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Gulf Acquisitions Rise More than 120% Since War

Middle Eastern entities continue to spend through ongoing conflict in the region.

The Burj Khalifa skyscraper, centre, on the city skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Dubai developers see the luxury property boom continuing in 2026.Photographer: Walaa Alshaer/Bloomberg

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By Bloomberg News

April 17, 2026 at 2:40 PM UTC

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Hi, welcome to the Bloomberg Deals newsletter. Today we’re looking at the numbers behind a strong run of Gulf acquisitions. Elsewhere, Messi and Ronaldo reignite one of sport’s great rivalries—this time via M&A.

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