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Saudi Arabia plans to launch second local currency sukuk issuance next week

Saudi Arabia made its first offer of riyal-denominated sukuk, or Islamic bonds, in late July.
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Mideast stocks factors to watch on August 16

Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday.
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UAE's Dana Gas bondholders face significant liability in UAE court case

Investors in Dana Gas's $700million Islamic bond are likely to have to repay the company a "significant" amount.
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Dubai's Meraas Holding issues $200mln tap of private sukuk due in 2022

The $200 million of private sukuk, due in May 2022, were priced at a 4.991 percent.
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Saudi Arabian developer Jabal Omar to raise $1.1bln via sukuk

The company, which has taken out bank loans over the past few years to back its flagship development in Mecca, may start issuing the Islamic bonds over the next few months: sources
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Jordan approaches banks for dollar bond or sukuk issue

Jordan has asked banks to submit proposals to arrange a U.S. dollar conventional or Islamic bond issue.
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