Ajeeb Rewards vs Avios: which loyalty program wins?

We score Ajeeb Rewards and Avios 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 Avios is best for Frequent travelers.

Skip Ajeeb Rewards if Anyone seeking premium-cabin airline redemptions or multi-airline transfers, and skip Avios if Saudi residents who don't travel internationally.

Overall rating

	Ajeeb Rewards	Avios
Overall rating	3.3 / 5	4.4 / 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	4.0 / 5
Expiry	4.0 / 5	5.0 / 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.
Avios	Members earn Avios on Qatar Airways flights - earning rates vary by route, fare class, and booking class. Earnings also accrue on flights with oneworld alliance partners (American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, Qantas, Iberia, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, and others) and on 90+ global partners including hotels (Marriott, IHG), car rentals (Hertz, Avis), retail, dining, and financial services. Avios are credited up to two hours before takeoff after check-in. Members can also purchase Avios to top up their balance, gift them to family and friends, or transfer between accounts. There is no Saudi bank co-branded credit card for Avios as of 2026.

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.
Avios	Avios redeem on Qatar Airways and oneworld alliance flights worldwide - economy, business, and first class. Cabin upgrades to Business class on Qatar Airways are available. Cash + Avios allows part-payment for flights, giving flexibility on Avios-poor or last-minute bookings. At Qatar Duty Free in Hamad International Airport (Doha), Avios redemptions save up to 20% on luxury brands and dining. Members can also redeem at the Privilege Club Collection (lifestyle merchandise) and convert Avios with partner programs. Expired Avios can be revalidated at USD 0.015 per Avios - unique flexibility among airline programs.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Ajeeb Rewards	Avios
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	0	4
Top tier	—	Platinum
First-tier qualification	—	150 points
Point expiry	36 months	36 months inactivity (reset on earn)

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