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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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London transport, it’s always a pleasure. But when you’re on your way to meet a senior debt banker over from the United Arab Emirates, seeing your journey time triple because of the unannounced closure of a tube line can be the occasion for a fantastic mix of stress and embarrassment.
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Luxembourg’s debut in the sukuk market last week was a great advert for the asset class and rounded off a run of ground-breaking deals from new borrowers. But despite bankers reporting interest from other European sovereigns in the aftermath – and suggestions the Grand Duchy itself will return next year – it is unlikely that its western neighbours will follow soon.
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Any lull in the international sukuk market after September’s record monthly issuance is set to be brief, say bankers, with the Republic of Turkey looking likely to be at the front of the next flurry of deals.
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National Bank of Abu Dhabi will underscore its commitment to its wholesale banking business by splitting the UK part of its operations from its private banking arm and moving as many as 100 staff to Canary Wharf.
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The National Bank of Oman launched its debut offering on Tuesday morning. Market conditions have been less than ideal for the issuer, but Oman’s bond is one of few which has performed well in secondary. -
National Bank of Oman launched its debut bond on Tuesday morning in less than ideal market conditions but the $500m deal was one of the few EM offerings which performed well in secondary this week.
