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UAE Launches Second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk With 5-Year Tenor
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced its second Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk offering with a 5-year tenor on September 17, 2026. The issuance follows exceptional demand for the inaugural 2-year sukuk, which was oversubscribed nearly 9 times.
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5 Ways to Invest in AI and Technology Using GCC-Listed ETFs
GCC-listed ETFs now offer specialized exposure to artificial intelligence and technology sectors. Investors can access U.S. mega-cap growth, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, Chinese internet platforms, and Shariah-compliant American technology through five key funds.
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Fed Hike Hits the Gulf Within Hours: What GCC ETF Investors Should Watch
The Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16, prompting immediate responses from GCC central banks including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. GCC ETF investors should understand how the dirham peg and monetary transmission mechanisms affect portfolio returns.
Types of Sukuk Structures Explained: Why Saudi Arabia Chose Ijarah for its Latest Offering
Saudi Arabia's $3.25 billion Ijarah Sukuk offering attracted $16.5 billion in investor orders, demonstrating strong demand for Islamic bonds. Sukuk structures vary based on underlying assets and Sharia-compliant contracts, with Ijarah being one of the most established options.
ETF Investors Shift Toward Short-Term Treasuries as Yields Rise: Implications for Sukuk
US fixed-income ETFs attracted $8.6 billion in weekly inflows as Treasury yields climbed to 4.77%, the highest level since January. GCC investors tracking sukuk markets should note that rising US yields directly influence dollar-denominated sukuk pricing and new issuance yields.
GCC Sukuk Yields Hold Near 5% as Treasury Rates Rise
U.S. Treasury rate increases are maintaining GCC sukuk yields around 5%, a decade-high level. Rising benchmark rates rather than deteriorating credit quality are driving the elevated yields in the Gulf's Islamic bond market.
Saudi Arabia’s 4.7% Sah Sukuk Gives Savers a New Benchmark
Saudi Arabia's August Sah savings sukuk provides a 4.70% annual return for citizens, with sukuk ETFs like Albilad (9403) and Alinma (9404) offering daily liquidity alternatives on Tadawul.
Why Bond and Sukuk ETFs Fall When Interest Rates Rise
Duration, maturity, income distributions and credit spreads explain why high-quality bond and sukuk ETFs can still suffer short-term losses when market yields move higher.
GCC bond and sukuk issuances hit $55 billion in Q1 2026
GCC bond and sukuk issuances reached $55.04 billion in Q1 2026, up 5.64% year-on-year across 95 deals. Saudi Arabia dominated with $32.54 billion while the UAE posted sharp 33.1% growth.
GCC Sukuk Markets Show Mixed Liquidity Trends Amid Iran Conflict
GCC sukuk liquidity mixed amid Iran conflict, resilient at top tiers, pressure on lower-rated instruments.