UAE: Indian expat wins Dh1 million in Big Ticket’s first e-draw of 2025
Abdullah Sulaiman, an accountant in Saudi Arabia, has been purchasing tickets for the past five years
ABU DHABI: An Indian accountant from Saudi Arabia has won Dh1 million in Big Ticket’s inaugural e-draw of 2025.
Abdullah Sulaiman, a loyal participant for the past five years, originally from Kerala, finally struck lucky with ticket number 019362.
He had been purchasing tickets every month, never losing faith in his chance to win.
Big Ticket: Dh1 million winner
Sulaiman, who spent a decade in the UAE before moving to Saudi Arabia six months ago, was elated when he received the winning call.
The windfall will enable him to settle debts and offer enhanced financial support to his family. “It’s a huge relief,” he said, adding that the prize would improve his family's financial stability.
Big wins at Big Ticket
Sulaiman’s win follows a string of remarkable victories. Just last week, Indian expat Manu Mohanan, a nurse in Bahrain, bagged the Dh30 million grand prize. Mohanan was on a night shift when his ticket was drawn. “It still feels unreal,” he shared, before celebrating with a stellar 141-run performance for his cricket club.
Notably, the 30 million jackpot was shared among 21 Kerala-born nurses working in Bahrain, who had pooled resources to purchase tickets. Despite the windfall, they remain committed to their nursing profession and plan to use the prize money to clear debts and secure their families’ futures.
The Big Ticket extravaganza
Big Ticket’s January e-draws are far from over. The upcoming grand prize of Dh25 million will be announced in February, and every ticket purchase in January grants entry into weekly draws for Dh1 million.
Weekly Millionaire draw dates
- Week 1 (1-9 January): 10th January
- Week 2 (10-16 January): 17th January
- Week 3 (17-23 January): 24th January
- Week 4 (24-31 January): 1st February
Participants can also enter the Big Win Contest for a chance to compete in the live finale on February 3, with prizes ranging from Dh20,000 to Dh150,000.
Luxury prizes await participants
In addition to cash prizes, Big Ticket is giving participants the chance to win luxury vehicles. A BMW M440i will be awarded in the February 3 draw, while a Range Rover Velar awaits its new owner in the March 3 draw.
Tickets can be purchased online, or at counters located at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.