MasterCard Cardholders Can Double their Chances of Winning when Using their Card for Payments at Qatar Duty Free

Doha, Qatar, 14 September 2011 - MasterCard and Qatar Duty Free announced a collaboration that will see MasterCard cardholders benefit from a range of promotions and benefits. The award-winning Qatar Duty Free, located at Doha International Airport, offers travellers exciting shopping facilities within the airport's transit, departures and arrivals area. This collaboration with MasterCard is aimed at further enhancing passengers' shopping experience.

Until 30 September 2011 Qatar Duty Free is offering MasterCard cardholders a chance to win one of the three Grand Prizes when making purchases of USD 150 or more at Qatar Duty Free.

In addition to the grand prizes, MasterCard cardholders making purchases at the award winning Qatar Duty Free will also receive an instant "Scratch and Win" card for instant gifts which will also allow them to double their chances of winning one of the three Grand Prizes.

The Grand Prize package includes one Business Class return ticket to Doha on Qatar Airways, full board hotel accommodation for two nights in the Oryx Rotana Hotel and a USD 20, 000 Qatar Duty Free shopping voucher. Residents of Qatar will have the chance to win a USD 25,000

Qatar Duty Free Shopping voucher*.

The instant "Scratch and Win" prizes  include tickets for the "1 Million Dollar Qatar Duty Free raffle", discount coupons of Qatar Duty free, Samsung Netbooks, mobiles phones, gold coins and travel accessories.

"Qatar Duty Free is one of the Middle East's most outstanding success stories in recent years and we are happy to announce this collaboration with MasterCard, another industry leader. The current promotion kicks off a range of initiatives, and we are delighted to offer our shoppers even more promotions and value for money offers," said Keith Hunter, Senior Vice President, Qatar Duty Free.

"MasterCard is pleased to announce our alliance with Qatar Duty Free and the first of many collaborative promotions to be held. Qatar Duty Free has expanded significantly over the years, and we are happy to offer MasterCard cardholders living in or visiting Qatar value-added benefits when shopping at any of Qatar Duty Free's many shops. MasterCard payment cards are a safe and convenient alternative to cash and travelers checks, and with a range of enticing benefits and rewards, we believe it is the perfect travel companion," said Safdar Khan, Vice President, Qatar & Oman, MasterCard Worldwide.

Qatar Duty Free operates within the Departures, Arrivals, VIP and Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport. It also operates an outlet at Doha Port for the growing number of passengers arriving and departing the State of Qatar by sea, as well as, an outlet at the Oryx Rotana Hotel. The award winning Duty Free operator has already recorded a 22% increase in sales in the first half of the year and is the second largest Duty Free operator in the region.

* Terms and conditions apply.

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About Qatar Duty Free:
Qatar Duty Free is a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, and operates within the departures, arrivals, VIP lounge and the Premium Terminal of Doha International Airport. Qatar Duty Free is one of the Middle East's most outstanding success stories in recent years. It has invested more than US$1 million in refurbishing the existing retail facilities within the departures and arrivals area.

For more information, visit www.qatardutyfree.com.qa

Qatar Duty Free has been experiencing continued and significant growth in recent years, currently operating over 2,500 sqm of retail space. In 2010, Qatar Duty Free won the "Travel Retailer of the Year - DFNI Global Awards" and the "Middle East Travel Retailer of the Year" and will establish a new home at New Doha International Airport when it is scheduled to open in 2012.

About MasterCard Worldwide
MasterCard (NYSE: MA) is a global payments and technology company.  It operates the world's fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories. MasterCard's products and solutions make everyday commerce activities--such as shopping, traveling, running a business and managing finances  - - easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Learn more at mastercard.com or follow us on Twitter @mastercardnews

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