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Al Salam Bank Profile Establishing its headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2006, Al Salam Bank has since cemented its reputation as the fastest growing bank in the Kingdom and a highly influential force in the Islamic banking industry on a regional level. Leveraging on its robust financial standing as the industry’s strongest in asset capital, the Bank has a proven track record in risk mitigation and effectively shifting to market dynamics, through its agile and aggressive growth strategy. The Bank has adopted a digital-first mindset to meet the modern-day needs of its clientele, delivering curated financial solutions and a seamless, transformative customer experience. Harnessing the power of data-backed insights and state-of-art technology, Al Salam Bank offers a comprehensive range of innovative and unique Shari’a-compliant financial products and services through its extended network of branches and ATMs. In addition to its diverse range of retail banking services, the Bank also provides corporate banking, private banking, asset management, international transaction banking as well as treasury services. Al Salam Bank’s competitive edge lies in its unrivalled approach to nurturing client relationships, fuelled by a deeply-rooted ethos in humanizing the customer journey through personalization, convenience, and efficiency, creating a refined and rewarding client experience. The Bank prides itself on its solution-oriented philosophy, curating tailored solutions with its clients’ financial needs at the epicenter of everything they do. With a Bahrainization rate of 92%, Al Salam Bank considers its people to be its most valued asset. The Bank has prioritized the wellbeing of its human capital, empowering them with the requisite tools, training and opportunities to create an inspired workforce dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Championing a highly energetic and collaborative work environment, Al Salam Bank fosters a culture of innovation which celebrates collective achievements. Encouraging a socially responsible culture from within to drive positive change, the Bank is committed to supporting the social and financial wellbeing of the community in which it resides. Driven by the shared passion of its people to form deep relationships with clients, the Bank aims to create solutions to help its customers meet their financial goals in a sustainable manner.

Country of Origin: United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (“the Bank”) was incorporated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) in 1969 and is registered as a Public Joint Shareholding Company (PJSC) in accordance with Federal Law No. 32 of 2021. The Bank is listed on the Dubai Financial Market. The Bank’s principal activity is commercial and retail banking. The registered address of the Bank is CBD Head Office, Al Ittihad Street, P. O Box 2668, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Details about subsidiaries and an associate: i.CBD Financial Services LLC, is registered as a limited liability company in accordance with Federal Law No. 32 of 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group holds a 100% interest. Its principal activity is providing brokerage facilities for local shares and bonds. ii.CBD Employment Services One Person Company LLC, is registered as a limited liability company in accordance with Federal Law No. 32 of 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group holds 100% interest. Its principal activity is the supply of manpower services. iii.Attijari Properties LLC, is registered as a limited liability company in accordance with Federal Law No. 32 of 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group holds a 100% interest. Its principal activity is self-owned property management services as well as buying and selling of real estate. iv. Noor Almethaq Real Estate Development LLC, is registered as a limited liability company in accordance with Federal Law No. 32 of 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group holds a 100% interest. Its principal activity is the development of real estate. v. CBD (Cayman) Limited is a special purpose entity (SPE) registered in the Cayman Islands. The SPE has been established for the issuance of debt securities. vi.CBD (Cayman II) Limited is a special purpose entity (SPE) registered in the Cayman Islands. The SPE has been established to transact and negotiate derivative agreements. vii. VS 1897 (Cayman) Limited is a special purpose entity (SPE) registered in the Cayman Islands. The SPE has been established to manage investment acquired in the settlement of debt. viii. National General Insurance Co. (PJSC) is an associate of the Bank and is listed on the Dubai Financial Market. It underwrites all classes of life and general insurance business as well as certain reinsurance business. The Bank holds a 17.8% interest in the associate. The management believes that it has significant influence on the associate by virtue of having representation on the Board of Directors of the associate.