Global law firm, Linklaters has recently provided legal advisory services to Middle East Healthcare Company, commonly known as Saudi German Health, in establishing a SAR 1.5 billion (approximately US$400 million) public sukuk issuance program. The sukuk, which will be listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), represents a notable development as it marks the first public sukuk […]
In a significant move towards bolstering its financial standing, the Government of Sharjah has successfully issued bonds worth USD750 million. The issuance, facilitated by Bank of Sharjah as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner, marks a
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United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance Guides Binghatti’s $300M Debut Sukuk Issue
Global law firm Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to Binghatti Holding Limited (“Binghatti”) on its inaugural issuance of US$300 million ijara-murabaha sukuk, which concluded on February 29, 2024. This debut venture into the international debt capital
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United Arab Emirates
Masdar Secures Funding for Dubai Solar Park. The advisors
International law firm, Dentons has provided legal counsel to Masdar, facilitating the successful financial close of the 1,800MW solar photovoltaic project, known as DEWA Phase VI, within Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar
With Badreldin Elmogadam, SVP- Head of Legal Affairs Division (pictured), at the helm of its legal department, Ajman Bank has recently forged a strategic partnership with KPMG ESG Services, marking a significant step in its
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, is announcing its pivotal role in facilitating a significant capital increase deal for the Industrial Development Bank SAE (ID Bank). The transaction, a landmark in the banking sector, amounts to
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Zaki Hashem & Partners Advises B Investments in Acquisition
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, is pleased to announce its role in advising B Investments Holdings SAE (B-Investments) in a mandatory tender offer to acquire up to 90% of Orascom Financial Holding (OFH). The acquisition, a
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United Arab Emirates
Norton Rose Leads Inaugural Chimera S&P India ETF Launch
Assisted by global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, Lunate Capital has launched the Chimera S&P India Shariah ETF, marking the region’s inaugural exchange-traded fund (ETF) that monitors Shariah-compliant Indian stocks. The Chimera
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is gearing up to introduce Qatar’s inaugural venture capital (VC) Fund of Funds, a groundbreaking initiative designed to propel innovation within the country. With an ambitious investment exceeding USD 1 billion,
With Senior EVP, Group General Counsel, Marouf Mohamed Shweikeh (pictured), at the helm of its legal department, Mashreq, a prominent financial institution in the MENA region, has recently concluded a significant transaction by finalizing a
