Ajeeb Rewards
Gulf International Bank
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Asia Miles
Cathay Pacific

Ajeeb Rewards vs Asia Miles: which loyalty program wins?

We score Ajeeb Rewards and Asia Miles on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Ajeeb Rewards is best for Cashback-focused users who value long point validity, while Asia Miles is best for Premium-cabin redemption seekers who travel to East.

Skip Ajeeb Rewards if Anyone seeking premium-cabin airline redemptions or multi-airline transfers, and skip Asia Miles if Anyone wanting to earn through daily spend.

Overall rating

Ajeeb Rewards Asia Miles
Overall rating 3.3 / 5 3.9 / 5
Earning 3.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Redemption 3.0 / 5 5.0 / 5
Network 3.0 / 5 5.0 / 5
Ease of use 4.0 / 5 3.0 / 5
Expiry 4.0 / 5 3.0 / 5

Earning structure

Ajeeb Rewards Members earn ajeeb points on every purchase made with meem Visa credit cards (Platinum, Signature, Infinite). Enrollment is automatic on card activation - no separate registration required. Points post in real-time at point of sale. Selected purchases (notably grocery transactions) earn instant cashback up to 3%. Family members can be added via supplementary cards and earn points to the same account. Points-per-SAR rates vary by card tier.
Asia Miles Members earn Asia Miles by flying Cathay Pacific (direct from Riyadh to Hong Kong) and on 15+ oneworld alliance partners including Qatar Airways, British Airways, American, JAL, Qantas, Iberia, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, and Royal Jordanian. Earning rate depends on flight distance, cabin class, and fare type (Economy: 25-100% of flown miles; premium cabins up to 200%). Status Points (separate from miles) are earned on Cathay/partner flights for tier qualification. Members can also transfer points to Asia Miles from Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 ratio, 5,000 bonus per 60,000 transfer), Hilton Honors, and Amex Membership Rewards (5:4 ratio, March 2026 update). No Saudi bank issues a Cathay co-branded credit card — the Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard is Hong Kong-only.

Redemption structure

Ajeeb Rewards Points redeem via the ajeeb rewards portal (rewards.meem.com) or the meem app. Options include: direct travel booking - flights, hotels, and car rentals at home or abroad - with email confirmation within 60 minutes; retail vouchers from 170+ merchants across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE; merchandise; and transfer to Alfursan miles at 5,000 ajeeb points = 578 Alfursan miles, with miles credited to the Alfursan account within 10 business days. Instant cashback applies at participating grocery merchants at point of sale.
Asia Miles Asia Miles redeem according to three fixed award charts: Cathay Pacific-operated flights (distance-based), airline partners (zone/distance-based), and oneworld multi-carrier awards (for round-the-world tickets). Cathay's Economy short-haul Asia routes from 7,000 miles one-way; Business HKG-Sydney for 58,000; Business HKG-LHR for 88,000; First HKG-LHR for 125,000. Most premium-cabin partner awards deliver outsized value. Fuel surcharges apply on most redemptions and are priced by region. Online booking for Cathay and many oneworld partners; some partner awards require calling Asia Miles. Round-the-world award tickets uniquely available. Members can also redeem for cabin upgrades, extra legroom seats, baggage allowance, hotel stays, car rentals, and merchandise.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

Ajeeb Rewards Asia Miles
Number of partners 0 0
Partners
Number of tiers 0 5
Top tier Diamond Exec
First-tier qualification 300 points
Point expiry 36 months 18 months inactivity (reset on earn)
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