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Nasdaq Dubai Q1 2026 Debt Listings

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Apr 17, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
8
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The strong performance of Nasdaq Dubai in Q1 2026, with over $8 billion in fixed income listings, indicates robust investor demand and issuer activity in global fixed income markets. This positive trend, especially with significant contributions from United Arab Emirates issuers and supranationals like New Development Bank, suggests a healthy and resilient capital market in the region, potentially attracting further international investment and supporting economic growth.

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Event Summary

Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in Q1 2026, raising over $8 billion, bringing the total outstanding debt listings to $149 billion. This performance reflects sustained issuer activity and steady investor demand across global fixed income markets. United Arab Emirates issuers accounted for 67% of total listings, complemented by 33% from international issuers, including the New Development Bank's $2 billion debut issuance. Key participants included financial institutions like Emirates (airline) and Mashriq, supranationals such as Arab Energy Fund, and corporates like Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Binghatti Properties, and OMNIYAT. The quarter also saw advancements in sustainable finance with Green and Blue bond tranches and market infrastructure with Emirates (airline)'s debut Digitally Native Note. Abdul Wahed Al Fahim and Saudi Arabia at the 1976 Summer Olympics of Nasdaq Dubai highlighted the resilience and maturity of Dubai's capital markets.

Entities Involved
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Nasdaq Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai recorded 18 fixed income listings in Q1 2026, raising over $8 billion, reinforcing its position as a leading venue for Sukuk listings and a platform for capital formation.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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New Development Bank
New Development Bank listed a $2 billion debut issuance on Nasdaq Dubai, underscoring the exchange's appeal to international issuers.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Emirates (airline)
Emirates (airline) issued across Green, Blue, and digitally native formats, including a debut Digitally Native Note, contributing to market infrastructure advancement on Nasdaq Dubai.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Al Masraf
Al Masraf remained active in listings on Nasdaq Dubai during Q1 2026.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Binghatti Properties
Binghatti Properties, a real estate developer, issued listings on Nasdaq Dubai, reflecting continued access to capital in the real estate sector.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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OMNIYAT
OMNIYAT, a real estate developer, issued listings on Nasdaq Dubai, reflecting continued access to capital in the real estate sector.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Mashriq
Mashriq accessed Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital through listings on Nasdaq Dubai.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise issued listings on Nasdaq Dubai, reflecting continued access to capital in the aviation sector.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Abdul Wahed Al Fahim
Abdul Wahed Al Fahim, Chairman of Nasdaq Dubai, commented on the resilience and maturity of Dubai's capital markets.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Saudi Arabia at the 1976 Summer Olympics
Saudi Arabia at the 1976 Summer Olympics, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market, highlighted the sustained participation and depth of debt capital markets.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Dubai Financial Market
Dubai Financial Market is the majority shareholder of Nasdaq Dubai.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 50.0
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United Arab Emirates
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Nasdaq Dubai related ↔ Saudi Arabia at the 1976 Summer Olympics
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