Western Union announces home festival promotion

All customers in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, who transfer money through Western Union between 5 September and 19 October 2007 will automatically be entered into a draw to be held on 25 October in Dubai.

Ten winners in the UAE and five winners in each of the other participating countries will receive a household set containing an LCD TV, refrigerator, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, microwave, home theatre system, and a mobile phone.

Jean Claude Farah, Western Union Regional Vice President for Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, said, "We have millions of hard-working customers throughout the Gulf who depend on our fast, reliable and convenient services for transferring money to their families abroad. This promotion comes from our desire to thank them for their loyalty."

Western Union operates around the globe mainly through Agents such as banks, post offices or retailers. In the United Arab Emirates alone there are over 350 Agent locations at well-known establishments such as UAE Exchange, Emirates Post, Wall Street Exchange, Al Razouki International Exchange, Orient Exchange, Al Ghurair Exchange, Alukkas Exchange, Emirates India International Exchange, Al Ansari Exchange, National Exchange, Travelex and Habib Exchange.

Marc Aubry, Western Union Marketing Director for Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, said,

"Developing consumer convenience and choice is one of the key components of Western Union's strategy. Moreover, we continuously endeavor to reward our customers for their trust."