
Indian Man Wins 200-gm Gold Bar in UAE Lottery Draw
What Happened?
Aruna Krishnappa Kidiyoor, an Indian expatriate in Bahrain, won a 200-gram gold bar in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. He was one of four Indian winners in the October e-draw.
Key points
- Aruna has lived in Bahrain for 23 years.
- The gold bar is valued at approximately Dh96,500 (Rs 25,02,824).
- Three other Indian expatriates also won gold bars: Jijoy Viswan, Sadathulla Sharief, and Manisha Harshal Kasat.
- Jijoy plans to share his winnings with friends and support his family.
- Sadathulla was surprised by his win after participating through various methods.
- Manisha, a freelancer, won after purchasing a ticket independently.
Key insights
- The win could encourage more expatriates to participate in similar lotteries.
- It may lead to increased community engagement among Indian expatriates in the UAE.
- The success stories of winners can inspire hope and perseverance in others.
Why it matters
This win highlights the potential rewards of participating in lotteries for expatriates.
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Source
India Today

