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A notable example is Qatar Airways' recent acquisition of a 25% stake in Airlink, a South African carrier, reinforcing its strategic position in Africa. SWFs are also driving outbound international deals to bring in new technologies, talent and strategic capabilities to support local industries and economic growth. However, there was a slight decline in outbound M&A activity in H1-24 compared to the same period last year, reflecting the region's intensifying focus on the localisation agenda. As Middle Eastern governments and corporations increasingly prioritise local investments and economic diversification, domestic investment activities are gaining momentum. The trend is expected to continue, as a result of the national agendas, such as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the UAE's Operation 300bn, underscoring the region's commitment to sustainable, homegrown growth.", "attrs": null, "subkind": "paragraph", "toolName": null, "toolSlug": null, "confidence": null, "componentId": "9553f5d2-988a-4e7f-b36c-5b1051e19ad8", "frameworkName": null, "frameworkSlug": null }, { "bbox": { "h": 0.15, "w": 0.9, "x": 0.06, "y": 0.32 }, "kind": "paragraph", "text": "Deal volume trends in the Middle East for the first half of 2024 indicate a more optimistic outlook among regional investors, contrasting with global trends. While the global M&A industry saw a significant decrease in activity, the stability of the region's M&A landscape was maintained by active PE firms, sovereign wealth funds in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, and strong corporate dealmaking. 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