Oman-based Indian turns millionaire

Raghu Krishnamurthy, an Indian citizen based in Oman, joined the long list of Millionaires Duty Free Millennium in Dubai on Tuesday, when his lucky ticket with the number 2,155 in the 301 series was taken earlier in the Concourse A, Airport Dubai International.

However, Krishnamurthy was not aware of his fate, since he can not be contacted for an immediate comment and will be greatly surprised when he discovers his new fortune. He is the 143rd Indian citizen who won $ 1 million in the Millennium Millionaire Promotion.

After the draw, a presentation was made to the previous Millennium Millionaire of Dubai Duty Free Millennium.

Ratheesh Kumar Raveendrannair, a 40-year-old Indian citizen residing in Dubai, who won the 300 Series with ticket no.1608, attended the presentation and witnessed the raffle.

Raveendrannaair thanked Dubai Duty Free for his lucky win and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the live draw on Tuesday.

In addition, Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise drawings were made directly after the Millennium Millionaire, and Abraham Melkunian was named winner of a BMW 750 LI XDrive (Mineral White) in the 1720 series without a ticket. 1261

Melkunian, a 48-year-old Armenian citizen who has a heavy equipment business in both Dubai and Sharjah, commented on his victory: "During almost 20 years of participation in the Duty Free Promotion in Dubai, I finally had the opportunity.

In addition, two Indian citizens will take home BMW motorcycles in style. Srinivas Kriram who bought his ticket no. 0641 in the Series 367 won a BMW R NineT Racer. Kriram, a Dubai resident for 16 years, is a regular buyer of motorcycle tickets in the Duty Free Finest Surprise Promotion in Dubai and works as a supervisor of Duserve Facility Management. A little speechless, Kriram commented: "Thank you Dubai Duty Free and please continue to surprise people."

Finally, Mahroof Babu won a BMW R Ninet Urban / GS in the Series 368 with the ticket number 0891.

Babu, a 42-year-old Indian citizen, works as a finance officer and has been in Dubai with his family for the past 17 years. "Dubai Duty Free is a great shopping destination for everyone, I am very happy and excited to win today," said Babu.