{"id":70011,"date":"2026-05-20T14:17:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=70011"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:17:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:17:26","slug":"emirates-islamic-and-fc-barcelona-unite-to-launch-exclusive-co-branded-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/emirates-islamic-and-fc-barcelona-unite-to-launch-exclusive-co-branded-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Islamic And FC Barcelona Unite To Launch Exclusive Co-Branded Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced a landmark partnership with globally renowned football club FC Barcelona to launch a new co-branded card. The Emirates Islamic Bar\u00e7a Cashback Card, soon to be available exclusively in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaetoday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE<\/a>, is designed to bring fans closer to the club while rewarding customers on their everyday lifestyle spending.<\/p>\n<p>This strategic collaboration reflects Emirates Islamic&#8217;s commitment to delivering innovative, lifestyle-focused financial solutions that combine exceptional value with unforgettable experiences. The Card will unlock a wide range of exclusive privileges tailored for fans, including access to match tickets, exclusive discounts on official merchandise, and once in a lifetime fan experiences. It will also offer exciting lifestyle benefits, offering up to 4% cashback across everyday spends made by cardholders, ensuring customers are rewarded where they spend the most.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the partnership,\u00a0<b>Mohammed Kamran Wajid, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Emirates Islamic\u00a0<\/b>said: &#8220;We are proud to partner with FC Barcelona, a club that represents passion, excellence, and global appeal. This partnership allows us to offer our customers a unique combination of rewarding financial benefits and extraordinary sporting experiences. The Emirates Islamic Bar\u00e7a Cashback Card reflects our ongoing commitment to enhancing customer value through innovative and lifestyle-driven products.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Mohamed Al Hadi, Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management at Emirates Islamic<\/b>\u00a0added: &#8220;We are thrilled to announce our partnership with FC Barcelona, a club which is immensely popular in the UAE and the region. Emirates Islamic and FC Barcelona share a winning mindset that resonates with today&#8217;s youth and sports enthusiasts\u2014pushing boundaries, striving for excellence, and shaping what&#8217;s next. At Emirates Islamic, we have always believed in empowering the youth by providing them with banking solutions that match their lifestyle, and we are confident that the Emirates Islamic Bar\u00e7a Cashback Card will see a significant uptake in the UAE market.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Marc Bruix, FC Barcelona Sponsorship Director\u00a0<\/b>added: &#8220;For FC Barcelona, our fans are at the center of everything we do. Thanks to the partnership with Emirates Islamic, we can offer our supporters in the UAE a new way to connect with the Club in their daily lives. The Emirates Islamic Bar\u00e7a Cashback Card is a perfect example of how sports sponsorship can go beyond the field and provide real and exclusive benefits for our global community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Emirates Islamic Bar\u00e7a Cashback Card will be available soon to customers in the UAE, further reflecting a shared vision to deepen fan engagement through innovation, authenticity, and value, allowing supporters to experience FC Barcelona not just on match days, but in everyday life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced a landmark partnership with globally renowned football club FC Barcelona to launch a new co-branded card. 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