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The country's curve has rallied since the US and Iran agreed on a peace MoU
Most of the demand came from local investors, as one banker expected
Price was 'way off' fair value, according to a source on the deal
Rare borrowers Burjeel Holdings and Avilease also marketing deals
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  • Mobily, the Riyadh-based telecoms firm, has reached a $650m shariah-compliant financing agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) and Ericsson to fund the acquisition of network equipment from the two firms.
  • International investors watched Egypt this week with a mixture of anxiety and hope ahead of scheduled mass protests on Sunday, June 30, which could damage president Mohammed Morsi. The Tamarod movement has the potential to further destabilise the country, but may also help break the post-revolution political paralysis that has blighted its economy.
  • Islamic finance had a great run in 2012, which was formative for a number of exciting new initiatives and partnerships. Malaysia's International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance was involved in a number of these initiatives and has worked extensively to develop human capital in the global market. IFIS caught up with INCEIF's president and chief executive officer, Daud Vicary Abdullah, and asked him about developments over the past year and the prospects for further growth.
  • Emirates NBD, Dubai’s largest bank, has appointed Shayne Nelson as chief executive officer. He will replace Rick Pudner, who has led the bank for over seven years and is due to leave at the end of 2013.
  • Oman’s Tilal Development, owner of the Muscat Grand Mall and part of Al Madina Real Estate, has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for a five-year OR50m ($130m) ijara sukuk.
  • Nigeria, Africa’s most populated country, is set to launch its first ever sukuk.