UAE’s Mubadala Gears Up for 5-Year Sukuk Issuance

Mubadala has started taking bids for its AED-denominated 5-year sukuk. (Mubadala)
Mubadala has started taking bids for its AED-denominated 5-year sukuk. (Mubadala)
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UAE’s Mubadala Gears Up for 5-Year Sukuk Issuance

Mubadala has started taking bids for its AED-denominated 5-year sukuk. (Mubadala)
Mubadala has started taking bids for its AED-denominated 5-year sukuk. (Mubadala)

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has started taking bids for its AED-denominated 5-year sukuk, an arranging bank document showed on Tuesday.

The indicative price for the sale of the sukuk has been set at 4.850%. The final price is expected to be set later, the document showed.

Acting through its unit Mamoura Diversified Global Holding, Mubadala plans to issue a benchmark-sized AED denominated senior unsecured sukuk sale under MDGH Sukuk Limited’s trust certificate issuance program, the document said.

Though the exact value of the offering remains undisclosed, the sukuk will be benchmark-sized — meaning it will be sized at a minimum of $500 million.

Mubadala is a sovereign investor managing a diverse portfolio of assets in the UAE and abroad.

According to the company’s website, Mubadala is a $302 billion business that spans six continents with interests across multiple sectors and asset classes.



Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
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Aramco, Riyadh Air Explore Collaboration Opportunities

At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco
At the signing ceremony standing, from left, are Osamah Alnuaiser, Riyadh Air SVP of Marketing & Corporate Communication; Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO; Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO; and Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, Aramco Downstream President. Sitting, from left, are Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air CFO; and Yasser M. Mufti, Aramco EVP of Products & Customers. Photo: Aramco

Saudi Aramco and Riyadh Air, the Kingdom's new premium international airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the FII 8th Edition in Riyadh.

The MoU sets the stage for potential collaboration in areas such as low-carbon fuel supply and sustainability.

“We are delighted by the prospect of exploring a wide variety of opportunities for collaboration between Aramco and Riyadh Air,” said Aramco Executive Vice President of Products & Customers Yasser M. Mufti.

“Both companies have expressed a desire to adopt latest technologies, elevate experiences and contribute to sustainability objectives. Aramco’s work to develop lower-carbon fuels, its strong focus on digitalization, and its aviation experience, among other things, provide a strong platform for potential cooperation with Riyadh Air,” he added.

As for Riyadh Air Chief Financial officer Adam Boukadida, he said that the partnership “aligns perfectly with our ambition to become a leading global airline committed to sustainability and low-carbon fuels.”

“By leveraging Aramco’s expertise, we aim to improve our operational capabilities and provide outstanding experiences for our guests. Together, we can play a significant role in advancing the Kingdom’s environmental and economic objectives.”