
Dreams Come True for DIB Customers Winning AED 3 Million in Prizes
The prize ceremony took place at DIB Academy, in the presence of senior management. The top winners, Ms. Chaltham Ali AlMannaei and 1515 General Trading Company, were formally recognized during the handover ceremony. To view the full list of winners, visit www.dib.ae/million
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