
Samana Developers Plans $300M Sukuk, Eyes Dubai IPO
Dubai's Samana Developers plans a $300 million sukuk issuance by early next year and is considering a stock market IPO by 2026 to fund its expansion.

Priya Singh is a global business correspondent with a particular interest in international investment flows and cross-border property acquisitions. She provides comprehensive coverage of how global wealth shapes local real estate markets, especially in popular tourist destinations.
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Dubai's Samana Developers plans a $300 million sukuk issuance by early next year and is considering a stock market IPO by 2026 to fund its expansion.

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