Egypt completed eight mergers and acquisitions deals valued at $22 million during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from Ansarada.
The Middle East M&A Market Analysis Q1 2026 showed Egypt’s deal count fell from 11 transactions a year earlier. The regional market recorded 196 deals worth $23.3 billion, down from 207 deals valued at $31.3 billion in the same period of 2025. Justin Smith, Managing Director at Ansarada, said the market continues to show resilience despite regional geopolitical uncertainty. He noted that volatility affects timing but significant capital remains available for future deals. Technology led regional activity with 68 deals worth $7.3 billion. Transportation led by value at $8.2 billion across nine deals, followed by energy and natural resources at $2.2 billion.