Gulf markets approach maturity

The region’s markets are growing rapidly, and might even hit new highs this year. Meanwhile, a patchy record in growth and some important issuer absences do not seem to trouble international investors.

Was this the quarter when the Middle East came of age in the capital markets? Issuance from the region is on track for an all-time record this year, and it’s not just volume that is catching the eye: there are new tenors, a fondness for lower-rated and debut credits, and an increasingly fervent bid for Islamic paper.

According to Dealogic, Middle East DCM hit $30.46 billion-equivalent in the first six months of this year, up from $26.2

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