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Khaleej Times
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai-born Indian student wins $1 million, plans to invest in education, property
Born and raised in Dubai, Indian student Wayne Nash D'Souza became the newest millionaire alongside Emirati winner Mansour Al Hashemi at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held on Wednesday. Wayne, an 18-year-old Indian expat became a $1 million winner in Millennium Millionaire Series 510 with ticket number 4463 which he purchased in Concourse A on July 26 on his way to Los Angeles, California with his family. Speaking from Los Angeles, Wayne, who will now be based in the US to pursue his higher studies in aerospace engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was ecstatic after hearing the good news. With family roots in Mumbai, Wayne is a frequent traveller, journeying with his family three to four times a year. Without fail, they always purchase tickets for the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion. 'Thank you so much, Dubai Duty Free. I will definitely put this money to good use,' he said. When asked about his plans for the prize money, he turned to his father and responded, "It will go toward me and my sister's education, and some of it will be used to buy property or invest in Dubai." Wayne is the 255th Indian national to have won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion since 1999, with Indian nationals being by far the biggest purchasers of tickets. Mansour Al Hashemi, a 55-year-old Emirati based in Al Ain also won $1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 511 with ticket number 0548 which he purchased in Concourse B on July 27 going to Bahrain. A regular participant in Dubai Duty Free's promotion for 10 years now, Al Hashemi is a father of four. 'Thank you, Dubai Duty, Free! I'm very happy to have won in your amazing promotion,' he said. Al Hashemi is the 17th Emirati national to have won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion. Following the Millennium Millionaire draw, the Finest Surprise draw was conducted for a luxury motorbike. Samson Assefa, a 60-year-old Ethiopian based in Dubai won an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 (Red) motorbike with ticket number 0090 in the Finest Surprise Series 632 which he purchased online on July 13. A regular participant in Dubai Duty Free's promotion for 25 years now, Mr. Assefa is a father of three. 'Thank you Dubai Duty Free, best birthday gift ever!' he said. Assefa is the first Ethiopian national to have won a motorbike since it was introduced in the Finest Surprise promotion in 2002.
UAE Moments
01-07-2025
- UAE Moments
Swimming Ban in Certain Abu Dhabi Beaches Due to Drowning
Residents and tourists in Abu Dhabi are being urged to steer clear of certain coastal waters after police issued a public warning on Monday, June 30. In coordination with the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the advisory highlights the serious risks linked to swimming in specific areas between Al Bahia Sea and Al Shalila. Join our FREE WhatsApp channel to dive into a world of real-time engagement! Authorities say these areas pose a significant danger to public safety due to strong water currents, underwater obstacles, and the absence of rescue teams. Clear warning signs have been placed along the coastline to alert the public and prevent people from entering the water. The warning follows past tragic incidents involving drowning in UAE waters. In 2023, a 15-year-old Indian expat lost his life after being caught in powerful currents off Dubai's Al Mamzar Beach. A year earlier, a 31-year-old Emirati man drowned while swimming near one of Abu Dhabi's islands. Police have especially urged parents to keep a close watch on their children and not leave them unattended near these restricted zones. They stressed the importance of parental supervision and family guidance to avoid any drowning or injury-related incidents. Families are also advised to only swim in designated areas where lifeguards are present. These safer zones are regularly monitored and offer emergency support if needed.
Khaleej Times
20-06-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Boy left brain-damaged after pool mishap, family faces Dh100,000 medical bills
A Dubai family is looking at over Dh100,000 in medical bills and lifelong care for their only son after a swimming pool accident in their community. Indian expat Tabassum and her husband moved to the UAE just last month in hopes of a better life for their children. But instead, they are now grappling with an uncertain future after her son, Ali, almost drowned in a pool. As they had arrived in the country just a few days before the incident, they also did not have any insurance coverage. After arriving in Dubai during the first week of May, the family moved into a residential community close to the Al Qudra area. For them, the best part of it was the common pool. Three of their four children, aged 3 to 14 years, knew how to swim and loved it. On the fateful day, their elder children, two daughters aged 14 and 10 and Ali (9), played in the big pool while the youngest daughter stayed in the baby pool. 'They were old enough to take care of themselves, and all three of them were strong swimmers, so we didn't pay attention to them,' Tabassum told Khaleej Times. 'We were focused on my little one in the baby pool.' 'No idea what happened' At one point, Tabassum's eldest daughter, an award-winning swimmer, gave strict instructions to her brother and sister not to foray into the deep end of the pool and went over to the baby pool to play with her sister. 'She was there for hardly five minutes,' she said. 'When she went back to the pool, Ali was underwater. At first, she thought he was playing with her, but then she realised he was drowning. She and I immediately pulled him out, and she began performing CPR on him. Within two or three minutes, the lifeguard arrived." Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Ali was found in the exact spot where his sister had left him, where the water just reached up to his chest. 'I have no idea what happened,' Tabassum said. 'He knew how to swim, he was old enough to take care of himself, he was in a spot in the pool where his feet could touch the floor, and we were close enough to hear him cry. Not once did we hear or see anything amiss.' Ali was rushed to a private hospital, which was located close to the community. He was immediately put on ventilator. 'After five days, he was on oxygen, and then he was able to breathe on his own,' she said. 'The doctor said that all the reports are normal, but the MRI shows he has hypoxia. This means there is damage in his brain, which will take a long time to recover. He cannot eat or drink; listen or speak or control his brain. However, I'm hopeful that he'll improve.' Could not afford the treatment Ali is now at home but requires full-time care. The family have not been able to clear the outstanding hospital bills. 'We brought him home because we could not afford to continue the treatment,' said Tabassum. 'Right now, we are trying to manage at home, but we will not be able to keep it up for too long.' She said the couple were excited when her husband got the opportunity to move to Dubai. 'We thought we would finally be able to give all our children a global education and better future,' she said. 'But now, we are looking at going back to India as we cannot afford the treatment and the school fees here.' However, she is still hopeful for a miracle. 'We're now trying to reach out to charity organisations in the hope that someone might be able to help us,' she said. 'Our dreams for the bright future of our children have been shattered, and we are drowning in the debts of medical bills, but I keep praying to God for some help.'
Khaleej Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Indian expat wins $1 million for second time in Duty Free draw
Luck came twice to a 60-year old Dubai-based Indian expat who won $1 million for the second time at Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held on Wednesday, May 28. Paul Jose Mavely, who hails from Kerala, hit the jackpot for the second time in less than nine years. A resident of Dubai for 38 years now, he shared the cost of the ticket with his 17 friends, who have been participating in the Dubai Duty Free promotion since 1999. They have been alternating the name on the ticket for each series whenever they purchase. Mavely first won $1 million in November 2016, in the Millennium Millionaire Series 228 with ticket number 0972, when he shared the ticket cost with his nine friends. 'I'm very thankful to Dubai Duty Free for this second win,' said Mavely, a father of two who works as a site supervisor for a small contracting company. He is the 251st Indian national to have won $1 million in the Millennium Millionaire promotion since 1999.
