Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Visa have announced the winners of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 promotion.
Three customers -- Ali Khamis al-Sulaiti, Sultan Shabeeb al-Merekhi and Khalid Hassan al-Obaidli -- received a fully paid trip to Paris for two, to attend one of the most prestigious sports events, the Olympic Games to be held in Paris, France, courtesy of Visa.
QIB Visa Signature and Infinite credit cardholders were eligible to enter the draw by making purchases using their Visa credit cards, whether for domestic or international point-of-sale (POS) transactions or online shopping. Each transaction had to meet a minimum spend threshold of QR1,000 to qualify for a draw entry.
The three packages grant the winners exclusive access to the games with the first package providing the winners access to the swimming and tennis events from July 28 to 31. The second package features swimming and athletics competitions from July 31 to August 3, and the third grants access to final events and the closing ceremony from August 9 to 12.
"This unforgettable experience, provided to our customers, celebrates their loyalty and underscores our mission to foster a cashless society and streamline transactions for everyone," said D. Anand, QIB’s general manager (Personal Banking Group).
Shashank Singh, Visa’s vice president and general manager for Qatar and Kuwait, said "as the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins, we are pleased to reward three of our customers with an opportunity to travel to Paris and attend one of the biggest sporting events. Our cardholders can experience the thrill of the Games with seamless payments, ensuring every purchase is as effortless as their journey itself.”
