DUBAI
Saudi Arabia plans to launch the second issue of its local currency sukuk programme during the week beginning on August 20, the ministry of finance said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia made its first offer of riyal-denominated sukuk, or Islamic bonds, in late July.
The government, which is raising debt financing to cover a budget deficit caused by lower oil prices, raised 17 billion riyals ($4.53 billion) with the first issuance.
