An Indian expat who has lived in the UAE for more than three decades has won AED 5 million (around ₹ 12.9 crore) in the UAE Lottery .
The Sharjah -based resident initially struggled to believe that he had won after seeing his name reported in the news. He received the life-changing news just five days before his 60th birthday. He later checked his account to confirm the result. “I saw my name in the news, but I couldn’t believe it was me. The couple decided to share the news only with a small circle of people as they took time to process the life-changing development. “Together, we share our ups and downs. Rao shared that one of his biggest priorities now is bringing his family together in the UAE and spending more time with them. He also hopes to fulfil his dream of travelling to different countries with his wife, who shares his interest in exploring new destinations. He hopes to use his winnings to explore new opportunities while continuing his life in the country he has called home for decades. “I always hoped that one day I would get a Golden Visa. I kept thinking that one day I’d get one. Rao also emphasised the importance of setting spending limits when participating in lottery games While celebrating his win and approaching his 60th birthday. “Everyone should know their own limits.
Kishore Pandurang Rao, who first arrived in the UAE in 1993, won second prize in the Lucky Day draw held on October 3, the Gulf News reported . Rao purchased his winning ticket for Dh50 (nearly ₹ 1,300) through the UAE Lottery platform, opting for the Easy Pick feature that automatically generated his numbers. Rao said he is taking his time to consider his plans and how best to use the money to benefit his family. (Also Read: Indian winner of ₹ 240 crore in UAE lottery says ‘excitement has faded’ after buying cars, properties, gold ) According to a report by Khaleej Times, Rao has lived in Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi over the years.
He matched all six numbers in the “Days” section to secure the Dh5 million prize. Then I checked my account and realised it was true!” he said earlier, as quoted by Gulf News. Rao said that he did not immediately share the news of his lottery win with his family, choosing to keep it to himself initially. He eventually told his wife, who was delighted by the unexpected announcement. When asked who he most wanted to share the moment with, he said his wife. Now this opportunity has come, so I have to share it with her, and my children,” he said. “My goal is that I have to travel around the world,” he said, adding, “I have to see those places with my wife, because she is fond of traveling as well. He said the unexpected windfall has also given him an opportunity to pursue a long-held ambition of obtaining a UAE Golden Visa. Now I have a chance to apply for a Golden Visa, and that’s something I’d really like,” he said. They should set a limit on how much they spend,” he said.
