03 June 2025, Karachi, Pakistan: Standard Chartered Pakistan and Emirates have entered into a strategic
partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration offers significant benefits
to Standard Chartered Credit Card holders, special fares on tickets purchased online through the Emirates
website. Additionally, customers can opt to split their payments into convenient monthly installments of up to
12 months.
The partnership further solidifies Standard Chartered’ s position as the premier wealth advisory bank in the
country and as the trusted banking partner for global corporations operating in the region. It further underscores the Bank’s commitment to providing exceptional services and benefits to its clients.
The MoU was signed by Rehan Shaikh, CEO and Head of Coverage, Standard Chartered Pakistan and Mohammed Alhashmi, VP for Pakistan, Emirates. Also present at the signing ceremony were senior management officials from both companies including Saadya Riaz, Head Wealth & Retail Banking, SC Pakistan and Ashfaq Shah, Corporate Sales Manager – Pakistan from Emirates.
Rehan Shaikh, commented on the partnership, "This strategic alliance with Emirates is a significant milestone in our mission to deliver superior value and convenience to our clients. By leveraging our global network and Emirates' renowned service excellence, we are able to offer unique travel benefits that align with our clients' lifestyle and financial needs. This collaboration not only strengthens our market position but also exemplifies our commitment to fostering strong partnerships that drive innovation and growth in the banking sector."
Commenting on the agreement, Mohammed Alhashmi, VP for Pakistan, Emirates stated, “We are delighted to
partner with Standard Chartered Pakistan to provide incentives to their customers We have a special
relationship with Pakistan where we have been operating since 1985 and, in partnering with a leading bank
operating in the country, we hope to expand our customer base further. The incentives we are providing to
Standard Chartered customers will allow them to experience our premium travel proposition while enjoying
added-value.”
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