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Saudi Arabia launched its first government-backed Islamic bond this week, for its aviation agency, establishing a benchmark for pricing of conventional and Islamic bond issues this year because of its size.
At $4 billion, it was the largest sukuk ever issued within the kingdom. The sukuk, guaranteed by the Saudi Ministry of Finance, was oversubscribed three times, and the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation will use the proceeds to finance the expansion of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jidda.
The 10-year sukuk was sold in the domestic market, available only to Saudis.