Initial unapproved, unaudited results for the year ended 31 December 2017

The management of the Company is pleased to disclose its initial, unapproved, unaudited results for the year ended 31 December 2017, as required by the CMA Circular E/2/2016.

Note: Significant increase in income tax expense is due to one off deferred tax expense impact arising from change of tax law in Oman.

The above reported numbers represent initial unaudited financial results and are subject to approval and confirmation by the Company’s Audit Committee and Board of Directors.