How war hit the Gulf dealmaking machine
Bankers had been on pace for $1bn in deal fees for the first time in almost 20 years. Now, everything is on ice
Bankers had been on pace for $1bn in deal fees for the first time in almost 20 years. Now, everything is on ice

Conflict throughout the Middle East risks disrupting an expanding calendar of fairs and auctions

Region’s sovereign wealth funds review their portfolios as Middle East war heightens economic strain

The highly globalised UAE has felt the impact of conflict more than insular Saudi Arabia

Data centres, energy projects and hotels move to limit potential losses

Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Kuwait avoid public markets for fundraising as Iran conflict delivers economic hit

Investors risk being too complacent about war in the Middle East