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Sustainability
UAE’s ADIB releases comprehensive ESG report, highlights $1.51 billion in sustainable finance and net zero commitments
The bank reduced Scope 1 emissions by 65 percent compared to 2022 and set 2030 emissions reduction targets for six portfolio sectors
Markets
UAE’s Arada lists $400 million sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Arada's sukuk listing brings the total value of sukuk issuances to $93 billion
Banking & Finance
Sharjah Islamic Bank’s sukuk offering oversubscribed 3 times, raising $1.5 billion
The oversubscription highlighted the bank's financial strength and prudent management
Markets
Half of all emerging-market debt issued by GCC countries, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Türkiye: Report
In 2024, these countries accounted for 51 percent of U.S. dollar debt issued by EMs (excluding China)
Markets
Saudi Arabia issues $1.17 billion in sovereign sukuk across three tranches in June
The total volume of sukuk and bonds in Saudi Arabia increased by 5.73 percent during the third quarter of 2023
Banking & Finance
Egypt’s Islamic banking transactions reach $14.5 billion in March 2024
Islamic banking now constitutes 5 percent of the total banking sector in Egypt
Markets
Emirates Islamic’s sustainability sukuk issuance raises $750 million on Nasdaq Dubai
The listing's order book exceeded $2.10 billion, which reflects an oversubscription rate of 2.8 times
Bahrain
Bahrain’s credit rating affirmed at ‘B+/B’ with stable outlook: Report
The report forecasts an upgrade for Bahrain if the government substantially lowers net debt-to-GDP via improved budgets
Banking & Finance
UAE’s Islamic T-sukuk auction attracts bids worth $2.67 billion, oversubscribed 8.9 times
Strong demand seen from the eight primary dealers for both the 3-year and 5-year tranches of the sukuk
Banking & Finance
Qatar announces $549.2 million budget surplus for Q1 2024
MoF stated that this surplus was directed towards reducing public debt, and therefore there was no cash surplus
Banking & Finance
Dubai’s DFSA records 25 percent surge in licensed firms in 2023, reaching 791
The Authority saw growth in ESG securities listings, totaling $11.72 billion in new ESG bonds and Sukuk listed
Banking & Finance
Qatar Central Bank issues $549 million worth of T-bills, Islamic sukuk
Total private bids amounted to QAR5.4 billion
Markets
Sukuk issuance continues steady growth, reaching towards $1 trillion in the GCC: Report
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Malaysia will likely stay among the most active sukuk issuers, the report says
Markets
UAE’s latest T-sukuk auction oversubscribed 7.1 times with $2.13 billion in bids
Dirham-denominated assets gain momentum with increased investor confidence
Markets
Saudi Arabia closes March issuance of sukuk program at $1.17 billion
To cater to investors with different investment horizons, the issuance has been divided into three tranches
Markets
DFM sets new record in 2023, crosses 4,000 points for first time in 8 years
The DFM General Index ranked 5th globally in 2023
Banking & Finance
G20 FMCBG: Al Hussaini highlights UAE’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and reducing inequalities
The minister highlighted the country's interest in strengthening economic and financial cooperation
Banking & Finance
Dubai Islamic Bank issues landmark $1 billion sustainable sukuk
An over-subscription of 2.5 times demonstrates investor trust in the lender
Markets
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco plans bond issuance in 2024
Aramco will now be able to capitalize on recent declines in global interest rates
Markets
Saudi Arabia closes February sukuk issuance at $2.09 billion
Issuance was divided into three tranches
Economy
Türkiye issues $3 billion 10-year eurobonds, sees strong demand
Capitalizing on investor confidence amidst significant changes in economic strategy
Bahrain
Bahrain’s $2 billion sukuk and bond issuance reaps over $14 billion windfall
Strong investor demand enabled the kingdom to tighten pricing by lowering yields
Markets
Saudi Arabia’s sukuk, bond issuances reach $202 bn in Q4 2023
Kingdom attracts Saudi investors, advances capital market, and maintains fiscal stability
Markets
UAE dominates regional green bond league tables with $10.7 billion in sales
UAE's COP28 year saw $7.95 billion in debut sustainable debt issuances
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