UAE Lottery winners use prize money to support students, orphanages back home
Some UAE Lottery winners are looking beyond personal celebrations and using their prize money to help others. In a new social media reel, winners shared how they plan to support students, care for orphaned children and assist people in need in their home countries.“I plan to support students in my hometown who don’t have the means to continue their education. I want to use part of my winnings to help them,” said Ananth Perumalsamy, a Dh1 million winner from Tamil Nadu in India.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Another winner, Ahmed Kabeer, originally from India, shared, “I plan to divide the prize money into three parts. The first will support people in need, the second will help care for orphaned children, and the third will be used to grow my business.” Since launch, the UAE Lottery has awarded more than Dh175 million in prizes to players across the UAE, creating moments of excitement while fostering a sense of responsibility and gratitude among winners.The stories offer a different side of lottery winnings, one that is not only about personal gain but also about responsibility, gratitude and giving back.This mindset was also reflected in October 2025, when Anilkumar Bolla won the historic Dh100 million Grand Prize. Beyond the life-changing moment, he shared his intention to give back by supporting charitable causes. “I believe that donations will reach the people who really require the money. That gives me core happiness,” he said, demonstrating how a single win can create a wider positive impact.Excitement continues with Lucky Day, featuring a weekly draw every Saturday, a grand prize of Dh30 million, a second prize of Dh5 million, and three guaranteed Dh100,000 winners each week through Lucky Chance, offering more opportunities to win and more moments that can make a difference. UAE Lottery announces winning numbers; over 8,000 residents bag prizesUAE Lottery winning numbers announced; over 9,000 residents bag prizes
Some UAE Lottery winners are looking beyond personal celebrations and using their prize money to help others.
In a new social media reel, winners shared how they plan to support students, care for orphaned children and assist people in need in their home countries.
“I plan to support students in my hometown who don’t have the means to continue their education. I want to use part of my winnings to help them,” said Ananth Perumalsamy, a Dh1 million winner from Tamil Nadu in India.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Another winner, Ahmed Kabeer, originally from India, shared, “I plan to divide the prize money into three parts. The first will support people in need, the second will help care for orphaned children, and the third will be used to grow my business.”
Since launch, the UAE Lottery has awarded more than Dh175 million in prizes to players across the UAE, creating moments of excitement while fostering a sense of responsibility and gratitude among winners.
The stories offer a different side of lottery winnings, one that is not only about personal gain but also about responsibility, gratitude and giving back.
This mindset was also reflected in October 2025, when Anilkumar Bolla won the historic Dh100 million Grand Prize.
Beyond the life-changing moment, he shared his intention to give back by supporting charitable causes. “I believe that donations will reach the people who really require the money. That gives me core happiness,” he said, demonstrating how a single win can create a wider positive impact.
Excitement continues with Lucky Day, featuring a weekly draw every Saturday, a grand prize of Dh30 million, a second prize of Dh5 million, and three guaranteed Dh100,000 winners each week through Lucky Chance, offering more opportunities to win and more moments that can make a difference.
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