Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 3 September 2026

ABWAB Holdings LLC (“ABWAB”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, digital platforms and related communications (“Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, when we may share it, and the rights and choices available to you. It should be read together with our Terms & Conditions and Cookie Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us. You may voluntarily provide personal information when you contact us through the Website; submit an enquiry or request; request information about ABWAB, its activities or opportunities; communicate with our team; subscribe to communications or updates; express interest in a partnership, investment opportunity, project or business relationship; or otherwise interact with ABWAB.

Depending on the interaction, this may include your name, job title, organisation, email address, telephone number, country, business interests, and the contents of your communication. Please do not provide sensitive personal information unless specifically requested and there is a lawful basis for collecting it.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, approximate geographic location, pages viewed, referring website, access times, and information concerning how you interact with the Website. We may collect this through cookies, analytics tools and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy for further information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to operate, maintain and improve the Website and digital services; respond to enquiries and requests; communicate with prospective and existing business partners, clients, investors and stakeholders; evaluate and manage potential business relationships and opportunities; provide information, updates, publications or communications you have requested; understand website usage and improve content and user experience; maintain the security and integrity of our systems; detect, prevent and investigate fraud, misuse or unauthorised activity; and comply with applicable legal, regulatory and contractual obligations.

We will only use personal information for purposes compatible with the purpose for which it was collected, or otherwise permitted by applicable law.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

ABWAB processes personal data only where a lawful basis exists under Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (the “PDPL”). The PDPL prohibits the processing of personal data without the consent of the data subject, save where a specific statutory exception applies. Depending on the nature of the interaction, ABWAB relies on one or more of the following bases:

• Consent. Where processing is based on your consent, that consent will be freely given, informed, specific and unambiguous. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us using the details in Clause 16. Withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before it was withdrawn.

• Contractual necessity. Processing necessary to perform a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps requested by you prior to entering into a contract.

• Protection of your interests. Processing necessary to protect your own interests, in circumstances where it is not possible to obtain your consent within a reasonable time.

• Legal and regulatory obligations. Processing necessary for ABWAB to comply with an obligation imposed under applicable laws, including in connection with anti-money laundering, sanctions and other regulatory requirements.

• Publicly disclosed data. Processing of data that you have clearly and deliberately made public yourself.

• Legal claims and proceedings. Processing necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or in connection with judicial, regulatory or security procedures.

4. Business and Professional Information

ABWAB operates in a business-to-business environment and may receive professional information concerning representatives of companies, government-related organisations, investors, strategic partners, service providers and other stakeholders. Where such information identifies an individual, ABWAB processes it in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements. Information relating to a business or organisation that does not identify an individual is generally not personal information.

5. Sharing of Information

ABWAB does not sell personal information. We may disclose personal information where reasonably necessary to operate our business or provide services, including to: professional advisers, consultants and service providers engaged by ABWAB; technology, hosting, cybersecurity, communications and website service providers; affiliated or associated entities where appropriate and lawful; counterparties, partners or professional advisers involved in a business opportunity or transaction, where necessary; government authorities, regulators, courts or law-enforcement bodies where required or permitted by law; and other parties where you have provided consent or disclosure is otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Where third-party service providers process personal information on our behalf, ABWAB will seek to implement appropriate contractual and organisational safeguards.

6. International Transfers

Some service providers, technology systems or business counterparties may be located outside the United Arab Emirates. Where personal information is transferred outside the UAE, ABWAB will take appropriate measures required by applicable law to ensure the information receives an appropriate level of protection, which may include standard contractual clauses, confirmation of an adequate level of protection in the recipient jurisdiction, or other safeguards recognised under UAE data-protection law.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, regulatory, accounting, contractual or reporting requirements. Illustrative retention periods:

• General enquiry and contact-form data: 24 months from last contact, unless a business relationship develops

• Newsletter/subscription data: retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

• Records relating to a concluded transaction or partnership: retained per applicable statutory/contractual retention requirements

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete, anonymise or otherwise dispose of it.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enable essential functionality; remember preferences; understand traffic and usage; improve performance; and, where permitted, support analytics or other non-essential functions. Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before using non-essential cookies. See our Cookie Policy for full details and how to manage your preferences.

9. Information Security

ABWAB maintains reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss, misuse or destruction. No website, electronic transmission or information-storage system can be guaranteed completely secure; while we take appropriate measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, ABWAB will take reasonable steps to assess and contain the breach, and will notify affected individuals and/or the competent UAE data-protection authority where required by applicable law and within any applicable statutory timeframe.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable UAE law and any applicable exemptions, you may have the right to request access to personal information held about you; request correction or updating of inaccurate information; request deletion of personal information in circumstances permitted by law; object to or request restriction of certain processing; withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and exercise other rights available under applicable data-protection legislation.

Requests may be submitted using the contact details below. ABWAB may need to verify your identity before responding, and may be permitted or required by law to retain certain information.

12. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how ABWAB has handled your personal information or responded to a request, you may contact us using the details below in the first instance. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UAE Data Office or other competent supervisory authority, where applicable.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services operated independently from ABWAB, which may have their own privacy policies. ABWAB is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing the applicable privacy policy before providing personal information to any third party.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are intended primarily for business and professional audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from persons below 18 years of age through the Website. If you believe a person below 18 years of age has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can assess and, where appropriate, delete the information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ABWAB may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, website, technology, or applicable laws or regulatory requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

16. Contact Us

ABWAB Holdings LLC

Sharjah Media City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

License No. 2427627.01

Email: reachus@abwabholdings.com

Website: abwabholdings.com

17. Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy operates in accordance with applicable UAE federal laws and regulations, including, where applicable, Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data, together with amendments, implementing regulations and other applicable data-protection requirements, as they apply to entities licensed in the Emirate of Sharjah.