Emirates NBD Issues $140 Million Bond on Nasdaq Dubai

Marking its ninth bond issuance, Emirates NBD on Tuesday listed a $140 million bond by Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkiye (MENAT) region.

With this, the total outstanding value of debt securities listed on Nasdaq Dubai has reached $140 billion, underlining the exchange’s role as a leading hub for fixed income in the region.

Issued under Emirates NBD’s $20 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, the 2.4% Notes are due in 2028 and mark Emirates NBD’s return to the Dim Sum market, which enables global investors to access renminbi-denominated bonds outside mainland China.

This issuance further diversifies the bank’s funding base and reflects investor appetite for high-quality issuances from UAE financial institutions.

Following this admission, Emirates NBD now has $5.4 billion in debt instruments currently listed on Nasdaq Dubai across all nine issuances, reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s most active financial institutions on the exchange.

The transaction also highlights Dubai’s growing links with Asian markets through renminbi-denominated bonds, which are playing a larger role in international capital markets.

To mark the occasion, Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Emirates NBD rang the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai, in the presence of Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

Active Demand for RMB Bonds

Speaking on the occasion, Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim said that they were pleased to issue yet another offering catering to an active demand for renminbi-denominated bonds outside mainland China.

“This new issuance underscores our strategic focus on wealth creation for our clients, supported by significant capital inflows to the country and an attractive product portfolio to meet customer appetite. Nasdaq Dubai is the ideal platform for our listings, owing to its high international profile and exceptional regulatory framework. Together, we contribute to reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global financial hub,” he added.

Hamed Ali said that Dubai’s international exchange continues to provide a trusted platform for the UAE issuers to reach global investors.

He added: “Emirates NBD’s Dim Sum bond underlines the growing appeal of our market and the ability of leading institutions to diversify their funding across currencies and geographies. This listing further strengthens Dubai’s role as a leading centre for debt capital markets and expands the opportunities available to our international investor base.”