Qatar duty free announces latest USD1 million winner
24-Jul-2008 |
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Vice-President Qatar duty free Krishna Kumari announced the winning ticket in the USD1 million raffle draw at Doha International Airport
Qatar Duty Free has announced the latest winner of its USD1 million bumper raffle – its biggest ever prize – turning one lucky passenger into an instant millionaire.
It was a delight for Roopesh Kumar Kidavunil, from India, who bought his winning ticket en route to his home state of Kerala to be with his wife for the birth of their first child.
Roopesh said, “This has really taken us by surprise,”, on learning of the win following the draw ceremony at Doha International Airport. He becomes Qatar Duty Free’s third US dollar millionaire.
The US dollar millionaire raffle was launched in May-06 giving passengers a great opportunity to win the bumper prize as each draw is made after 5,000 tickets are sold. Departing and transiting passengers at Doha International Airport are able to purchase raffle tickets, each priced at QAR950.
Vice-President Qatar Duty Free Krishna Kumari said: “Our congratulations go out to Mr Kidavunil and his wife – and what a great birthday gift for his new-born son.
Qatar Duty Free has been enjoying significant growth year on year, helped by a ramping up of its presence in the departures and arrivals area at Doha International Airport, the airline’s operational hub.
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