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MENA M&A activity saw 321 deals valued at US$49.2b in H1 2024

Dubai, UAE – 30 July 2024: According to the EY MENA M&A Insights H1 2024 report, the MENA region witnessed a slight increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with a total of 321 deals amounting to US$49.2b. When compared to H1 2023, deal volume this year grew by 1%, while deal value saw a more significant rise of 12%.

30 Jul 2024 | Lamice Murshid

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Yasmeen Muhtaseb appointed EY MENA COO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 02 July 2024: EY announces the appointment of Yasmeen Muhtaseb as Chief Operating Officer (COO) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective 1 July 2024. Yasmeen will oversee the business operations and continued integration of the region.

02 Jul 2024 | Dubai, ARE | Lamice Murshid
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EY MENA to locate its new regional headquarters in KAFD

25 Jun 2024 | Riyadh, SAU

The MENA region saw 10 IPOs valued at US$1.2b in Q1 2024

08 May 2024 | Dubai, ARE

Businesses in Oman navigate significant changes in the region’s evolving tax landscape

05 Mar 2024 | Muscat, OMN

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