Saudi Arabia led dealmaking activity across the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2025 as mergers and acquisitions rebounded strongly across the Middle East. A report by Marsh found that strategic investors accounted for 61 percent of insured transactions, with the Kingdom emerging as a regional frontrunner driven by its economic diversification efforts under Vision 2030.

The broader global environment also saw a sharp recovery in mergers and acquisitions, with total deal value nearing 5 trillion dollars. However, while insurance pricing rose in North America, Europe and Asia, the Middle East maintained comparatively low premium rates, increasing its appeal for structuring complex transactions with warranty and indemnity insurance.

Domestic transactions made up 44 percent of activity in the region, while outbound deals accounted for 32 percent and inbound transactions 24 percent, reflecting sustained cross-border engagement. Median deal value reached 390 million dollars, with several transactions ranging between 1.5 billion and 2.5 billion dollars across sectors including energy, technology, financial services, real estate, education and healthcare.

A separate report by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted a 33 percent annual rise in Middle East deal volumes to 635 completed transactions in 2025, returning to 2022 levels. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt were among the most active markets, supported by resilient economic fundamentals and stronger regional integration.