Gulf lenders turn to sukuk and debt markets
Emirates Islamic mandated banks for a possible sukuk, while Sharjah Islamic Bank and Boubyan Bank raised funds via sukuk.
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ZAWYA by Refinitiv
ZAWYA by Refinitiv is based in the United Arab Emirates and publishes in English. Its articles are available on Bigdata.com. Business and financial reporting focused on the Middle East and North Africa, including company developments, sector news and regional market information.
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ZAWYA by Refinitiv carries short Gulf corporate and banking items, such as FAB launching a five-year USD bond, so an agent can summarise the week's regional business news with the article each draws on, though recent volume is light.
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What ZAWYA by Refinitiv covers on Bigdata.com, by company and topic. Updated Oct 2026.
Regional conflict strains Gulf finances
Qatar's deficit widened on lower oil and gas revenue, Kuwait allowed wealth fund borrowing and Hormuz risk split crude prices.
Abu Dhabi capital behind deals abroad
Mubadala units are buying Clear Channel Outdoor and investing in Luckin Coffee, and E Point Zero took 90% of Azura Power.
Developers plan large mixed-use projects
Eagle Hills agreed a $20bln Maldives project, Arada a $7bln New Damascus scheme and Palm Hills plans Saadiyat Shores.
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