{
  "id": 5537937,
  "title": "Pakistani businessman walks away with Dh15 million jackpot prize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shaukat Aftab, a 64-year-old Pakistani businessman, found himself in a state of shock and joy when he learned he had won a Dh15 million ($4,084,411) jackpot from the Big Ticket raffle during a September draw. The Indian businessman, Ravindranathan Vinesh, 55, also emerged as a winner, receiving a Land Rover Defender after initially doubting the authenticity of the winning call. Vinesh, a resident of Sharjah for nearly three decades, plans to continue purchasing tickets each month in hopes of winning the grand cash prize. The Big Ticket raffle, established in 1992, has been a popular monthly draw in the UAE, providing life-changing opportunities for numerous individuals. To participate, one must pay Dh500 ($136), with tickets available online or at counters at Zayed International and Al Ain airports.",
  "summary": "Shaukat Aftab was not in the UAE when he received a call that left him shocked and delighted in equal measure. The caller from the Big Ticket raffle confirmed that the Pakistani national had won Dh15 million ($4,084,411) jackpot as part of the September draw. “When I received the winning call, I was initially confused because I am currently travelling,” Mr Aftab, 64, said. “I am very happy and…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Pakistani businessman walks away with Dh15 million jackpot prize",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pakistani-businessman-walks-away-with-dh15-million-jackpot-prize-5538382",
        "published": "2026-09-04T10:31:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}