The UAE Lottery has shared the emotional phone call of its Dh100 million jackpot winner, a UAE resident identified as Anilkum* B***. Beating odds of more than 1 in 8.8 million, the winner’s stunned reaction — “Oh my God!” — captures disbelief and joy. The full winner reveal is scheduled for Monday, concluding a week of national excitement.
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