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DP World issues sea protection blue bonds on Nasdaq Dubai

The $100 million bond issue is aimed at reducing maritime emissions, minimizing environmental damage from ports and restoring ecosystems

A container ship is berthed at DP World's London Gateway port (Getty Images)

In the world of debt finance, blue bonds are an emerging class of securities used to support maritime projects that carry potential environmental benefits.Nasdaq Dubai announced on Thursday it will host the MENA region’s first blue bond sale as...