UAE/Saudi Arabia: Bankers Who Chased Gulf IPO Deals Look Elsewhere Amid Slump

Global investment banks reduced their presence in the Gulf region after initial public offering activity declined from 2023 levels. According to Reuters reporting, advisers previously focused on Gulf IPO deals have begun pursuing business opportunities in other markets. The shift follows a period between 2023 and 2026 when deal volume in the region decreased substantially.

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