UAE: Indian technician wins Dh20-million Mahzooz prize but has no plans to quit his job

Shreeju, an Indian expat who works as a technician in Fujairah, still can't believe that he now has a whopping Dh20 million to his name.

“I ask myself: I am still a millionaire. I am still in disbelief," said Shreeju, a control room technician at an oil and gas firm.

Even with the life-changing Mahzooz cheque now in his hands, the expat has no plans to quit his job.

“I will be continuing with my job and I have no plans to quit any time soon," he said, adding that his manager is also not aware of his winnings.

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A UAE resident for the last 11 years and a father to six-year-old twins, Shreeju has always wanted to have a house of his own.

“I decided to buy a house by taking a bank loan. But now with this winning amount, I can build a massive bungalow,” he said, adding that his wife is also in disbelief.

The expat learnt about his win on Sunday morning. “Prior to this, I have matched one digit and three digits. I thought it was the same this time. But when I opened the mail, it was Dh20 million. I don’t know why I can't still believe it,” said Shreeju.

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