JPMorgan joins Gulf banks on $7 billion loan for Syrian projects

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JPMorgan Chase is teaming up with Qatar National Bank and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank to arrange about $7 billion of debt financing for a Qatari firm's projects in Syria, according to a Bloomberg report. The five-year loan will help finance the reconstruction of power infrastructure and an airport, and will be guaranteed by QNB, whose largest shareholder is the Qatar Investment Authority. The projects are being worked on by a consortium that includes Power International Holding, one of Doha's largest conglomerates. The financing represents one of the biggest foreign commitments to Syria's reconstruction.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co
JPM
▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

JPMorgan is arranging a $7 billion loan, generating fee income and strengthening its investment banking franchise.

Off-coverage companies 3

Power International HoldingPrivate▲ Positive
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Power International Holding is the consortium lead for Syrian reconstruction projects, directly benefiting from the $7 billion loan.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSCPrivate▲ Positive
Capitalrelevance

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank is co-arranging a $7 billion loan, earning fees and expanding its project finance portfolio.

Qatar National BankPrivate▲ Positive
Capitalrelevance

Qatar National Bank is co-arranging and guaranteeing the $7 billion loan, earning fee income and reinforcing its regional role.