Supplemental Statement Washington, DC 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, As Amended

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OMB No. 1124-0002; Expires June 30, 2023 U.S. Department of Justice Supplemental Statement Washington, DC 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended

For 6 Month Period Ending ______(Insert date) I - REGISTRANT

1. (a) Name of Registrant (b) Registration Number

2. Has there been a change in the information previously furnished in connection with the following? (a) If an individual: (1) Residence address(es) Yes No (2) Citizenship Yes No (3) Occupation Yes No (b) If an organization: (1) Name Yes No (2) Ownership or control Yes No (3) Branch offices Yes No (c) Explain fully all changes, if any, indicated in Items (a) and (b) above.

IF THE REGISTRANT IS AN INDIVIDUAL, OMIT RESPONSES TO ITEMS 3, 4, 5, AND 6. 3. If the registrant previously filed an Exhibit C 1, state whether any changes therein have occurred during this 6 month reporting period. Yes No If yes, has the registrant filed an updated Exhibit C? Yes No If no, please file the updated Exhibit C.

1 The Exhibit C, for which no printed form is provided, consists of a true copy of the charter, articles of incorporation, association, and by laws of a registrant that is an organization. (A waiver of the requirement to file an Exhibit C may be obtained for good cause upon written application to the Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530.) FORM NSD-2 Revised 05/20 (PAGE 2)

4. (a) Have any persons become partners, officers, directors or similar officials during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed

(b) Have any persons ceased acting as partners, officers, directors or similar officials of the registrant during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position Date Ceased

5. (a) Has any person named in Item 4(a) rendered services directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal? Yes No If yes, identify each such person and describe the service rendered. Name Foreign Principal(s) Represented Services

(b) During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant hired as employees or in any other capacity, any persons who rendered or will render services to the registrant directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal(s) in other than a clerical or secretarial, or in a related or similar capacity? Yes No

Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Date Assumed

(c) Have any employees or individuals, who have filed a short form registration statement, terminated their employment or connection with the registrant during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position or Connection Date Terminated

(d) Have any employees or individuals, who have filed a short form registration statement, terminated their connection with any foreign principal during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information: Name Position or Connection Foreign Principal Date Terminated

6. Have short form registration statements been previously filed by all of the persons named in Items 5(a) and 5(b) of the supplemental statement or submitted with this filing? Yes No If no, list names of persons who have not previously filed the required statement or are not submitting a short form with this filing. (PAGE 3) II - FOREIGN PRINCIPAL

7. Has the registrant's connection with any foreign principal(s) ended during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information: Foreign Principal Date of Termination

8. Has the registrant added any new foreign principal(s)2 during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No

If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Principal Date Added

9. In addition to those named in Items 7 and 8, if any, list the foreign principal(s) whom the registrant continued to represent during the 6 month reporting period.

10. (a) Has the registrant filed Exhibits A and B for the newly added foreign principal(s), if any, listed in Item 8? Exhibit A3 Yes No N/A Exhibit B4 Yes No N/A If no, please file the required exhibit.

(b) Have there been any changes in the Exhibits A and B previously filed for any foreign principal(s) whom the registrant represented during this 6 month period? Yes No If yes, has the registrant filed an amendment to these exhibits? Yes No If no, please file the required amendment.

2 The term "foreign principal" includes, in addition to those defined in Section 1(b) of the Act, an individual organization any of whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in major part by a foreign government, foreign political party, foreign organization or foreign individual. (See Rule 100(a) (9)). A registrant who represents more than one foreign principal is required to list in the statements he files under the Act only those principals for whom he is not entitled to claim exemption under Section 3 of the Act. (See Rule 208.) 3 The Exhibit A, which is filed on Form NSD-3, sets forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign principal. 4 The Exhibit B, which is filed on Form NSD-4, sets forth the information concerning the agreement or understanding between the registrant and the foreign principal. (PAGE 4) III - ACTIVITIES

11. During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant engaged in any activities for or rendered any services to any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes No

If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail all activities and services: Foreign Principal Activities/Services

12. During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant, on behalf of any foreign principal, engaged in political activity5 as defined below? Yes No

If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail all such political activity, indicating, among other things, the relations, interests and policies sought to be influenced and the means employed to achieve this purpose. If the registrant arranged, sponsored or delivered speeches, lectures, social media, internet postings, or media broadcasts, give details as to dates, places of delivery, names of speakers and subject matter. The response must include, but not be limited to, activities involving lobbying, promotion, perception management, public relations, economic development, and preparation and dissemination of informational materials. Set forth below a general description of the registrant's political activities.

Set forth below in the required detail the registrant's political activities. Foreign Principal Date Contact Method Purpose

13. In addition to the above described activities, if any, has the registrant engaged in activity or rendered any services on its own behalf which benefits the registrant's foreign principal(s)? Yes No

If yes, describe fully.

Foreign Principal Activities/Services

5 "Political activity," as defined in Section 1(o) of the Act, means any activity that the person engaging in believes will, or that the person intends to, in any way influence any agency or official of the Government of the United States or any section of the public within the United States with reference to formulating, adopting or changing the domestic or foreign policies of the United States or with reference to political or public interests, policies, or relations of a government of a foreign country or a foreign political party. (PAGE 5)

IV - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

14. (a) RECEIPTS-MONIES During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant received from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal, any contributions, income or money either as compensation or otherwise? Yes No

If no, please explain why no monies were received.

If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies.6 Foreign Principal Date Received From Whom Purpose Amount Subtotal

______Total

(b) RECEIPTS - FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant received, as part of a fundraising campaign7 , any money on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes No If yes, has the registrant previously filed an Exhibit D 8 to its registration? Yes No

If yes, indicate the date the Exhibit D was filed. Date ______

If no, please file the required Exhibit D.

(c) RECEIPTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, has the registraint received any thing of value9 other than money from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal? Yes No

If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Principal Date Received From Whom Purpose Thing of Value

6, 7 A registrant is required to file an Exhibit D if he/she collects or receives contributions, loans, moneys, or other things of value for a foreign principal, as part of a fundraising campaign. (See Rule 201(e)). 8 An Exhibit D, for which no printed form is provided, sets forth an account of money collected or received as a result of a fundraising campaign and transmitted for a foreign principal. 9 Things of value include but are not limited to gifts, interest free loans, expense free travel, favored stock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, "kickbacks," and the like. (PAGE 6)

15. (a) DISBURSEMENTS-MONIES During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement or transmitted monies to any such foreign principal? Yes No

If no, explain why no disbursements were made.

If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each foreign principal an account of such monies, including monies transmitted, if any, to each foreign principal.

Foreign Principal Date Recipient Purpose Amount Subtotal

______Total (PAGE 7) (b) DISBURSEMENTS-THINGS OF VALUE During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant disposed of anything of value10 other than money in furtherance of or in connection with activities on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes No If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Principal Date Recipient Purpose Thing of Value

(c) DISBURSEMENTS-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant (or any short form registrant) from its own funds and on its own behalf either directly or through any other person, made any contributions of money or other things of value 11 in connection with an election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election, convention, or caucus held to select candidates for political office?

Yes No

If yes, furnish the following information:

Date Donor Political Organization/Candidate Method Amount/Thing of Value

10, 11 Things of value include but are not limited to gifts, interest free loans, expense free travel, favored stock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, "kickbacks," and the like. (PAGE 8) V - INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS

16. (a) During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant prepared, disseminated or caused to be disseminated any 12 informational materials? Yes No

(b) If yes, identify each such foreign principal for which informational materials were disseminated and respond to the remaining items in this section.

17. During this 6 month reporting period, has a budget been established or specified sum of money allocated to finance the registrant's activities in preparing or disseminating informational materials? Yes No If yes, identify each such foreign principal, and specify the period of time and the amount. Foreign Principal Period of Time Amount

18. During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant's activities in preparing, disseminating or causing the dissemination of informational materials included the use of any of the following: Magazine or newspaper Advertising campaigns Press releases Pamphlets or other publications Lectures or speeches Radio or TV broadcasts Motion picture films Letters or telegrams Email Website URL(s): ______Social media websites URL(s): ______Other (specify) ______

19. During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant prepared, disseminated, or caused to be disseminated informational materials among any of the following groups: Public officials Newspapers Libraries Legislators Editors Educational institutions Government agencies Civic groups or associations Nationality groups

Other (specify)______

20. Indicate the language used in the informational materials: English Other (specify) ______

21. Has the registrant filed with the FARA Unit, U.S. Department of Justice a copy of each item of such informational materials prepared, disseminated or caused to be disseminated during this 6 month reporting period? Yes No

If no, please please file the required informational materials.

22. Has the registrant labeled each item of such informational materials with the statement required by Section 4(b) of the Act? Yes No

12 The term informational materials includes any oral, visual, graphic, written, or pictorial information or matter of any kind, including that published by means of advertising, books, periodicals, newspapers, lectures, broadcasts, motion pictures, or any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise. Informational materials disseminated by an agent of a foreign principal as part of an activity in itself exempt from registration, or an activity which by itself would not require registration, need not be filed pursuant to Section 4(b) of the Act. (PAGE 9)

VI - EXECUTION

In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that he/she has read the information set forth in this statement filed pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., that he/she is familiar with the contents thereof, and that such contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Date Printed Name Signature 13

13 This statement shall be signed by the individual agent, if the registrant is an individual, or by a majority of those partners, officers, directors or persons performing similar functions, if the registrant is an organization, except that the organization can, by power of attorney, authorize one or more individuals to execute this statement on its behalf. Question 11:

During this 6 month reporting period, have you engaged in any activities for or rendered any services to any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, or 9 of this statement? Yes

If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail your activities and services:

Hikvision USA Inc. - advise on public affairs and policy issues, strategic planning and guidance

Government of Ras Al Khaimah - Strategic communications services to support Ral Al Khaimah's objective in the US and Europe

Government of the Republic of the Philippines - Provided counsel and assistance for the Bangko Sentral ng Philipinas (BSP) and the government's economic team in the area of strategic communications to promote BSP's economic initiative and economic messages internationally. Counsel inc the coronavirus response, distributing press releases and informational materials Question 12:

During this 6 month reporting period, has the registrant, on behalf of any foreign principal, engaged in political activity as defined below? Yes

If yes, identify each foreign principal and describe in full detail your activities and services:

Hikvision USA Inc. - advise on public affairs and policy issues, strategic planning and guidance

Government of Ras Al Khaimah - Strategic communications services to support Ral Al Khaimah's objective in the US and Europe

Government of the Republic of the Philippines - Provided counsel and assistance for the Bangko Sentral ng Philipinas (BSP) and the government's economic team in the area of strategic communications to promote BSP's economic initiative and economic messages internationally. Counsel included advice on communicating about assessments of the country’s credit ratings, the coronavirus response, distributing press releases and informational materials

Hikvison Outreach

Date of outreach Name Publication Contact Info Method Purpose 3/25/2020 Robin Barnwell PBS Frontline 447966435761 Phone Media Inquiry Response 3/25/2020 Robin Barnwell PBS Frontline [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 3/26/2020 Robin Barnwell PBS Frontline [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 3/27/2020 Robin Barnwell PBS Frontline [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 3/27/2020 Robin Barnwell PBS Frontline 447966435761 Phone Media Inquiry Response 3/27/2020 Andrew Metz PBS Frontline N/A Phone Media Inquiry Response 3/12/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 3/13/2020 Mike Jude IDC 303-880-6217 Phone Analyst Inquiry Reponse 3/16/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 3/23/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 4/3/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 4/9/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 4/13/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 4/19/2020 Mike Jude IDC [email protected] Email Analyst Inquiry Reponse 4/30/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 4/30/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal 443-926-2111 Phone Media Inquiry Response 5/1/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 5/8/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 5/8/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal 443-926-2111 Phone Media Inquiry Response 5/11/2020 Eva Xiao The Wall Street Journal [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 6/24/2020 David Shepardson Reuters [email protected] Email Media Inquiry Response 6/24/2020 David Shepardson Reuters 202-579-6093 Phone Media Inquiry Response 6/25/2020 Isabel Togoh Forbes [email protected] Email Article Update Request 6/25/2020 Mike Murphy MarketWatch [email protected] Email Article Update Request 6/25/2020 Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian Axios [email protected] Email Article Update Request 6/25/2020 Jeffrey Martin Newsweek [email protected] Email Article Update Request 6/25/2020 Demetri Sevastopulo Financial Times [email protected] Email Article Update Request 6/25/2020 Katrina Manson Financial Times [email protected] Email Article Update Request

Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office

Official Meetings Mr. James Cramer, Department of Commerce Ms. Shaima Gargash, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the United Arab Republic in the United States

Articles Successfully Pitched and Placed January-June 2020 for US Target Audiences

BuzzFeed: What are The Best Places To Travel in 2020? January 13, 2020 CNN: Ethiopia's Ababel Yeshaneh smashes half marathon record wearing Nike Vaporfly shoes, February 20, 2020 : Ababel Yeshaneh Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Ras Al Khaimah, February 21, 2020 Jet Set Magazine: Ras Al Khaimah: A Destination Rich with History and Adventure March 27, 2020 Forbes: How To Go Pearl Diving In The Arabian Gulf Without Leaving Your Home April 14, 2020

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MEDIA PITCHES (January June 2020) ______

Hi X,

While

headed to Ras Al Khaimah an undiscovered oasis that makes up the United Arab Emirates.

Guinness World Records. In 2019, Ras Al Khaimah smashed the Guinness World Records for the longest chain of fireworks and the longest straight line of fireworks. The record for the longest chain of fireworks was achieved just before the countdown to the New Year in a tribute to the Year of Zayed, with the total length of fireworks chain measuring 4.6km and using 11,284 devices.

A team of 250 professionals from administration to technical and support staff work for 9 full months to create a firework display worthy of the Guinness Book of World Records. Collecting the appropriate fireworks alone takes strategy and calculated precision. The emirate works with vendors in the USA, Europe and Asia to ensure that the fireworks are worth of a record-breaking, out-of-this-world display. The focus for the display is on highlighting the UAE National Flag colors, as well as themes relating to the pyro-drones in order to assist with shooting fireworks off with true precision.

more information about #RAKNYE2020 in an interview.

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

// About #RAKNYE2020 #RAKNYE2020 will feature pyro-drones for never-before-seen fireworks starting with the countdown and culminating with Ras Al Khaimah's main landmarks being recreated in the sky. There will also be a special Japanese aerial shell fireworks display. The two new experiences are set to clinch two Guinness World Records. Get your first-look at this video here. People will be coming from around the globe to Ras Al Khaimah for #RAKNYE2020, which will have a range of celebrities including top performers from the Arab world set to put forth an awe-inspiring music performance. Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah will once again serve as the hub of lively entertainment and festivities this New Year's Eve, with the fireworks to light up the night skies from offshore.

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The epic experience will also have gala dinners, where you can expect to network with international influencers, entrepreneurs and business elite. Plus, there will be food trucks and kid activities for families, along with to keep the energy going all night. Organization takes many government bodies, including: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism and Development Authority, Ras Al Khaimah Police, Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defense, Ras Al Khaimah Public Work, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, and The UAE National Ambulance, etc. The team comprises veteran government leaders as well as private sector representatives who bring in- depth experience. in Ras Al Khaimah, which has emerged as the leading UAE destination for those seeking a culturally- immersive experience with luxury amenities and rich history. The emirate just announced a new international airport hub with Spicejet and is home to the -and-fastest zipline. In 2020, Ras Al Khaimah hopes to spotlight itself on the global tourism market and become a must-visit destination. https://rasalkhaimahnye.com/

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RAK Museum and Antiquities Pitch

EXCLUSIVE: Ras Al Khaimah Partners with American Universities to Unearth 4,000 Years of Prehistoric Findings

Hi X,

Knowing what you cover at national Geographic, I would love to offer the outlet an exclusive story with Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven United Arab Emirates.

Ras Al Khaimah's Department of Antiquities and Museums organized a unique collaboration with the US (University of South Alabama) and Prof. Ullinger (Quinnipiac University), a project was executed on the scientific study of human remains from two prehistoric tombs in Shimal, a settlement just north of Ras Al Khaimah. Associated with the Shihuh tribe of the Northern UAE and Oman, Shimal is also the location of a prominent archaeological site dating back to the Umm Al Nar culture (2,500-2,000 BC).

The project resulted in more than 1000 kg of excavated bones examined in Ras Al Khaimah by an all- female team, consisting of the two American professors and students of their respective universities. In agreement with His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, 400 kg diagnostic bones were selected to be worthy of further scientific study in the US, and taken on loan to America for research, before being returned to the Department of Antiquities and Museums.

rich desert planes set it apart from the other emirates, offering a distinctly different experience for visitors. Until just a few years ago, Ras al Khaimah was widely unknown but its bold tourism strategy has elevated its rich cultural heritage and abundant outdoor experiences, securing its reputation as must- visit travel destination.

Below, I have included the press release with more information. I also have video and images that I can provide to bring your story to life.

Please confirm if you're interested in moving forward with the exclusive by Friday, January 24, 2020 by 9am ET.

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

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RAK Half Marathon Pitch

BREAKING NEWS: The World's Fastest Marathon Just Happened In The UAE. New Record Set For Women's Running!

Hi X,

Knowing what you cover, I want to inform you about the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon that took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.

5,200 professional and novice runners across a variety of categories that included full half marathon, a relay, 5 km and a 1 km fun run. Offering a total prize purse of AED 1,219,000, the RAK Half Marathon this year covered a brand new course, located against the stunning backdrop of the Arabian Gulf.

rathon in a time of 64:31, smashing the previous record by 20 seconds and becoming the fastest women in history. Additionally, Kibiwott Kandie claimed victory in the men's race, beating his personal best by 34 seconds with a time of 58:58.

Raki Phillips, so proud to have hosted this record- elite runners and also welcomed over 5,000 participants of all kinds of abilities as they have enjoyed the event and its beautiful location. We have attracted many world-class events and hotel partners, that have combined to make Ras Al Khaimah an excellent destination. Over the last 14 years, the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon has achieved an enviable status in the region and we look forward to growing Read the full press release here.

Additionally, images to include in your potential story are available here. Please let me know if you need anything else.

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

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RAK Cultural Storytelling Pitch

STORY IDEA: This United Arab Emirate Has More Than 7,000 Years of History and Culture Discover Ras Al Khaimah

Hi X,

Knowing you cover the latest in history and travel, I would love to tell you more about the rich history of Ras Al Khaimah one of the seven United Arab Emirates and Buzz Destinations.

Recently, Ras Al Khaimah's Department of Antiquities and Museums organized a unique collaboration with the US In cooperation with Prof. Gregoricka (University of South Alabama) and Prof. Ullinger (Quinnipiac University), a project was executed on the scientific study of human remains from two prehistoric tombs in Shimal, a settlement just north of Ras Al Khaimah. Associated with the Shihuh tribe of the Northern UAE and Oman, Shimal is also the location of a prominent archaeological site dating back to the Umm Al Nar culture (2,500-2,000 BC). Learn more about the project at the video here.

In addition to the Antiquities proj -Hamra area is a major tourist attraction as it gives a taste of the peaceful Emirati life of the pearl divers and fishermen before the mid- 20th-century oil boom. Other top historical locations for your audience to visit include:

Jebel Jais, the United Arab Emirates' tallest mountain, with its summit at 1,934 meters. National Museum, houses an excellent collection of archaeological and ethnological artifacts. Dhayah Fort, 16th-century mud-brick fort, was built in a strategic hilltop position facing the gulf to defend the region from attack by the British. Jazirat al-Hamra, traditional coral-block architecture that pays homage to the Emirati inhabitants from a previous century. Hajar Mountains, dominates the Ras Al-Khaimah scenery and creates a beautiful area to head out into nature on a day trip. The surrounding desert has awe-inspiring jagged landscapes are the kind of big-sky country that most visitors don't expect to find in the United Arab Emirates.

To tell department for a phone or email interview. Interested?

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

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RAK Integrated Package of Smart Services Pitch

COVID-19: Testing and Technology Lessons From The UAE To Improve Efforts In The US

Hi X,

As the country continues to navigate COVID-19, I am sharing lessons the US can learn from the UAE about decontamination during the pandemic. As other countries struggle with the increasing demand for tech skills amid the coronavirus lockdown, the northernmost emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ras Al Khaimah has undergone an impressive smart transformation.

To safeguard public health, Ras Al Khaimah is providing its citizens with around 420 smart and e- services, ranging from public prosecution to environment protection, that enables users to access key public services while social distancing.

For example, in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Human Resources Department, the Emirate is providing job-seekers with customised data to help them find details of job vacancies quickly and remotely. To coordinate all these services in one easily-accessible place, the government has developed a smartphone app that provides users with around-the-clock access to these services.

practices the US could apply from the region. Happy to answer any questions.

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

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RAK Virtual Pearl Diving Pitch

You Can Now Go Pearl Diving In The United Arab Emirates From Your Living Room

Hi X,

With the news that K-12 classrooms nationwide will remain closed for the rest of April, many parents are looking for resources to keep kids actively learning during COVID-19. Luckily, many educational resources are available with the click of a button -- and some of them are real travel excursions, such as Ras Watch here.

Ras Al Khaimah the northernmost region of the United Arab Emirates has released a video on the In the video, parents and students can see how pearls are farmed today, understand the pearl diving process from real pearl traders, learn the history of the UAE and discover Middle Eastern culture.

Before the booming oil industry, the heartbeat of the UAE economy revolved around pearl diving, an industry that firmly put this tiny region on the international map. And while that may be a tradition of yesteryear, in the sleepy fishing village of Al Rams, the Suwaidi Pearls Farm is keeping this part of the history of the UAE alive. Visitors will need to take a traditional pearling boat to reach the cultured pearl farm, which occupies four thousand square feet at the foot of the expansive Hajar mountains. Each year, the farm produces around 40,000 oysters, with a 60 per cent pearl production rate.

making the Emirate one of the few places in the world that has continuously had settlers for over 7,000 years. Visitors travelling to Ras Al Khaimah will find a treasure trove of archaeological sites within easy reach, waiting to bring the past to life.

Happy to chat live!

Best, X On behalf of Ras Al Khaimah

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RAK Fitch Rating Pitch

Hi X,

Knowing you cover financial and markets news, I want to share that Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah This creates an encouraging and promising environment for current and prospective investors and enterprises in Ras Al Khaimah, as the Emirate continues to build on its strengths, develop its vital sectors, and strengthen relations with international bodies.

Ras Al Khaimah is located in the northernmost region of the United Arab Emirates. The Emirate has successfully carved a unique spot for itself in the UAE and the region, building on its arsenal of strengths, such as its strategic geographic location, abundance of natural resources and human capital, in addition to a strategic leader who has a deep understanding of regional and global developments.

know if you need anything else.

Best, X

Statement

Ras Al Khaimah Investment and Development Office (IDO)

s Al Khaimah

June 9, 2020

Over a Decade of Stable Outlook: Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), the northernmost of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has had its a rating the emirate has now maintained for more than a decade. The positive Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is driven by several factors, chief among them debt burden and high GDP per capita.

implemented by the government and the leadership. This, in turn, creates an encouraging and promising environment for current and prospective investors and enterprises in Ras Al Khaimah, as the emirate

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continues to build on its strengths, develop its vital sectors, and strengthen relations with international bodies.

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah has long been committed to a policy of fiscal prudence, which has allowed the debt-to-GDP ratio to maintain a consistent downward trend. This approach has proven its value over the past decade, with RAK authorities continuously working to improve data collection, budgeting, and financial planning and control, to enhance efficiency in utilising fiscal resources.

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The Government of the Republic of the Philippines

Interviews/media engagement:

1. 20 March, WSJ interview with Governor Diokno and Ben Otto, WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/philippine-central-bank-revises-down-2020-growth-forecast-due- to-covid-19-11584691097 2. March – April 8, Nikkei Asian Review, Counsel on development of opinion editorial, submission, and liaison with journalists ahead of publication date. Content syndication (Google ads) in foreign markets including in the U.S. following publication. https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/The-Philippines-is-fighting-the-COVID-19-crisis-head-on 3. 1 April, Financial Times, Philippines vows to ‘do everything necessary’ to avoid recession https://www.ft.com/content/4f256dae-880d-4c97-8230-ec1264af6095 4. 16 April, WSJ, Kosaku Narioka, fact checking/ clarification https://www.wsj.com/articles/philippines-central-bank-cuts-key-rates-as-covid-19-disrupts- economy-11587021591 5. 28 April, The Banker podcast interview with Governor Diokno and Kimberley Long. Philippine Central Bank Charts Path Out of Crisis. https://www.thebanker.com/Comment- Profiles/People/Philippine-central-bank-charts-path-out-of-crisis/(language)/eng-GB?ct=true 6. 10 June, Wall Street Journal fact sharing with Jon Emont ahead of story on remittances https://www.wsj.com/articles/developing-world-migrant-workers-remittances-coronavirus- pandemic-lockdown-reopen-11593969595?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=2

Press releases:

Date Press Release Title Journalists from US Publications 1 16 March 2020 Gov't economic team rolls out P27.1 Jim Gomez @ Associated Press B package vs COVID-19 pandemic Joeal Calupitan @ Associated Press Reshma Kapadia @ Barron's Andreo Calonzo @ Bloomberg Enda Curran @ Bloomberg Lilian Karunungan @ Bloomberg Andy Mukherjee @ Bloomberg Shuli Ren @ Bloomberg Weizhen Tan @ CNBC Josh Berlinger @ CNN Tekendra Parmar @ Fortune Aurora Almendral @ NBC / The New York Times Aries Poon @ S&P Global Ranina Sanglap @ S&P Global Karl Angelo N. Vidal @ S&P Global Alvin A Camba @ Stratbase ADR Institute Bari Weiss @ The New York Times

Jake Maxwell Watts @ The Wall Street Journal Feliz Solomon @ The Wall Street Journal James Hookway @ The Wall Street Journal John Lyons @ The Wall Street Journal Neil Western @ The Wall Street Journal Serena Ng @ The Wall Street Journal Regine Cabato @ The Washington Post 2 24 March 2020 24 March Media Release: BSP Cuts Jim Gomez @ Associated Press RRR by 200 Pts to Boost Domestic Joeal Calupitan @ Associated Liquidity Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Press Reshma Kapadia @ Barron's Andreo Calonzo @ Bloomberg David Finnerty @ Bloomberg Enda Curran @ Bloomberg Lilian Karunungan @ Bloomberg Andy Mukherjee @ Bloomberg Shuli Ren @ Bloomberg Ruth Carson @ Bloomberg Bernard Lo @ CNBC Christine Wang @ CNBC Weizhen Tan @ CNBC Josh Berlinger @ CNN Tekendra Parmar @ Fortune Ralph Jennings @ Fortune / Yahoo Aurora Almendral @ NBC / The New York Times Aries Poon @ S&P Global Ranina Sanglap @ S&P Global Karl Angelo N. Vidal @ S&P Global Alvin A Camba @ Stratbase ADR Institute Ronald U. Mendoza, PhD @ The Diplomat Bari Weiss @ The New York Times Ben Otto @ The Wall Street Journal Jake Maxwell Watts @ The Wall Street Journal Feliz Solomon @ The Wall Street Journal

James Hookway @ The Wall Street Journal John Lyons @ The Wall Street Journal Kosaku Narioka @ The Wall Street Journal Neil Western @ The Wall Street Journal Serena Ng @ The Wall Street Journal Regine Cabato @ The Washington Post 3 16 April 2020 Monetary Board Cuts Policy Rate by Jim Gomez @ Associated Press 50 Basis Points, Approves Package Joeal Calupitan @ Associated of Measures to Support MSMEs Press Reshma Kapadia @ Barron's Andreo Calonzo @ Bloomberg David Finnerty @ Bloomberg Enda Curran @ Bloomberg Lilian Karunungan @ Bloomberg Andy Mukherjee @ Bloomberg Shuli Ren @ Bloomberg Ruth Carson @ Bloomberg Bernard Lo @ CNBC Christine Wang @ CNBC Weizhen Tan @ CNBC Josh Berlinger @ CNN Tekendra Parmar @ Fortune Ralph Jennings @ Fortune / Yahoo Aurora Almendral @ NBC / The New York Times Aries Poon @ S&P Global Ranina Sanglap @ S&P Global Karl Angelo N. Vidal @ S&P Global Alvin A Camba @ Stratbase ADR Institute Ronald U. Mendoza, PhD @ The Diplomat Bari Weiss @ The New York Times Ben Otto @ The Wall Street Journal Jake Maxwell Watts @ The Wall Street Journal Feliz Solomon @ The Wall Street Journal James Hookway @ The Wall Street Journal

John Lyons @ The Wall Street Journal Kosaku Narioka @ The Wall Street Journal Neil Western @ The Wall Street Journal Serena Ng @ The Wall Street Journal Regine Cabato @ The Washington Post 4 29 May 2020 S&P affirms Philippines ‘BBB+’ Mikhail Franz Flores @ AFP rating, ‘stable’ outlook Goh Thean Eu @ Asia Asset Management Indira Vergis @ AsianInvestor Richard Morrow @ AsianInvestor Joeal Calupitan @ Associated Press Reshma Kapadia @ Barron's Karishma Vaswani @ BBC Timothy McDonald @ BBC Bruce Einhorn @ Bloomberg Claire Jiao @ Bloomberg Clarissa Batino @ Bloomberg Enda Curran @ Bloomberg Ian Sayson @ Bloomberg Lilian Karunungan @ Bloomberg Ruth Carson @ Bloomberg Siegfrid Alegado @ Bloomberg Andy Mukherjee @ Bloomberg Opinion Daniel Moss @ Bloomberg Opinion Shuli Ren @ Bloomberg Opinion Poonam Ramakrishnan @ Channel News Asia Prime Sarmiento @ China Daily Bernard Lo @ CNBC Christine Wang @ CNBC Uptin Saiidi @ CNBC Josh Berlinger @ CNN Rex Remitio @ CNN Philippines Matthew Thomas @ Euromoney (Asiamoney) Jacopo Dettoni @ fDi Carol Huang @ FinanceAsia Bryan Harris @ Financial Times Chris Giles @ Financial Times Prinz Magtulis @ Financial Times

Stefania Palma @ Financial Times Edward White @ Financial Times Steve Johnson @ Financial Times (EM Squared) Alice Woodhouse @ Financial Times FastFT Valerie Law @ Finews.asia Pamela Ambler @ Forbes Tekendra Parmar @ Fortune Francesca Young @ GlobalCapital Anuradha Subramanyan @ IFR Asia Jonathan Tam @ Mergermarket Faith Esther Brown @ NHK World Joan Cartoneros Cordero @ NHK World Ryushiro Kodaira @ Nikkei Asian Review Garima Chitkara @ Regulation Asia Philip Keller @ Regulation Asia Anshuman Daga @ Reuters Clarence Fernandez @ Reuters Enrico Dela Cruz @ Reuters Marius Zaharia @ Reuters Martin Petty @ Reuters Sumeet Chatterjee @ Reuters Pete Sweeney @ Reuters Breakingviews Robyn Mak @ Reuters Breakingviews Karl Angelo N. Vidal @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Enoch Yiu @ South China Morning Post Eugene Tang @ South China Morning Post John Carter @ South China Morning Post John Carter @ South China Morning Post Peggy Sito @ South China Morning Post Phila Siu @ South China Morning Post Sarah Zheng @ South China Morning Post

Alvin A Camba @ Stratbase ADR + Academic Johnna Villaviray Giolagon @ The Asahi Shimbun Bayani Cruz @ The Asset Tom King @ The Asset Adrienne Klasa @ The Banker & fDi Magazine Dominic Ziegler @ The Economist Miranda Johnson @ The Economist Kamarul Azhar Mohd Azmi @ The Edge Malaysia Chao Peh Chan @ The Edge Singapore James Kynge @ The Financial Times Bari Weiss @ The New York Times Jun Endo @ The Nikkei Richard Lloyd Parry @ The Times Feliz Solomon @ The Wall Street Journal James Hookway @ The Wall Street Journal John Lyons @ The Wall Street Journal Lucy Craymer @ The Wall Street Journal Neil Western @ The Wall Street Journal Serena Ng @ The Wall Street Journal Regine Cabato @ The Washington Post Yifan Wang @ The Washington Post Kosaku Narioka @ The Wall Street Journal Cecilia Yap @ Bloomberg Jamie Lee @ The Business Times Andreo Calonzo @ Bloomberg Alice Shen @ Central Banking Aries Poon @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Ben Otto @ The Wall Street Journal David Finnerty @ Bloomberg Ditas B Lopez @ Bloomberg

Elliot Wilson @ Euromoney (Freelance) Grace Ramos @ Financial Times Jackie Horne @ FinanceAsia Jim Gomez @ Associated Press John Reed @ Financial Times Karen Lema @ Reuters Kimberley Long @ The Banker Karl Lester Yap @ Bloomberg Mars Woo Mosqueda Jr @ DealStreetAsia Neil Jerome Morales @ Reuters Ranina Sanglap @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Raul Dancel @ The Straits Times Ralph Jennings @ Forbes Weizhen Tan @ CNBC 5 12 June 2020 Japan Credit Rating Agency Kosaku Narioka @ The Wall Street upgrades Philippines’ rating to A- Journal Cecilia Yap @ Bloomberg Jamie Lee @ The Business Times Andreo Calonzo @ Bloomberg Alice Shen @ Central Banking Aries Poon @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Ben Otto @ The Wall Street Journal David Finnerty @ Bloomberg Ditas B Lopez @ Bloomberg Elliot Wilson @ Euromoney (Freelance) Grace Ramos @ Financial Times Jackie Horne @ FinanceAsia Jim Gomez @ Associated Press John Reed @ Financial Times Karen Lema @ Reuters Kimberley Long @ The Banker Karl Lester Yap @ Bloomberg Mars Woo Mosqueda Jr @ DealStreetAsia Neil Jerome Morales @ Reuters Ranina Sanglap @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Raul Dancel @ The Straits Times Ralph Jennings @ Forbes Weizhen Tan @ CNBC Bryan Harris @ Financial Times

Chao Peh Chan @ The Edge Singapore Enoch Yiu @ South China Morning Post Faith Esther Brown @ NHK World Kamarul Azhar Mohd Azmi @ The Edge Malaysia Peggy Sito @ South China Morning Post Pete Sweeney @ Reuters Breakingviews Richard Lloyd Parry @ The Times Robyn Mak @ Reuters Breakingviews Tekendra Parmar @ Fortune Tom King @ The Asset Valerie Law @ Finews.asia Siegfrid Alegado @ Bloomberg Alvin A Camba @ Stratbase ADR + Academic Adrienne Klasa @ The Banker & fDi Magazine Alice Woodhouse @ Financial Times FastFT Andy Mukherjee @ Bloomberg Opinion Anshuman Daga @ Reuters Anuradha Subramanyan @ IFR Asia Bari Weiss @ The New York Times Bayani Cruz @ The Asset Joeal Calupitan @ Associated Press Bruce Einhorn @ Bloomberg Bernard Lo @ CNBC Carol Huang @ FinanceAsia Clarissa Batino @ Bloomberg Garima Chitkara @ Regulation Asia Chris Giles @ Financial Times Christine Wang @ CNBC Claire Jiao @ Bloomberg Clarence Fernandez @ Reuters Daniel Moss @ Bloomberg Opinion Dominic Ziegler @ The Economist Enda Curran @ Bloomberg Edward White @ Financial Times

Enrico Dela Cruz @ Reuters Eugene Tang @ South China Morning Post Francesca Young @ GlobalCapital Indira Vergis @ AsianInvestor Ian Sayson @ Bloomberg James Kynge @ The Financial Times Joan Cartoneros Cordero @ NHK World John Carter @ South China Morning Post John Carter @ South China Morning Post Johnna Villaviray Giolagon @ The Asahi Shimbun Jonathan Tam @ Mergermarket Josh Berlinger @ CNN Jun Endo @ The Nikkei Karishma Vaswani @ BBC Karl Angelo N. Vidal @ S&P Global Market Intelligence Ryushiro Kodaira @ Nikkei Asian Review Lilian Karunungan @ Bloomberg Marius Zaharia @ Reuters Martin Petty @ Reuters Matthew Thomas @ Euromoney (Asiamoney) Mikhail Franz Flores @ AFP Miranda Johnson @ The Economist Phila Siu @ South China Morning Post Poonam Ramakrishnan @ Channel News Asia Prinz Magtulis @ Financial Times Ruth Carson @ Bloomberg Regine Cabato @ The Washington Post Reshma Kapadia @ Barron's Rex Remitio @ CNN Philippines Richard Morrow @ AsianInvestor Sarah Zheng @ South China Morning Post Shuli Ren @ Bloomberg Opinion Stefania Palma @ Financial Times

Steve Johnson @ Financial Times (EM Squared) Sumeet Chatterjee @ Reuters Goh Thean Eu @ Asia Asset Management Timothy McDonald @ BBC Uptin Saiidi @ CNBC Yifan Wang @ The Washington Post Prime Sarmiento @ China Daily Jacopo Dettoni @ fDi Feliz Solomon @ The Wall Street Journal James Hookway @ The Wall Street Journal John Lyons @ The Wall Street Journal Lucy Craymer @ The Wall Street Journal Neil Western @ The Wall Street Journal Serena Ng @ The Wall Street Journal Pamela Ambler @ Forbes Philip Keller @ Regulation Asia

Interviews / Media Engagement (February to June 2020)

7. 5 June 2020: Note sent to Jon Emont, Wall Street Journal

Disclosure Statement: “These materials are distributed by BCW on behalf of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. Additional information is on file with the Department of Justice.”

1. Loans to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to be counted against the reserve ratio requirement

Rationale: MSMEs account for more than 63% of employment in the Philippines. The policy is one that encourages financial institutions to work with MSMEs. The measure will help provide this vital sector with additional liquidity to get through the crisis.

Reaction: “Linking this to reserve requirement compliance may further encourage banks to extend the ‘bayanihan’* help to the major employers of the economy. This is a direct boost to the most vulnerable businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.” said Ruben Carlo O. Asuncion, Chief Economist, UnionBank of the Philippines. [1]

Date: 18 April 2020

Link: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/publications/media.asp?id=5358

2. BSP waived the minimum Capital Conversion Buffer of 2.5 percent

Rationale: The BSP wants to enable banks to tap into reserves in order to finance the Philippine economy during the pandemic. Banks will be given a “reasonable time period” to restore capital positions to Basel III requirements after the quarantine.

Reaction: “The use of these capital and economic buffers gives banks greater leeway in extending great assistance such as more credit to their respective clients, both retail and corporate.” Said Michael L. Ricafort, Chief Economist, Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. [4]

Date: 4 May 2020

Link: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/regulations/regulations.asp?id=4326

3. Easing money transfers by waiving fees for digital transactions and registrations

Rationale: People are increasingly relying on digital transactions. This measure will make everyday banking cheaper and more convenient for all Filipinos. Use of digital banking also contributes to public health amid the pandemic – it requires no face-to-face interactions. In the long term, it will help banks improve their digital infrastructure and digitise faster.

Reaction: “To further alleviate the plight of our businesses and their workers, banks are also extending flexible arrangements to borrowers who need critical support during these

extraordinary times,” said the Bankers Association of the Philippines in a statement. A wide range of banks have rapidly passed on this deregulation to consumers. [3]

Date: 28 April 2020

Link: http://www.bsp.gov.ph/publications/media.asp?id=5369

On the fiscal/ national government side, we note two additional policies:

Already hired 38,000 contact tracers, with a goal of hiring 94,000 [4] contract tracers, a significant number, especially when compared to developed countries, such as the UK hiring only 17,200. [5] The Department of Health is also hiring 15,000 nurses – many of whom would have worked abroad before the pandemic. [6]

*’Bayanihan’ is the Tagalog word for ‘working together’ and is reference to Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, officially designated as Republic Act No. 11469. This law was enacted in March 2020 containing a wide swathe of economic relief measures.

[1] https://www.bworldonline.com/bank-loans-to-small-firms-to-count-in-computing-reserves/

[2] https://www.bworldonline.com/bsp-allows-banks-to-use-excess-capital/

[3]https://business.mb.com.ph/2020/03/21/more-banks-heed-call-of-bsp-to-grant-loan-reliefs-waive- fees/

[4] https://www.rappler.com/nation/262033-philippines-needs-contact-tracers

[5]https://www.axios.com/uk-contact-tracers-coronavirus-55726b1c-3109-4e9d-a4fb- a959ce8d3af6.html

[6]https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2020/04apr/20200427-Report-to-the-Joint- Congressional-Oversight-Committee-RRD.pdf

ATTACHMENT QUESTIONS 14 (a) 14 (a). Receipts - Monies During this 6 month reporting period, have you received from any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8 and 9 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in interests of any such foreign principal, any contributions, income or money either as compensation or otherwise? YES.

Hikvision USA Inc. Date From Whom Purpose Amount 1/16/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 1/16/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 1/16/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 27,119.14 1/21/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 64,240.10 2/3/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 15,641.25 3/9/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 3/9/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 97,900.86 3/18/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 71,012.66 3/18/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 15,732.68 4/28/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 4/28/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 5/18/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 6/16/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 98,800.00 6/23/2020 Hikvision USA Inc. Fees & Expenses 58,765.40 1,042,012.09

Republic of the Phillippines Date From Whom Purpose Amount No Receipts Rec'd during this reporting period -

Government of Ras Al Khaimah Date From Whom Purpose Amount 2/13/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 84,000.00 3/18/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 84,000.00 3/26/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 84,000.00 4/15/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 84,000.00 6/3/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 25,000.00 6/25/2020 Government of Ras Al Khaimah Fees & Expenses 25,000.00 386,000.00 ATTACHMENT QUESTION 15(a)

15 (a). Disbursements Monies During this 6 month reporting period, have you (1) disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Items 7, 8, and 9 of this statement? YES (2) transmitted monies to any such foreign principal? NO

Ennahdha Party RegistrationFees 305.00 Total 305.00

Hikvision USA Inc. Business Meals 80.32 Consulting Fees (BCW International Professional Services) 304,512.64 MediaMonitoring 1,355.93 Travel Accommodation 3,148.14 Travel Airfare 14,426.60 Travel Meals 460.57 Travel Taxi/Car service 752.06 Travel Train 763.56 Total 325,499.82

Government of Ras Al Khaimah Consulting Fees (BCW International Professional Services) 42,704.40 RegistrationFees 305.00 MediaMonitoring 1,355.93 Total 44,365.33

Government of the Republic of the Philippines RegistrationFees 305.00 Consulting Fees (BCW International Professional Services) 1,579.91 MediaMonitoring 5,024.24 Advertising 1,997.05 8,906.20