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Central banks in the region have stepped in with support and lenders are thought unlikely to let sub debt extend
Higher prices and concessions mean many issuers will wait for better days
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The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait has picked banks for a dollar benchmark, following a roadshow. -
Sharjah-based United Arab Bank (UAB) has raised a $195m loan from a consortium of local and European banks, as borrowers in the region continue to diversify their portfolios with international lenders.
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Saudi Arabian banks Alawwal Bank and Saudi British Bank have completed their merger. The deal is yet another bank tie-up taking place in the Gulf, as lenders strive to stay competitive. Royal Bank of Scotland, which held a stake in Alawwal, has received capital relief from the transaction.
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Emerging market bankers forecasted on Monday a spate of deals from across the EMEA region due this week, as Sharjah Islamic Bank joined the fray with a sukuk mandate that will begin with a spell of investor meetings.
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Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has raised a $690m loan from an exclusively Chinese syndicate, a rare event rare for the region.
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Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) is set to acquire smaller rival Noor Bank after months of consideration. The merger will create one of the region's largest Islamic banks, and adds to a succession of bank tie-ups taking place or under consideration across the Gulf.
