Cairo, Egypt, January 30, 2015: During a meeting with the Governor of Menoufia, Mr. Sherine Ahmed Fawzi, JTI (Japan Tobacco International) announced the donation of street cleaning equipment and a garbage removal car to assist in the beautification efforts of the city of Shebin Elkom, the capital of Menoufia Governorate, in order to improve the well-being of its citizens.

The Menoufia Governorate was chosen for this Community Investment project as the JTI factories are located in the governorate and the vast majority of the company's employees in Egypt live there.

"At JTI, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate." said Ayman El-Abbassi, General Manager, JTI Egypt. "Such projects are important for the welfare of the citizens who live in Menoufia and we will continue to support our community and tackle challenges both within and outside our direct operations for the benefit of Egyptians across the country."

The initiative is part of JTI's ongoing efforts to work closely with the government to enhance services provided to the local community. This is in line with the company's international commitment to corporate social responsibility, which focuses on a number of key areas including sustainability and environmental management.

About JTI
JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading international tobacco manufacturer. It markets world-renowned brands such as Camel, Winston, and Mevius (Mild Seven).

Other global brands include Silk Cut, Sobranie, Glamour, and LD. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and about 27,000 employees worldwide, JTI has operations in more than 120 countries.

JTI has been operating in Egypt since 2013, when its parent company, JT, acquired Al Nakhla Tobacco Company, one of the world's leading manufacturers of waterpipe tobacco. JTI also entered the Egyptian Cigarette market in 2014 through the launch of its leading flagship brand "Winston" in three variants: Classis, blue and Silver.

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