Drawing on ten years of auction data across key regional and international houses, the MENA Auction Market 2015–25 report traces recent market developments and highlights a clear return of confidence following the prior year’s contraction. Confidence is fuelled by sustained investment in cultural infrastructure, growing institutional participation, and government- backed museums, fairs, and auction platforms.

Inside, you’ll find:

• A comparative breakdown of 2025 vs. 2024 performance, across sales channels, artist generations, and gender
• Category trends, including the growing importance of affordable contemporary works
• A closer look at the top-performing artists and record-breaking sales
• Focus sections on women artists and emerging young contemporaries