Abu Dhabi, Feb. 26 -- An Indian expat is set to fulfil his long-held dream of owning a home after recently winning Dirham 5 million (Rs 12,38,34,800) in the UAE Lottery.

Murugananth Govinthan, a 42-year-old from Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, secured the prize with his first-ever ticket, which he had purchased jointly with a close friend.

In a video interview shared on Instagram by the UAE Lottery on Wednesday, February 25, shortly after his identity was revealed, Govinthan spoke about his struggles, modest beginnings in Dubai and the moment his life changed. His winning numbers were 11, 19, 28, 15, 31 and 7.

Reflecting on the journey that brought him to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), he said the past three years had been filled ...