Europe–Arab M&A Activity Soars, Strengthening Commercial Bonds

Commerce between Europe and the Arab world is experiencing strong momentum in 2025, with mergers and acquisitions playing a leading role. In the first half of this year, the region recorded deals worth 58.7 billion US dollars, reflecting a 19 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

The United Arab Emirates stood out as the top performer, attracting 25.4 billion dollars in transactions, while Saudi Arabia followed with 2.5 billion dollars. Cross-border deals made up more than half of the total volume and almost four-fifths of the total value, showing how closely Europe and Arab markets are now linked.

Two sectors in particular led this expansion: chemicals and technology, which together accounted for over two-thirds of cross-border deal value. This reflects the growing appetite of both regions to invest in innovation, diversify economies, and strengthen industrial bases.

For Europe and the Arab world, this trend represents more than just numbers. It demonstrates rising trust, shared goals, and long-term collaboration. Companies from both regions are investing in one another, creating stronger value chains, and opening new opportunities for sustainable growth.

This positive outlook highlights the importance of ongoing cooperation. It shows that the Euro-Arab partnership is moving beyond traditional trade into high-value sectors that will define the future of both economies.

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