Indian Expat Wins Dh130,000 in Abu Dhabi Just After Moving Family Back to India
An Indian expat engineer in Abu Dhabi has won Dh130,000 after six years of entering the Big Ticket contest. Thiyagarajan Periyaswamy, a 49-year-old senior piping professional, secured the prize just as he moved his ancestry back to India. The victory came as a shock during a game of 'Higher or Lower', leaving him stunned by the unexpected windfall. Periyaswamy had lived in Abu Dhabi for a decade and began buying tickets in 2019. His persistence paid off when he finally won the Big Win contest. The timing was particularly meaningful, as he had recently relocated his family to India. The prize money will first go towards fulfilling his father’s long-held wish. After that, he plans to treat himself to a new car. His decision to return home made the win even more special, aligning with his family's priorities. The engineer’s surprise was clear when he realised he had won. The 'Higher or Lower' game caught him off guard, turning a routine entry into a life-changing moment. The Dh130,000 prize will help Periyaswamy honour his father’s dream before investing in a new vehicle. His six-year streak of entering the contest ended with a win at a significant time in his life. The money arrives as he settles back in India with his family.
