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per cent in H1 2025 to 271 deals, defying a 9 per cent global drop as sovereign wealth funds drive growth in tech, energy and healthcare&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource : arabianbusiness.com&#013;<br \/>\nRead more&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabianbusiness.com\/industries\/banking-finance\/middle-east-ma-hits-271-deals-in-h1-2025-up-19-per-cent-despite-global-slowdown-pwc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East M&amp;A hits 271 deals in H1 2025, up 19 per cent despite global slowdown: PwC<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#013; Middle East M&amp;A rose 19 per cent in H1 2025 to 271 deals, defying 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