United Arab Bank is the sole official banking partner of GITEX Shopper's Autumn edition

Double Rewards points on purchases made with UAB debit and credit cards; lucky GITEX customers to win 10 FC Barcelona tickets

Sharjah, UAE (September 29, 2014) – United Arab Bank (‘UAB’), the fastest growing bank in the Middle East, is set once again to be the sole official banking partner of GITEX Shopper this Autumn – the region’s largest and much-anticipated consumer electronics retail platform, showcasing a multitude of world-class brands.

The Autumn edition of GITEX will take place from September 27th to October 4th at Dubai World Trade Centre. Over this period, UAB has lined up exciting offers for both existing and new customers.

All purchases made using UAB debit or credit cards will be awarded double UAB Rewards points at participating retailers – an offer which extends across all their UAE outlets over the period. UAB Rewards is widely recognised as the region’s number one rewards scheme, winning the award for ‘best customer loyalty program’ from Banker Middle East in both 2013 and 2014.

Moreover, courtesy of UAB’s exclusive partnership with FC Barcelona in the UAE, five lucky winners visiting GITEX Shopper 2014 will each win two return economy class airfares from Dubai to Barcelona, two night’s accommodation, and two tickets to see one of the world’s most decorated football clubs play at the 100,000-capacity Camp Nou.

In addition, UAB will exclusively provide ATM services for customers’ convenience at GITEX Shopper. The event prides itself on being the biggest consumer electronics extravaganza in the region. The 2013 edition of GITEX Shopper generated exceptional results, welcoming more than 210,000 visitors to the show, while exhibitors reported excellent sales in excess of AED 245 Million.

Tony B. Graham, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking at UAB said: “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with GITEX Shopper this Autumn, after a hugely successful show in the Spring. Once again our customers will get double reward points to spend at thousands of hotels, airlines and electronic brands. We’re also thrilled this time around to leverage our sponsorship with FC Barcelona to offer GITEX shoppers the chance to travel to one of the Europe’s biggest football stadiums to watch FC Barcelona live in action.”

UAB was the official banking partner of GITEX Shopper’s Spring edition, which took place over four days earlier this year, from 23-26 April, also at Dubai World Trade Centre.