Qtel International Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Telecom (Qtel) Q.S.C (rated A2 Moody's / A S&P / A+ Fitch), has mandated Barclays, HSBC, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, Mizuho Securities, Morgan Stanley and QNB Capital to act as Joint Lead Managers and Bookrunners for a proposed US$ Rule 144A/Reg S benchmark offering. The offering will be guaranteed by Qtel and is expected to be launched, subject to market conditions, following investor roadshows commencing 9 December 2012 covering the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia. FSA/ICMA stabilization.