National Bonds offers a chance to win Hajj and Umrah packages

Customers purchasing bonds worth Dhs100 or more from September 15-October 30, 2008, will be eligible to enter a special draw wherein bondholders will have the opportunity to win or reimburse their expenses for Hajj and Umrah packages.

Mohammad Qasim Al Ali, CEO of National Bonds Corporation, said:

"The holy month of Ramadan is a time for charity and reflection. At National Bonds, we understand the importance of fulfilling religious obligations and would like to provide the opportunity for our bondholders to perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage. National Bonds customers come from all walks of life; providing them with the chance to complete their holy voyage is one of the ways in giving back to the community and supporting their spiritual goals."

National Bonds is a unique, simple and safe savings scheme that offers the excitement of five million dirham monthly draws plus high expected annual returns (6.03% in 2007).

All these aspects have made National Bonds everyone's favourite place to save.

The Investment Corporation of Dubai (the investment arm of Dubai Government) owns 50% of National Bonds while the rest is owned by leading Dubai Inc. companies.

National Bonds can be purchased from over 320 outlets nationwide, including exchange houses and banks.

These include Emirates Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Sharjah Islamic Bank, Dubai Bank and exchange houses: Al Ansari, Al Fardan, Al Ghurair, Redha Al Ansari, Al Rostamani International, UAE Exchange, Wall Street Exchange, Lari Exchange, Habib Exchange and Saad Exchange.