National Bank of Dubai

Diners Club Sponsors Whats on Awards 2008 in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates, Dubai- 28th April 2008

Diners Club International, exclusively available through Emirates NBD was once again, title sponsor of this year’s What’s On Awards, organized by Motivate Publishing, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In Dubai, the award ceremony attracted close to 1000 guests, and took place on 14th April 2008 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, and over 400 guests attended the Abu Dhabi Award Ceremony which took place at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel on 21st April 2008. Mr. Suleiman Al Mazroui, Emirates NBD General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications and Member of the Board of Directors of Diners Club, was guest of honour at the event and handed out awards to the winning brands on behalf of Diners Club.

Mr. Suvo Sarkar, Emirates NBD General Manager Retail Banking said, “Diners Club and Emirates NBD, are proud to participate in such meaningful events, which are designed to reward world class food outlets such as cafes, restaurants as well as hospitality brands and event organizers, across the UAE for their excellence. Diners Club and Emirates NBD are recognized as leaders for their high quality services and products and acknowledges the hard work needed to reach such goals. Diners Club and Emirates NBD would like to congratulate all the award winners.”

On both occasions, Diners Club carried out a business card raffle draw and offered winners from each event the chance to win a pair of tickets to Europe or South East Asia. The draws took place during the awards ceremony and the winners were announced on the night.

The Diners Club Card is the world’s first all-purpose Charge Card that is recognized and welcomed by millions of establishments’ world-wide. Diners Club customers can establish their own limits through their spending and payment patterns, charging within their personal or company resources. Diners Club Cards can be used for shopping, dining and travel, among many other ways and provide peace of mind when traveling thanks to an outstanding complimentary travel insurance. Customers can redeem accumulated points in a variety of useful ways, at hotels, boutiques, jewellery stores. They can even gift these points to charity organizations with Club Rewards, Diners Club’s excellent loyalty program.

The Diners Club Charge Card guarantees free access to over 100 airport lounges around the world. The Diners Club online statement service is a quick and handy way for customers to check their statements regardless of where they are. The Diners Club Card provides assistance to travelers with guaranteed hotel reservations, worldwide assistance, and even a global calling card. Customers will always feel protected when driving with the road side assistance feature offered to all cardholders. Further benefits include: Free card replacement within 24 hours and cash advances. Diners Club UAE has been operating since 1982 as a member of The Emirates Bank Group, one of the leading banks in the U.A.E

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Reported by 'Corporate Communications'