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Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Fair to partly cloudy day; humidity by night
The weather on Friday, May 30, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning over some coastal areas. In a recent Khaleej Times report, a senior meteorologist confirmed that temperatures will begin to dip by four to five degrees in the coming days, offering a welcome break from the severe heatwave that has gripped the country. Light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times causing blowing dust during daytime, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough gradually by Saturday morning westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 23°C in parts of Abu Dhabi and reach a high of 47°C in other areas of the Capital.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Kerala Man Hits Rs 8.5 Crore Jackpot For 2nd Time In Dubai Lottery
An Indian man living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has hit a jackpot, winning $1 million (around Rs 8.5 crore) in the famous Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire competition. This was his second win in less than ten years. Paul Jose Mavely, 60, from Kerala, won the most recent Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw (Series 503), its official Instagram account of the draw declared. "Another millionaire moment-again! Huge congratulations to Mr Mavely from India for winning his second US$1 million with Dubai Duty-Free today!" it read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Duty Free (@dubaidutyfree) Social media users were ecstatic about Mr Mavely's latest jackpot win. One commented, "Congratulations I need to know the secrets of Indian luck." "Congratulations," another remarked. Mr Mavely has spent the last 38 years living in Dubai and works as a site supervisor for a small contracting business. He becomes the 11th person in the competition's history to win twice, having previously won the same reward in November 2016. Since the Dubai Duty-Free draw began in 1999, Mr Mavely has consistently participated, according to Khaleej Times. He has collaborated with friends to divide the ticket prices over the years. He offered his 17 friends ticket number 3532, which he purchased online on May 19, in honour of his most recent victory. Following his second victory, the father of two thanked the organisers of the draw. "I'm very thankful to Dubai Duty-Free for this second win," Mr Mavely said. To win up to $1 million, tickets for the lottery are available for AED 1,000 (about Rs 22,700), minus 5 per cent VAT, at the duty-free shops at Dubai International Airport or online at the Dubai Duty-Free website. All nationalities are eligible to enter the draw, which takes place twice a month, and there is no need to be in Dubai when it takes place. Each draw is limited to 5,000 tickets. At least 251 Indians have won this lottery since it commenced in 1999. Earlier in May, another 52-year-old Kerala man won $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Venugopal Mullacheri is an IT support specialist and resident of Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Mr Mullacheri purchased the winning ticket at the Dubai airport on April 23. He called the money a "lifesaver," and that winning the lottery was like having a "massive burden" removed from his shoulders.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kerala Man Wins $1 Million For Second Time In Dubai Lottery
Last Updated: Paul Jose Mavely clinches the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire jackpot for the second time, repeating his incredible luck after first winning in 2016. In a rare twist of fate, a 60-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala has struck gold once again, winning the $1 million jackpot in the Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw for the second time in under ten years. His incredible double win has left many stunned and inspired, proving that lightning really can strike twice. On May 27, Paul Jose Mavely, a longtime Dubai resident of 38 years, was announced as the winner of the latest Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire draw (Series 503) via the official Instagram account. Mavely, who works as a site supervisor for a small contracting firm, had previously won the same $1 million jackpot back in 2016, making this his second lucky win. As reported by Khaleej Times, Mavely has consistently taken part in the Dubai Duty-Free draw since it launched in 1999. Instead of playing solo, he teamed up with friends over the years to pool funds and boost their odds. For his recent win, Mavely and 17 friends collectively bought ticket number 3532 online on May 19. Their combined effort and consistent participation in the draw ultimately rewarded them with a life-changing million-dollar prize. 'I'm very thankful to Dubai Duty-Free for this second win," Mavely, a father of two, told Khaleej Times. His initial jackpot win in 2016 was similarly a group victory, shared with nine friends. On May 28, Dubai Duty Free's official Instagram account announced Paul Jose Mavely as the winner. 'Another millionaire moment—again! Huge congratulations to Mr Mavely from India for winning his second US$1 million with Dubai Duty-Free today!" the caption read. Posted on May 28, the announcement quickly gained over 200 likes and attracted numerous comments. A user humorously remarked, 'Congrats! I want to learn the secrets behind Indian luck." Another pointed out the significant investment, saying, 'Spending 1000 on a ticket is no small amount." Several others chimed in with messages of praise and amazement, including simple but heartfelt 'Congratulations" and enthusiastic 'Wow" reactions, showing widespread excitement and admiration for Mavely's incredible win. What is the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery? The Dubai Duty-Free Millennium Millionaire lottery, established in 1999, gives participants a chance to win a $1 million prize. Each draw is limited to just 5,000 tickets, priced at AED 1,000 (around Rs 22,700), excluding a 5 per cent VAT. Tickets can be purchased either online or at Dubai International Airport's duty-free shops. The lottery is held twice a month and is open to people of all nationalities, with no need for participants to be physically present in Dubai during the draw. First Published:
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Kerala man strikes $1 million jackpot for second time in Dubai lottery
In an extraordinary stroke of luck, a 60-year-old Indian expat from Kerala won the $1 million jackpot in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, for the second time in less than a decade. On Tuesday, Paul Jose Mavely, who has lived in Dubai for the past 38 years, was named the winner of the latest draw (Series 503) by Dubai Duty Free's official Instagram account. Mavely is a site supervisor for a small contracting company. He first won the same jackpot in 2016. According to Khaleej Times, Mavely has been regularly participating in the Dubai Duty Free draw since its inception in 1999. Over the years, he has teamed up with friends to split the cost of tickets. For his latest win, he shared the ticket number 3532 purchased online on May 19, with 17 friends. 'I'm very thankful to Dubai Duty Free for this second win,' said Mavely, a father of two. His first win in 2016 was also a group effort, shared with nine other friends. 'Another millionaire moment—again! Huge congratulations to Mr. Mavely from India for winning his second US$1 million with Dubai Duty Free today!' the caption read. See the post here: A post shared by Dubai Duty Free (@dubaidutyfree) Reacting to it, a user wrote, 'Congratulations. I need to know the secrets of Indian luck.' Another user commented, '1000 is big money to buying a ticket.' The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery, launched in 1999, offers participants a shot at winning $1 million. Each draw is capped at 5,000 tickets, and tickets are priced at AED 1,000 (Rs 22,700, approximately), excluding five per cent VAT, and can be bought online or at Dubai International Airport's duty-free outlets. Draws are held twice a month and are open to all nationalities, with no requirement to be present in Dubai during the draw. In May 2024, a Punjab woman won $1 million in the lottery after buying a Dubai duty-free ticket with her husband's cash gift. Payal clinched the grand prize in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Series 461 with ticket number 3337. A dedicated participant for the past 12 years, she consistently purchased tickets, often alternating the names between her husband and children.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kerala man wins $1 million Dubai lottery jackpot twice - Here's how he did it
Dubai lottery 2025: They say luck doesn't strike twice – but for this lucky man from Kerala, it surely did! A 60-year-old man from India has shocked everyone by winning the $1 million jackpot in the Dubai lottery for the second time. Yes, you read that right – he's a double millionaire now! Who is the lucky Kerala man who won the Dubai jackpot? The man who won the jackpot is Paul Jose Mavely, who hails from Kerala and has been living in Dubai for the past 38 years. He works as a site supervisor in a small contracting firm. This time, he won the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw once again, making it his second time winning the Dubai lottery. According to Khaleej Times reports, Mavely had also won the same lottery in 2016, when he shared the prize money with a group of nine friends. Now, he has done it again, this time splitting the ticket with 17 of his friends. Ticket details and lucky draw results Mavely bought the winning ticket – number 3532 – online on May 19. His name was revealed as the winner of Series 503 by the official Dubai Duty Free Instagram handle. He has been trying his luck in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw since 1999. He regularly teams up with friends to purchase tickets together and increase their chances of winning. What Mavely had to say after the win 'I'm very thankful to Dubai Duty Free for this second win,' said a grateful Mavely, who is a father of two. This big win has brought joy not only to him but also to the 17 friends who joined him in buying the ticket. About the Dubai Duty Free Lottery The Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire lottery was started in 1999 and gives people from all over the world a chance to win $1 million. Every draw has only 5,000 tickets, which gives participants better odds of winning a jackpot. Each ticket costs AED 1,000 (around Rs 22,700), plus 5% VAT. Tickets can be bought at the Dubai International Airport or online via the Dubai Duty Free website. The draw is held twice a month and is open to people of all nationalities – you don't even need to be in Dubai to win! 251 Indians have won the Dubai lottery so far Since the lottery started, 251 Indian citizens have won the Dubai Duty Free jackpot – a clear sign that many Indians try their luck in this exciting game. But what makes Mavely's story even more special is that he's now a two-time winner of the $1 million Dubai lottery jackpot. For the latest and more interesting financial news, keep reading Indiatimes Worth. Click here.
