The Maldives government has issued a total of USD500 million worth of Sukuk at overseas, which translates to MVR7.7 billion.
Moreover, Ministry of Finance revealed that by 02nd September 2021, the island nation’s state had issued USD200 million worth of Sukuk to foreign financial markets.
Earlier, during March the island nation’s government had issued another USD200 million worth of Sukuk to foreign parties, which had continued in April as well.
Furthermore, it was reported by the Ministry of Finance that the state issued their Sukuk to foreign markets at an interest rate of 10.5% – purchasers will retain 10 times the profit from the initial purchase value.
In addition to this, the government had confirmed that the Sukuks will mature by 2026.
The Sukuk transactions of Maldives government are carried through Credit Suiss, Emirates NDB Capital and Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector (ICD).
Furthermore, the Sukuks were issued after changing Dharumavantha Hospital to a Special Purpose Vessel (SPV).