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Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based forÂeign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, named the seventh millionaire during a live draw for their Winter Promotion 2020, the latest edition of one of the biggest cash rewards in the industry.
The lucky winner, Nina Elmina Sanchez, is a 32-year-old from the Philippines, working as a guest service agent in a hotel. She became a milÂlionaire after transferring Dh186 to support her father back home. Akhil Mohan Kumar was also announced as the winner of a brand new Lexus, and Nirmal Kumar Bishan and Jitendra Pandey each won half a kilogramme of gold.
Representatives from Dubai Economic DeÂpartment and Al Ansari Exchange's management were present at the event, which was broadcastÂed live on the company's social media platforms.
Mohammad Bitar, Deputy Chief Executive OfÂficer of Al Ansari Exchange, said, "This was a challenging year for everyone, and as a way to thank our loyal customers, we have gone ahead with our 'Millionaire Promotion'. CongratulaÂtions to our new millionaire and to all the winÂners. We were truly overwhelmed this year by the number of participants. We would like to thank the Department of Economic DevelopÂment, Bank Al Falah, our sponsors for this promoÂtion, and of course our valuable customers, for their continued support."
Nina Elmina Sanchez, the grand prize winner, said, "I have been in the UAE for only a year, and the last thing I expected was to become a milÂlionaire. What a great start to 2021. Thank you Al Ansari Exchange for giving me this opportuÂnity and changing my life."
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