QNB Capital wins three IFN awards, reinforcing its position in Islamic debt capital markets
QNB Capital, the investment banking arm of QNB Group, has won three Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deal of the Year 2025 awards, recognising its contribution to two landmark sukuk transactions in Qatar an...
QNB Capital, the investment banking division of QNB Group, has been honored with three Islamic Finance News (IFN) Deal of the Year 2025 awards, underscoring its vital role in the Islamic debt capital markets. The investment bank was recognized as the 'IFN Qatar Deal of the Year 2025' for its involvement as a joint lead manager in Qatar's $3bn sukuk issuance, marking Qatar's return to the international sukuk market after a 13-year hiatus.
The bank also secured the 'IFN Kuwait Deal of the Year 2025' and 'IFN Regulatory Deal of the Year 2025' awards for its role in Kuwait International Bank's $300mn Tier II sustainable sukuk. These accolades come amidst a surge in Islamic finance and heightened activity in the global sukuk market, with global sukuk issuance hitting $264.8bn in 2025, a 12.7% increase from the previous year.
QNB Capital CEO Mira al-Attiyah expressed that the awards highlight the significance and complexity of the two landmark transactions, reflecting the firm's clients' confidence in its capabilities. The successful deals also highlight QNB Capital's proficiency in managing complex Sharia-compliant financing solutions, catering to evolving funding, regulatory, and sustainability needs in regional markets.
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