American Express Middle East launches its Shop Small campaign in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain

Dubai, UAE

American Express Middle East has announced the expansion of its Shop Small campaign across the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, encouraging Card Members to shop at small merchants and support their local communities.

The Shop Small initiative highlights American Express Middle East’s ongoing commitment to supporting small businesses by incentivising Card Members to shop locally and help drive meaningful local economic impact.

In the UAE, the Shop Small campaign is launching for the first time, running from January 12 to March 12, 2026. During this period, American Express Card Members will receive a statement credit of AED 20 when they spend AED 50 or more at participating Shop Small businesses.

In Qatar, the Shop Small campaign is running for the third time, from December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. During this period, American Express Card Members will receive a statement credit of QAR 20 when they spend QAR 50 or more at participating businesses.

In Bahrain, where the Shop Small campaign is running for the fourth time, the initiative will continue until January 31, 2026. During this period, American Express Card Members will receive a statement credit of BHD 2 when they spend BHD 5 or more at participating merchants.

Commenting on the campaign, Mazin Khoury, Chief Executive Officer, American Express Middle East, said: “We are proud to continue expanding the Shop Small campaign across the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, reflecting both the strong momentum the initiative has built in the region and our ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and the communities they serve. By encouraging our Card Members to shop locally, we aim to help small businesses thrive while delivering meaningful value to our Card Members.”

American Express has long championed small businesses, launching Small Business Saturday 15 years ago and founding Shop Small, which has since grown into a global movement spanning markets including the UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico, France, Spain, New Zealand, Qatar, Bahrain and others.

To learn more about the Shop Small initiative, including terms and conditions and how to find participating Small Businesses in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, please visit:
https://www.americanexpress.ae/en-ae/shop-small/, https://www.americanexpress.com.qa/en-qa/shop-small/, https://secure.americanexpress.com.bh/en-bh/shop-small/. 

Merchants and Small Businesses in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain who wish to welcome American Express and participate in the Shop Small initiative can also visit the Shop Small page for more information. Full terms and conditions apply, including location and payment restrictions.

*Terms and conditions apply.

For more information, please contact Ahmed Zainal, PR & Communications Manager – Middle East and North Africa, American Express Middle East at ahmed.zainal@americanexpress.com.bh.