In the application of these rules, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning given to them hereunder, unless the context requires otherwise:

Ministry: Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

Authority: Qatar Financial Markets Authority.

Authority's Legislations: Law No. 8/2012 regarding Qatar Financial Markets Authority and the rules, regulations, decisions and circulars issued by the Authority.

Market: Financial market licensed for dealing in Securities, pursuant to the Authority's Legislations.

Person: A natural or legal person.

Shareholding Company: The Company whose capital is divided into shares of equal value offered for subscription and that can be traded on the Market or in accordance with the Authority's Legislations.

Listed Company: Shareholding Company licensed by the Authority to list its securities on the Market, whether it is Offeree or Offeror.