Private equity and venture capital deal value in the Middle East and North Africa edged higher in the second quarter to $5.23 billion from $5.12 billion in the same period in 2022. Preqin data shows 35% of its direct private equity deals are in the Middle East. – Read about private equity investment in movie and entertainment companies. "The boom in demographics is actually putting pressure on the governments in North Africa to provide health services to their population. Across North Africa, Morocco is the country poised to receive a bigger share of investment given its relatively stable economy.