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Nigeria seeks advisers for debut Islamic bond

Africa's largest economy, is working on a debut sovereign sukuk but has yet to determine the size of a potential deal
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Mideast stocks factors to watch on Jan 18

Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday.
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Egypt could issue sukuk later this year

Egypt plans to issue a conventional bond which could go up to $2.5 billion in size, investors said
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Qatar central bank sells $4.1 bln domestic bonds

Qatar's central bank sold QAR15 billion ($4.1 billion) of conventional and Islamic government bonds in its first domestic government debt offer this year.
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Bahrain's Nogaholding approaches banks for debut bond

The holding company for oil and gas assets owned by Bahrain's government plans to appoint a global coordinator to help it arrange the programme.
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Iran looks to open foreign funding sources for local firms

Investors keen to get exposure to Iran
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