Oman Telecommunications announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Talal SaidMarhoon Al Mamari, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of MobileTelecommunications Company ("Zain") as a Non-Executive Director.

Mr. Al Mamari's appointment follows Omantel's acquisition of a 9.84% stake inZain, which was completed following a competitive auction process on theBoursa Kuwait on 24 August 2017. He will be replacing Houssam Fawzi Al-Kharafiwho has stepped down from the Board of Zain. The Board of Zain is undertakingnecessary documentation to complete the appointment procedures.