Dubai, UAE – 19 November 2017:

Aramex (DFM: ARMX), the disruptive leader in the global logistics and transportation industry, today announced that its Board of Directors have appointed Bashar Obeid, currently Chief Financial Officer, as Chief Executive Officer of Aramex, to succeed Hussein Hachem.

Obeid joined the accounting and finance team at Aramex in 1993, and has since grown into several leadership positions including the company's Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, and finally Aramex’s Chief Financial Officer. He was a member of the team that oversaw Aramex’s public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange and later on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).

Bashar Obeid, CEO of Aramex said: "I am extremely honored with this appointment. We remain focused on growing the business further and moving forward with our strategy to transform Aramex into a technology-based enterprise.

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About Aramex:

Aramex (DFM: ARMX) is the disruptive leader in the global logistics and transportation industry. Established in 1982 as an express operator, the company rapidly evolved into a global brand recognized for its customized services and innovative multi-product offering. Traded on the NASDAQ from 1997 to 2002, Aramex today is a publicly traded company on the Dubai Financial Market, employing more than 18,000 people in 567 locations across 69 countries and leads a strong alliance network providing global presence, and bringing together 40 independent express companies from around the world. The range of services offered by Aramex includes integrated logistics solutions, international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, secure records and information management solutions, and e-services, including e-business solutions and Shop and Ship. www.aramex.com

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