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IsDB raises USD 1.5 bn as sukuk market shakes off war premium
The five-year sukuk drew USD 2.75 bn in orders, while tighter Gulf spreads point to a more supportive market for…
Fitch affirms Saudi A+ rating, but with a slowdown in the cards
Real GDP is forecasted to slow to 0.6% in 2026 from a previous 4.8% estimate
Deutsche Bank gets RHQ license, Tawuniya’s Fitch outlook slips, Najran gets a leisure hub
Deutsche Bank makes Riyadh its Middle East base with regional headquarters license
Foreign money stayed, equities held, and Saudi AUM kept climbing through the war
AUM now equals 26% of GDP, up from 23% a year ago, and the JPMorgan index inclusion hasn’t even kicked…
GCC debt markets hit the brakes as geopolitical risk spikes
Heavy demand from Islamic banks is keeping sukuk spreads tighter than conventional bonds
Fitch forecasts near-term stability and long-term capital strain for Saudi banks
Bank financing for gigaprojects currently accounts for just 5-7% of average sector loans
THIS MORNING: Saudi Arabia leads EM debt in 2026
PLUS: PIF turns to local wealth for growth
Rating affirmed
The agency expects the Kingdom to shift to a small net external debtor position by 2027
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