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Global IPO Rise, Middle East Trails
The global initial public offering (IPO) markets experienced a strong rebound during the first half of 2026, raising approximately $194 billion across 509 offerings over the six months, despite a 7% decrease in the number of deals. This was primarily driven by massive IPOs in the United States and Asia, with a focus on companies related to artificial intelligence and the tech industry. Some of the large deals exceeded $1 billion. Meanwhile, the Middle East and North Africa saw a sharp decline in activity, with an 80% drop in the number of IPOs and a more than 90% decrease in funds raised, due to geopolitical tensions and oil price volatility, leading to shortened listing windows and postponed transactions. The regional markets still possess considerable capital and readiness to invest, but a return to activity requires greater stability in political and economic conditions.
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