
The rise of cross-border M&A in the Middle East: How deal technology can help
The Middle East has emerged as a global M&A hotspot, with cross-border transactions driving growth in the region.

The Middle East has emerged as a global M&A hotspot, with cross-border transactions driving growth in the region.

In the UK, take-private deal values surged by 154% year-on-year in 2024, to reach the highest value since 2021.

Gladys has over 25 years of experience in undertaking financial advisory assignments ranging from due diligence assignments, business valuations, feasibility studies to M&A advisory services.

Dana is a seasoned corporate financier with 23 years of experience spanning diverse sectors, including financial services, technology, media, manufacturing, logistics, and retail.

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Steve identifies the key industries attracting private equity investment and driving deal flow.

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