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Commercial Bank to host Manchester United legend this weekend

04 December 2013

Dennis Irwin attending fan event for Commercial Bank competition winners
 
Doha, Qatar: Manchester United legend Denis Irwin is set to arrive in Doha this weekend as part of Commercial Bank’s five-year exclusive partnership with the world’s most famous sporting brand. Irwin made a total of 368 appearances for Manchester United, winning an incredible 7 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups and 1 Champions League medal with the club.
 
Commercial Bank is offering existing and new customers a range of Manchester United financial products, including a current or savings account with a debit card and two types of the Manchester United Credit Card. All products come with attractive card designs branded with the Manchester United logo.
 
Manchester United cardholders can get closer to the world’s favourite football team through a 10% discount at Manchester United stores and online, plus the chance to win priceless football-related experiences, including an all-expenses-paid dream trips to watch Manchester United play at Old Trafford.
 
Manchester United cardholders also benefit from Commercial Bank’s rewards programme, allowing them to transfer Commercial Bank Reward Points to FlyMiles or Accolades. Access to over 450 airport lounges, travel insurance and exclusive merchant offers are also part of the card offering.
 
Denis Irwin will attend a live-screening of Manchester United versus Newcastle United in the English Premier League on Saturday, and the first 200 new Manchester United Credit Card customers have been invited to attend, meet the legend and watch the game at the Al Gassar Resort hosted by veteran Al Jazeera sportscaster, Andy Kerr.  The fan event will be one of the most memorable events for Manchester United fans in Qatar. Participating customers are sure to have many opportunities to interact up close and personal with the famous football legend, and Commercial Bank will also announce the winners of the campaign that offered the chance to win five VIP trips and 35 tickets to see a live game at Old Trafford, expenses fully paid by Commercial Bank. Additionally, 50 winners will walk away with T-shirts signed by Manchester United Players.
 
Commercial Bank’s CEO, Abdulla Saleh Al Raisi said: “Our thanks and congratulations go to the first 200 successful Manchester United Credit Card applicants. The live-screening is a unique opportunity for Manchester United fans to get up close and personal with one of their sporting heroes.”