1. Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. "Markaz" Markaz Real Estate Fund (MREF) October 2014 Asset Management | Investment Banking

2. 2 Real Estate Investment Opportunity Kuwait Market Overview 4 Markaz Added Value 6 MREF Terms 8 MREF Asset Allocation 10 MREF Operational Performance 12 MREF Financial Performance 14 MREF Performance VS Comparables 16 Table of Contents

3. Kuwait Market Overview Real Estate Investment Opportunity

4. 4 Kuwait Market Overview Investment sector property values stabilized during Q3-2014, after an increase in rents and values in 2013 by up to 10%. In Salmiya and Hawalli cap rates for violation-free buildings range between 6.25 – 6.75% while it ranges between 6.75 – 7.25% in Fintas, Mangaf and Mahboula. The number of transactions has increased in H1-2014 by 12% with 1024 transactions, and a 52% increase in value of transactions with 964m KD compared to H1-2013. Industrial properties in Shuwaikh and Al Rai areas stabilized in terms of rents and values during Q3-2014, after an increase in terms of values up to 10% during 2013. Prime location properties are currently offered at 8.5-9.0% cap rate while secondary street properties are being offered at 9-10% cap rates. Commercial office & Retail sector witnessed an increase in value from property evaluators in 2013, and currently yieldins 6.25-7.25% cap rates depending on the location of the building. An increase in transactions by 15% and an increase in values of transactions by 60% amounts to 274m KD compared to H1-2013. All sectors are expected to stabilize on the short term whereas commercial office properties are expected to increase in value on the medium/long term do to rent and occupancy increases.

5. Markaz Added Value Real Estate Investment Opportunity

6. 6 Markaz has built an expertise in real estate and specifically in income generating real estate, having made for the past decade prudent quality investments and managed properties efficiently yielding stable income and generating above market returns to its investors. Markaz added value lies in: Acquiring valuable properties selecting sectors based on supply/demand, location based on market trends and appeal to end-users. Managing Acquisition Risk carrying thorough legal, technical, operational and commercial due diligence on target properties. Managing Investment Risk through balancing the fund exposure sectorial and geographical wise. Efficiently managing acquired Properties through improving rent levels, improving collection rates, reducing vacancy, maintaining the properties, supervising operation expenses and creating value through value-added activities. Markaz Added Value

7. Markaz Real Estate Fund “MREF” Terms Real Estate Investment Opportunity

8. 8 MREF is an open ended fund, investing mainly in income generating properties with the aim of generating stable income and returns through prudent acquisition, management and disposal of properties in the most promising segments of the real estate market in Kuwait. Term: Open ended, operational since 2003. Distribution: Monthly dividends equal to 7% pa on nominal unit value (one KD) Subscription: Monthly on NAV Redemption: Every 6 months from subscription date Leverage: 0% Fees: Placement fees: 2% Management fee: 10% of net income (equivalent to c. 0.4% of net assets in 2013) Carried interest: 20% of net realized income over 8% p.a. required return to unitholders NAV: KD 1.517 as of October 2014 Markaz Real Estate Fund “MREF” Terms

9. MREF Asset Allocation Real Estate Investment Opportunity

10. 10 Real Estate Investment Opportunity MREF invested in a diverse portfolio of real estate properties in low risk sectors and high concentration areas within the state of Kuwait. MREF Asset Allocation MREF holds a balanced portfolio of 44 properties. Properties are distributed across sectors and governorates. Fund Net Assets Value reached KD 117m as of October-2014. Income Generating Properties Sector Distribution Governorate Distribution Development / Income Distribution

11. MREF Operational Performance Real Estate Investment Opportunity

12. 12 Real Estate Investment Opportunity MREF Operational Performance Fund assets are managed efficiently: Increased monthly gross income from KD 50K to 421.5K Collection rate improved from 83% to 84% Maintained high occupancy at 85% As of Oct-14 * * * Up-to October 2014

13. MREF Financial Performance Real Estate Investment Opportunity

14. 14 Real Estate Investment Opportunity MREF’s prudent and systematic strategy allowed it to weather the downturn and yield a solid performance delivering above average return to its investors. MREF Financial Performance Return Since Inception: +131.35% Total Return Annualized: +9.10% As of October 14 *As of Sep-14 *

15. MREF Performance VS Comparables Real Estate Investment Opportunity

16. 16 Real Estate Investment Opportunity The fund’s prudent investment strategy and the active management of assets allowed MREF to outperform other funds while MREF operates at zero % leverage. MREF Performance VS Comparables AS OF DATE: FUNDFUND MANAGERDISTRIBUTION YEARLY DISTRIBUTION RETURN YTD TOTAL RETURN ANNUALIZED RETURN SINCE INCEPTION FUND VALUE (KD MILLIONS) COUNTRY/REGIONAL PRESENCE INCEPTION DATE JUN-14MREFMarkazMonthly7.0%*7.85%9.27%128.54%KD 116.38mKuwait FEB – 03 JUN-14 Al Dar Real Estate Fund Al Dar Asset Management Irregular 3.10% in Cash 1.33% in Units 1.57%2.64%79.84%KD 3.61mKuwait/GCC AUG – 02 JUN-14 Alimtiaz Real Estate Fund Alimtiaz Investment None ---KD 3.33mKuwait/GCC/MENAJUN - 08 JUN-14 AWAED Real Estate Fund A’Ayan Leasing & Investment Co. Monthly4.00%*3.23%-22.34%KD 13.52mKuwait/GCCAPR – 05 *On Nominal Value

17. Risks Real Estate Investment Opportunity

18. There are a number of inherent risks associated with private equity real estate investments which can cause the investments to lose value or to produce lower yields to the Investors than what has been projected. Prospective investors in the Fund should therefore confer with their own professional legal, fiscal and financial advisors prior to taking any investment decision in the Fund. Key yet non- comprehensive risk factors Political and Economic Risk Real Estate Industry Risk Structuring Risk Currency Risk Structuring Risk Illiquidity Risk Income Distribution Risk Interest Rate Risk Insurance- related Risk Operational Risk Concentration of Investments Legal and Regulatory Consideration Please refer to the fund articles of association for a detailed non-exhaustive list of risk factors.

19. Real Estate Investment Opportunity The information in this document is in draft form and is subject to updating, completion, revision, verification and amendment. Recipients of this document who intend to subscribe to Units of the Fund following approval of the final documents relating to the Fund are reminded that any issue of Units will be made solely on the basis of the information contained in the final documents of the fund as approved by the Capital Markets authority, which may substantially differ from the information contained in this document. This document shall not be construed as an offer, or as providing legal, financial or tax opinions or advice. Recipients of this document shall seek advice from their own legal counsel, investment, tax and financial advisors. No representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is given by the fund, the Fund Manager, Kuwait Financial Centre, K.P.S.C. “Markaz” or their respective directors, officers, representatives and/or employees (the “Parties”) as to the accuracy or completeness of the material, information or opinions contained in this document and the Parties shall have, and accept, no liability for any statements, opinions, information or matters (expressed or implied) arising out of, contained in or derived from this document or any omissions from this document, or any other written or oral communication transmitted or made available to any other party in relation to the subject matter of this document. Past Performance is not a guarantee of future results. Any forward-looking statements in this document such as “will”, “may”, “expect”, “project” and any other words of similar effect whatsoever are the results of the exercise of personal professional judgments. Any forward-looking statement does not constitute an offer nor a promise of future results. Therefore, there is no guarantee that such statements would be materialized or ever occur and the Fund Manager, Kuwait Financial Centre, K.P.S.C. “Markaz” or its directors, officers, representatives and/or employees accept no liability whatsoever as a result of such forward-looking statement. This document and its contents are confidential and should not be distributed, published or reproduced in whole or in part or disclosed to any other person, party and/or entity without the written consent of Kuwait Financial Centre, K.P.S.C. “Markaz”. Disclaimer

20. Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. "Markaz" P.O. Box 23444, Safat 13095 State of Kuwait Tel: +965 2224 8000 Fax: +965 2242 5828 Email: info@markaz.com markaz.com