VOL. XLV

No 20

20-May-2002

QATAR

Qatar Signs Agreement For $550Mn Loan

The Government ofQatar, acting through its Ministry of Finance, has signed an agreement tosecure a $550mn syndicated loan from mandated lead arrangers Arab BankingCorporation, Gulf International Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,with Qatar National Bank and National bank of Dubaias lead arrangers. The initial launch size of $450mn was increased to $550mn asa result of significant oversubscription, with commitments...