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Tuesday, December 1 - 2009

KSA MasterCard premium cardholders continue to benefit from Marhaba Lounge access this holiday season

MasterCard Worldwide in cooperation with Marhaba, the premium meet and greet and lounge service for passengers traveling through Dubai International Airport, continue to offer all MasterCard credit and debit premium cardholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia complementary, unlimited access to unique Arabian 24-hour hospitality at the Marhaba Lounge.

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All cardholders holding valid Premium cards such as Titanium MasterCard, Platinum MasterCard, World MasterCard or business payment cards are entitled to access the Marhaba Lounge at Dubai International Airport. MasterCard cardholders need to simply present their MasterCard Premium card along with their flight boarding pass at the lounge entrance in order to gain access.

The offer is also open to up to two children below 12 years of age when they are accompanied by a MasterCard Premium cardholder. Premium MasterCard cardholders can also purchase additional access to the lounge for guests, provided that payment for this service is made using a MasterCard card.

Alhamedi Alanezi, country manager, Saudi Arabia, MasterCard Worldwide said,

"As everyone continues to enjoy the summer holiday, we at MasterCard understand that traveling can be a task. We therefore look to collaborate with travel industry players, such as Marhaba Lounge to offer MasterCard cardholders convenience and ease when traveling. We are delighted to offer exceptional offers for Premium MasterCard cardholders in Saudi Arabia."


"We are committed to rewarding MasterCard cardholders in the Middle East," said Ihab Zaghloul, vice president, commerce development, Middle East & Levant MasterCard Worldwide. "MasterCard looks forward to a long and successful relationship with Marhaba, with this innovative initiative being another example of how MasterCard works with alliance associates to develop convenient and exciting customer rewards that deliver real value to our premium cardholders."

Marhaba Lounge, which is located in Terminals 1 and 3 at Dubai International Airport, needs no pre-booking. It offers an enhanced range of services for departing and transit passengers, including:

The Business Centre


Includes PCs with internet access and telephone/fax facilities.

The Food Court


Offers a variety of hot meals and a choice between Arabic and continental menus, refreshments and hot and cold beverages.

Buggy Cars


Buggy cars are on call to take Marhaba Lounge visitors directly to their departure gate.
Additional services such as:
• Standard Meet & Greet: Speedy clearance through arrival and departure formalities at Dubai International Airport.
• Diamond Services: A premium meet and greet service for VIPs.
• Family Services: Caters to families and mothers traveling with children, taking into account all their needs.
• City Stop: Catered to transit passengers, this service offers a one stop solution for visa assistance, hotel accommodation and ground transfers and is available to passengers who are in transit in Dubai.
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About MasterCard Worldwide
MasterCard Worldwide advances global commerce by providing a critical economic link among financial institutions, businesses, cardholders and merchants worldwide. As a franchisor, processor and advisor, MasterCard develops and markets payment solutions, processes approximately 21bn transactions each year, and provides industry-leading analysis and consulting services to financial-institution customers and merchants. Powered by the MasterCard Worldwide Network and through its family of brands, including MasterCard, Maestro and Cirrus, MasterCard serves consumers and businesses in more than 210 countries and territories.

For more information please contact:

Heba Hassan, GolinHarris Dubai, +971 4 332 3308 Ext: 151

Simon Tayyar
Account Manager
GolinHarris
Al Murjan Tower, 6th Floor
King Abdullah Road
P.O.Box 6308, Jeddah 21442, KSA
Tel: +966.2.650.2741
Fax: +966.2.650.2746

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