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According to the latest statistics by RAM Ratings, a total of $12 billion worth of Sukuk was issued in March 2018, bringing global Sukuk issuance to $30 billion in Q1 2018, a 44.4% surge from $20.8 billion for the same period last year. The increase is likely due to a boost from Saudi Arabia with issuance reaching $6.5 billion as at end-March 2018. Malaysia had issuances rising from $9.6 billion to $11.5 billion, accounting for the second-largest year-on-year increase, followed closely by Indonesia at $5.5 billion, the UAE at $3.3 billion and Turkey at $1.4 billion. Malaysia retained the top spot in terms of global Sukuk issuance with a 38.2% market share worth $11.5 billion as at end-March 2018. Saudi Arabia stayed in second place with a 21.7% share worth $6.5 billion, Indonesia closed on third place with 18.2% and the UAE with 10.8%.