Doha, Qatar, 15 March 2009: Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. ("Vodafone Qatar" or the "Company"), part of the Vodafone Group, the world's largest mobile network, today announced the Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of 40% of the Company's authorised share capital and subsequent listing on the Doha Securities Market ("DSM") in Qatar. The Company was awarded the second public mobile telecommunications networks and service license in the State of Qatar in June 2008.

The Vodafone Qatar IPO subscription period will open on Sunday 12 April 2009 and will close on Sunday 26 April 2009 subject to final regulatory approvals. A full prospectus will be available from the 12 selected receiving banks from 12 April onwards, providing full details of the IPO and the company. A list of receiving banks and branches will be issued in advance of the opening date.

Vodafone Group already has a huge footprint, with a presence in over 65 countries worldwide, and has started to create the same kind of buzz in Qatar. Vodafone Qatar turned on its mobile network on March 1 2009, and its first 1,000 customers have been asked to help test and build their mobile network. Vodafone Qatar will make announcements on its products and services to be made available to the public in due course.

At a special open night to be held on Tuesday 17 March 2009 at 6:00pm, potential investors will have the chance to learn further details about Vodafone Qatar's IPO and plans to make a world of difference for the people in Qatar.

The open night will be hosted by Vodafone Qatar Chairman H.E Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Saoud Al Thani, Vodafone Qatar CEO and Board Member Grahame Maher, and Qatar Foundation Vice President Administration and Vodafone Qatar Board Member Rashid Al Naimi.

Commenting on the IPO, Vodafone Qatar Chairman H.E. Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Saoud Al Thani said, "This is a significant IPO as it will become one of the largest IPOs in Qatar. Furthermore it marks the next step in the deregulation of the telecommunications sector in Qatar, by bringing competition to the market."

"Qatar Foundation's strategy of partnering with high technology businesses that will help develop the growth of the knowledge based economy is fostering many opportunities for Qataris and we expect there to be much interest in this upcoming IPO" said Qatar Foundation Vice President Administration and Vodafone Qatar Board Member Rashid Al Naimi.

Vodafone Qatar CEO Grahame Maher said, "The IPO represents another significant milestone in Vodafone's quest to make a 'world of difference' for the people in Qatar. We're looking forward to becoming a significant player in the communications market in Qatar."

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited and Qatar National Bank S.A.Q are acting as Joint Financial Advisers, Joint Lead Managers and Joint Lead Receiving Banks.

Further information about the IPO can be found at: www.vodafone.com.qa

VODAFONE is a trademark of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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About Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C.
Vodafone Qatar Q.S.C. is the holder of the second public mobile telecommunications networks and services license in the State of Qatar granted on 29 June 2008. The company was registered as an Article (68) Qatari Shareholding Company on 22 June 2008.

Vodafone Qatar's mission is to "Make A World of Difference for the People in Qatar" by aiming to become "the Number One brand in Qatar in 3 years."

About Vodafone Group Plc
Vodafone Group Plc and its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Vodafone Group") is a world leader in providing voice and data communications services for both consumer and corporate customers, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Pacific and the US. As at 31 December 2008 Vodafone Group had approximately 289 million proportionate customers. For more information, please visit http://www.vodafone.com

About Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development
Founded in 1995 by His Highness the Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned, Qatar Foundation is a private institution committed to the principle that a nation's greatest natural resource is its people. The headquarters of Qatar Foundation are located within its flagship project, Education City. A fourteen million square-meter campus, Education City is home to numerous progressive learning institutions and centers of research, including branch campuses of six of the world's leading universities, plus a cutting-edge science and technology park, QSTP. Qatar Foundation also works to enhance the quality of life in Qatar by investing in Education, Science, Technology and Community Health and Development. For more information please visit http://www.qf.org.qa

For further information, please contact:
Lana Khachan
Vodafone Qatar
Tel: +974 5868248
Email: lana.khachan@vodafone.com

Shannon Barry
Hill & Knowlton Qatar
Tel: +974 418 1292/+974 685 9236
Email: shannon.barry@hillandknowlton.com

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