2 Dubai expats share Dh1 million in Mahzooz UAE draw

  DUBAI –Two expatriates from Turkey and Bangladesh are now half a million dirhams richer after winning the second prize in the recent Mahzooz draw. Turkish national Eyup, 49, and Bangladeshi expat Biplop, 43, shared the Dh1 million prize in the Mahzooz draw last Saturday (February 13). The Dubai-based expats matched five out of six winning numbers. “I was watching the show live on YouTube and I got shocked,” said Eyup, who works as a manager in Dubai. “Then the email came, I checked online and I still couldn’t believe it. I checked at least 5 times that night and even woke up my wife and asked her to check.” Eyup has lived and worked in the UAE for 19 years and knows exactly what he plans to use the prize money for. “I have some loans I need to close and then I plan on going back to Turkey and helping my family there, particularly my two sisters. I will also use part of the prize for my kids’ education.” A self-described “dreamer”, Eyup participates with Mahzooz every week and has no plans to stop his participation. “I will always enter the Mahzooz draw because anyone can win at any time. I always knew I was going to win one day. My wife would say ‘you’re just dreaming’ and she was right, but now my dream came true.” Biplop, on the other hand, won on only his second time participating with Mahzooz. “My friend told me about Mahzooz so I decided to give it a try,” said Biplop, a barber and salon owner. “I entered the draw on Friday and then got an email on Saturday, I just couldn’t believe it. I was very happy and am so thankful to Mahzooz.” Biplop plans to use his winnings to help his family and colleagues. “My first priority will be to support my brother, who could use some help right now. After that, I am planning to provide support to colleagues who are experiencing hard times. And I’ll use part of the money to fund my children’s education.” Business-wise, Biplop has felt the crunch of the Covid-19 economic downturn and sees Mahzooz as a lifeline. “Covid has impacted my business which, of course, creates financial worries for me. This win has already relieved a lot of that tension and will allow me to invest even more into my business,” concluded Biplop.

How to enter Mahzooz

Entrants can participate in Mahzooz by registering via www.mahzooz.ae and purchasing Al Emarat bottles of water for Dh35, which qualifies them for the draw. The next draw will be held on February 20 at 9pm. ICA/Expat Media
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