Logo of the savings product - Government Sukuk
Individuals will start subscribing to the March issuance of the Shariah-compliant, government-backed savings product (Sah) today, March 3. The sukuk are issued by the Ministry of Finance and are arranged by the National Debt Management Center’s (NDMC).
The return was determined at 5.63%, while the allocation will take place on March 12. The redemption period will run from March 17-20. Redemption amounts will be paid on March 24.
The product is allocated for individuals with lucrative returns that are offered on a monthly basis, in accordance with the issuance calendar. The saving period is for one year with a fixed return and the accrued yields are disbursed at the end of the sukuk’s term (maturity date).
Sah is for Saudi citizens only, who are above 18 years, provided the subscriber has an account with either SNB Capital, AlJazira Capital, Alinma Investment, SAB Invest or Al Rajhi Capital.
The fees-free product is characterized as compatible with Shariah standards, government-backed, low-risk, easy to subscribe, besides offering lucrative returns with no restrictions on redemption.
It aims to enable individuals to make better financial planning, increase the percentage of individuals who save periodically, provide a safe savings method, increase the supply of savings products and strengthen the culture of savings.
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New Product Details |
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Issue type |
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Sah, which is the first Shariah-compliant savings product intended for individuals in the form of sukuks within the Kingdom’s local SAR-denominated sukuk program. |
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Start of subscription to the first issue |
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March 3, 2024 (at 10:00 am) |
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End of subscription to the first issue |
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March 5, 2024 (at 3:00 pm) |
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Target category |
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Saudi individuals above 18 |
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Minimum subscription limit |
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SAR 1,000, which is equivalent to the value of one sukuk |
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Maximum subscription limit |
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SAR 200,000 for the total number of issues per individual during the program period |
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Return payment date |
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The annual return on the sukuk will be paid on the maturity date |
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Sukuk par value |
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SAR 1,000 |
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Sukuk yield |
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5.63% |
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Maturity date |
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Calendar year |
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Redemption request |
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Sukuk holders can request redemption during the periods specified according to the annual calendar published for “Sah”, and the accumulated profit will not be accrued upon early withdrawal |
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Financial institutions that provide subscription service |
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SNB Capital, AlJazira Capital, Alinma Investment, SAB Invest and Al Rajhi Capital |
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Return rate |
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Depending on market conditions from month to month |
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Does the product bear Zakat on behalf of subscribers? |
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No |
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