Ticket number 3158221024 was announced as the winner of AED1 million in the Grand Draw of the 2005 Postcard Millionaire campaign. The draw, held on 3rd August at Lamcy Plaza, Dubai, brings to an end the 2005 Postcard Millionaire campaign, in the course of which 52 people won AED100,000 each in the weekly Wednesday draws.
Everyone who participated in the 2005 Postcard Millionaire campaign was automatically entered into Thursday’s Grand Draw for AED1 million. The winning number announcement came amid growing anticipation in the UAE.
While prize promotions are held regularly in the UAE, Postcard Millionaire has opened a whole new experience for its winners. Malayil Ebrahim Musliar (Ticket No. 5396090509), winner of draw one, used his winnings to pay off a medical loan and other debts, and to get his daughters married. Forty-four-year-old Jaggan Nath (Ticket No. 9341766152), a construction worker, saw a gentleman buying the pack during his afternoon break. He took his cue from the buyer and bought his own pack. The next day he got a call informing him that he was the winner of AED 100,000. Jaggan Nath plans are to pay his debts and return to India.
“Our obligation to our customers is to improve the postal services on offer and to ensure that they meet global postal practices,” said Mr. Abdulla Al Daboos, Chairman of EMP and Director General of Emirates Post. “Over the years Emirates Post has endeavoured to introduce services that contribute to the overall improvement of our daily lives. In line with its strategic vision to establish the post office as a centre for a variety of services, the new innovations encompass both postal and non-postal services. Postcard Millionaire, launched in 2004, is one of our most successful initiatives and today is supported by a loyal and growing following.”
Aldrin Fernandes, CEO, The Millionaire Co., the sole distribution and marketing agency for the Postcard Millionaire Campaign in the UAE, said that the 2006 Postcard Millionaire campaign will go a notch higher in rewarding participants. “Postcard Millionaire’s popularity has grown tremendously and the 2006 campaign will feature new and interesting innovations that will benefit its supporters.”
The fact that people across the emirates can participate in Postcard Millionaire is one of the reasons for the wide public support that the campaign has received. In addition, the fixed weekly draws throughout the year and more instant prizes – including cash prizes up to AED10,000, have contributed to the campaign’s mass appeal.
Mr. Al Daboos and Mr. Fernandes also expressed their appreciation for the support received from the campaign’s partners, including Cellucom-Nokia, Burger King, Air Miles, National Bank of Dubai and UAE Exchange.
Information on the Postcard Millionaire campaign and winning ticket numbers can be found on the Postcard Millionaire website (www.postcardmillionaire.com) and is available through the campaign hotline - 600 5 665 665.
About Emirates Post
Emirates Post, one of the most dynamic postal organizations in the region, was converted from General Postal Authority into Emirates Post Corporation on May 29, 2001, under a federal decree. This gave it a mandate to become a commercially vibrant organization providing high quality services to the public and the corporate sector. Emirates Post has developed innovative new services, diversified its offering and established alliances with global postal corporations. Emirates Post has a network of 82 post offices across the country. Emirates Post’s diversified offering includes mail fulfilment, utility bill payment services, government services, direct mail, banking, retail services and money exchange & remittances.
About EMP
Emirates Marketing & Promotions (EMP), an Emirates Post subsidiary, was launched in 2005 to provide state-of-the-art integrated solutions in direct marketing and promotions. Its core activities include distribution of messages through P.O. Boxes, promotional postmarks for corporate clients, call centre management for companies as well as sales promotions. EMP is driven by a mission to create a direct communication channel between businesses and consumers by adopting global best practices in direct marketing. It has the expertise and technology to provide integrated solutions by managing the entire chain, ensuring that the client’s project is delivered with precision and on time.
About The Millionaire Co.
The Millionaire Co. is a UAE based company specialising in loyalty programmes and promotions. Creating a unique and winning brand requires intensive and strategic promotions planning. The Millionaire Co. is the first such promotional management agency in the UAE and brings extensive knowledge in logistics, mechanics, distribution, product design, customer behaviour, raffles and consumer education.
