Two Indians, Pakistani win big at Dubai Duty free raffle

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Two Indians, Pakistani win big at Dubai Duty free raffle

Dubai - Back in August 2017, Nair had won a Mercedes Benz S500 for Series 1660 with ticket number 672.

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Published: Wed 22 May 2019, 7:00 PM

Last updated: Thu 23 May 2019, 8:20 AM

Two Indians and a Pakistani national became the latest winners in Dubai Duty Free's Finest Surprise promotion, which was drawn today in Concourse C of Dubai International Airport.
A previous Finest Surprise luxury car winner from 2017, this time Mr Sanjeev Nair won a BMW 760Li XDrive in Series 1718 with ticket number 0002.  The 55-year old Indian national is based in Bahrain and working as a project controller for a dredging company.  He left Dubai 20 years ago but continues to participate in DDF Finest Surprise promotion every time he is in transit at Dubai International Airport.
"I feel happy and lucky! What makes me attracted in buying tickets regularly is the transparency of your company.  Thanks to Dubai Duty Free.  I am a living proof of the genuineness of the Finest Surprise raffle."
Back in August 2017, Nair won a Mercedes Benz S500 for Series 1660 with ticket number 672.
Another winner in today's draw is Mr Basheer Koonholi, who won in Series 1719 with ticket number 0235. He will soon be driving away a Range Rover HSE 340HP. He is currently uncontactable for comment but will surely be surprised by his win.
Mr Muhammad Zulqarnain, a 40-year-old Pakistani national was announced as the winner of BMW R Nine T motorbike in Series 365 with ticket number 0155.
"It is always a good opportunity to take part in this kind of draw. Thank you so much Dubai Duty Free!", said Mr. Zulqarnain, an employee of Juma Al Majid, who was thrilled to learn that he has finally won after several years of buying tickets.  
Following the draw, the presentation to a previous Millennium Millionaire Promotion winner took place.
Ms Sara Elrayah Ahmed, who was accompanied by her father, is a 21-year-old Indian national and a medical student from Nile University in Sudan was ecstatic to receive the giant US$1 million cheque for her winning ticket number 2790 in Millennium Millionaire Series 299.
"I am so happy and excited to be here today to receive my lucky prize. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dubai Duty Free for this wonderful surprise and Ramadan Kareem to everyone!", she exclaimed as she was welcomed warmly by the DDF team at today's presentation.
The draw and the presentation were conducted by Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free, Ramesh Cidambi -Chief Operating Officer, Sinead El Sibai, SVP -Marketing.
 
 


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