Sovereign wealth funds fuel robust growth across tech, energy, and healthcare, as the region bucks a global 9% decline in dealmaking. The Middle East has emerged as a global bright spot in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) during the first half of 2025, defying a worldwide slowdown in dealmaking. According to PwC Middle East’s 2025 TransAct Mid-Year Update report, the region recorded 271 transactions between January and June, representing a 19% year-on-year increase, even as global M&A activity dropped by 9% over the same period. Analysts attribute this resilience to the strategic role of sovereign wealth funds, which continue to channel … Continue reading Middle East M&A Hits 271 Deals in H1 2025, Up 19% Despite Global Slowdown: PwC