Two Bangladeshi expats living in the UAE are celebrating a lucky start to the year after winning Dh100,000 each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw. Amru Miah, based in Abu Dhabi, and Mohammed Ariful, from Ajman, were announced as winners in Series 281, with both saying the news came as a complete surprise. Like many Big Ticket participants, they regularly bought tickets with the hope of a life-changing win. While they are still deciding how to use the prize money, the win has brought joy to their families. The Big Ticket draw continues to attract thousands of hopeful participants, with a Dh30 million jackpot up for grabs in the upcoming January draw.