https://pitchbook.com/tag/middle-east Middle East en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 12:12:38 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/logistics-investment-holds-firm-despite-strait-of-hormuz-closure-upending-supply-chains Trucking hits a 10-year high; Gulf entry point's blockage reshapes European freight flows. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:12:38 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/logistics-investment-holds-firm-despite-strait-of-hormuz-closure-upending-supply-chains https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-war-in-iran-is-changing-the-way-pe-thinks-about-energy For investors, energy security and the clean energy transition are no longer separate conversations. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:50 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/how-the-war-in-iran-is-changing-the-way-pe-thinks-about-energy https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mena-pe-faces-reckoning-as-iran-war-endangers-overseas-appetite About 70% of deal value in the region last year involved cross-border investment. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:55:58 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/mena-pe-faces-reckoning-as-iran-war-endangers-overseas-appetite https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/war-puts-menas-vc-recovery-in-danger Capital invested in the region's startups was up over 95% last year. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:40:55 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/war-puts-menas-vc-recovery-in-danger https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/industry-braces-as-war-erupts-in-the-gulf Conflict between Iran, the US and Israel upends regional security, jolting oil markets and eroding confidence. For private markets, the ripple effects will be many. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:33:14 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/industry-braces-as-war-erupts-in-the-gulf https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ik-partners-tops-europe-fundraising-ranking-as-lps-eye-both-scale-and-specialization Ten managers accounted for 44% of capital raised by the region's GPs in 2025. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:32:19 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ik-partners-tops-europe-fundraising-ranking-as-lps-eye-both-scale-and-specialization https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/meet-the-10-most-active-vc-investors-in-the-middle-east Local firms are completing more deals, but foreign backers are upping their participation in the region's transactions. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:11:28 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/meet-the-10-most-active-vc-investors-in-the-middle-east https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qatar-adds-2b-to-fof-strategy-in-vc-push The boost underscores the Gulf state's move to position itself as a regional venture hub. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:03:25 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qatar-adds-2b-to-fof-strategy-in-vc-push https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/saudi-market-reforms-unlock-billions-strengthening-ipo-exit-routes Benefits are expected to spill over into the private markets. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:36:46 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/saudi-market-reforms-unlock-billions-strengthening-ipo-exit-routes https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uae-climate-fund-launches-1-2-billion-vehicle-with-spanish-lender-bbva Abu Dhabi-backed Alterra secures bank's $250M commitment for its new Opportunity Fund. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:32:32 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uae-climate-fund-launches-1-2-billion-vehicle-with-spanish-lender-bbva https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/brookfield-qatar-form-20b-ai-joint-venture The Middle East is ramping up sovereign-backed efforts to develop data centers and computing hubs and expand access to AI technology. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:41:20 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/brookfield-qatar-form-20b-ai-joint-venture https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pai-scoops-up-4-2b-for-haagen-dazs-maker-continuation-fund PAI Partners scoops up €3.6B for ice cream venture with ADIA as a new investor Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:27:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/pai-scoops-up-4-2b-for-haagen-dazs-maker-continuation-fund https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eas-record-55b-take-private-underscores-pifs-long-game-ambitions Saudi sovereign wealth fund joins Silver Lake and Affinity Partners to acquire games developer in what is the biggest LBO in history. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:19:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eas-record-55b-take-private-underscores-pifs-long-game-ambitions https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-charts-mideast-n-africas-maturing-pe-market-on-course-for-record-year The market is reaching maturity as fund managers in the region become more established Fri, 19 Sep 2025 21:31:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-charts-mideast-n-africas-maturing-pe-market-on-course-for-record-year https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/middle-east-pacing-to-set-new-pe-deal-record The region's deal value this year is already hitting 90% of the ceiling set in 2023. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/middle-east-pacing-to-set-new-pe-deal-record https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ex-investcorp-leader-secures-2b-for-maiden-fund-within-a-year-of-launching BlueFive's vehicle will focus on healthcare, technology, hospitality, aviation and industrial sectors. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:35:42 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/ex-investcorp-leader-secures-2b-for-maiden-fund-within-a-year-of-launching https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/10b-fund-signals-the-scale-of-saudis-lofty-ai-ambitions Saudi state-backed AI company Humain is raising a $10 billion VC fund to help reshape the kingdom as an AI hub. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:11:13 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/10b-fund-signals-the-scale-of-saudis-lofty-ai-ambitions