Mobinil is the first mobile operator in Egypt and the Middle East to reach 20 million subscribers

Mobinil is currently celebrating the great success it has achieved for reaching 20 million subscribers over the past 10 years. Having secured a pioneering position for itself in Egypt and the Middle East, Mobinil succeeded in turning the telecommunications industry into a driving force for other economic sectors, a matter which contributed to raising the living standards of millions of Egyptians and giving a boost to the national economy.

Covering over 99% of populated areas in Egypt, Mobinil has also succeeded in changing the lifestyle of the Egyptians by enabling them to keep up with the latest technologies through its world-class, high-quality products and services offered at reasonable prices by highly qualified customer service.

Honoring this occasion, Mobinil's Chairman Eng. Iskander Shalaby stated that, 'Mobinil has provided the Egyptian telecommunications sector and the Egyptian people as a whole with state-of-the-art mobile communication technologies. Having invested L.E. 22 billion by 2009, these technologies have a positive impact on people's interests, corporate productivity, as well as all sectors of the national economy. Our shareholders have played a great role in the achievements of the company over the past 10 years, and Mobinil has also greatly benefited from the international expertise of France Telecom (Orange), and Orascom Telecom Holding for their experiences in other markets'.

Mobinil's CEO Mr. Hassan Kabbani stated that, 'the formidable success achieved by Mobinil is a result of its insightful vision that helped it maintain its pioneering role in the mobile operation market in Egypt. This vision is based on providing the best quality service for our customers, the best work environment for our employees, the highest value for our shareholders, and proudly contributing to the development of our society. We highly appreciate the confidence put in Mobinil by 20 million Egyptians who constitute our family. As we look at the great achievements we have accomplished in the past, we look forward to take our subscribers to new horizons, where mobile phones will transform from a medium of transmitting voice into a complete system of telecommunications'.

December 19,2008