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        Shariah-compliant stocks underperformed the broader market in the Gulf Cooperation Council, United States and Europe during the third quarter of 2009, according to the latest Shariah Scorecard published by Standard &amp; Poor's, the world's leading index provider, as Islamic investors remained on the sidelines while the financial sector rallied.
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    <title>Standard and Poor's outlines factors that could affect its view of the likelihood Of government support for Dubai-based GREs</title>
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        A report published today by Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services answers questions related to its view on the likelihood of extraordinary government support for Dubai-based government related entities (GREs), and what factors may affect this in the future see "What Factors May Affect S&amp;P's View Of The Likelihood Of Extraordinary Government Support For Dubai-Based GREs?".
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    <title>Abu Dhabi's TDIC Sukuk Ltd. proposed $1.45bn trust certificates issuance program assigned 'AA' preliminary rating</title>
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        Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services today said it had assigned its preliminary 'AA' rating to TDIC Sukuk Ltd.'s certificates issuance program, under which it can issue up to $1.45bn certificates (sukuk al-ijara). 
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        Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services said today that it has lowered its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Kuwait-based Wethaq Takaful Insurance Co. K.S.C. (Closed) to 'BB' from 'BB+'.
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        Standard and Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A' long-term senior secured debt rating to the $2.23bn bonds issued by Qatar-based Ras Laffan Liquiefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. (3) (RasGas 3) and guaranteed by Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd (II) (RasGas II; collectively, RasGas).
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