Doha, Qatar – May 30, 2018:  Barwa Bank, Qatar's most progressive Shari’ah compliant financial service provider, has announced the names of two customers who have won a trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 

Barwa Bank joined hands with Visa, the worldwide partner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, for the promotional offer that was offered to both existing and new Barwa Bank Visa card holders. For every QAR 100 spent using Barwa Bank Gold and Platinum VISA cards, customers stood a chance to win two tickets to the CAT 1 match of the long-awaited football tournament scheduled to take place from 14th June 2018 to 15th July 2018.

The winners, Ismaeel Ayodele Balogun and Mohamed Khiar Haimuor have been granted two tickets each along with a fully paid package to fly to Russia and attend the 2018 FIFA World CupTM semi-final match. The package trip to Russia includes 4 nights stay in deluxe accommodations, FIFA Category 1 Match ticket with Pre-Match hospitality, all scheduled ground transportation, group activity and tour (4nights program), Visa prepaid product and an onsite support from Visa Event Team. 

The draw was conducted under the supervision of a representative from the qualitative license and market control department at the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and in presence of an official representative from both VISA and Barwa Bank. 

Such campaigns reflect Barwa Bank’s strong belief in the importance of building long-term relationships with its customers and the provision of comprehensive banking solutions to cover all their financial needs. Barwa Bank offers various Shari’ah compliant financing solutions, deposits, debit and credit cards, with the aim to satisfy all customers’ desires.