Gulf International Bank led transactions win multiple awards at the bonds, loans & sukuk Middle East awards

Gulf International Bank led transactions win multiple awards at the bonds, loans & sukuk Middle East awards

Manama: Gulf International Bank (GIB) and its Riyadh-based regional investment banking and asset management arm, GIB Capital, today announced the following transactions have received recognition by GFC Media Group (organisers of Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Middle East conference):

- The Oil & Gas Holding Company B.S.C. (nogaholding) – USD 2.2 billion Sustainability Linked Facility was named the ESG Loan Deal of the Year. GIB acted as the Sole Financial Advisor and along with Mashreq Bank acted as the Bookrunners and ESG Coordinators for the transaction. GIB, Mashreq Bank and ABK – DIFC Branch also acted as Underwriters and Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers.

- Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA) – USD 1.7 billion Syndicated Sustainability Loan was named Metals & Mining Deal of the Year. GIB, NBB and Bank ABC acted as Bookrunners, Underwriters and Initial Mandated Lead Arrangers.

- The Government of the Emirate of Sharjah – USD 1 billion 6.5% 144A/RegS Sustainability Bond was awarded ESG Bond Deal of the Year. GIB along with GIB Capital acted as Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers.

The award ceremony will be held on 7 June 2023 in Dubai after the conclusion of the Bonds Loans & Sukuk Middle East 2023 Conference. The above awards demonstrate GIB’s strength as