Sohar International picks year-end grand draws winners for 2020
MUSCAT: Concluding Sohar Prize Scheme 2020 that encouraged a prudent savings culture in Oman and enabled winning journeys for many of its customers, Sohar International announced the lucky winners of its biggest draws with a total prize of OMR400,000.
During the dedicated virtual event, which took place at the Barka Castle, and was streamed live on the Bank’s official Instagram page on Tuesday, January 19, two customers from the General segment and two Wealth Management account holders won RO 100,000 each. Sohar International also shared the celebration with its valued followers who tuned into the live stream on Instagram, by allowing them to win cash prizes worth a total of RO 2000 simply by answering questions during the stream. Receiving an overwhelming response, the event witnessed a live audience of around 5000 followers, the highest ever for any virtual grand draw.
Khalil Al Hedaifi, Chief Retail
Banking Officer, said, “Ever since its launch, Sohar International’s prize scheme has extensively contributed in raising awareness on the importance of savings, and in adding an evolved and progressive customer base to the bank’s premium service offering. The unforeseen challenges of 2020 have reasserted the importance of savings, making people realise the benefits of financial prudence and security. At Sohar International, our programs and schemes have supported customers in making the right choices to secure their future, urging them to start their journey of saving, particularly to prepare for tough times. On behalf of Sohar International, I would like to congratulate each of the winners of the year-end grand draws and would also like to highlight that with our new prize scheme for the year 2021, customers will now have even bigger chances of winning if they continue with their saving habits and make the most of the coming prize draws. So, stay tuned for the reveal of the 2021 campaign, which will have more winners and more chances for our customers.”
During the event, Khalil spoke about the bank’s successful journey and its achievements as well as the Sohar|Prize Scheme 2020 along with benefits of cultivating the habit of saving. Opened by the Drum Corps band, the draws ceremony was an amalgamation of celebration and engagement as the bank conducted the draws and also rewarded five individuals from the live audience through a simple Q & A contest. The Drum Corps band concluded the ceremony leaving spectators in a spirit of high energy.