National Bonds highlights the significance of Islamic 'Sukuks' to European investors

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About National Bonds
National Bonds are available in over 150 outlets across the UAE. Priced at 10AED per bond and available for a minimum purchase of 100 AED, National Bonds offer all participants a safe and reliable saving option while simultaneously providing people with the opportunity to win millions of dirhams in monthly draws.

The scheme which is available to UAE residents and non residents aims to provide people with a unique and innovative Shari'a compliant saving mechanism based on the Islamic principle of Mudaraba. At the end of the financial year, profits made by the National Bonds Corporation will be determined and 20 percent of this amount will be distributed amongst bondholders.

About National Bonds Corporation
National Bonds Corporation (NBC) is a private shareholding company, founded in March 2006 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with local shareholders including "Emaar Properties", "Dubai Holding" and "Dubai bank". National Bonds is Shari'a Compliant product overseen by the Central Bank of the UAE. NBC is subject to the same regulatory procedures as those applicable to other financial institutions in the UAE.