M&A Analysis

The acquisition of US electric car producer Phoenix Motorcars by Dubai-based conglomerate Al Yousuf Group, has opened up the possibility of not just domestic vehicle production in the... 2010-07-28

Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is looking for acquisitions in the Middle East and Asia in a bid to expand its footprint in these regions. The company's chief executive, Nasser Marafih, has highlighted... 2010-07-14

The big players in Middle East telecoms will apparently see more consolidation on the way, according to a report on ITP.net. At the Arab Advisors Convergence Conference, key personnel... 2010-06-23

African explorer Afren has significantly expanded its geographical spread after agreeing to buy Canada-based Black Marlin for US$101mn on June 2.

In a speech in Lebanon, Naguib Sawiris, chairman of Orascom Telecom, has made clear that his company aims to stay in the global telecoms space, despite the potential that much of its... 2010-06-04

Spurred by multi-million dollar merger and acquisition (M&A) deals involving regional telecommunications powerhouses such as Orascom Telecom Holdings and Zain, the African telecommunications... 2010-05-26

UAE-based company RAK Petroleum raised its stake in Middle East-focused producer DNO International to 20.5% on March 19, in a move seen as a potential precursor to a takeover bid.... 2010-03-23

At the time of its acquisition of Brasil Telecom at the end of 2008, Brazilian telecoms operator Oi indicated it would be interested in expanding beyond its current reach. As... 2010-03-23

There was a time when invitations from Libya's Colonel Ghadafi were discreetly declined, but emerging market investors are now increasingly drawn towards Libya, which Templeton Asset... 2010-02-22

SABMiller has acquired Uganda's market leading bottler water manufacturer Rwenzori Bottled Water Limited as part of a wider group strategy to strengthen its non-alcoholic portfolio... 2010-02-17