Hyderabad, Sept. 28 -- Adding to the growing list of Indian winners, two expats have secured Dirham 25,000 (Rs 6,53,203) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw.

Eldho Mathew and Ayyalu Samy won the prizes in the 291st draw after their ticket numbers were picked in the third weekly e-draw for September.

Mathew, a 30-year-old driver from Kerala, has been living and working in Kuwait for the past eight years, while his family remains in India.

He was introduced to Big Ticket by friends who regularly participated in the draw and later joined a group of 25 people.

The win was particularly special for Mathew as he could celebrate it alongside his friends.

"It was such a happy moment for all of us. We participate together, so finding ...