Barwa Bank announces the winner of its QR 1 million biannual Thara’a grand prize

Barwa Bank, Qatar's most progressive Shari’ah compliant financial service provider, has announced Mr. Sajid Ahmed Radoo as the winner of its QR 1 million biannual Thara’a grand prize. The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative of the qualitative license and market control department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

Thara’a offers account holders the chance to benefit from cash rewards up to 1,000,000 Qatar riyals, a first for Islamic banks in Qatar. Based on several criteria, Thara’a account holders are eligible for a number of periodic draws for cash prizes.

Totalling 3,000,000 Qatari riyals, Thara’a cash rewards are distributed on both a monthly and biannual basis to customers holding a minimum balance of 10,000 Qatari riyals. On a monthly basis, there are 7 winners per draw for the cash prize of 5,000 Qatari riyals, as well as 4 winners per draw for the cash prize of 10,000 Qatari Riyals.

Additionally, twice-a-year there are 4 winners per draw for the cash prize of 25,000 Qatari Riyal prize, 2 winners per draw for the cash prize of 50,000 Qatari riyals and 1 winner per draw for the grand prize of 1,000,000 Qatari riyals. Rewarding 102 winners in total with cash prizes up to 3,000,000 Qatari riyals.

On announcing the grand prize winner, Mr. Khalid Al Subeai Acting Group Chief Executive Office at Barwa Bank, said:

“Part of Barwa Bank’s mission as a socially responsible financial institution in Qatar, is to make a real difference in people’s lives, as well as reward clients for choosing our bank as their trusted banking provider. The Bank’s Thara’a draw is our own special way of saying thank you to our clients for using our Shari’ah compliant savings account, while the biannual QR 1 million grand prize is another spectacular way to make a huge difference in one lucky customer’s life. Congratulations to Mr. Radoo for winning the grand prize, who we wish the best of luck in his endeavours.”

Coupled with cash prizes and a reward scheme, Thara’a is a product full of value-added benefits and services. Thara’a offers account holders access to Barwa Bank’s innovative banking channels, with benefits including unlimited withdrawals and deposits, as well as free fund transfers across their accounts and through all Barwa Bank channels.

Barwa Bank offers an extensive variety of personal banking products and investments, as well as eight strategically located branches and a broad network of more than 60 ATMs located across Qatar. Customers

can access their accounts from the convenience of their office or home through the state-of–the-art online banking, or via the 24/7 Contact Centre.

Customers may learn about the many benefits of Thara’a savings account by visiting Barwa Bank’s website, www.barwabank.com, or by calling the Contact Centre on 800 8555.