National Bonds, Lulu Exchange partner to boost savings culture in UAE

By Leandra Monteiro

National Bonds, the UAE’s Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, has partnered with Lulu Exchange, a global cross-border payments company, to provide customers and employees the opportunity to accelerate their savings journey.

The partnership will make it easier and more convenient for UAE nationals and expats to choose from National Bonds’ diversified saving solutions, as well as top up their National Bonds account instantly, through any of the 91 Lulu Exchange branches spread across the UAE.

Speaking of the partnership, National Bonds Group, CEO, Mohammed Qasim Al Ali, said, “While we’re working on our mission to empower nationals and residents of the UAE to take charge of their financial future, we’re also striving to deliver intelligent and convenient services to help them have easy access so that they can make swift and confident decisions on time. Our partnership with a financial giant like Lulu Exchange is another step we have taken towards this mission. Through this collaboration between a leading savings and investments company and a renowned financial institution, we want to push the boundaries of the UAE savings culture and make sure everyone can get started on their savings journey.”

Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director, LuLu Financial Group, said, “We are delighted to engage with National Bonds to bring their unique services closer to the people of UAE. Investing in reliable savings instruments is key to one’s financial wellbeing, and National Bonds has always been a trustworthy provider in helping its customers achieve this goal. Through our wide network of branches, we hope to drive greater awareness around the various schemes of National Bonds and inculcate a culture of savings among our customers.”

National Bonds’ saving schemes have historically yielded highly competitive profit rates for savers each year.