Deal allows Platinum credit card holders to receive 10% discount on flights booked through Gulf Air

Doha 22 April, 2015

Mashreq Qatar, a leading financial institution across the Region, recently signed a discount deal with Gulf Air, Bahrain's National Carrier. Mashreq Platinum credit card customers will now get a 10% discount when flying with Gulf Air.

The signing ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations, led by Niranjan Mendonca, Head of Retail Banking at Mashreq Qatar and Wael Mattar, Country Manager at Gulf Air.

Niranjan Mendonca, Head of Retail Banking, Mashreq commented on the agreement: "Partnering with Gulf Air allows two leading brands in the region to come together and offer our customers an improved proposition. We focus on delivering market leading benefits to our Platinum credit card customers, and a 10% discount on air fares offers great value. The offer comes from our commitment to extend convenient, innovative and value added financial solutions, something Mashreq is known for."

Customers will be able to avail the 10% discount by using their Mashreq Platinum card when buying tickets through the Gulf Air website www.gulfair.com or through any Gulf Air office in Qatar.

Following the signing, Wael Mattar Country manager at Gulf Air said: "We are delighted to join this mutually beneficial promotion with one of the leading banks in the region. We look forward to welcoming Mashreq customers on board our aircraft in the very near future."

In addition to this great new offer, Platinum credit card customers get discounts at 140+ outlets across Qatar, free roadside assistance membership, free travel insurance, free meet & greet at Hamad International Airport and much more. Customers wishing to benefit from the Platinum credit card can walk into any Mashreq branch in Qatar or call 4408333 for more details.

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About Mashreq:
Mashreq is the leading provider of financial services in the Middle East & North Africa and has offices New York, London, Hong Kong and across the world. Founded in 1967, the bank has played a pioneering role in the industry, particularly in retail banking. Among its many firsts, it was the first bank in the region to launch such products as travelers' cheques, credit cards and ATMs.  Mashreq has received numerous international awards reflecting the bank's successful record, such as Gallup Great Workplace Award 2014, Best Regional Retail Bank by Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2014, Best Credit Card, Best Debit Card by Smart Card Awards Middle East 2013, and Best Internet Bank in Qatar consecutively from 2008 to 2014 by Global Finance Magazine, New York.

Mashreq Qatar has been offering a full suite of financial solutions for personal banking, corporate banking and SMEs for over 40 years.  Mashreq Qatar constantly strives to provide our customers with the most rewarding banking relationships.  Mashreq's combination of personalized service and award winning electronic banking enables our customers to enjoy world class banking services from the comfort of their home/office.  Mashreq remains the only bank in Qatar to offer its customers unique benefits like Qatar's largest card discount program, the Majestic bundle offering free gifts worth thousands of rials, the Salaam Loyalty Program that lets customers earn points not just on card spend but across their banking relationship, the Platinum Elite credit card offering a wide range of free services including access to the VIP Oryx Lounge at Hamad International Airport, AAA roadside assistance, discount vouchers worth QAR 5,000 and much more. Mashreq Qatar aims to be world class in every facet of its business; including its social responsibility to the community it serves in. Mashreq Qatar has established a state of the art facility, Mashreq Learning Systems Centre of Excellence, which provides employees with top class training to help improve the skill-set of bankers in Qatar.  Mashreq also has a particular focus on recruiting, training, developing and retaining Qatari employees

For further information, please contact:
Huda Ismail
Mashreq                                             
PR and Events Manager                                  
Tel: +971 4608 3629
E-mail: hudai@mashreqbank.com

Aseel Bardawil
Hill & Knowlton Qatar
Account Executive
Tel: +974 4441 4781
E-mail: aseelziad.al-bardawil@hkstaretgies.com

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