sukuk
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sukuk
Arabic
Example Sentences
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A simple majority from creditors at the meeting is needed to secure a binding agreement for all 501 claimants, which include holders of the firm's $500 million sukuk.
From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2022
Etihad last year raised $600 million via “transition” sukuk, or Islamic bonds - meant to help companies gradually switch to more environmentally sustainable operations.
From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2021
Authorities had been looking to issue an inaugural sukuk in early 2022, according to the IMF.
From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2021
In the United States there have been a few attempts at sukuk.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2013
A few non-Muslim African countries, including South Africa, have recently been talking about raising money using the Islamic financial instruments known as sukuk, which function much like bonds.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2013
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