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Deal the first Kuwaiti Sharia-compliant transaction closed with Chinese banks
Tight spreads may tempt issuers even if all-in yields are higher than earlier in 2026
Only one Gulf issuer has printed a blue bond in the public market
Some say UAE central bank liquidity has prompted banks to retrench
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Having taken its first taste of international sukuk this week, Dubai's Noor Bank plans to fund 10%-15% of its balance sheet through Islamic loans and bonds.
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With Middle East countries becoming increasingly important trade partners for China, the Gulf region is rapidly assuming a central position in the investment ambitions of Chinese corporates. But the links go both ways, with MidEast companies also stepping up their operations in China. Chris Wright looks at the two regions' growing links. -
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority is pressing ahead with a long-awaited plan to open up the Riyadh stock market to foreign investors. Market participants hailed the news as a strong signal of reform, but cautioned that a lot more had to be done if the Saudi bourse is to normalise institutional access to its stocks.
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Qatar-based Al Khaliji Commercial Bank sold its first ever privately placed medium term notes this week.
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Dubai-based Noor Bank sold a $500m debut sukuk on Wednesday, marking the first of what should be regular visits to the international sukuk market.
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Ahli United Bank sold its $400m tier one bonds on Wednesday, with leads having positioned the deal between Burgan Bank and National Bank of Kuwait.
