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Employee Handbook

INTRODUCTION

This handbook is intended to help employees get acquainted with National Paints. It explains some of our philosophies
and beliefs, and describes in general terms, some of our employment guidelines. In addition, the Employee Handbook
is not a contract of employment nor is it intended to create contractual obligations for National Paints of any kinds.
This Handbook replaces all previous personnel policies, practices, and guidelines.

Because National Paints is a growing and changing organization, it reserves full discretion to add to, modify, or delete
provisions of this handbook, or the policies and procedures on which they may be based, at any time without any
notice. National Paints also reserves the right to interpret any of the provisions set forth in this handbook in any
manner it deems appropriate.

This Handbook is the property of National Paints, and is intended for personal use and reference by the employees of
National Paints. Distribution of this handbook outside of National Paints requires the prior written approval of the
Human Resource Manager.

Employees should sign the acknowledgment form at the back of this handbook, and return the acknowledgement page
to the Human Resource Department. This will provide National Paints with a record that each employee has received
this Handbook.

UAE and Governing Laws

The United Arab Emirates is the constitutional federation consisting of seven emirates namely: Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Fujairah. Abu Dhabi is the capital of UAE and is the
second largest city in the country.

UAE is a country with almost year-round sunshine, little rainfall and near perfect winter temperatures. Arabic is the
official language used in the country, but English is widely spoken as well. Signs and Road shops are written in both
languages Arabic and English.

The UAE Constitution provides freedom of religion in accordance with established customs. Abu Dhabi is tolerant of
other religions with people being free to practice their religious beliefs, so long as they do not interfere with Islam.

UAE is an attractive market in the world for investment. Main Industry drivers of UAE Economy are Petroleum,
natural gas and oil. Employment is governed by the UAE labour law. However, there are some areas in the country,
which practice different labour laws. Labour law applies to all staff and employees working in UAE, whether UAE
Nationals or Expatriates.

The legal framework of the Emirates is more of a dual acting system, comprising mainly Islamic aspects of
conventional law. However, the laws in the UAE are more liberal, in comparison to the other Arab Nations. The
regulations of the UAE are constantly being developed and adapted to meet the fast pace of developments happening
within the Country.

Here are some general rules and guidelines applicable to Expats residing in U.A.E., regardless of the emirates of
residence.

Entry/Exit Requirements

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