Diriyah Gate Development Authority achieves sustainability certification from US Green Building Council

Diriyah is located within Riyadh province, just 15 minutes north-west of Riyadh’s city centre (Shutterstock)
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Updated 20 June 2022
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority achieves sustainability certification from US Green Building Council

RIYADH: The first phase of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s masterplan has been awarded the platinum-level precertification for the ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’ by the US Green Building Council.

The LEED certification is usually given for projects that work with a framework for healthy, efficient and cost-saving green buildings, according to a press release. 

Diriyah Gate Development Project has targeted the certification at both the building and city levels. 

Diriyah has also enrolled in MOSTADAM, Saudi Arabia’s own sustainability program which aims to improve the quality of life of all Saudis by 2030.

“I am thrilled that our efforts have been recognized by the LEED precertification as climate and nature-related considerations are at the heart of our development,” said Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of DGDA. 

He added: “Diriyah is the ultimate wellspring and source of a civilization, and our sustainable approach, rooted in a reverence of the city’s past and origins, has now been authenticated by this major accolade and proof point.”


Stc Group issues US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2bn

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Stc Group issues US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2bn

RIYADH: Stc Group has issued US dollar-denominated sukuk with a total value of $2 billion across two tranches.

The group clarified that the issuance included the offering of $750 million in sukuk with a 5-year maturity at a yield of US Treasury plus 75 basis points, and an issuance of $1.250 billion with a 10-year maturity at a yield of UST plus 90 basis points, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

It noted that the total order book exceeded $8 billion across both tranches, with a coverage rate exceeding 4 times, and participation from over 300 investors in the subscription.

The issuance garnered strong demand from a broad and diverse base of international investors, reflecting solid confidence in the robustness and efficiency of stc Group’s business model and strategy. 

This strategy is aimed at strengthening its digital leadership, seizing infrastructure opportunities, enabling massive projects, and contributing to the realization of Vision 2030 objectives, with a focus on achieving sustainable growth based on operational efficiency and maximizing shareholder value.

This issuance enhances stc Group’s access to international capital markets and solidifies investor confidence in the strength of its credit position. 

It also supports its strategic role in accelerating the pace of digital transformation in the Kingdom and building a thriving digital economy.