Slowdown, not standstill: Matouk Bassiouny on Middle East war impact

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Slowdown, not standstill: Matouk Bassiouny on Middle East war impact

Noemi Distefano
April 14 2026
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The firm’s founding partner and group head of corporate and M&A, Omar Bassiouny, says clients are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, but remains confident Dubai will rebound

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Capital MarketsM&AMatouk BassiounyEgyptUnited Arab EmiratesMiddle East
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Noemi Distefano
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Noemi joined the IFLR team in 2024. An award-winning journalist, she previously worked as a reporter and podcast host at IR Magazine. Her earlier roles include reporting for Newtrade Media and Shephard Media. Noemi holds a Master’s degree in journalism from Edinburgh Napier University.
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