Bahrain to start investor meetings ahead of multi-tranche dollar bond sale

Above, the junction of Bahrain Financial Harbour in Manama on March 14, 2011. The kingdom is targeting a seven-year sukuk, a 12-year conventional bond and/or a 30-year conventional bond. (Reuters)
Updated 22 March 2018
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Bahrain to start investor meetings ahead of multi-tranche dollar bond sale

DUBAI: Bahrain has hired BNP Paribas, Citi, Gulf International Bank, National Bank of Bahrain and Standard Chartered to arrange a series of fixed income investor meetings ahead of a potential multi-tranche dollar bond issue, a document from one of the banks showed on Thursday.
The kingdom, rated B+ by S&P and BB- by Fitch, is targeting a seven-year sukuk, a 12-year conventional bond and/or a 30-year conventional bond.
Government representatives will meet investors in Asia, Britain, the Middle East and the US starting from March 23. A transaction will follow, subject to market conditions.


DP World announces new leadership appointments

Updated 13 February 2026
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DP World announces new leadership appointments

DUBAI: DP World announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Essa Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He brings extensive experience in financial and economic affairs, having previously held senior leadership positions in several national institutions.

Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformational initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and strengthened its role as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, contributing to the company’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.

DP World affirmed that the new appointments support its strategy for sustainable growth and reinforce its role in strengthening global supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade and logistics.