From Arabianbusiness.com: Islamic bond deals in 2010 could top last year’s roughly $24 billion as global regulatory and legislative initiatives and a possible Dubai World restructuring settlement boost sukuk activity, ratings agency Moody’s said on Tuesday.

Most issuance in 2010 will take place in the second half of the year when Moody’s believes clearer signs of a global economic recovery, investor risk appetite and corporate performance will be available…………………………………Full Article: Source