25 September 2008
KUWAIT: The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the leading bank in Kuwait and the highest rated bank in the Middle East, organized a special Ghabga evening for its privileged Thahabhi customers at Villa Moda in the Free Trade Zone on Sept 16. The event was co-hosted by Villa Moda.

The attendees got a sneak preview of the latest Autumn/Winter collections from Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Manolo Blahnik and much more. Villa Moda's VIP customers were also part of the Ghabga evening. In the spirit of the holy month, Villa Moda gave away gift vouchers worth 10% of customers' purchases during the event, which was organized by NBK's Consumer Banking Group "Thahabi Segment" & its Corporate Banking Group.

Abdullah Al-Najran Al-Tuwaijri, the Deputy General Manager - Consumer Banking Group at National Bank of Kuwait, explained "This joint effort by Villa Moda and NBK has received very positive feedback. NBK has always had very strategic and successful tie-ins with various retail stores in the past as well. At NBK all our customers are special and events are always organized keeping the profile and age group in mind. Since, Tahabhi caters to a very niche market; the event organized keeping the segment's profile in mind.

Villa Moda offered a special 10% cash-back discount on all purchases made that night to the attending guests, in the form of gift vouchers. Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah stated, "During the month of Ramadan, we wanted to give something special to our clients and friends, a thank you for being with us during the holy month". The gift vouchers can be used for purchases made in any Villa Moda stores in Kuwait.

Throughout the evening, light snacks were served with traditional Arabic music playing in the background, creating a serene and beautiful Ramadan atmosphere at Villa Moda. Customers who attended the Ghabga evening received special YSL perfume and YSL skin care samples as a token of appreciation.

When the best join hands, the result has to be excellent. NBK's customers enjoyed the latest collections at Villa Moda from various international designers and were the first to see them as well. We have exciting events planned for the remaining part of the year for our Tahabhi customers", said Al Najran.

Thahabi is the Premier package from NBK that offers customers personalized and 'best in class' products and services, delivered by professional Personal Banking Officers. Furthermore, Thahabi customers also enjoy many banking related discounts, fee waivers and value-added lifestyle benefits. Qualification for Thahabi package is subject to meeting the minimum deposit criteria of KD30,000 in any interest or non-interest bearing account, a minimum continuous monthly salary transfer of KD 1,500 or investment f
unds.

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