“Warba”: A Firm Global Presence in Islamic Financial Markets
The Debt Capital Markets (DCM) division at Waha Bank has achieved a significant milestone by entering the list of the top 20 sukuk issuing managers in the Bloomberg Islamic Capital Markets League Tables for the first half of 2026. This step reflects the bank’s growing stature in Islamic capital markets and its ability to compete with major regional and global financial institutions.
This achievement underscores the bank’s success in continuing to expand its presence in the sukuk sector by providing Sharia-compliant financing solutions and executing issuance operations characterized by efficiency and professionalism, thereby meeting the needs of governments, institutions, and corporations, and reinforcing the bank’s position as a key contributor to the development of Islamic capital markets.
Commenting on the achievement, Chief Executive Officer Shahin Hamad Al-Ghanim stated: “Waha Bank has secured prominent positions in several leading international rankings issued by Bloomberg, with the following results:”
Al-Ghanim added: “This achievement is an extension of the bank’s strategy aimed at strengthening its presence in the investment banking and Islamic capital markets sectors through the development of its specialized workforce, expanding its network of relationships with investors and financial institutions, and delivering innovative solutions that meet the requirements of local, regional, and international markets.”
The achievement also reflects the bank’s ability to keep pace with the rapid developments in the Islamic finance industry and to capitalize on opportunities available in the sukuk markets, thereby supporting the diversification of funding sources for clients and contributing to the activation of the Islamic debt instruments market.
The inclusion of Waha Bank in Bloomberg’s tables of top institutions operating in Islamic capital markets confirms the bank’s success in solidifying its reputation as a financial institution possessing the technical expertise and operational capabilities to manage and complete sukuk issuances with high efficiency, thereby enhancing the confidence of clients, investors, and strategic partners.
Furthermore, this ranking embodies the bank’s commitment to providing innovative financial solutions that comply with Sharia principles, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance, and risk management, in line with its vision to be the preferred financial partner in Islamic financing.
Waha Bank emphasized that this ranking represents a new milestone in its journey of success and serves as a catalyst to continue strengthening its presence in Islamic capital markets, expanding its participation in sukuk issuances locally, regionally, and internationally, thereby consolidating its position as a leading Islamic banking institution that contributes to the development of the Islamic finance industry, supports sustainable economic growth, and creates long-term value for all stakeholders.
