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  "path": "/business-economix/market-updates-finance/2026/02/17/saudi-and-uae-lead-mena-ma-to-106bn-in-2025/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-17T07:47:33.000Z",
  "site": "https://meobserver.org",
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  "textContent": "Mergers and acquisitions activity across the Middle East and North Africa reached approximately $106 billion in 2025, reflecting strong deal momentum despite regional geopolitical tensions and global trade-policy uncertainty. Advisory reviews indicate that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led transaction value and volume, supported by sovereign-backed capital and cross-border expansion strategies. According to […]",
  "title": "Saudi and UAE Lead MENA M&A to $106bn in 2025"
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