India, July 1 -- Two Kerala-born expats have become the latest Indian winners of the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion after each winning $1 million (Around Rs.9.5 crore) in the latest draw held on Wednesday.

According to a report by Khaleej Times, Kabir Poovathingal, 48, and Mohammed Shibil Thayyil, 30, were announced as the newest millionaires, taking the number of Indian winners in the promotion to 279 since it was launched in 1999.

Kabir, who has lived in Dubai for 22 years, purchased his winning ticket online on June 13. He has been participating in Dubai Duty Free promotions for more than 12 years.

The 48-year-old, who has 5 children, works as an aviation operator in Abu Dhabi. Reacting to his win, he said, "It's a...