EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in MENA, has announced that it has been appointed sole global coordinator and sole bookrunner for the planned initial public offering of Misr Life Insurance on the Egyptian Exchange.
Dubai Residential REIT, a shariah-compliant real estate investment trust, said it has won approval from the shareholders for the distribution of AED550 million ($150 million) cash dividends for H2 2025, thus reflecting its strength in the REIT’s portfolio and confidence in Dubai’s residential leasing market.
The Middle East and North Africa's capital markets recorded 10 initial public offerings in Q4 2025, raising total proceeds of $1.7 billion, said a report. This surge was led by regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia that remained the most active market with six IPOs netting $561.6 million for the three-month period.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have emerged as the clear leaders of the GCC IPO market, setting the benchmark for scale, sophistication, and investor expectations across the region, according to a new Viewpoint by Arthur D Little.
Silah Gulf, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat and a leading customer experience and BPO service provider in the region, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise about BD2.9 million ($7.7 million).
Saudi-based Efsim Facilities Management is set to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) and the listing of its ordinary shares on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange. It will be listing 16.8 million shares (equal to 30% stake share capital).
Almasar Alshamil Education, a leading provider of specialised education in the GCC, has announced the offer price range and commencement of participating entities’ bidding and book-building process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange.
The Middle East and North Africa region continued to demonstrate healthy activity and investor interest, with 11 IPOs raising $700 million in total proceeds. The IPO pipeline remains strong, with 19 companies and funds intending to list on the region’s exchanges.
Kamco Invest, a regional non-banking financial powerhouse, has announced that its private equity team has acquired a stake in Unifonic, a leading customer engagement platform and SaaS provider in the Mena region.
Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rashed & Sons Company (SAR), a key Saudi provider of integrated construction materials, mining, and industrial spare-parts solutions, has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and the listing of its ordinary shares on the Main Market of the Saudi Exchange.
