As parts of Mashreqbank’s celebrations for its 40th anniversary this May, one lucky MashreqMillionaire certificate holder will win a whopping AED 5 million - the biggest prize ever given by any organization in the history of the UAE.
“Millions of people from across the world have come to the UAE to realize their dreams. This historic prize is a celebration of the fantastic growth of Dubai, the 40th birthday of Mashreqbank, and the 12th anniversary of the award winning MashreqMillionaire savings and investment programme”, said Atif Bajwa, Head of Mashreqbank’s Retail Banking Group.
In the run up to the AED 5 million Anniversary Draw on 31st May 2007, the bank will also be giving away another AED 2 million in monthly draws, making AED 7 million as the total prize money available over the next 3 months.
Bajwa added that every year in its 12-year history, MashreqMillionaire has been the most popular savings plan in the UAE, growing from strength to strength. “No other investment scheme in the region offers such large returns in such a short time. More importantly, the investment is totally risk free and customers can cash their certificates anytime they want.”, he said.
True to their claim, “Mashreq Makes More Millionaires”, since launch the MashreqMillionaire investment programme has created over 156 millionaires and has paid out over AED 260 million in total prize money.
“Dubai and the UAE are changing – they are no longer a place of transition. People are buying property, investing, and planning to retire in the UAE. Mashreqbank is making sure that our products and services evolve accordingly to establish long-lasting relationships with customers”, added Bajwa.
Many expatriate MashreqMillionaire winners have used their prize money to bring their family and loved ones to the UAE. Some have set up their own business, invested in retirement funds, or created a college fund for their children. Others have treated themselves to the car or house of their dreams, while many have contributed substantial sums to charity. Almost all have also invested in purchasing additional MashreqMillionaire savings certificates.
“We have had winners from almost all nationalities - from Asians to Europeans to UAE Nationals. MashreqMillionaire has been a source of happiness for so many people, either by solving their financial problems or by making their dreams come true. It’s indeed a blessing to have been able to touch so many lives”, concluded Bajwa.
MashreqMillionaire was voted the Best Brand of the Decade in 2003 by readers of Gulf Marketing Review, the region’s leading marketing journal.
