The lyrics of the 1964 release, My Fair Lady seem to ring true for the many winners of the weekly Postcard Millionaire draws. With a comprehensive win of AED 100000, these winners have been given a chance to design a life of their choice and many put buying a house or renovating their current homes as a number one priority.
Sekar Maniam, the latest winner of the draw has already dreamed of what his family home in Chennai will look like in future. Recipient of the 30th draw, the Sharjah resident was ecstatic following his recent windfall.
"The phone call from Millionaire made my day! My dreams were finally coming true. My hard work of the years gone by seemed to be paying off at last. I had always dreamt of making it big and earning a better life for my family. Infact, it was this urge that made me look to UAE for a better opening and I arrived here in 1997 to work with Flex Interiors based in Sharjah."
"We get better money here and hard work is always rewarded, but that just is not enough. It was over the radio way back in 2005 that I had heard about the draw for the first time. It looked like a great proposition. If nothing else, I would at least get postcards to write to my family back home. I have been buying these packs regularly since then."
“I thank Postcard Millionaire with all my heart for giving people like me a chance to become richer. The power of money is amazing; there is a lot you can do if you are smart. Today I can actually plan to finally renovate my house in Chennai, provide great education for my children and even invest intelligently to secure a comfortable future. My wife is going to be really surprised when I give her this news, I have not yet informed them back home,” said Sekar with a happy laugh.
Sekar’s winning number 1972698499 was drawn by EMP officials, during the 30th Draw of the Postcard Millionaire campaign which was held at Ras Al Khaimah Post Office.
Residents from all over the UAE and visitors have a chance to win a total of AED30 million during the third edition of the Postcard Millionaire campaign, with the purchase of an AED30 Postcard Millionaire pack. Participants are eligible for entry into one weekly draw for AED100, 000 and into the upcoming quarterly draw for AED200, 000.
In addition to the weekly and quarterly draws, winning opportunities are also available through instant scratch and win prizes, which include instant cash of up to AED 5,000, gift coupons and vouchers. Winners are notified by the campaign organisers and draw results are available online. Consumers can also enquire about the wining numbers via sms, by sending their registered PIN number to 6117.
Zee Real Media, Joy Alukkas, Burger King, Nikai Electronics, Wall Street Exchange and Hugel home appliances are key supporters of Postcard Millionaire campaign. A dedicated phone line 600 566 566 and website (www.changeyourlife.ae) can be accessed by people interested in finding out more about Postcard Millionaire or the winning numbers.
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 84 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.
