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Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) Announces the Board of Directors’ Decision
to Distribute Interim Cash Dividends to Shareholders for the First Half of

2024

Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) announces the them will be subject to a withholding tax Etisalat Co. (Mobily) urges its esteemed
Board of Directors’ decision to distribute of 5% upon transferring or crediting these shareholders to update their data and
interim cash dividends to shareholders for dividends into their bank accounts, in link their bank account numbers to their
the first half of 2024. The Company would accordance with the provisions of Article investment portfolios to ensure the timely
like to draw the attention of non-resident (68) of the Income Tax Law and Article (63) receipt of their dividends.
shareholders that the dividend paid to of its Implementing Regulations. Etihad

Omantel Partners with Oman Science Festival

2024 to Foster Youth Interest in STEM

Omantel is proud to announce its role
as a technical partner for the upcoming
Oman Science Festival 2024, taking
place from 4th to 11th November 2024.
This partnership underscores Omantel's
ongoing commitment to fostering interest
in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) among youth,
encouraging the development of their
scientific and innovative capabilities.
Aligned with the company’s vision of
leveraging digital technology to support
education, Omantel will collaborate with
the Ministry of Education to implement
advanced technical programs tailored for
students at various educational levels.
The company will provide state-of-the-
art technologies, including artificial
intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality, to
enhance students' learning experiences
and open new avenues for scientific
exploration. Talal bin Said Al Mamari, CEO between Omantel and the Oman Science company within the Sultanate of Oman
of Omantel, emphasized the company's Festival is expected to significantly enrich and beyond. The company's innovative
dedication to nurturing technical skills the scientific knowledge of youth, inspiring approaches have contributed to providing
among young individuals, viewing this as them to delve deeper into the realms of state-of-the-art solutions to different
a critical national investment in developing science and technology through engaging consumer and business sectors. The
future talent and building capacity. "The and interactive activities. Omantel company aims to deliver an unparalleled,
Oman Science Festival offers an excellent remains committed to contributing to exceptional experience to its customers
platform to empower students and equip the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 by and strives to always exceed their
them with the skills needed to face future investing in emerging technologies and expectations. To achieve the objectives
challenges," said Al Mamari. "Through our providing cutting-edge ICT solutions to of Oman Vision 2040, Omantel invests
collaboration, we aim to inspire students to foster innovation and leadership in new in emerging technologies and provides
integrate science and technology into their and advanced technologies. Omantel has cutting-edge ICT solutions, such as
educational journeys." These initiatives aim succeeded, through the integration of cloud solutions, AI, Smart solutions,
to cultivate a forward-thinking generation its operations, processes, and extensive cybersecurity, and much more, in addition
adept at innovation and proficient in expertise in the field of communications to harnessing its technological capabilities
utilizing technology to enhance various and digital technology, in establishing its to enhance innovation and leadership in
aspects of daily life. The partnership position as a leading telecommunications new and advanced technologies.

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