With reference to the above subject, and the CMA regulations number (هـ.أ.م/ق.ر./إ.م/2012/2) on the disclosure of material information and the announcement mechanism, please note that Bawabat Al Wataniya for General trading and Contracting Company (Subsidiary for National Investments Company), had purchased 8.5% of the shares of Al Oula Real Estate Investment Company (Non-listed company) for a total amount of around KD 1.23 million. Accordingly, the overall ownership of National Investments Company and its subsidiary is 25.6%, noting that the above mentioned company is registered in the NIC’s books as a sister company and will remain the same after the purchase.