16 General and administrative expenses

	2022	2021
	AED’000	AED’000
Lease expense	6,557	4,295
Communication expenses	3,736	4,194
Professional fees	3,330	6,222
Repair and maintenance	2,304	2,484
Advertising, maintenance and other expenses	30,339	34,222
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	46,266	51,417
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