Oman, Morocco and Nigeria All Launch First Sukuk

Sukuk, sometimes known as Islamic bonds, continue to be the vehicle of choice for Shariah-compliant finance.

Oman just granted regulatory approval for its first sukuk…

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/26/oman-sukuk-idUSL5N0F21BW20130626

And Morocco…with the help of the Islamic Development Bank…has launched its first sukuk…

http://www.cpifinancial.net/news/post/21528/moroccos-first-sukuk-being-backed-by-the-islamic-development-bank

And last but not least, Nigeria’s first sukuk will be launched in July…

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/25/nigeria-osun-idUSL5N0F12J220130625