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ANNUAL REPORT 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility Report

SMN Power Holding SAOG (“The Company” or “SMN Power”) as a responsible corporate
citizen have a strong commitment toward Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The key
pillars of our CSR policy focus on initiatives in the areas of society, environment, education,
health, In-Country Value (ICV) and economy with specific focus on sustainability and
development of Omani youth at the heart.

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held on 21st March 2021, the Shareholders
approved an amount of OMR 40,000 for the CSR projects and initiatives to be carried out
during the year 2021.

Overview of CSR Activities
As part of the Company’s commitment towards the society, the Company has supported the
following initiatives during 2021:

CSR Activities Amount (OMR)
1 Extension of the tree plantation project on the beach next to the 11,610
Barka Power Plants
2 Joint solar PV power project with Al Kamil, Al Batinah and Sohar 10,000
Power

3 Support to Ministry of Health in their fight against Covid-19, SMN 3,150
purchased 10 Oxygen Concentrators to be used in Field Hospital

4 SMN contribution toward the Cyclone Shaheen which was made 15,000
to Oman Charitable Organization
5 Providing Environment friendly bags to promote green initiatives 240
Total 40,000

Extension of the tree Plantation Project on the beach next to the Barka power Plants
In order to improve the greenery in Barka region, the Company initiated a tree plantation
project in 2019 at Barka beach next to the Barka Power Plant, in close cooperation with Barka
municipality. The first Phase of the project has progressed well with good survival rate of
trees. We developed the knowledge on the type of trees that can grow in saline environment.
In order to further enhance the long-term benefits of developing a green area for the local
community, SMN Powers board has approved the extension of the tree plantation project in
the adjacent 100 * 100 m plot. As a result, approx. 150 primarily local trees have been planted
which are doing well with very good survival rate. The total trees planted in phase one and
phase two are approx. 400 trees and a contractor has been engaged to ensure regular
maintenance to further enhance the trees survival and growth who is also monitoring the
trees on a weekly basis.

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