RIYADH: Global sukuk issuance is expected to recover gradually in the second half of 2026 as Gulf Cooperation Council issuers return to the market, with volumes likely to range between $140 billion and $150 billion, a new analysis said. Global sukuk issuance is expected to reach around $280 billion in 2026, broadly in line with last year’s level, despite conflict and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighing on activity in several key markets, Moody’s said in a report. Issuance in