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Now winning Dh100 million is easier than you think in Emirates draw

Published

2 years ago

March 15, 2023

The 76th Emirates Draw edition saw the debut of the new format over the weekend with one participant missing the grand Dh100 million prize by one ball-number. A total of AED 535,877 in cash prizes was given away.

Besides the 15 guaranteed raffle winners, the main draw had one lucky participant match 6 out of 7 digits and win AED 250,000, while 7,233 participants matched 5, 4, and 3 out of 7 digits to win a total of AED 135,877. The next draw is on March 19, 2023, at 9 PM UAE time.

Earlier, the Emirates Draw MEGA7 required ticket holders to match seven numbers from right to left. But making it easier, the seven balls can now be in any order to be eligible for the jackpot prize.

Emirates Draw is dedicated to creating life-changing opportunities, as per its vision of ‘For A Better Tomorrow.’ To this end, the socially responsible organization announced the ground-breaking change to its MEGA7 game, responding to popular demand by eliminating the requirement of matching winning numbers from right to left after 18 months of operation.

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The modification simplifies the game, making it easier to win out of a reduced probability pool of 37 numbers, thus closer to claiming the grand prize in multi-millions. Moreover, the socially responsible organization distributed cash prizes to 12,440 winners in its games over the weekend.

For an AED50 entry fee, players can now select their seven numbers between 1 and 37 in any order, as opposed to the previous 70-ball format, adding to the excitement of the game.

The ultimate price of AED 100m is the largest in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and will remain until one person or a group matches all seven numbers in any order.

Moreover, the raffle part of the game includes 15 guaranteed winners, each receiving AED 10,000. So, play more to win more and experience the thrilling changes in Emirates Draw MEGA7.

The upcoming games will be live-streamed across Emirates Draw’s digital platforms, YouTube, Facebook, and website.

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Kuumar Kavita Shyam

Journalist for 25 years with leading publications in India and UAE such as The National, Mumbai Mirror, DNA, Indian Express and former Sports Editor of eIndia.com. Now managing editor of Headline.ae, part of MEMc (https://www.memc.co)

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UAE fuel prices announced for February

Published

6 days ago

January 31, 2025

Staff Reporter

The UAE fuel price committee on Friday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of February 2025.

Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.74, compared to Dh2.61 a litre in January, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.63 a litre, compared to Dh2.50 a litre the previous month.

E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.55 a litre, compared to Dh2.43 a litre in January, while diesel will now cost Dh2.82 a litre, compared to Dh2.68 a litre the previous month.

Fuel prices in the UAE are closely tied to movements in the global oil market, which has experienced significant fluctuations since last year. Geopolitical uncertainties, shifting supply dynamics and concern about slowing economic growth have all contributed to the volatility in oil prices.

The UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, aligning them with market fluctuations.

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Dubai Metro rolls Out 43-hour nonstop operations for New Year’s Eve

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1 month ago

December 24, 2024

Staff Reporter

Dubai Metro and Tram services will operate nonstop for over 43 hours starting December 31, according to a senior official from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

This initiative is designed to alleviate congestion during New Year celebrations, encouraging the public to rely on public transport for a smoother journey. Dubai Metro will run continuously from 5 AM on December 31 until the end of January 1, while Dubai Tram will operate from 6 AM on December 31 until 1 AM on January 2.

Additionally, the RTA will deploy a fleet of 1,400 buses, available free of charge, to further support public transportation. The RTA, highlighted that the extended Metro and Tram services, increased parking facilities, and free bus rides are part of the authority’s efforts to provide convenient travel options and reduce traffic congestion for celebrators.

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Traffic Relief: Dubai opens new bridge, slashes travel time from 15 to 3 minutes

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1 month ago

December 24, 2024

Staff Reporter

A new 1km bridge opened on Sunday in Dubai, greatly easing traffic flow from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.

The two-lane bridge has reduced travel time from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road from 15 minutes to just three minutes, the RTA added. The bridge ensures a “seamless” traffic connection to Dubai’s city centre and Dubai International Airport.

RTA also announced that 54 per cent of the Dh689 million Hessa Street development project, which includes upgrades of four major intersections, has been completed. All intersections are expected to be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025.

#RTA opens a key bridge connecting Hessa Street to Al Khail Road. Spanning 1,000 metres, the bridge is part of a major project to develop four intersections along Hessa Street. It significantly reduces travel time between the two streets from 15 minutes to just 3 minutes while… pic.twitter.com/4aB2L2yEJ7
— RTA (@rta_dubai) December 22, 2024

Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said the Hessa Street development project, spanning 4.5km from its intersection with Sheikh Zayed Road to its intersection with Al Khail Road, represents a continuation of efforts to develop road infrastructure to keep pace with the emirate of Dubai’s continuous growth.