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Wataniya MobileSeptember 2013

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This presentation (the “Presentation”) has been prepared by Wataniya Palestine Mobile Telecommunication Company PSC (the “Company”) solely for use with professional or institutional investors. This Presentation is strictly confidential and is furnished to you solely for your information. It should not be treated as giving investment advice and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or otherwise made available (in whole or in part) to any other person (including any member of the press) and it may not be published, in whole or in part, by any medium for any purpose. No specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient have been taken into consideration in connection with the preparation of this Presentation.
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This presentation does not constitute an offering of securities or otherwise constitute an invitation or inducement to any person to underwrite, subscribe for or otherwise acquire or dispose of securities in the Company.
Disclaimer

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Company Overview

• Second mobile telecommunications company in Palestine .
• launched commercially on 1 November of 2009.
• Completed Q3 2013 With 638k Subscribers.
• Incorporated in 2007 and listed on the Palestine Exchange (Palestine Securities Market) on January 2011 .
Notes:
(1) As of September 30th 2013
(2) NMTC owns 100% in Wataniya International
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Wataniya Mobile Profile
WM Ownership Breakdown Q3 2013 (1)
• OUR VISION
To become the telecom provider of choice in Palestineby leading in customer experience and innovation whilefulfilling stakeholder’s expectations.
• OUR VALUES:
Respect All: Embracing modesty and respectingeveryone regardless of their position or status.
Engage Others: Contributing to our community andbuilding social partnerships that add long-term andsustainable value.
Make a Difference: Innovation that matters is at thecore of everything we do.
Our Beliefs ...
Wataniya International
48.45%
PIF34.03%
Free float17.52%

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TBD Chairman TBD
• Palestine Investment Fund
Board of Directors
Dr. Nasser Marafih Vice Chairman Wataniya
International
Mr. Amer Sunna MemberWataniya
International
Mr. Michael Hancock MemberWataniya
International
Mr. Durgham Maraee Member PIF*
Mr. Khalid Al Mahmoud MemberWataniya
International
Mr. Faisal Al Shawwa Member PIF*

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Key pointsA compelling investment opportunity
Lucrative market
Company performance1
International experience
Shareholder Support
•Second market entrant challenging the incumbent operator•Customers hungry for choice, better network quality and improved service•Market growth potential – low penetration in MENA today – 82.5% end of Q3‘13
•Positive subscribers’ growth – 638k subs. by end of Q3 ‘13, an 8% increase on Q3’12•Progressive market share development – 28.8% by end of Q3’13 vs. 27.6% on Q3’12•Positive EBITDA growth– US$5.9m by end of 9M‘13, a 31% increase on 9M’12
•Experienced management team with a mix of local and international experience –over 149 years of combined experience in telecoms industry
•Benefits from local knowledge and expertise of PIF - a US$783 million state-owned investment company – by the end of 2012•Strategic partnership with Oordoo provides technical expertise and procurement benefits – a leading operator with over 89.6m customers in 15 countries
Macro environment•Resilient economy uncoupled from the global downturn•Economic prospects remain to be positive despite the political impact•Strong fundamentals underpinning economic growth
Note:(1) Information related to WB market only since the company is not yet operational in Gaza.

Q3 2009 2009
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November 2009 Launch of operations of Wataniya Mobile
31 December 2009110K subscribers0
10 September 2009 Effective date of License
Company overviewMeasurable accomplishments in a short period of time
• License allows Wataniya Mobile to provide 2G and 3G services (currently exclusive license for 3G) and international gateway for 15 years from the effective date (renewable by 5 years) in both West Bank and Gaza
• Wataniya Mobile has developed an innovative and high quality range of products and services to compete with incumbent operator
• Network covers 97% of the Palestinian population of the West Bank
• Extensive distribution network in West Bank: Characterized by its lean two-layered structure and spread
2011
31 December 2011465K subscribers
January 2011 Public trading On PEX (1)
(1) Palestine Exchange
2012
31 December 2012610K subscribers
January 2012 listing on Al Quds index.
2013
30 September 2013638K subscribers

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StrategyTo be the preferred choice for mobile wireless telecommunications services for consumer and enterprise throughout Palestine
Focus on Growth & Revenues
•A challenger with new approach, positioned closer to the customers’ life style.
• Introducing market-leading services with refined geographical and behavioral segmentation approach.
• Segment customer loyalty and retention programs
• Leverage network as a platform for diversified revenue-generating products and services.
•Build on local strength to build significant postpaid and enterprise share.
•Gaza market Entry.
• An advanced network with planned expansion and enhancement.
• Expand direct and indirect distribution network.
• Position the brand as “the value for money” brand
• Lead the market in customer service with regionally recognized KPIs.
• Unique product solutions through advanced billing, specialized systems and network elements.
• Position the company in the community through CSR, various events and sponsorships.
Differentiated Proposition
Leverage Group Efficiencies
• Leverage relationship with Oordoo and Oordoo Group companies:
– Knowledge transfer
– Products and VAS
– Large Group procurements featuring powerful economies of scale
– Access to talent pool
– Regional initiatives
– Benchmarking
– Roaming and transit

SalesComprehensive sales & distribution network – a lean two-layered approach
FMCG1 Distributor
• Maximized control over top performing GSM retail shops
• Highest direct POS coverage for recharge products
• Minimized intermediary layers
• Maintain price stability
Model advantages
Note:(1) Fast moving consumer goods (2) Points of sale
Alternative Channels
Telecom Distributor
Recharge only
Directly covering
POS 2
Recharge and prepaid SIMs
Directly covering 851 Telecom POS
(Non-Preferred)
Preferred dealers
Recharge and
prepaid SIMs
Luck Vans
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Sales Promoters

Brand &
communicationsOffering NetworkDistribution
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Differentiated offering Innovative products and services driven by customer life time journey
• Recognized as a transparent, friendly and customer centric
• Noticeably high Net Promoters Score (NPS) as of Q2’13.
• Engaging with simple communication language and emotional connotation.
• Strong and innovative presence.
Customer
service
• Simplified offer structure that is based on behavioral segmentation, for both consumer and enterprise.
• Clear and straight forward tariff structure guided by the notion : “what you see is what you get”.
• First-to-market Value Added Services.
• Considerable increase in customer engagement and feedback through call center and social networks (more than 300k fans on facebook page).
• Two layered efficient and agile distribution network.
• Balanced mix of distribution channels with recognized conflict management approach.
• Complete geographical coverage.
• Automated and enhanced processes that control POS and Distribution from A-Z.
• State-of-the art and young network.
• High network availability through carefully planned redundancy
• Oordoo group experience leveraged in network planning, leading to higher quality and resilience.
• Modern and Group tested Network Operation Center procedures.
• Regionally recognized customer service KPIs.
• Value segmentation approach.
• Customer satisfaction index above 81% at the end of 2012.
• Customer feedback leads innovation and offering refinement.

Supply chainkey Renowned Vendors
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RegulatoryKey license points
• Authorized to build and operate 2G and 3G networks and an international gateway in the West Bank and Gaza
Type of licence
• Fifteen years from September 10, 2009 renewable for five yearsPeriod of licence
• Service coverage targets required to be met within 3 years of launch:
Coverage of over 100% of the cities and 97% of the population of the West Bank and Gaza
• Four year exclusivity period during which time no additional 2G or 3G licenses will be issued.
Key terms of licence
• Assigned 4.8 MHz (2.4Mhz in the 1800MHz band and 2.4 in the 900 MHz) Spectrum
• License fee of 251m Jordanian Dinars (US$354m) to be paid in three installments:
The first payment of US$140m was paid on August 6 2008
Payment of the remaining installments is dependent on:
1. Reaching 700,000 subscribers: second payment of US$80m
2. Reaching 1 million subscribers: final payment of US$134m
3. The second and third payments are subject to Wataniya’s ability to launch 2G operations in Gaza and 3G services in the West Bank and Gaza.
Licence fee

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• Wataniya Mobile has expanded the major parts of its
GSM network in WB, both RAN and core have been
expanded to handle more subscribers and offered traffic.
• As of September 30th, 2013 WM network covered 97% of
the population of West Bank.
• In order to maximize the future coverage footprint and
network QoS, a network equipment modernization was
planned. Single RAN solution will enter the services in
2013.
• Roaming agreements with Israeli operators provide
adequate coverage in the areas where WM is banned
from building its own towers.
• New GSM network in Gaza will be implemented in the
near future.
• Future 3G network implementation in both WB and Gaza.
Company NetworkNetwork – Modern, young and advanced
WM Radio Network Coverage
WM Radio Network Coverage

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Market Overview

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Macro environment One of the competing economies with attractive fundamentals
Economy is growing positively despite the political situation…
…with growth underpinned by one of the most literate …
Source: IMF, US Census Bureau, UN, 2009 World Almanac, the Economist and allcountires.org statswww.photius.com, World Bank, Arab Advisor Group.
…and the youngest population in MENA…
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1.9% 1.8% 1.7% 1.6% 1.6%
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Macro environment Low age median and promising projection on the increase in the size of youth.
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-27%
-23%
-13%
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1%
3%
16%
18%
28%
42%
49%
69%
84%
Iran
Tunisia
Algeria
Lebanon
Libya
Mororcco
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Saudi Arabis
Iraq
Yemen
Palestine
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• Youth size is expected to grow at one of the fastest rates in the region.
• Low median age when compared to the region unfolds promising growth potential.
Percent Change in Size of Youth Population in Selected Countries in MENA, 2005-2025
Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision (New York: UN, 2005).
Median age in selected MENA countries…
Source: allcountries.org

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Telecom market High growth opportunity due to under penetrated market
Source: Oordoo Investor Presentations and company estimate
Total Market Penetration % (WB only)
Mobile penetration (%)
…penetration remains low relative to peers
• Mobile penetration has been rising over the past few years
• Growth has accelerated in 2009, especially due to the launch of Wataniya Mobile
• Penetration levels remain one of the lowest in MENA
• Substantial opportunity for penetration to grow rapidly and “catch up” to regional peers
Mobile penetration (%)
Excluding Israeli mobile operators users
191.0%
168.0%157.0%
140.4%123.0%
85.0% 82.5%70.6%
0%
50%
100%
150%
200%
16%23% 27%
34%
49%
67%74%
82% 82.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Q3 2013

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Company Performance

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Company Performance Competing and growing into the Palestinian telecom market
WM market share of total market WB & Gaza… WM revenue share of total market WB & Gaza...
Not only an increase in WB1 market share …but also, an increase in WB revenue share…
(1) WB : West BankAll figures are Wataniya Mobile estimates based on competition disclosures.
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20.76%
24.22%
28.27% 28.8%
2010 2011 2012 9M 2013
WM Market Share WB %
9.7%
16.1%17.9%
18.9%
2010 2011 2012 9M 2013
WM Revenue Market Share %
15.1%
24.2%26.7%
28.0%
2010 2011 2012 9M 2013
WM Revenue Market Share WB %
13.6%
16.1%
19.1% 19.6%
2010 2011 2012 9M 2013
WM % Market Share

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Company performancePositive growth in operations
…growth extends to EBITDA … …and to Net profit
• EBITDA increased by 31% for the 9M ‘13 over 9M’12, mainly driven by the increase in gross margin.
• Wataniya plans to continue cost optimization initiatives and steer costs in the most efficient direction.
• The increase in the 9M’13 net loss over the 9M’12 is mainly driven by exchange rate impact when revaluating asset and liabilities at period end, and the increase in depreciation due to new network investments.
• 2011 net loss - $ 25m - has decreased by $18.5 million over 2010 net loss - $ 43.5m. $5.8m of the decrease is following the treatment for the remaining License cost that was adopted during 2011, the change is based on the fact that the company is unable to utilize all the benefits granted in the license agreement, the new treatment has enhanced net income.
• Wataniya Mobile revenue has increased by a CAGR of 39% since 2010.
• Positive revenue increase for the 9M ‘13 over 9M’12 by 6%, mainly driven by the increase in subscribers by 8% , despite the impact of ARPU eroding for the same period.
• Wataniya plans to remain aggressive with acquisition, develop non-voice revenue and introduce localized marketing tactics, while still focusing on customer development and retention initiatives.
Momentum for revenues…
$ Million CAGR 26%
CAGR 39%
24.7
55.2 62.9 66.4
9M 2010 9M 2011 9M 2012 9M 2013
$ Million
-43.5
-25.0-16.9 -17.5
9M 2010 9M 2011 9M 2012 9M 2013
$ Million
-17.6
3.04.5
5.9
9M 2010 9M 2011 9M 2012 9M 2013
+6% +31% -4%%

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Company performanceSubscriber growth and persistence to compete
Continued growth in Subscriber base...
in U
SD
ARPU in line with industry trend…
• The ARPU decreased to U.S. $9.7 at the end of 9M 2012 mainly following the impact of the decrease in postpaid subscribers' percentage of total subscribers and slow economy impact.
• The ARPU decline is inline with the industry trend; Wataniya Mobile only dropped at a CAGR of 4% in three years, while main competitor’s ARPU dropped at a CAGR of 6% over the same period.
• Subscriber base continues to grow at a CAGR OF 28% following the introduction of tailored services and campaigns according to proper segmentation as revised every year.302
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Company performanceStock on PEX
• Completed Wataniya Mobile listing on Palestine Exchange on January 9th and composed 14% of PEX market cap.
• Stock performance (01/01/2013 – 30/09/2013); Highest price $ 1.23, Lowest price $ 1.00, Closing price $ 1.01
WM RANKS @ PEX as of September 30th 2013
Market Cap:
Ranks third since Jan 2011
Shareholders:
Ranks third – 11,483 shareholders
Equity:
Ranks first - $ 258 million
As of September 30th 2013
Market WM %
Trading Value ($) 196,823,221 2,933,044 1.49%
Trading Volume 116,863,210 2,732,093 2.34%
Market Cap ($) 2,862,584,533 260,580,000 9.10%
note : Stock performance excludes 9/1 - first trading day, which ended at a trading volume of 2.99m, and a closing price $1.37.
$
WM listing on Al
Quds index.
1.36
1.17
1.29
1.08
1.27
1.031.01
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Jan 10 2011
Jun 30 2011
Dec 29 2011
Jun 30 2012
Dec 31 2012
Jun 30 2013
Sep 30 2013
WM Closing price
52.6
49.2
50.9
46.2
49.89
45.2
46.9
44.0
46.0
48.0
50.0
52.0
54.0
Jan 10 2011
Jun 30 2011
Dec 29 2011
Jun 30 2012
Dec 31 2012
Jun 30 2013
Sep 30 2013
Services index
502.7
492.7476.9
444.0
477.59
452.5
470.2
400
420
440
460
480
500
520
Jan 10 2011
Jun 30 2011
Dec 29 2011
Jun 30 2012
Dec 31 2012
Jun 30 2013
Sep 30 2013
Al Quds index

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Future outlook

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Future outlookGaza – Key investment opportunity
Gaza key stats
Key Market Facts
Wataniya’s strategy for Gaza
• Significant population base (40% of Palestine)
• Opportunity to offer competition (currently served by Incumbent for 14 years)
• Densely populated, flat urban environment requiring relatively low coverage - capex
• Low penetration rates with significant opportunity for “catch-up” to the region
• 60% of the Gaza population under 18 year of
age.
Key benefits for Wataniya Mobile
• New revenue stream.• Higher RoI. • Opportunity to quickly capture market share
from Incumbent which is currently a monopoly• Margin enhancement as some fixed costs are
already covered by West Bank operations.• Connecting the Palestinian market both in
West Band and Gaza will increase West Bank subscribers’ base.
• Provide the Palestinians living in Gaza a better choice of mobile services
• Wataniya Mobile will capitalize on the existing operations in the West Bank to facilitate Gaza launch, leveraging on: Integrated management Agreements (interconnect, vendors, etc) systems and equipment Localized market centric knowledge. Heavy Penetration and retention at and
post launch.
Population(1) 1,795,745
Mobile Subs.(2) (3) 1,009,209
Penetration Rate (2) (3) 56.2%
Gaza Real GDP Growth Rate * 5.7%
ARPU (USD) (2) (3) 10.15
(1) Based on Gaza government announcements. (2) company estimate based on AOP. (3) final stats to be submitted upon completion of market study. * Based on CIA world factbook 2011estimate.

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Appendix l :Shareholders

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Global footprint
Oordoo DescriptionWataniya Mobile has benefited from Ooredoo's role as a strategic shareholder
• A leading fixed and mobile telecommunications company • Strategic backing by the Qatari government (directly and
indirectly)• Ooredoo’s ownership of Wataniya Mobile is held through
its majority stake (92.1%) in National Mobile Telecommunications Company (Wataniya)
Leverages Ooredoo's relationships with equipment and service vendors
Regular input and exchange with Oordoo on branding and marketing strategy
Regular exchange and input from Oordoo on development of tariff plans, pricing and customer care plans
Leverages Ooredoo's experience from other emerging markets
Assistance and advice from Oordoo in relation to optimization of operational procedures
Product
Development
and Service
Innovation
Economies
of Scale
Marketing
Support
Technical
Know How
Shareholder support Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo) Q.S.C.
Incorporation 1987
Listed Doha Securities Market in 1998
Market cap. c.US$ 12.31bn as of end of Sep 2013
Customer base >89.6 million
Global footprint Operations in 15 countries

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Shareholder support (cont.)The Palestine Investment Fund (PIF)
PIF DescriptionWataniya Mobile has benefited from PIF’s role as a strategic shareholder
• The Palestine Investment Fund (PIF) is a state-owned independent investment company with US$783 in assets under management.
• PIF works to promote sustainable economic growth and private sector development in Palestine, through originating and investing in economically feasible, socially responsible and developmentally sound strategic projects.
• PIF invests in strategic projects in vital economic sectors, such as telecommunications, real estate and hospitality, financial services, SMEs and Energy.
• PIF is leading a US$4bn investment program in partnership with local, regional and international partners.
• PIF’s investment program is expected to create more than 100,000 jobs in the next five years.
• PIF adheres to the highest level of transparency in its reporting and uses Ernst & Young and Deloitte as their external and internal auditors respectively.
Regulatory
Facilitation
Assistance in navigating the regulatory environment in Palestine.
Local
Knowledge
Assistance and advice from PIF in relation to building a better local market knowledge
Access to
finance
Leverage PIF’s strong relationship and credibility with the local banks and international finance institutions to facilitate access to financing
Marketing
Assistance in marketing products to corporate accounts, leveraging PIF’s strong business connections
Established 2003
Size (as of 31/12/2012) US$783 million
Net income (2012) US$36.5 million
Return on Assets (2012) 4.5%
Return on Equity (2012) 5.0%
Return on Capital (2012) 5.8%