Private Equity Deals Set for Comeback in MENA, Magnitt Says

The private equity market in the Middle East and North Africa may start positioning for a “long-term rebound” in 2025 as investors recalibrate strategies after a drop in deal flow, according to data platform Magnitt.

The focus will be on mid-market growth opportunities, sector-specific plays and scaling existing businesses versus buying them outright, according to the firm’s debut PE report. Expected interest rate cuts may also reignite interest in leveraged deals, while regional competition stands to benefit the wider region, it said.

In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has been the most active country in MENA by ...