- COP 28 accelerated sustainable finance issuances in MENA, with the UAE Banks Federation AED 1 Trillion Sustainable Finance pledge playing a major role in the rise of banks’ issuance of green, social and sustainable (GSS) bond issuance in the UAE.
- Financials accounted for 64% of MENA GSS issuance in the first 11 months of 2024.
- Green buildings and renewable energy dominate bond allocations, supported by key players like FAB and Emirates NBD.
