Centrepoint makes Saudi girl a millionaire

RIYADH. May 27. KAZINFORM Saudi girl Abeer Salman Al-Sheikh was declared the first winner of the ?Centrepoint Millionaire Campaign? and was presented with the SR1 million at a ceremony on Monday night. The prize was handed over by Neelesh Bhatnagar, chief executive officer of Al-Bandar Group (Centrepoint); Kazinform refers to the Arab News.

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Speaking on the occasion, Bhatnagar said that the millionaire campaign was designed to create awareness about our new name ?Centrepoint.? ?The footfall during the monthlong campaign was exceptional, with over 850,000 customers visiting Centrepoint stores across the Kingdom. The overwhelming response we received has encouraged us to plan a follow-up campaign,? said Bhatnagar. The ceremony also saw traditional Saudi dances by young Saudi boys and songs by little girls at the local Holiday Inn hotel. The event was attended by a large number of Saudi and expatriate executives and guests. Abeer said, ?I am very happy, and I will donate part of this money to some charities, while the rest will be used probably to buy an apartment; Kazinform cites the Arab News. See www.chinaview.cn for full version