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Dubai boasts of fortune and friendship
In the bustling heart of Dubai International Airport, a group of six friends experienced a life-altering moment. Namasivayam Hariharan, a 40-year-old Indian national, along with his five friends, collectively won $1 million in the latest draw for the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion.
Hariharan, a senior technician and a resident for 26 years, shared the ticket cost with his friends. This group of friends had been participating in the Dubai Duty-Free promotion for three years, alternating the name on the ticket for each series whenever they made a purchase. Their persistence finally paid off when their ticket was drawn in the Millennium Millionaire Series 438.
Striking it rich
“We are blessed to have won this prize,” Hariharan said. The joy was palpable as they celebrated their unexpected windfall. Hailing from Kerala, India, Hariharan is a father of three. This win will undoubtedly bring significant changes to their lives.
The excitement didn’t end there. Following the Millennium Millionaire presentation, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for two luxury motorbikes. Jay Jhaveri, a 45-year-old Indian national based in Sharjah, won an Indian Scout motorbike. A regular participant in the Dubai Duty-Free promotion for five years, Jhaveri works as a store manager for a jewelry retailer. “My dream to win something big has finally come,” he said.
Premlal Gopinadhan, a 36-year-old Indian national based in Oman, won a Harley-Davidson Sportster S motorbike. A relative newcomer to the Dubai Duty-Free promotions, he said: “What can I say? I just couldn’t believe it, but I’m so happy to have won this early. Gopinadhan is a father of two and works for a petroleum firm.
This story serves as an inspiring reminder that sometimes luck can strike when least expected. It’s not just about winning; it’s about the camaraderie and shared dreams that make such moments truly special. The six friends who won together are not just richer by a million dollars; they also have an incredible story that they will cherish forever.
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