The UAE's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up over 90% of the country's businesses, are witnessing an influx of transformative mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. This surge, prompted by a combination of government initiatives and the rise of digital solutions, is expected to redefine the sector’s growth trajectory.

Dragon Oil, the Dubai-based oil and gas company, has reinforced its partnership with the Turkmen government, aiming to enhance oil production in the Caspian Sea. A significant meeting between Turkmenistan’s President and Dragon Oil’s Chairman in Ashgabat highlighted this growing
TECOM Group, a key player in Dubai's commercial real estate sector, has committed $93 million to expand its portfolio by developing Grade A office spaces in the new Phase 3 of the Innovation Hub. This project is part of TECOM’s
Bengaluru-based digital payments firm Cashfree Payments has raised $53 million in a Series C funding round led by South Korean gaming giant Krafton, with participation from existing investor Apis Partners. This investment aims to accelerate Cashfree's product development, market expansion,