Islamic bonds, known as sukuks, have more than doubled their share of the Gulf bond market from 14% to 32%, according to international law firm Trowers & Hamlins (T&M). The State of Qatar’s Global Sukuk issue, which closed in October 2003, was so popular that its size was increased from $500 million to $700 million, while the Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation recently announced the biggest ever sukuk issue, amounting to $750 million.
T&M says that an increase in the oil price has increased liquidity and driven the demand for debt in the region.
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