H.E. Al-Hogail emphasized that the listing underscores the resilience of Saudi Arabia’s economy and the attractiveness of its real estate market to international investors. He highlighted that issuing international sukuk enhances Saudi Arabia’s integration into global financial markets, attracts FDI, and diversifies funding sources for housing finance. 

He added that SRC plays a vital role in ensuring the sustainability of housing finance by developing innovative financing solutions that support mortgage lenders and expand financing options for Saudi citizens at competitive rates. 

H.E. Al-Hogail further noted that the sukuk issuance is expected to stimulate foreign investment in the housing sector, supporting Saudi Arabia’s goal of increasing homeownership rates to 70% by 2030 through sustainable financing solutions and the development of a secondary mortgage market. 

Majid Al-Abduljabbar, CEO of SRC, described the successful listing as a testament to global market confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economy and its housing finance sector. “This step paves the way for strategic partnerships with leading global financial institutions, reinforcing SRC’s role in providing advanced and sustainable financing solutions,” he added. 

Shrey Kohli, Head of Dept Capital Markets & Issuer Services, London Stock Exchange (LSE), commented: “"The listing of SRC’s international sukuk underscores LSE’s strength as a hub for debt financing and the world’s largest international market for sukuk issuance, supporting financial innovation and market expansion. The London Stock Exchange plays a pivotal role in connecting global investors with strategic opportunities, and facilitating capital flows for issuers through diverse sources of funding to create sustainable economic growth.