15 General and administrative expenses

	2024		2023
	AED’000		AED’000
Lease expense	2,700		5,405
Communication expenses	3,441		3,631
Professional fees	2,446		6,311
Repair and maintenance	9,568		7,819
Advertising, maintenance and other expenses	17,714		20,168
	35,869		43,334

There were no social contributions made during the year (2023: Nil).