After 20 years in the UAE, Pakistan expat Abdul Salam wins Dh100,000 in UAE Lottery

He played the draw for almost a year before he won

Last updated: January 17, 2026 | 15:51

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Abdul Salam

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It’s exciting to win something. For long-time Pakistani resident Adul Salam Muhammad Ashraf that feeling of victory came after 20 years in the UAE.

On January 13, he won Dh100,000 in The UAE Lottery. It was a serendipitous opportunity that presented itself about a year ago, when he heard about the lottery on a morning radio show.

He decided to play – consistently for a year he bought a ticket to the lottery before he won his prize.

He’s happy about his win and already has big plans for his money, such as paying for his son’s wedding and some surgeries he has scheduled.

The UAE Lottery is the official licensed lottery operator across the UAE. It offers draws, scratch cards and e-instants opportunities for players hoping to strike it big.

The next draw takes place tonight and the jackpot up for grabs is a sweet Dh30,000,000. Plus, three winners have a chance to win Dh100,000 each. Keep an eye on the winning numbers – out today at 8.30pm.

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Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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