AL SHAYA GROUP

The Sultanate of Oman lies on the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula overlooking three seas, the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. Oman is bordered by the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and has a mostly national population of more than 3.6 million, many of whom live in the capital, Muscat. Oman enjoys a stable political, economic, and social system, which is enhanced by the excellent relationships between the Sultanate and neighboring countries. Less oil rich than many of its Gulf neighbours, Oman has a diversified economy which straddles service and agricultural sectors, as well as the energy sector. It has recently seen significant growth in its tourism sector, which has developed in response to its stunning and varied scenery, and the lush monsoon climate in the south of the country. Oman is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Boots Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. The company was created through the combination of Walgreens and Alliance Boots in December 2014, bringing together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted health care services through pharmaceutical wholesaling and community pharmacy care, dating back more than 100 years. Walgreens Boots Alliance is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination across the USA and Europe. Walgreens Boots Alliance and the companies in which it has equity method investments together have a presence in more than 25* countries and employ more than 450,000* people. The company is a global leader in pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing retail and, together with the companies in which it has equity method investments, has more than 21,000* retail stores in 11* countries as well as one of the largest global pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution networks, with over 400* distribution centers delivering to more than 240,000** pharmacies, doctors, health centers and hospitals each year in more than 25* countries. In addition, Walgreens Boots Alliance is one of the world’s largest purchasers of prescription drugs and many other health and wellbeing products. The company’s portfolio of retail and business brands includes Walgreens, Duane Reade, Boots and Alliance Healthcare, as well as increasingly global health and beauty product brands, such as No7, Botanics, Liz Earle and Soap & Glory.