Sukuk Issuances Open New Investment Channel, Enhance Financial Inclusion and Attract More Investors
22-Jan-2026
In an interview with Jordan News Agency - Petra, Chairman of Jordan Securities Commission JSC, Emad Abu Haltam, confirmed that Al Kawthar Leasing Company issuance of Islamic Finance Sukuk is part of JSC’s projects within the Executive Program of the Economic Modernization Vision for the Years 2026-2029 recently launched by the government.
The program aims to diversify finance sources for companies. Abu Haltam indicated that companies can now obtain finance through Islamic Sukuk after fulfilling the necessary regulatory approvals, to finance their investment, operational and expansional operations.
Abu Haltam stressed that Sukuk open new investment channel for investors, in addition to traditional options; shares, bonds and investment funds. Issuances from private companies are expected in the future, benefiting from such new regulatory frameworks for issuing Islamic Sukuk.