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​​Sandeep Ponthiparambil is the third weekly e-draw winner for October, taking home the 1KG of 24-carat gold prize with Big Ticket. A resident of Doha, Sandeep has been living in Qatar for the past 13 years, where he works as a Senior Accountant. After hearing about Big Ticket through social media, Sandeep decided to start purchasing tickets and has been doing so with a group of 20 of his friends for over six years. When Big Ticket's representatives called him, he was delighted that, after years of trying, he finally received the winning phone call and vowed to continue trying his luck to one day win the grand prize. Customers of Big Ticket who purchase raffle tickets during October are automatically entered into a weekly electronic draw that will see one winner take home the 1KG gold prize weekly. Anyone who purchases tickets during the promotion dates will also stand a chance to win the AED 25 million grand prize on 3rd November. Fans of Big Ticket have until 31st October to make their purchases online or by visiting the in-store counters at Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Ain International Airport. Follow Big Ticket's official social media platforms and website for all the latest news and updates. The temporary closure of Ain Dubai will be extended until the first quarter of 2023. "We have been working rigorously to complete the enhancement works over the past months. Once a reopening date is set, a further announcement will be made," the official statement from Ain Dubai's website stated. "In line with our commitment to offering guests an experience unlike any other, we look forward to introducing new and exciting offers when we reopen Ain Dubai for visitors to enjoy from across the globe," the statement added. BKM/ Expat Media
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