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The ENTERTAINER business Teams Up with Juventus Academy Dubai & Sharjah to Enhance Family Experiences
Families associated with the esteemed, multi-award-winning football Academy can unlock savings of up to AED 72K+ per season.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 August 2023— The ENTERTAINER business, a leading global loyalty, and rewards solutions provider in the GCC is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Juventus Academy Dubai and Sharjah, a renowned powerhouse within the world of football in the United Arab Emirates. This exciting collaboration is set to elevate the experience of the Academy's families by providing unparalleled value through an extensive range of offers across the UAE.
Juventus Academy's commitment to excellence is unwavering, they currently serve over 1000 families across Dubai and Sharjah with a team of qualified coaches approved by Juventus. With a presence in 7 locations throughout JLT, Umm Suqeim, Business Bay, Safa, Festival City, Mirdif and Flag Island (Sharjah), the Academy's black-and-white colors symbolize a legacy of prestige and quality in the region. Maintaining its steadfast family-oriented approach, the Academy continues to place families at the heart of everything they do.
In Photo: Fabrizio Puglisi, CEO of FFG Sports Management, Mathieu Valayer, Head of Corporate Partnerships - UAE at the ENTERTAINER business, Andrea Barzagli, Juventus Legend and Mohammed Lajam, Chairman of FFG Sports Management.
During the Juventus Academy season, families consisting of players aged 4 to 17 will receive the exclusive Juventus Academy ENTERTAINER card, that will unlock access to incredible savings. This card offers an array of benefits, including discounts on 200 carefully selected Buy One Get One Free offers ranging from various restaurants, beauty salons, health and fitness facilities, leisure activities, fashion, retail to everyday services. The accompanying mobile application offers convenience and flexibility, aligning with the varying registration lengths of the players, with options of 2, 4, or 9 months according to the registration’s length.
The official announcement was made at Danube Sports World during the indoor summer term’s launching event of Juventus Academy, graced by the presence of Andrea Barzagli, a true legend of Juventus. Mohammed Lajam, Chairman of FFG Sports Management, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It is a great pleasure to cooperate with the ENTERTAINER business, we are very glad to offer this service to all our families. They will definitely enjoy this opportunity and we will continue growing our project together, winning inside and outside the field."
Fabrizio Puglisi, CEO of FFG Sports Management, emphasized the Academy's holistic vision, stating, "We continue implementing our mission of building not only a football club, but a united community of people around each of our teams, families and players. Along with the very high quality of the coaching team, professional staff, and the many activities that we have always provided, the agreement with the ENTERTAINER business, first of its kind, will be another step towards the same direction.”
Also, commenting on this transformative partnership, Mathieu Valayer, Head of Corporate Partnerships - UAE at the ENTERTAINER business, states, "This collaboration signifies a momentous milestone for both the ENTERTAINER business and Juventus Academy. We take immense pride in joining forces with such a legendary football club that boasts millions of devoted fans globally. We are truly thrilled to enrich the experience of Academy families with our wide range of offers across the UAE."
Juventus Academy Dubai and Sharjah's accolades are a testament to its exceptional standing in the sports realm. Recently recognized as the second-best sports organization and the best football academy in the Middle East at the SPIA Awards, the Academy's excellence is unrivaled. With seven locations across Dubai and Sharjah and a diverse range of football levels, the Academy's influence extends beyond borders. Notably, the Academy will launch the inaugural Juventus coaching course outside Europe in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council.
Adding to its many Dubai football achievements, the Juventus Academy Dubai secured victory at the Juventus Academy World Cup (U12 Category) in Italy on June 16th. Overcoming competition from 71 Juventus Academy teams across five continents, this event showcased Juventus Academy’s network's global prowess and proved once again the high quality of youth football played in the UAE.
As Juventus Academy and the ENTERTAINER business combine their strengths, the future promises an enriched and unparalleled journey for families, players, and fans alike. This collaboration marks not just a partnership, but a pathway to limitless possibilities.
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About the ENTERTAINER business:
The ENTERTAINER business offers customized loyalty and rewards opportunities to over 250 businesses globally. We enable businesses to tailor their loyalty and rewards programs to serve their customers and staff. Whether driving customer acquisition, improving staff retention or increasing omnichannel data-driven engagement, the ENTERTAINER business delivers tangible ROI in addition to invaluable analytics and insights.
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Christine Braganza, PR Director
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About Juventus Academy:
Since 2015, the UAE Academy aims at helping young footballers take their first steps into the football world by educating them with the Juventus method, known as one of the best in the world and followed in over 100 projects. Last year Juventus Academy received more than 25 different team trophies from different entities in UAE, GCC & Italy, based on the abilities and age of our players, further confirming the quality of the work done by an extraordinary group on and off the pitch.
For press inquiries, please contact:
Nada Ali, Administrative Manager
Mobile: +971 55 526 8143
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.juventus.com/academydubai
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Wio Personal customers gain complimentary access to a curated selection of Buy One Get One Free offers at top restaurants, entertainment venues, attractions and wellness experiences throughout the UAE, directly within the Wio app.
Wio Bank PJSC, the UAE's leading digital bank, has partnered with ENTERTAINER, the region’s leading lifestyle savings app, to provide eligible customers with complimentary access to a curated selection of Buy One Get One Free offers, helping them save across the categories they spend on most.
Available from Monday 13 July, the benefit is integrated directly into the Wio app, giving eligible Wio customers access to 600 Buy One Get One Free offers from 200 popular merchants across fine dining, casual eats and brunches, family attractions, spas, gyms and salons throughout the UAE.
Included in the curated collection are Signor Sassi, Maison Mathis, Carnival by Tresind, Emirates Park Zoo, Sofitel Spa, Café Bateel and many more.
"The best banking benefits are the ones customers actually use. Whether that’s earning 2% cash back on everyday spending, growing their savings with some of the most competitive rates in the UAE, or now saving at their favourite restaurant or spa through the ENTERTAINER. Every benefit we offer is designed to give Wio Personal customers genuine, repeated value. This is a bank built around your life, not just your balance." - Prateek Vahie, Chief Commercial Officer at Wio Bank PJSC
"At the ENTERTAINER, we're passionate about helping people enjoy more experiences while making their money go further. Through our partnership with Wio, we're excited to extend that value to Wio customers across the UAE, giving them easy access to savings on dining, attractions and wellness experiences they can enjoy every day." - Donna Benton, Founder and CEO, the ENTERTAINER
What customers get
Wio's curated ENTERTAINER membership gives eligible customers complimentary access to:
600 Buy One Get One Free offers across 200 merchants Premium and casual dining, brunches, attractions, spas, salons and fitness experiences Coverage across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Northern Emirates Convenient access directly within the Wio app Wio Family customers get double the savings, with up to 1,200 offersBuilt around how customers can actually save
This benefit reflects Wio's approach to building Wio Personal around real, repeated value, concentrating rewards where customers spend most, at the merchants they visit regularly. The ENTERTAINER sits alongside Wio Personal's existing financial benefits, including competitive deposit rates, 2% cash back on eligible spending, and easy access to investment products through Wio Invest.
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The new co-branded platform will provide Banque Misr UAE's VIP customers with access to lifestyle offers and savings across the UAE and Egypt.
Banque Misr UAE has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to develop the Banque Misr ENTERTAINER app, a dedicated lifestyle platform designed for its VIP customer segment.
Powered by the ENTERTAINER, the co-branded platform will provide Banque Misr UAE's VIP customers with access to lifestyle offers and savings across dining, entertainment, travel, wellness, leisure, retail and more in the UAE and Egypt.
The initiative forms part of Banque Misr UAE's commitment to enhancing its premium customer experience by integrating everyday and premium lifestyle benefits into its VIP proposition, strengthening customer engagement and loyalty.
Once launched, customers will be able to access a tailored selection of offers from leading brands and venues, unlocking greater value on the experiences and activities they enjoy most.
As demand for lifestyle-led rewards continues to grow, banks are increasingly looking beyond traditional financial services to create more engaging customer experiences. The Banque Misr ENTERTAINER app reflects this shift by combining banking benefits with everyday lifestyle value.
The ENTERTAINER business supports banks and financial institutions with customised, scalable solutions that help drive customer acquisition, engagement and retention.
Banque Misr UAE and the ENTERTAINER are working closely to bring the Banque Misr ENTERTAINER app to market, with further details to be announced in due course.
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United Arab Emirates – United Arab Bank (UAB), one of the UAE’s oldest homegrown banks, has partnered with the ENTERTAINER, the leading lifestyle savings app in the region, to offer complimentary 12-month membership with its new Credit Cards.
This exclusive benefit unlocks thousands of Buy One Get One Free offers at top restaurants, attractions, leisure venues, hotels, spas and more across the UAE. As the only bank in the UAE providing full access to the ENTERTAINER offers nationwide, UAB is setting a new benchmark for lifestyle-driven banking rewards and reaffirming its commitment to delivering tangible, everyday value to customers.
The official signing was attended by Emre Yalcin, Head of Retail Banking at United Arab Bank; Donna Benton, Founder and CEO of the ENTERTAINER; and key executives from both organizations.
Emre Yalcin, Head of Retail Banking at UAB, commented: “Our new Credit Card proposition is built around two key pillars; rewarding the needs of families and complementing the everyday essentials of individuals. I am confident that our exclusive partnership with the ENTERTAINER will enhance both verticals, allowing our customers to enjoy a thoughtfully curated suite of benefits.”
The ENTERTAINER app features over 10,000 Buy One Get One Free offers covering dining, wellness, attractions, leisure activities, hotel stays, and everyday services. Popular venues include Ewaan, Mott32, Waldorf Astoria, KidZania, LEGOLAND®, Wild Wadi and many more — delivering a wide array of savings opportunities tailored to UAE residents.
Donna Benton, Founder and CEO of the ENTERTAINER, added: "At the ENTERTAINER, our mission has always been to make savings simple, valuable and accessible. This partnership with United Arab Bank brings that mission to life for thousands of new members across the UAE. We’re excited to help UAB Credit Card holders experience more of what they love, for less."
As the ENTERTAINER continues to grow its network of merchant partners, this collaboration highlights the shared vision of both brands, delivering real value to members while supporting business growth across the UAE. This partnership further enhances UAB’s ecosystem of strategic collaborations aimed at driving long-term value for customers.
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