UAE – Mubasher: Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, raising over $8 billion, bringing the total outstanding debt listings to $149 billion.
Total outstanding listings included $105 billion in Sukuk and $44 billion in bonds, reflecting sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets, according to a press release.
The quarterly activity showed a strong mix of domestic and international issuers, with UAE issuers accounting for 67% of total listings, complemented by 33% from international issuers.
Activity included issuances from the UAE Federal Government and supranational such as the New Development Bank, alongside leading financial institutions and corporates across the aviation and real estate sectors.
The Q1-26 listings spanned a diverse range of issuer types, currencies, and structures, with significant transactions across USD, EUR, and AED markets.
A key highlight of the quarter was the New Development Bank’s $2 billion debt issuance, underscoring Nasdaq Dubai’s continued appeal to regional and international issuers.
Abdul Wahed Al Fahim, Chairman of Nasdaq Dubai, highlighted: “Dubai’s capital markets continue to demonstrate resilience and maturity, supported by a well-established ecosystem and growing international participation.”
He added: “Following the record achievements of 2025, Nasdaq Dubai remains well-positioned to support a broad range of issuers, providing secure and efficient access to regional and international pools of capital.”
Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM), said: “The first quarter of 2026 saw sustained participation from a diverse range of issuers, underscoring the depth and reliability of our debt capital markets. The breadth of activity across sovereign, supranational, and corporate issuances reflects our ability to support evolving financing needs while connecting regional opportunities with global investor demand.”
