Firm cites low trading activity amid difficult business environment.

Decision to lend €350mn made despite US sanctions.

Kazakhstani nuclear company raises US$450mn from international banks.

Nigerian oil firm has until January 30 to launch official bid.

Oman’s Bank Dhofar plans to boost its tier 1 capital in the coming months as well as launch its first international bonds.

Qatari Islamic bank could raise up to QAR2bn with tier I issuance.

Turkish bank raises US$500mn as peers also head to international markets.

Egyptian steel company will use funds to refinance existing debt.

Ras al-Khaimah-based property firm borrows AED1.2bn after high investor interest.

UAE-based bank tightens profit rate on US$1bn perpetual tier 1 Islamic issuance.

Country is likely to see economy pulled into recession by Russia’s problems.

Integrated Diagnostics Holdings to list next month as it maps out expansion in GCC and Africa.