Aamal and the Qatar Cancer Society renew their cooperation agreement

as part of Aamal's commitment to supporting the charitable sector

Doha, Qatar - 5 October 2022: Aamal Company Q.P.S.C., one of Qatar's leading diversified companies, announces that it has renewed the joint cooperation agreement with the Qatar Cancer Society, a charitable organization that focuses on raising awareness among community members and health care workers about cancer.

Under this agreement, Aamal provides financial support to the Society with the aim of supporting awareness and educational programs which aim to fight cancer.

Mr. Rashid Al Mansoori, CEO of Aamal Company said: "We hugely value the tremendous efforts made by the Qatar Cancer Society and it gives me great pleasure to renew our cooperation agreement with the Society, as part of Aamal's ongoing commitment to supporting the charitable sector. The Society plays an important role in educating the community about cancer and ways to prevent it, facilitating treatment for patients and working to support and empower them. We hope to play a key role in promoting the work of the Society and enabling scientific research as we strive for a better society for all."

Mrs. Mona Ashkanani, General Manager of Qatar Cancer Society, expressed her gratitude to Aamal for its efforts to support the Society, especially in supporting its education and awareness programs. The Society is very pleased to continue its cooperation agreement with Aamal as it works to improve the outlook for everyone affected by cancer in Qatar. The cooperation agreement forms the base for a strong partnership that contributes to achieving Qatar Cancer Society's vision to be the community partnership platform to establish Qatar as a leader in cancer prevention and control. Its mission seeks to prevent cancer and minimize its impact in Qatar by working with its partners to educate the community, support, empower and advocate for individuals living with cancer, and engage in professional development and scientific research.

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For more information:

Arwa Goussous, Corporate Communications Manager

arwa.goussous@aamal.com.qa

(Telephone: +974 4422 3888)

Laura Ackel, Communications & Marketing Officer

laura.ackel@aamal.com.qa

(Mobile: +974 6671 6576)

About Aamal Company Q.P.S.C.

Aamal is one of the Gulf region's most diversified conglomerates and has been listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange since December 2007. As at 5 October 2022, the Company had a market capitalisation of QAR 6.36 bn (US$ 1.75 bn).

Aamal's operations are widely diversified and comprise 29 active business units (subsidiaries and joint ventures) with market leading positions in the key industrial, retail, property, managed services, and medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors, thereby offering investors a high quality and balanced exposure to Qatar's wider economic growth and development.

For further information on Aamal Company, please refer to the corporate website: www.aamal.com.qa

About Qatar Cancer Society (QCS):

Qatar Cancer Society was established in 1997. Since then, its Chairman has been Sheikh Dr. Khaled bin Jabr Al Thani. QCS is a charitable association operating under the umbrella of the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities. QCS devotes its efforts to preventing Cancer and its cure, as it focuses on implementing awareness and prevention programs that aim to raise awareness among community members and health care workers about this disease. It also addresses cancer patients and those who have survived it and their families to provide both psychosocial support and provide emotional and financial support for treatment.

For further information about Qatar Cancer Society, please visit the website:www.qcs.qa

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