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Investors are still showing big demand for the Dubai real estate firm's sukuk despite two sell-offs in a year
Wider currency mix helped meet demand for high grade paper with attractive yields from the region
The company has enjoyed two rating upgrades since its last sukuk issuance
Some price discovery needed due to sukuk format and long tenor
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  • The Emirate of Sharjah has mandated banks for a dollar Formosa bond. Some say the market is becoming an increasingly popular one for emerging market issuers to tap.