Ithmaar Bank, a Bahrain-based Islamic retail bank, has signed a strategic partnership deal with Wellmed Clinic, a leading orthopaedic specialist clinic, to provide value added healthcare services to its cardholders.

The agreement will allows Ithmaar’s debit and credit cardholders a 20 per cent discount in orthopaedic consultancy and diagnostics, with a special package for physiotherapy, hydrotherapy (special heated pool) and gym services as prescribed by the specialist at the Wellmed Clinic, said a statement.

This offer is available for six months from January 15 till June 15, it said.


Abdul Hakeem Al Mutawa, general manager - Retail and Private Banking, said: “Ithmaar Bank is constantly seeking avenues to provide our debit and credit cardholders with value added services.

“This strategic partnership with Wellmed is one such initiative which aims to provide our customers with specialised orthopedic and physiotherapy services at special, reduced rate.”

Zain Al Shaker, managing director of Wellmed Clinic, said: “We are pleased to have signed this agreement with Ithmaar Bank to provide healthcare services at our clinic.

“At Wellmed, we are committed to a patient-centric clinical approach focusing on delivering quality healthcare. Our modern facilities help us to stand out as a centre for orthopaedic excellence. Ithmaar card holders can look forward to availing of the best orthopaedic consultancy, diagnostics and physiotherapy services at our Clinic.” - TradeArabia News Service