Dubai, UAE, August 19, 2008: Azadea Group, one of the world's fastest growing retail groups, and Network International, the most comprehensive and preferred card solutions provider in the Emirates, have entered into an alliance that will see JCB cards accepted at all Azadea outlets across the UAE. The move will significantly enhance the ease with which customers make their payments.
With the new development, more than 58 million card members will be able to shop at outlets including Zara, Mango, Virgin Megastore and Sunglass Hut and pay using their JCB Cards. The alliance with Network International makes this possible as it offers comprehensive card management solutions through its state-of-the-art card payments system infrastructure. Network International concluded its acquiring agreement with JCB International in December 2006.

"JCB delivers incredible value to customers across the globe and our association with them is a natural step forward in providing our customers with more payment options at some of their favourite outlets," said Adrian Lee,   Country Manager, Azadea Group.

"Network International has been consistently working with leaders in the retail space and continues to offer superior card payment solutions.  This alliance brings together leaders in each space to collaborate and create added-value for the end consumer ," added Ram Chari, General Manager, Network International.