MENA bond issuance falls 10% in 9M 2026; sukuk share hits five-year low – LSEG

Total bond issuance across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) reached $129.7 billion during the first nine months of 2026, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, while the number of deals declined 26% to 157, according to LSEG data.