105th millionaire announced in Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire Promotion
       
 
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The 20th of April 2010 is the day when Mr. Omar Bourezgui, a Moroccan national was announced the 105th dollar millionaire by Dubai Duty Free. The Millennium Millionaire draw was conducted at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport today.

Mr. Bourezgui was extremely thrilled to receive a once-in-a-lifetime phone call from Dubai Duty Free: “This is absolutely amazing! This is my second ticket in Millennium Millionaire and I cannot believe that I got the lucky one!” he commented.

A resident of Dubai for two years, Mr. Bourezgui works for the Nokia Corporation as a Senior Retail Manager of Middle East and South Africa. His lucky ticket no. 3328 in Series 105 was purchased on the way back from Lebanon, where he was on a business trip. A father of three, he is excited to share the news with the family and celebrate his amazing win.

Following the Millennium Millionaire Draw, three winners were announced in the Finest Surprise Promotion, each one winning a luxury vehicle.

Mr. Joshua Hirst, an Australian national based in Mandurah won a top of the range Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560, Standard Yellow in Series no. 1422 with ticket no. 0612, while Mr. Martin Kolb, an Austrian national based in Dubai won a sporty Porsche 911 Carrera, Midnight Blue Metallic in Series no. 1424.

Upon hearing the news, Mr. Kolb exclaimed:,“I bought my lucky ticket no. 0412 when traveled to Vienna to attend my son’s 12th birthday. A beautiful Porsche was displayed at duty free shopping complex and I couldn’t resist buying a ticket and trying my luck. Now I can proudly drive my brand new car on the roads of Dubai!”

And finally, a stylish Harley Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard in Series no. 163 was won by Mr. Dean Mohiudeen, an Indian national, based in Dubai. Mr. Muhiudeen, who works in Sales & Marketing of Kingfield Real Estate purchased his lucky ticket no. 0496 when traveled to India to visit his family. “I am a regular participant of Dubai Duty Free’s Finest Surprise promotion and cannot believe that have finally won. I would like to thank Dubai Duty Free for such a great prize and I am sure that this is not my last win!”

At a presentation ceremony held after the draw, Mr. Muhammad Tahir Shaikh, winner of an Audi A8 3.2 in Series 1423 with ticket no. 0153 received the key for his brand new car. ”I’m delighted to have won an Audi in Finest Surprise promotion and thankful to Dubai Duty Free for making this happen!” Mr. Tahir arrived from Karachi, Pakistan to attend the presentation and was excited to witness the Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw.

The draw was conducted by George Horan, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, along with Sinead El Sibai, Manager – Events, Advertising and Media Relations and Nic Bruwer, Manager – Human Recourses.

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