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Emarat (UAE) joins Global Loyalty Organisation as a member
Emirates General Petroleum Corporation – Emarat, one of the pioneers in the UAE’s petroleum industry, has joined Global Loyalty Organisation (GLO) as a member a month after announcing the launch of its loyalty program, EmCan.
Emarat’s Senior Manager Corporate Loyalty, Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi has commented: “I am very excited for Emarat to take an active part at Global Loyalty Organisation, bringing together the largest global CX and loyalty players. Being part of GLO will enable Emarat to stay at the forefront of loyalty and customer engagement trends, ensuring that its offerings are continuously enhanced to meet the evolving needs of its valued customers. Our customers can significantly benefit from fresh perspectives, stronger partnerships and innovation in loyalty and customer engagement. I look forward to participating in the discussion and direction of the future of global loyalty and supporting the GLO community.”
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Asia & Australia:
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Reports:
Merkle 2023 Customer Experiences Report
People & Appointments:
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