Islamic Finance

Finance & Capital Market

Nasdaq Dubai posts strongest year; outstanding Sukuk value tops $100bn

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Nasdaq Dubai attracted a record number of sukuk listings in 2025, supported by sustained issuance activity from regional and international issuers and continued global investor demand for Sharia-compliant debt instruments.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Electricity Company inks $4.3bn Islamic financing deal

Sat, 14 Feb 2026

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed a SAR16 billion ($4.27 billion) shari’ah-compliant financing facility with a group of regional banks including Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi, Banque Saudi Fransi and Qatar International Islamic Bank, to refinance its existing debt.

Finance & Capital Market

Bank Nizwa closes $519m Omani sovereign sukuk issue

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

Oman’s Bank Nizwa has announced that it had successfully closed the 10th series of local currency sovereign sukuk worth RO200 million ($519 million), thus highlighting the bank’s expertise and leadership in Islamic finance and investment banking.

Construction & Real Estate

Kuwaiti developer Mabanee inks $341m Islamic facility agreement

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

Leading Kuwaiti developer Mabanee has signed an Islamic financing agreement worth KD104.8 million ($341 million) with a 60-month tenor. These funds will be used to first settle the existing financing facilities and then boost liquidity for its activities.