1. Central Bank of Oman has since been advised that further to the legal merger of First Gulf Bank PJSC and National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC at the close of trading in the UAE on 30 March 2017, the combined bank has received all the relevant shareholder and UAE regulatory approvals to change its name from National Bank of Abu Dhabi PJSC to First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC ("FAB")

2. Change in Commercial Registration of Oman has been effected on 10 May 2017.

3. First Abu Dhabi Bank, Oman has requested some time to effect changes in cheque book, stationary and certain re-branding requirements and all licensed banks are advised to extend their cooperation in the process.

Best regards,

Hamood Sangour Al Zadjali

The Executive President