United Arab Emirates: Largest sukuk ever

Clifford Chance, Dubai | January 01, 2007

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In December 2006, Dubai's Nakheel Development Ltd issued the largest sukuk to date. The $3.52 billion sukuk was listed on the Dubai International Financial Exchange and is the largest sukuk ever issued. The money raised will be applied towards a capital injection into Nakheel PJSC, the company responsible for landmark developments such as The Palm, Jumeirah, and The World.

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