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    This presentation contains "forward-looking statements."These statements include words like "may," "expects,""believes," plans,scheduled,"and "intends," and describe

    opinions about future events. These forward-lookingstatements involve known and unknown risks anduncertainties that may cause the actual results, performanceor achievements of BioLineRx to be materially different fromany future results, performance or achievements expressed or

    implied by such forward-looking statements.

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    Forward Looking Statements

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    BioLineRx - General

    Founded in 2003 by Teva and other key players in Israeli LifeSciences industry

    Bridge development gap for Israeli assets

    Leverage carefully selected early-stage technology, primarily at academia level,

    following proof of concept in animals (at a minimum)

    Invest 3-6 years in asset through to major catalyst

    Partner the asset (depending on the stage)

    For commercialization

    For late-stage clinical development

    For early and mid-stage co-development

    Current pipeline of 10 assets, 6 in clinical development

    Traded on both NASDAQ and TASE - symbol BLRX

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    BioLineRxs Value Proposition

    Multiple shots on goal

    Several meaningful value inflection points in next 12 months

    Two pharma assets regulated as devices

    Strategic relationships and access to Israeli technology

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    Our Proven Business Model

    Identify promisingprojects

    Conduct FeasibilityTesting`

    Develop throughclinical stages

    Partner

    Strong scientific

    basis

    High chance ofregulatory approval

    Competitiveadvantage

    Strong IP

    Validate results ofinventors

    Resolve mainconcerns regardingtoxicity, CMC, etc.

    Accelerateddevelopmentprogram

    FDA/EMA standards

    Continued clinicaldevelopment, ifneeded

    Regulatory approval

    Commercialization

    5>2,000 assets screened; 45 entered development; 8 entered clinic; 4 partnered

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    Efficient Project Development Infrastructure

    BD

    In-licensing andOut-licensing

    Chemistry Team(Organic, Analytical,Bioanalytical,Formulation)

    ExpertProject

    Managers

    Medical andClinical Team

    Pre-ClinicalTeam

    RegulatoryAffairs Team

    IntellectualProperty Experts

    MultipleProjects

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    Main Pipeline Assets

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    LEAD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

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    BL-8040:BEST-IN-CLASS CXCR4

    ANTAGONIST FORTREATMENT OFHEMATOLOGICAL

    CANCERS

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    BL-8040 Highlights

    Indications:Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) & other hematological cancers

    Orphan designation received from FDA for both AML and stem-cell mobilization

    Mode of Action:CXCR4 antagonism

    CXCR4 over-expressed in >70% of tumors, and correlates with disease severity.

    Status: Phase II trial ongoing

    Product Highlights:

    Induces apoptosis in cancer cells

    Mobilizes cancer cells from bone marrow to peripheral blood

    Sensitizes cancer cells to chemo- and bio-based anti-cancer therapy

    Safety and mobilization activity demonstrated in Phase I/II study in myeloma patients

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    AMLTreatment and Unmet Medical Need

    AML is most common acute leukemia in adults

    Over 60,000 new cases recorded worldwide in 2010, growing to 130,000 by 2020

    14,000 cases of AML diagnosed in the US in 2012

    Majority of AML patients relapse and require repeated treatment cycles

    AML has poor prognosisless than 25% five-year survival

    Over 10,000 fatalities from AML in the US in 2012

    AML treatment regimens have changed little in past 30 years Treatment of AML is based largely on use of older chemotherapeutic drugs

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    BL-8040 Mechanism Of Action

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    Binds CXCR4 with high affinity (1-2 nM)

    Maintains extended inhibition of CXCR4 through long receptor occupancy (>24 hours)

    Works as inverse agonist of CXCR4

    Induces apoptosis of tumor cells dependent on CXCR4 for survival

    Increases sensitivity to anti-cancer agents by mobilizing tumor cells from protective

    microenvironment

    BL-8040

    direct ly

    inducesapoptosis

    BL-8040

    BL-8040

    sensit izes

    tumor c e l ls toother drugs

    BL -8040 +

    SoC

    BL-8040

    induces

    tumor ce l lsmobi l izat ion

    BL-

    8040

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    BL-8040 Superiority to Mozobil

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    Time post BL-8040/Mozobil injection

    NumberofNeutrophils

    BL-8040 12 mg/kg

    Mozobil 3.2 mg/kg

    Mobilization

    Cell Death

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    Other Evidence of BL-8040s SuperiorAnti-Cancer Effect

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    *

    * Kuhne MR, Clinical Cancer Research, 2012

    BL-8040 (formerly BKT140) inhibits proliferation of Ramos cells comparedwith Mozobil (AMD3100) and BMS-936564 (MDX-1338)

    Study was conducted by scientists from BMS

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    BL-8040

    (BKT-140)

    Mozobil

    (Plerixafor/AMD3100)

    BMS-936564

    (MDX1338)Affinity with CXCR4 1-2 nM 84 nM 5nM

    MOA Inverse agonist Antagonist (partial agonist) Antagonist

    Binding siteExtracellular domains in theCXCR4 receptor

    Trans-membrane regions inthe CXCR4 receptor

    Extracellular domains in the CXCR4receptor

    PK (T1/2 in human) 0.30.7 hr ~3-5 hr More than 24hr

    Receptor occupancy More than 24 hr ~2 hr Not published

    Inducing apoptosis intumor cells

    Induces apoptosis in preclinicalmodels. Evidence of remarkableapoptosis in samples frompatients administrated with 0.75and 1 mg/kg (phase II).

    NoneDemonstrated apoptosis inpreclinical models, modest effect inpatients (ASH 2013)

    Mobilization ofLeukemic blasts

    6-8 fold increase(6/8 patients, phase IIa)

    2.5 fold(A phase I/II study, Blood2012)

    2.1-fold increase(14/24 patients in phase II study,ASH 2013)

    Other remarks of BL-8040: BL-8040 synergizes with Rituximab and Bendamustine to stimulate Lymphoma cell death in vitro. BL-8040 synergize with Bortezomib (Velcade) to stimulate MM cell death in vitro. Combination of BL-8040 with Imatinib in CML cells overcomes the protective effect of stroma in vitro. BL-8040 alone is highly efficient in eliminating lymphoma cells in the bone marrow and combined with Rituximab significantly

    reduces tumor load (in vivo).

    Summary of BL-8040 vs. Competitors

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    BL-8040 PlatformClinical Development Program

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    Pre-Clinical Phase I Phase II Phase III

    INDICATIONPROTOCOL

    Ongoing

    Investigator-initiated study

    Completed

    Commence Q2/2014

    R/R AMLBL-8040.01

    CMLBL-8040.03

    BL-8040.02

    BKTSC001 MM SC MOBILIZATION

    SINGLE AGENT SC MOBILIZATION

    HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES

    STEM CELL MOBILIZATION

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    Phase IIa - Treatment of r/r AML patients

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    A phase IIa, mult icen ter, open-label study desig ned to evaluate safety and eff icacy

    prof i le of repeated escalat ing do ses of BL -8040 in adul t sub jects with relapsed or

    refractory acute myelo id leukemia

    Study design:

    Dose escalation phase3+3 design, up to 5 escalating doses (0.5-1.5 mg/kg)

    Expansion phase: expand safe, efficacious dose group

    Treatment:

    2 consecutive days of BL-8040 monotherapy

    5 days of BL-8040 + chemotherapy

    Endpoints:

    To assess the safety and tolerability of escalating repeated doses of BL-8040 as monotherapy and whencombined with high-dose Ara-C in AML adult subjects with relapsed or refractory disease

    To assess the clinical efficacy (response rates) of escalating repeated doses of BL-8040

    To assess the apoptotic effect of BL-8040 on leukemic blasts

    To assess the effect of BL-8040 on mobilization of AML blasts to peripheral blood (PB)

    To assess the single and multiple dose pharmacokinetic profile of BL-8040

    Treatment Follow upScreening

    BM biopsy

    BL-8040

    Day

    Ara-C

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30

    BL-8040.01

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    Partial Results in AML Phase II Study

    Safe at all doses tested to date (0.5, 0.75 and 1mg/kg)

    Substantial mobilization of cancer cells from BM to peripheral blood

    Evidence for robust effect of cancer cell death

    Completion of study expected in early 2015

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    Peripheral bloodsample apoptosisassay

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    Phase I - Single Agent Stem Cells Mobilization

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    A phase I, two part study explor ing the safety, to lerabi l i ty , pharmaco dynam ic and

    pharmacokinet ic ef fect of ascending dos es of BL-8040 in heal thy sub jects

    expected to start in Q3 2014; results expected in late 2014 or early 2015Study design:

    Part 1Dose escalation, randomized, placebo controlled - up to 4 escalating doses (0.5-1.25 mg/kg)

    Part 2Dose expansion of safe and efficacious dose group

    Treatment:

    2 consecutive days of BL-8040 monotherapy

    Endpoints:

    Safety and tolerability of escalating repeated (2 days QD) doses of BL-8040 in healthy subjects.

    Effect of BL-8040 on WBC total and differential counts in peripheral blood (PB).

    Effect of BL-8040 on mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) to peripheral blood (PB).

    Pharmacokinetic profile of BL-8040.

    To assess yields of hematopoietic progenitor cells, immune cells, and other cellular subsetscollected by leukapheresis (Part 2)

    To assess the viability, biological activity and repopulating capacity of the cells collected byleukapheresis (Part 2)

    Collection

    Mobilization Safety follow up

    Safety follow upMobilization

    Screening

    Screening

    Part 1

    Part 2

    BL-8040

    1-28Day 2 73

    BL-8040.02

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    BL-8040.03

    Phase I/II study u sing the com binat ion o f Imat in ib and BL -8040 for impro ving

    mo lecular respo nse in chronic m yelogenous leukemia (CML) pat ients in f i rs t chro nic

    phase achieving less than op t imal response with Imat in ib

    Study design:

    Patients with chronic phase CML on Imatinib therapy achieving less than optimal response accordingto ELN criteria or less than MR4 after 24 months of Imatinib treatment

    Dose escalation phase3+3 design, up to 4 escalating doses (0.5-1.25 mg/kg)

    Expansion phase: expand safe, efficacious dose group

    Treatment:

    Daily Imatinib 400 mg/day throughout the study. Single s.c. BL-8040 injection on days 1, 15, 29 and 43, four hours prior to Imatinib.

    Endpoints:

    To assess the safety and tolerability of escalating repeated doses of BL-8040 when combined withImatinib in CML adult subjects with relapsed or refractory disease

    To assess the clinical efficacy of BL-8040 in combination with Imatinib in achieving improvedcytogenetic and molecular response in CML patients.

    To assess the anti tumor efficacy of BL-8040 in CML patients.

    To assess the apoptotic effect of BL-8040 in combination with Imatinib on CML stem cells.

    Phase I/IIa - Treatment of CML patients (investigator-initiated)

    Daily Imatinib treatment Safety and efficacy follow up

    -14 15 29 43Days 90 133

    BM Biopsy

    BL-8040

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    Screening

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    BL-8040 Summary

    CXCR4 is a validated target

    BL-8040 has robust mobilization activity and apoptosis

    Validated in preliminary data from Phase II study in AML, and Phase I/II study in multiplemyeloma

    BL-8040 has very favorable profile in comparison with leading CXCR4 antagonists

    BL-8040 is an inverse agonist

    Blocks the auto-signaling of CXCR4

    BL-8040 is a platform for a number of hematological indications

    Additional studies in CML and stem-cell mobilization are about to start

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    BL-7010:NOVEL GLIADIN

    BINDING POLYMERFOR

    CELIAC DISEASE

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    BL-7010: Polymeric Binder for Celiac Disease

    Indication: Celiac disease

    Mode of Action: Non-absorbable polymer with high affinity to gliadins(immunogenic peptides contained in gluten)

    Status: Phase I/II ongoing

    Product Highlights

    Prevents pathological damage to small intestine

    Non-absorbable

    Non-toxic

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    Celiac DiseaseLarge Unmet Medical Need

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    1% of worlds population suffers from celiac disease

    Number underestimated due to lack of awareness/diagnostic tools

    Market projected to reach $8 billion by 2019

    No current pharmacological agents approved for celiac

    Only treatment option is life-long, strict gluten-free diet (GFD)

    ~20% of celiac patients are symptomatic even with GFD

    Major interest shown by Big Pharma

    AbbVie recently acquired rights to phase II asset from Alvine for $70 million upfront

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    BL-7010 Prevents Formation of GliadinsImmunogenic Peptides

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    Small intestinal damage with loss ofabsorptive villi and hyperplasia of thecrypts, typically leading to malabsorption

    BL-7010

    Gluten

    Gliadin

    Enterocytes

    Lymphocytes

    Inflammatory Cytokines

    APC

    The polymer andgliadin are excretedin feces

    Copolymer of sodiumstyrene sulfonate (SS)and 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA)

    Gluten

    BL-7010 demonstratesdistinguished specificitytowards gliadin

    Prevention of intestinal damage

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    BL-7010 Maintains Normal Structure of GI

    non-sensitizedmice

    Gluten-sensitizedmice

    Gluten-sensitizedmice + BL-7010

    5.96 1.23Villus-to-crypt ratio 2.58 0.43 4.89 1.51

    Model: HLA-DQ8/HCD4 transgenic male mice sensitized to gliadin

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    BL-7010 Clinical Program Overview

    Two studies in celiac patients are planned in 2014:

    Phase I/II study in celiac patients

    Consist of 2 parts:

    - Top-line results expected in mid-2014

    Efficacy study in celiac patients expected to begin by end of year

    6-week repeated oral administration

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    Single ascending dose

    Safety endpoints

    No efficacy endpoints

    Assessment of systemic exposure

    14 days repeated administration

    3 times per day

    Safety w/o efficacy endpoints

    Assessment of systemic exposure

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    Partial Results - Ascending Dose Stage of Phase I/II Study

    Single administration, dose escalation part of study completed

    Study structure based on alternating group design; each subject receiving 3 different

    single escalating doses of BL-7010 or placebo

    Study remains blinded

    Escalation reached highest planned dose

    All planned doses found to be safe and well tolerated

    No serious or dose-limiting adverse events reported

    All subjects completed participation in study

    Based on encouraging safety results, repeated administration

    part of study will be initiated

    Each subject to receive 3x daily dosing of BL-7010 or placebo for 14 days

    PK samples have been collected for analysis and will be reported

    at study completion, together with top-line results

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    BL-7010 Summary

    Celiac disease is a huge unmet medical need

    There are only a handful of clinical-stage programs in development

    BL-7010 has a unique MOA

    High molecular weight polymers

    High affinity to gluten

    Secreted through feces

    Currently in Phase 1/2 pilot study

    No dose limiting toxicity in first part of study

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    BL-1040:FIRST-IN-CLASS

    MYOCARDIAL IMPLANTFOR PREVENTION OF

    VENTRICULAR REMODELINGFOLLOWING AMI

    Out- l icensed to Bel leropho n(f/k/a Ikaria) and bein g

    developed as B ioabsorbable

    Cardiac Matr ix (BCM)

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    BL-1040 Highlights

    Indication: Cardiac remodeling post-AMI

    Mode of Action: Provides support to ischemic tissue during healing

    Status: CE Mark registration trialcompletion expected in mid-2015

    Device designation (including FDA)

    Partnered with Bellerophon BCM (f/k/a Ikaria)

    Total deal structure $282.5 million; $17 million already received; 11-15% royalties

    All program costs funded by Bellerophon BCM

    Market Opportunity: > Billion dollar market*

    31*Based on a customized survey and report prepared for BioLineRx by Defined Health

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    Unmet Medical Need

    Vessel occlusion

    Successfully treatedwith PCI and stents

    Tissue damage

    No sufficiently effectivetreatment for myocardial

    damage

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    How Does BL-1040 Work?

    Infarct related artery injection

    Deposits into infarcted tissue

    Upon contact with infarcted tissue, turns from liquid into gel

    Gel-like scaffold provides mechanical support to damaged tissue

    Transitions to liquid and exits the body within 6 weeks

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    BL-1040 Prevents Structural Changes

    Normal sizeleft ventricle

    Normal LV

    wall

    Dilated leftventricle

    Thin LV wall

    Untreated BL-1040

    Porcine AMI model, day 60

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    Promising Results from Pilot Study

    Designated as device by regulatory authorities(including FDA)

    Pilot study in Europecompleted January 2010

    27 patients, safety and preliminary efficacy in patients withprimary MI at high risk for LV remodeling

    9 sites: 6 in Germany, 3 in Belgium

    Trial results show

    No treatment related complications, arrhythmias, elevations incardiac enzymes or occlusions

    Comparison to historical data suggests superior efficacy

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    BL-1040 Pivotal Clinical Development Program

    Pivotal CE Mark Registration trial progressing at full steam

    Placebo controlled, total enrollment ~300 patients, six-month follow-up

    ~80 sites currently active in nine countries (including 14 sites in US)

    Over 200 patients enrolled to date

    Endpoints: End diastolic volume index, QLQ, six-minute walk test

    Trial to be completed by mid-2015

    US pivotal trial in planning stages

    Final discussions with FDA

    Placebo controlled, >1,000 patients, 12-month follow-up

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    BL-1040 Summary

    Huge unmet medical need

    >$1 billion market

    Designated as device in both US and Europe

    Pilot study successfully completed

    No safety or tolerability issues after six months of follow-up

    Promising efficacy in comparison to historical data

    CE mark registration study progressing at full steam

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    CORPORATE

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    Financial and Corporate Summary

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    Available cash as of March 31, 2014 - ~$37.5 million

    Funds operational capital through 2016

    Expect to reach several value inflection points during this time

    Number of employees45

    Approximately 2/3 with advanced degrees

    Capital structure (on basis of ADSs)

    34.0 million outstandingbasic capital

    40.0 million outstandingfully diluted capital

    US investors ~60% of shareholder base

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    Analyst Coverage

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    BioLineRx Ltd. is followed by the analysts listed below:

    Please note that any opinions, estimates or forecasts regarding BioLineRx Ltd.'s

    performance made by these analysts are theirs alone and do not represent opinions,

    forecasts or predictions of BioLineRx Ltd. or its management. BioLineRx Ltd. does not by

    its reference above or distribution imply its endorsement of or concurrence with suchinformation, conclusions or recommendations.

    Analyst Firm

    Jason Kolbert Maxim Group

    Joe Pantginis Roth Capital Partners, LLC

    Raghuram Selvaraju Aegis Capital Corp.

    Robin Davison; Jason Zhang Edison Investment Research

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    2014

    Major Milestones over next 12 Months

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    BL-7010 (Celiac Disease) phase 1/2 completion

    BL-7010 (Celiac Disease) CE pivotal study initiation

    BL-1040 (AMI) CE mark study completion

    BL-8040 (AML) phase 2 completion

    BL-8040 (AML) phase 2 partial results*

    BL-8040 (SC Mobilization) phase 1 initiation

    BL-8040 (SC Mobilization) phase 1 completion

    * End of dose escalation phase

    2015

    BL-1040 (AMI) complete CE mark study enrollment

    BL-8040 (CML) phase 1/2 study initiationBL-7010 (Celiac Disease) pre-IND mtg with FDA

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