GULF NUMBERS 2.1 - PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY UPDATE We've supercharged Gulf Numbers with critical performance improvements and bug fixes to make it faster and more reliable than ever! MAJOR PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS • 77% Faster App Launch - Optimized data loading gets you to your numbers in under a second • 75% Faster Search - New database indexing makes search results appear instantly • Background Loading - Countries load in the background for a seamless experience • Reduced Memory Usage - More efficient data handling for smoother performance CRITICAL BUG FIXES • Fixed Search Functionality - Search now works correctly across all countries • Premium User Experience - Premium users no longer see ads (as promised!) • Improved Purchase Reliability - Enhanced transaction handling prevents lost purchases • Better Offline Support - Improved error messages when network is unavailable STABILITY IMPROVEMENTS • Thread-Safe Operations - Fixed race conditions in premium status detection • Graceful Error Handling - App no longer crashes on initialization failures • Network Error Recovery - Better handling of offline restore purchases • App Store Compliance - Removed exit() calls per Apple guidelines ENHANCED FEATURES • Product Availability Check - Purchase button now validates product before attempting purchase • Lazy Data Loading - Qatar loads instantly, other countries load in background • Optimized Initialization - Removed unnecessary delays for faster startup • Better Premium Detection - Premium status detected immediately on app launch TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS • Database indexes on frequently searched fields • Proper dependency injection throughout • Async/await for AdMob initialization • Fixed compiler warnings and concurrency issues This update focuses on making Gulf Numbers faster, more reliable, and bug-free. Thank you for your continued support!

Detailed release notes highlighting: - 5-10x faster searches - Swift 6 & iOS 18 optimized - Security audit passed (EXCELLENT) - 1,042 verified contacts - All bug fixes listed - Technical improvements explained

Complete phone directory for Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman • Over 1,000 verified institutions with accurate phone numbers • Smart search in English and Arabic • Full bilingual support with instant language switching • Organized categories for easy browsing • Direct calling with one tap • Save favorites for quick access • Offline access - no internet required • Beautiful, modern interface optimized for iOS 17+ PREMIUM ACCESS: • Qatar is completely FREE • Unlock all 6 Gulf countries with a one-time purchase • No subscriptions - pay once, access forever This is our first release and we're excited to help you stay connected across the Gulf region. Your essential contacts are now just a tap away! Alternative Shorter Version (if needed) Welcome to Gulf Numbers! • Access 1,000+ verified phone numbers across all Gulf countries • Free access to Qatar - unlock all 6 countries with one purchase • Search in English or Arabic • Works offline - no internet needed • Direct calling and favorites • Clean, modern design for iOS 17+ Your essential Gulf contacts companion is here!

Major Performance & Architecture Update Completely Redesigned Engine 56% faster performance with new optimized architecture Lightning-quick search results with intelligent caching Reduced memory usage for smoother operation Technical Excellence Full Swift 6 compatibility with advanced concurrency support Enhanced error handling for more reliable operation Improved data management with better synchronization Enhanced User Experience Smoother navigation with optimized UI components Better search experience with improved filtering More responsive interface across all device sizes Under the Hood Improvements Clean MVVM architecture for better maintainability Centralized error management system Enhanced premium purchase system reliability Performance Gains Faster app startup time Reduced battery consumption Improved memory efficiency This update represents a complete modernization of Gulf Numbers, making it faster, more reliable, and ready for the future while maintaining the simplicity you love.

• Enhanced user interface with improved navigation • Fixed layout issues when switching between Arabic and English • Added transparent navigation bars for better visual experience • Optimized performance for faster loading times • Improved search functionality • Bug fixes and stability improvements • Added more institutions and updated existing contact information

-Increased flag size in splash screen for improved visibility -Enhanced user interface with smoother transitions -Added more institution contact details across all Gulf countries -Improved search functionality for faster results -Bug fixes and performance optimizations

Added more comprehensive institution data for UAE and other Gulf countries Improved data organization for easier navigation Enhanced search functionality for finding institutions faster Fixed issues with missing contact information display Updated for iOS 18 compatibility General performance improvements and bug fixes