New PwC report says regional transformation is accelerating at its fastest pace in 25 years, driven by technology, energy transition and market disruption
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M&A
Middle East M&A hits 271 deals in H1 2025, up 19 per cent despite global slowdown: PwC
Middle East M&A rose 19 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
Entrepreneur
PwC urges MENA to back entrepreneurs to tackle 24% youth jobless rate
New PwC Middle East report outlines priority strategies to equip the region’s under-25 population with future-ready capabilities for inclusive economic transformation
IPO
GCC sees $1.6bn of IPOs; Saudi Arabia leads strong start to year
PwC Middle East IPO report identifies share offerings at start of 2025
CEO
Saudi CEOs confident of growth in 2025
CEOs in Saudi Arabia optimistic of future powered by AI, workforce expansion and investment diversification
M&A
Middle East M&A market resilient in 2024 as AI, renewables and infrastructure deals stand out
Middle East M&A market outperforms global average as 475 deals made and AI, renewables and infrastructure sectors impress
GCC
Strong non-oil growth helps GCC economies thrive as region seeks AI boom and investment in Egypt
GCC countries display strong non-oil growth amid looming uncertainties
China
China suspends PwC’s mainland unit, imposes hefty fines over Evergrande audit
This regulatory action follows accusations made by Chinese authorities in March, claiming that Evergrande had committed a $78bn fraud over a two-year period through 2020
ESG
Middle East workers want pay rises over environment policies at work: PwC
A global study of employees’ feelings about ESG policies shows disconnect between workers and companies in Middle East says PwC
PwC
Middle East workers trust bosses, asking for pay rises, looking to change jobs, working remotely and looking for new skills: PwC
Middle East employees are optimistic about the future, but looking to upskill to avoid AI threats says PwC
Arab businesswomen
Women returning to work in MENA region can add $385bn to economy: PwC
Women returning to workforce can make massive impact to GDP, according to a PwC report
Off-plan properties
Saudi real estate: 5 factors needed to dive off-plan property boost in the Kingdom
Off-plan property sales surged by 52 per cent in the first half of last year. Will this sector lead to a real estate boom in the Kingdom?
CEO
Middle East CEOs optimistic on growth, but almost half fear long-term economic viability of companies
Nearly half of Middle East CEOs think their company won’t be economically viable in 10 years’ time
Egypt
PwC announces 1,000 new jobs in UAE, Saudi, Jordan and Egypt
PwC Middle East to create 1,000 roles in UAE, Saudi, Jordan and Egypt
PwC
Saudi GDP passes $1tn on way to Vision 2030 targets
Saudi Arabia is making progress in Vision 2030 targets as Kingdom GDP passes $1tn
Cyprus
Strategic business hub: A PwC perspective on the rise of Cyprus in technology, investment, and beyond
Over the last few years, Cyprus has established itself as an international business hub, which is ideal for headquartering, start-ups, family offices and for attracting foreign investments
AI
Middle East workers keen to embrace AI in the workplace
Employees in the Middle East realise the importance of AI training and upskilling for the future of work
