Gulf ESG debt issuance set to grow in 2027, with Saudi Arabia and UAE leading: Fitch

RIYADH: Environmental, social and governance debt issuance is set to rise from the fourth quarter of 2026, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE remaining central to growth, a senior official at ratings agency Fitch Ratings told Arab News. In its latest report, Fitch said it expects the GCC to continue to be the leading emerging market contributor, supported by sustainability and transition plans, funding diversification and demand from sustainability-focused international investors. The findings come a