Saudi Arabia has successfully raised €2.25 billion ($2.36 billion) through a euro-denominated bond sale, marking its first green bond issuance under the Global Medium-Term Note Issuance Program.
The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) said the offering, split into two tranches, was oversubscribed four times, attracting €10 billion in orders. The €1.5 billion green tranche carries a seven-year maturity, while the second €750 million tranche matures in 12 years.
This marks Saudi Arabia’s first-ever green euro bond, aligning with its sustainability goals under the Financial Sector Development Program and supporting the Vision 2030 net-zero emissions target.
Saudi Debt Market Highlights
- Saudi Arabia is considering issuing more green bonds in international markets in 2025, according to NDMC’s Muhannad Mufti.
- The Kingdom is projected to have the largest share of GCC bond and sukuk maturities from 2025-2029, reaching $168 billion, per Kamco Invest.
- GCC’s debt capital market surpassed $1 trillion in November 2024, per Fitch Ratings.
Meanwhile, NDMC also completed its February sukuk issuance at SR3.07 billion ($818 million), following SR3.72 billion in January, SR11.59 billion in December, and SR3.41 billion in November.