Manama: American Express Middle East has entered into a partnership deal with TradeArabia.com turning them the ‘Official Payment Card’ of the portal.

Now the card holders (members) of American Express will get 15% discount while accessing data on the premium content segment of TradeArabia.com.

The affiliation also contains a special offer to those who apply through the TradeArabia internet site for the American Express Gold Credit Card from now till December 15.

Approved appliers will enter a draw for the chance to win one of 30 new 8800 Blackberry mobile phones

Premal Patel, American Express Middle East and North Africa marketing director, said, “The partnership with TradeArabia demonstrates the additional value American Express can bring to its Cardmembers and merchants through this type of partnership. Being the 'Official Payment Card' of TradeArabia.com enhances the long term benefits for the portal by enabling them to present their premium content to both local and international American Express Cardmembers.”

Rana Lababidi, Al Hilal Group online media manager added, “As a fast growing business portal we are constantly looking for opportunities to provide added value to our visitors. Partnering with the prestigious American Express brand is one such significant initiative to showcase our in-depth content in supporting the professional lifestyle of a high-end client base such as American Express Cardmembers.”

TradeArabia has develop into synonymous with Al Hilal Group, with the portal symbolizing an all-embracing repository of the Group's editorial knowledge across 22 market segments dating back to the year 2000.

TradeArabia offers business and trade information, allowing individuals the chance to investigate and gain the latest news across every market division.