Business Leaders And Young Entrepreneurs Drive Global M&A And Market Capture
Across the world, deals are growing faster because of choices made by startup founders just starting out. Not far behind, women building companies push expansion through buying others – about one in five eyeing such moves, some seeing it as a way to step back later. Tech tools like artificial intelligence help younger business minds grow beyond borders quickly. Instead of waiting years, they move now using systems that run on their own.
Out front, some top bosses push ahead into overseas markets, often banking on online tools to widen reach – at the same time snapping up key companies to tighten grip. Over in the Middle East, figures such as Joumana Richa reshape shopping habits through digital stores, whereas Alexandre Katrangi and Irina Duisimbekova navigate massive international transactions. Tech-powered expansion climbs high on agendas now, efficiency gains matter just as much, training talent stays central despite shifting tides.
One clear case is the UAE’s International Holding Company, known as IHC. By 2025, its earnings jumped to 111.4 billion AED – up from just 7.04 billion five years earlier. That leap earned it a spot on TIME’s Arabia Growth Leaders ranking, topping the region. Fast expansion wasn’t accidental. Behind the numbers: smart buyouts of other firms. Expansion across borders played a role too. Together, these moves powered rapid scaling.