Saudi Aramco could soon issue Islamic bonds, prospectus shows
DUBAI, May 30 (Reuters) - Saudi Aramco has published a new prospectus for its issuance programme of Islamic bonds, known as sukuk, signalling the state oil giant may soon tap the debt markets again after it raised $5 billion from a three-part bond sale this week.
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