23 Oct, 2024Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listing of USD 500 million AT1 Sukuk by Dubai Islamic Bank

With this listing, Nasdaq Dubai further cements its position as a leading global hub for Sukuk, with total outstanding Sukuk now reaching USD 93 billion across 102 listings and a combined USD 133 billion in capital market listings. The exchange remains dedicated to supporting Islamic finance and fixed-income products, providing a robust platform for issuers and investors globally.

The issuance attracted a diverse range of investors, including financial institutions, private banks, and fund managers from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, underscoring the growing appeal of Islamic financial instruments and highlighting investor confidence in the UAE’s robust financial market. The Sukuk is dual listed on Nasdaq Dubai and Euronext Dublin.

To commemorate the listing, Saeed Wajdi, Chief of Treasury at Dubai Islamic Bank rang the bell at the market-opening ceremony at Nasdaq Dubai, alongside Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and DFM.

Dr. Adnan Chilwan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DIB, stated: "The successful reception of our USD 500 million Sukuk listing on Nasdaq Dubai transcends beyond reaffirming market confidence in Dubai Islamic Bank. It signifies a robust endorsement of the UAE's economic resilience and future ambitions. In line with the leadership's transformative vision, we are driving initiatives that strengthen the national economy and position us as a global leader in Islamic finance. This listing amplifies our profile, connecting us with a broader spectrum of investors and utilizing Nasdaq Dubai’s well-regulated platform to expand our global reach and elevate our investor relations.”

Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), said: “We welcome Dubai Islamic Bank’s latest Sukuk listing to Nasdaq Dubai, which underscores the growing demand for Islamic finance and the strength of the UAE’s capital markets. We remain committed to providing a dynamic platform that supports issuers and investors, fostering growth and innovation in Islamic finance worldwide.”

The transaction, executed intra-day, achieved a reset spread of 133.4 basis points over US Treasuries, marking the lowest for an AT1 instrument globally since the 2009 financial crisis. Rated A3 (Stable) by Moody’s and A (Stable) by Fitch, DIB currently boasts an outstanding value of over USD 9 billion through 11 Sukuk listings on Nasdaq Dubai.