JORDAN: The government of Jordan has announced that it will launch the first issuance of Sukuk worth JOD150 million (US$210.75 million) this month. According to The Jordan Times quoting finance ministry secretary-general Izzeddin Kanakrieh, another issuance is also expected before the end of the year which will be used to finance the Jordan Water Authority projects, adding that the first issuance would cover the purchases of the state-owned National Electric Power Company.  The volume of Sukuk for this year is....