Kamco Invest manages 14 debt transactions worth USD7.0bn in 2025
- mesharialduhaim2
- Jan 5
- 3 min read
In Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Alsharekh: We are proud to have acted alongside leading international institutions as joint lead managers on local and regional USD-denominated issuances
Zaineddine: We have created a DCM platform that empowers clients and investors to reach their goals, foster enduring partnerships, and navigate market dynamics
Kamco Invest, a regional non-banking financial powerhouse with one of the largest AUMs in the region, successfully lead and managed 14 debt capital market transactions in 2025 totaling USD7.0bn. The transactions consisted of thirteen sukuk and bond issuances worth USD6.7bn for financial institutions and corporates in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar in addition to one liquidity management transaction for USD304mn for a Kuwaiti company.
The Debt Capital Markets team successfully acted as Joint Lead Manager on six bond issuances totaling USD2.9bn and seven sukuk issuances totaling USD3.8bn. The majority of these transactions were for Kuwaiti banks, in USD and KWD, amounting to USD3.3bn, followed by the UAE with three transactions worth USD1.5bn, Saudi Arabia with two transactions totaling USD1.4bn, and Qatar with one transaction worth USD500mn.
In Kuwait, the team participated in seven issuances totaling USD3.3bn comprised two KWD-denominated issuances and five USD-denominated issuances for leading Kuwaiti banks, underscoring the team’s strong presence and influence in the local debt capital markets.
Since launching its debt capital markets platform, Kamco Invest has played a key role in managing over USD27.2bn through conventional and Islamic debt issuances across all GCC countries. Our participation in key GCC corporate bond and sukuk issuances underscores our position as a trusted debt advisor in the region. We help clients navigate the complexities of debt capital instruments, providing tailored solutions across bonds and sukuks to meet their diverse financing needs.
The GCC debt capital markets had reached record high levels during 2024, and issuers maintained that record in 2025 with equal issuances of USD207bn. In terms of type of issuers, corporate issuances reached a new record high level of USD128.6bn during 2025 vs. USD108.2bn in 2024. Government issuances, on the other hand, declined from USD98.6bn in 2024 to reach USD77.9bn in 2025. The share of bonds in the total amount increased to USD125.2bn in 2025 vs. USD106.2bn in 2024 while sukuk issuances declined to USD81.4bn in 2025 as compared to USD100.6bn in 2024.
At the country level, Saudi Arabia continued its lead in the region, although total issuances declined from USD100.3bn in 2024 to USD82.0bn in 2025. Issuances in the UAE remained elevated around last year’s levels at USD64.9bn in 2025 while Qatar showed a decline of 21.7% with total issuances reaching USD22.1bn. Kuwait saw the biggest increase in issuances in the GCC after the government passed the debt law, reaching USD20.5bn in 2025 vs. USD2.6bn in 2024.
Mr. Abdullah M. AlSharekh, Managing Director of Markets and Investment Banking, said, “We remain committed to strengthening our track record, achieving unprecedented levels in completed transaction values. Our emphasis on long-term client relationships, innovative financing structures, and increased participation in regional issuances has reinforced Kamco Invest’s standing as a leading force in the region’s debt capital markets.”
Kamco Invest’s ability to adapt to the evolving regulatory and economic environment in the GCC has allowed it to provide innovative solutions that cater to a diverse range of issuers across different sectors. Through aligning its offerings with regional development and investor demand, the Company has consistently delivered on promises to its clients and contributed to the growth across debt capital markets.
Executive Director of Debt Capital Markets, Mr. Omar Zaineddine, said, “Focused on the evolving needs of local and regional issuers, our Debt Capital Markets team actively supports the growth of the region’s capital markets. Through extensive experience and a robust track record, we have created a DCM platform that empowers clients and investors to reach their goals, foster enduring partnerships, and navigate market dynamics. As the market evolves, we look forward to pursuing new debt opportunities and contributing to the development of Kuwait’s and the wider region’s financial ecosystem.”
Alsharekh concluded, “We are proud to have acted alongside leading international institutions as joint lead managers on local and regional USD-denominated issuances. We thank our clients for their trust in us and, by leveraging our expertise and strong relationships, we remain committed to navigating the dynamic market landscape and supporting the region’s economic growth.”
It is worth noting that Kamco Invest was named Kuwait’s Best Investment Bank – DCM” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, recognizing the Company’s strong performance and extensive track record in managing debt capital market transactions on behalf of local and regional clients.
