Gulf bond demand stays firm as higher global rates weigh on indices
RIYADH: Gulf bond demand held firm in the third quarter of 2026, with sovereign order books reaching five times deal size even as higher global rates hit regional indices. According to Kamco Invest’s GCC Fixed Income Quarterly Q3-2026 report, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar drew order books ranging from two to five times the size of their sovereign deals. Qatar also tightened pricing by 30 basis points on its first international bond of the year. Gulf Cooperation Council bond and sukuk issuanc
Source: Arab News