enterprises,...
