Sheikh Dr Khalid launches International Islamic Wajaha Ferrari credit card as Omar Alfardan, among others, looks on.
International Islamic CEO, Abdulbasit A.al-Shaibei speaks during the launch of Qatar’s only “Ferrari Credit Card” by International Islamic at the Grand Hyatt.
International Islamic has launched Qatar’s only “Ferrari Credit Card”, which is available exclusively to the bank’s elite ‘Wajaha’ members.
International Islamic Wajaha Ferrari credit card was launched at a well-attended ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt recently. Dignitaries included International Islamic chairman and managing director Sheikh Dr Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah al-Thani, Commercial Bank director Omar Alfardan and International Islamic CEO, Abdulbasit A.al-Shaibei.
Some of the unique benefits that International Islamic Wajaha members enjoy include five-star service at the International Islamic Wajaha branch at the Pearl-Qatar, fast-track service at all International Islamic branches across Qatar, dedicated car park, exclusive offers from 50 partners in Qatar including top hotels, restaurants and brand outlets in the country and abroad, access to more than 50 private airport lounges including the VIP Terminal and lounge at Doha’s new Hamad International Airport.
The Ferrari Credit Card by International Islamic Wajaha is any Ferrari supporter’s “dream card”, the bank said. Benefits include free upgrade at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, exclusive benefits when visiting Ferrari Museum in Marrenelo and reduced prices on purchase of merchandise from Ferrari stores including Ferrari Online Store (store.ferrari.com) and Ferrari Qatar (Al Fardan Sports Motors) at The Pearl-Qatar.
At the launch ceremony, al-Shaibei said, “We are proud to launch International Islamic Wajaha in partnership with Ferrari Credit Card. God willing, International Islamic Wajaha will set the benchmark for Priority Banking in Qatar and the region. We designed International Islamic Wajaha with the objective and commitment to exceed our customer expectations. We hope Wajaha members will find value in our first-class product offering.
“I can confirm that International Islamic will soon be launching new innovative initiatives that are Shariah-compliant.”
Al-Shaibei added, “The Ferrari brand carries with it a set of values, which International Islamic can identify itself with, such as persistence, competence and innovation. Ferrari was therefore the perfect fit for International Islamic Wajaha which was developed on the very same values.”
Giulio Zauner, head, Ferrari (Middle East/Africa) said, “We are pleased to announce our partnership with International Islamic to exclusively issue the Ferrari Credit Card in Qatar”.
Ihab Ayoub, general manager at VISA (Middle East and North Africa), said, “Visa is proud to be a part of the International Islamic Wajaha proposition and introduce the only Ferrari credit card in Qatar. When Visa developed the Visa Infinite Card it was very much with markets like Qatar in mind that have an affluent and highly sophisticated customer base looking for payment cards that suit the needs of their lifestyle at home and when travelling.”
The event ended on a high note by providing guests with opportunity to meet and take a photo with special guest and Ferrari ambassador, Gianmaria “Gimmi” Bruni. Bruni who is currently driving for Team Ferrari is an ex-F1 driver and was crowned GT World Champion in 2013 driving a Ferrari 458.