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Investment Banking Review

MENA Investment Banking Review - Quarterly Reports

Access our quarterly reports for Investment Banking fees, volumes, and league tables across M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and Debt Capital Markets. Examine deal flows, top deals, most active nations, and most active sectors.

Report Highlights: MENA Investment Banking Review - Full Year 2025

INVESTMENT BANKING FEES

An estimated US$2.1 billion worth of investment banking fees were generated in the Middle East & North Africa during 2025, 23% more than the value recorded in 2024 and the highest annual total in the region since our records began in 2000.

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

The value of announced M&A transactions with any Middle East or North African involvement reached US$193.1 billion during 2025, 154% higher than the level of activity recorded in the region during 2024.

EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS

MENA equity and equity-related issuance totalled US$15.4 billion during 2025, a 49% decline from year-ago levels. The number of deals saw a 9% decline year-on-year.

DEBT CAPITAL MARKETS

MENA bond issuance totalled US$171.1 billion during 2025, 43% more than the value recorded in 2024 and the highest annual total since our records began in 1980. The number of issues increased 46% over the same period, besting all previous full year tallies.

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