UAE, Saudi Arabia to lead sukuk issuances in 2026: S&P
S&P expects new issuers to tap the Islamic finance market in 2026 to diversify their investor base and secure more competitive pricing than conventional bonds...
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Saudi asset management sector on upward trajectory, say ratings agencies
A well-established asset management industry will offer Saudi Arabia’s youthful and expanding population a broader and more diversified selection of investment and savings products...
Oman’s debt market to slow down in 2025-2026: Fitch
According to Fitch, sukuk continues to dominate the funding mix, making up 63.4% of the DCM issuance...
Rethinking Islamic Finance: Breaking free from outdated stereotypes
The idea that Islamic finance is only available to Muslim investors is among the most pervasive misconceptions about it...
Middle East investors bet big on Turkey
Over the past 18 months, bond yields in Turkey have increased significantly...
Green Banking: Promising future, yet challenging
Green banking, has transformed itself from a niche concept to a central strategy for financial institutions...
Warba Bank: Driving innovation & sustainable growth
Warba Bank is the first bank in Kuwait to introduce an AI-powered personal financial advisor, the ‘Warba Advisor’...
Saudi Electricity plans dual-tranche USD Sukuk issuance
SEC is the leading electricity producer in Saudi Arabia and holds a monopoly on transmission and distribution across the Kingdom...
GCC debt capital market surges 11% to USD 1 trillion in 2024: Fitch
Fitch expects the United States Federal Reserve to cut rates by 125 basis points to 3.5% by Q4 2025, with most GCC central banks likely to follow suit...
S&P, FTSE reports bring cheers for UAE as Islamic Finance witnesses further growth
Dr. Mohamed Damak stated that S&P expects the Islamic Finance sector to grow at a high single-digit rate through 2024 and 2025, fuelled by financing needs in key countries...