#Securities

UAE’s ADGM, FSRA look to amend capital markets framework

ADGM’s FSRA has published a paper proposing wide-ranging amendments covering virtual assets, securities, derivatives, commodities and benchmarks

Abu Dhabi UAE government

UAE markets its first federal bond to global investors

The UAE passed a law in October 2018 allowing the federal government to issue sovereign debt for the first time

Bahrain plans to sell dollar bonds to plug budget deficit

The Gulf Arab kingdom is selling benchmark-size seven-year debt, 12-year securities and/or notes maturing in 30 years

Saudi chemicals giant Sabic taps bond market for $1bn

Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify its economy away from petroleum by building new industries