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sukuk

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/ ˈsʊkəʊk /

noun

  1. a financial certificate that conforms to Muslim strictures on the charging or paying of interest

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sukuk

Arabic


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Saudi banks could face particular pressure as loan growth continues to outpace deposits, making sukuk an increasingly important source of longer-term funding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Recent Saudi and Kuwaiti sukuk deals priced tighter than initial guidance, indicating demand remains healthy despite higher rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Saudi issuers raised $49.3 billion through bonds and sukuk in the first half of 2026, accounting for 48% of GCC issuance, as wholesale debt markets take a larger role in meeting funding needs, Kamco says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

A five-year sukuk sale will follow, subject to market conditions.

From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2021

Standard Chartered was among other banks recently hired to lead energy giant Saudi Aramco's inaugural dollar sukuk issue that raised $6 billion.

From Reuters ● Jul. 1, 2021

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