21 April 2014
DOHA -- Al-Khaliji France SA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Al-KhalijI Commercial Bank QSC has launched its award-winning premium banking service to premium customers in the United Arab Emirates (UEA).

Al-Khaliji France's Premium Banking is a service-led proposition which, alongside competitive loans, accounts and cards, delivers an experience befitting that of a Premium Banking customer. 

"The launch of premium banking in the UAE reinforces Al- Khaliji's strategy of serving our customers of choice. Premium banking has been extremely successful in our home market of Qatar, and with the UAE as our second home and an important growth market, extending our proposition to the UAE is a natural step for us,"  said Robin McCall, Al-Khaliji Group Chief Executive Officer.

Individual customers who meet the premium banking criteria will enjoy award-winning service that includes a dedicated relationship manager, preferential product rates, doorstep banking and multiple e-banking channels among other benefits to give a personalized and enjoyable customer experience allowing busy people the luxury of banking convenience.

The product proposition includes the World MasterCard Credit Card which gives customers up to 5 percent cash back on all purchases, free lounge access at selected airports within the UAE and the GCC, free 24/7 concierge service providing assistance anywhere in the world, Schengen-compliant travel insurance and a host of other features.

In addition, customers will be offered preferential loan rates, earn up to 1.75 percent interest on their fusion account (a current account that pays interest monthly) while being able to access their funds at any ATM across the UAE without any charges.

"Our unique approach will give our customers individually tailored products and services to meet their universal banking needs.  We aim to bring Al-Khaliji's popular and award-winning premium banking experience to our preferred customers in the UAE.  Our experience and success over the years in premium banking should demonstrate our ability to deliver this," said Kelvin Tayfield, Head of Banking (UAE).

Premium banking will be available in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al-Khaimah branches.

© The Saudi Gazette 2014