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Middle East Tech Investments Exceed $21 Billion, Driven by AI, Fintech

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Source: إنت عربي
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TL;DR

Between December 7th and 14th, the Middle East tech sector saw over $21 billion in investment and acquisition values, with announced transactions injecting over $1.21 billion into the market, according to إنت عربي's report. Qatar, the UAE, and Turkey were primary drivers, fueled by deals like Brookfield and Qai's $20 billion AI venture and Baribo's acquisition of CoinMENA for up to $240 million.

Key takeaways

  • A recent report by إنت عربي indicates robust growth in the Middle East's technology sector, with investment and acquisition values exceeding $21 billion between December 7th and 14th
  • The publication's weekly investment and M&A analysis highlights that announced transactions infused over $1
  • 21 billion into the market during this period
A recent report by إنت عربي indicates robust growth in the Middle East's technology sector, with investment and acquisition values exceeding $21 billion between December 7th and 14th. The publication's weekly investment and M&A analysis highlights that announced transactions infused over $1.21 billion into the market during this period. This surge was primarily driven by significant deals in Qatar, the UAE, and Turkey. Key transactions included a $20 billion joint venture in Qatar between Brookfield and Qai to develop AI infrastructure, a $715 million funding round for Zelo, an IHC subsidiary based in the UAE, and Baribo's acquisition of CoinMENA in Turkey for up to $240 million. These investments underscore strong investor confidence in technology-driven business models within the region.

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