21-02-2013

Doha, Qatar,
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Q.S.C (“Qtel” or the “Company” or the “Group”) notes that it has been informed by Moody’s that theywill maintain Qtel’s‘A2’ rating witha stable Outlook.
At the same time Standard and Poor’s (“S&P”) affirms the Company’s ‘A’ long term and ‘A-1’ short-term rating. S&P has revised its outlook to negative from stable principally as a result of increased EBITDA contribution from high growth emerging market assets.

For further information:
Qtel Group LLC
Investor Relations
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