Individuals start subscription to new ‘Sah’ product today; return set at 5.64%

Logo of first Shariah-compliant, government-backed savings product for individuals (Sah)

Subscription to the Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center’s (NDMC) first Shariah-compliant, government-backed savings product for individuals (Sah), starts today Feb. 4.

The payout rate for the first issue is determined at 5.64%. The allocation is set to take place on Feb. 13, and the redemption period will be on Feb. 18-21. Redemption amounts will be paid on Feb. 25.

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 over the age of 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.