Visa names the best credit and debit cardholders

Visa has announced the winners of its Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) campaign. The campaign was launched in celebration of its worldwide partnership with FIFA and sponsorship of the Dubai Shopping Festival. The aim of the campaign was to combine elements of the two undertakings through promoting football and shopping as enjoyable themes of wide appeal in the market.

The "Use Your Card and Be a Winner" promotion of the company lasted from 1 November until 15 December 2008 for cardholders using Visa credit or debit cards for purchases. The winner in Jordan was Aya Hakim Soud Al Qadi from the ABC Bank (part of Arab Banking Corporation Group), who won a trip to Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 together with stays at five-star Marriott hotels in Dubai. The package covers flights and four nights' accommodation.

Mr. Tony Gougassian, Area Manager of Visa in the Levant and Qatar, stated that Visa does not only provide the best service but also remarkable opportunities. “We at Visa recognize that each market is unique, and so this initiative came in recognition of the affinity our cardholders have for football in the Middle East region," he added.