Friday 25, January 2013 by Robin Amlôt

Dubai bond and Sukuk success first action in MENA capital markets for 2013

Emirates News Agency WAM reports the Government of Dubai, acting through the Department of Finance, opened the first issue of the year in the MENA capital markets with a dual-tranche landmark transaction, which successfully raised $1.25 billion across a 10 year Sukuk and a first ever 30 year conventional issue.

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