Investment Dar Forms Investors’ Coordination and Liaison Committee Kuwait City, 25 July 2011

25 July 2011

The Investment Dar K.S.C.C. is pleased to announce that, in line with the implementation of the restructuring plan approved under the Financial Stability Law of Kuwait on June 2nd 2011, by the Special Circuit Court of Appeal, the Company has finalized an Investors’ Coordination and Liaison Committee (“the Committee”).

The Company will liaise with the Committee on regular calls and face-to-face meetings, and will jointly review the Company’s progress in carrying out its business plan. The members of this Committee include, Al-Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait, Kuwait Finance House, and ABC Islamic Bank. Abdullah Al Homaidi, CEO of the Investment Dar commented, “We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the previous Coordinating Committee whose hard work and commitment was instrumental in assisting the Company to navigate the restructuring process. The establishment of the Investors’ Coordination and Liaison Committee is in line with TID’s commitment to ensure compliance with international best practice, maximizing visibility and transparency for its banks and investors. We are grateful to the Banks who have volunteered to become members of the new Committee and look forward to working with them as we seek to expedite the implementation of the restructuring plan.” - Ends –For further information: The Investment Dar Naji A. Soweidan +965 22324045 Financial Dynamics Hugh Barker +971 502487620 - Ends –