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Singapore: Royal Group secures 'world's first' Islamic green hospitality financing

Added 2021-03-26

Description

Singapore-based developers Royal Group of Companies obtained "world’s first Islamic green financing in the hospitality sector" amounting to USD 186.6m from Maybank Singapore to upgrade Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa and construct another hotel, Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa Singapore, along the principles of sustainability. As Shariah prohibits interest the bank will share in the profit.

Location

Singapore
Singapore