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About Emirates NBD Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 20 million customers. As at 30th September 2023, total assets were AED 836 billion, (equivalent to approx. USD 228 billion). The Group has operations in the UAE, Egypt, India, Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Russia and Bahrain and representative offices in China and Indonesia with a total of 853 branches and 4,213 ATMs / SDMs. Emirates NBD is the leading financial services brand in the UAE with a Brand value of USD 3.89 billion. Emirates NBD Group serves its customers (individuals, businesses, governments, and institutions) and helps them realise their financial objectives through a range of banking products and services including retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, Islamic banking, investment banking, private banking, asset management, global markets and treasury, and brokerage operations. The Group is a key participant in the global digital banking industry with 97% of all financial transactions and requests conducted outside of its branches. The Group also operates Liv, the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, with close to half a million users, it continues to be the fastest-growing bank in the region. Emirates NBD contributes to the construction of a sustainable future as an active participant and supporter of the UAE’s main development and sustainability initiatives, including financial wellness and the inclusion of people of determination. Emirates NBD is committed to supporting the UAE’s Year of Sustainability as Principal Banking Partner of COP28 and an early supporter to the Dubai Can sustainability initiative, a city-wide initiative aimed to reduce use of single-use plastic bottled water.

Since its establishment in 1964, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the biggest bank in Qatar and the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Network expansion comes in support of the Group’s vision to become a leading bank in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Bank is establishing a foothold in highly competitive markets, including Hong Kong, where the Group opened recently its first branch. Proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, QNB Group extends through its subsidiaries and associate companies to more than 30 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. QNB Group has maintained its position as the highest-rated bank in Qatar and one of the highest rated banks in the world from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A) and Moody’s (Aa3), The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications. QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events. For further information, please contact QNB’s Public Relations Department through PR@qnb.com

We’re proud to be pioneers in our sector. Founded in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, we were the country’s first Islamic bank, and today we continue to lead the way in Islamic finance. Islamic banking is compliant with Shari’a religious law and guided by the Islamic principles of an integral and just society. Transparency and honesty sit at the heart of this approach, which aims to benefit both the bank and its customers. Committed to evolving to meet the changing needs of our global customers, we offer a broad range of Islamic financial services and products, including real estate, trade finance, investment portfolios, and commercial, retail, and corporate banking. Our growing network spans seven regions with 640 branches, around 800 ATMs, and 8,600 team members worldwide. Our ambitions have always extended beyond our home country. Over the past nearly 50 years, we have grown steadily, becoming one of the biggest lenders in local and regional markets and a major player within the wider banking industry. KFH (KSE: KFIN) is a publicly listed company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE). As of 31 December 2013, our largest shareholders included the Kuwait Investment Authority (Direct), Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation (Direct), Public Authority for Minors’ Affairs (Direct), and The Public Institution for Social Security (Indirect).