From Khaleejtimes.com: The value of GCC bonds and sukuks issued during the first half of 2010 dropped by 32 per cent to $24.2 billion compared to the same 2009 period, Kuwait Financial Centre said.
In the first half, sovereign/government issuances accounted for 71 per cent of the amount raised at $17.2 billion, Kuwait Financial Centre, or Markaz, said in its market review……………………………………….Full Article: Source