Man wins Dh1m twice from National Bonds

Dubai: Luck often favours the fortunate, but in the case of a 54-year-old UAE resident it has been on his side for a while.

Zahid Atique - a Pakistani petrochemical engineer who has been in the UAE for over 25 years - hit the jackpot twice in a span of six weeks and became a National Bonds millionaire, bagging Dh2 million.

The happy news reached him at his worksite at an offshore oil rig through his friends.

Interestingly, his winning streak began when he started saving with the Sharia-compliant National Bonds saving scheme in 2006.

"I can only thank Allah for the wonderful situation he has placed me in. I retained my winnings of the first million-dirham prize with National Bonds, and won my second million from the same winning bonds.

"I plan to save my second million in National Bonds for the time being and will utilise a part of my winnings towards certain responsibilities and duties in the future," Atique said.

When asked about what encouraged him to save in National Bonds, Atique said there were two key factors that influenced his decision: "National Bonds Corporation is Sharia compliant and more importantly, it is co-owned by the Dubai Government which gave me a feeling of security.

"From the launch of this scheme, I had complete trust in National Bonds as a safe and rewarding scheme and this amazing win of Dh2 million in six weeks have justified my decision to save for securing my children's future."

Mohammad Qasim Ali, CEO of National Bonds Corporation, said: "It is yet another landmark moment for National Bonds that in our 50th draw we have a bondholder who wins a million simply because he saved with us the million he won a few weeks ago.

"His instinct to save again is a fine example of what we at National Bonds are trying to encourage: An ongoing saving habit."

My hearty congratulations!!!I have also saved since NATIONAL BOND SCHEME Started, If Allah wishes I will be also one of the lucky winners, All pray for me during the pious month of Ramdaan!! Wishing you all a Prosperous month a head !!
Farha Baqtiyar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 17:35

I have NOT saved in National Bonds since they started and i know i never going to win million
Satish Thami Madam
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 17:05

I think i should start investing in national bonds.
R.S
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 15:08

I Won 100 Dirhams one Time after that Dhs.17.50 yearly profit...
Noor Islam
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 14:46

congratulations Zahid Atique!! i hope i win too !
Shazia
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 14:39

My warmest congratulation to winner. But I am the unlucky one, still waiting for a win as i have invested on 10,000 units.
Syed Mohammed Zulqarnain
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 14:36

I TOO HAVE SAVED IN NATIONAL BONDS FROM DAY ONE..I HAVE PURCAHSED BONDS IN ALL MY 4 DAUGHTERS NAME... INCLUDING ME AND MY WIFE...BUT STILL NOW NO LUCK...BUT I HAVE FAITH THAT ONE DAY I TOO WILL BE A MILLIONAIRE...GOD WILLLING..
Benedict S Joseph
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 14:26

Someone told me that National Bonds giving big prizes only for certificates more than Dh10,000 and small denominations are not included in the big draw? If this is the case smaller denominated certificates are used to pay those big ones. This is not fair.
Shabir Zain Al Deen
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 14:23

It's amazing and unbelievable, No doubt This is a miracle, "God Is Great"
James
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:55

You should have published the photograph of that extraordinary fortunate fellow. I have won just dhs 500 so far.
Saeed Hassan
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:46

Miss Radhhika its not about fair, its all about luck, its not only happened in UAE but also recently it happened in and UK. So I suggest you to wait for your luck and keep saving.
Stiv
Al Ain,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:32

With all due respect to National Bonds Corp. and congratulations to the Winner, could the method of drawing the winner be "justified publicly" and can we see this as a publicity stunt by National Bonds Corp. to attract further investors?
From A Reader
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:14

Mera number kab aayega? (When will my turn come) :(
Shoaib
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:12

Be Positive Ms.Radhikha, i have been saving since 2006 with national bonds.. havent hit a jackpot yet.. but it doesnt mean someone else did and that its not fair. Every one has their day.. you shall have yours too!
Fakhri S
Kuwait,Kuwait
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:11

I have saved in National Bonds since they started and I've not even won.I have taken only small amount of bonds, what will be the minimum amount for a draw?
Unni
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:09

U r not lucky enuffff.... U should thank god for wht u have coz many ppl wish they have money to eat!!!!
From A Reader
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 13:02

Not fair.
Ameena
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 12:53

It's all fair!! It all depends on your luck. But I must admit that the number of prizes as compared to the number of bondholders is way too less!!!
Y.T.
Umm Al Quwain,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 12:21

I agree with Radhika Sagar - The way national bonds operate is that the number of chances increase with the amount of investment in which case the gentleman who holds bonds worth two million dirhams will always have a lot more chances to win than any other participant. This is not fair!!!
Aisha Ghani
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 12:19

Good to hear that a person is getting his luck twice.i and many of my friends have national bond .we request the authorities to send the messaages on mobile for every members who wins.
Fareedullah Hussaini
Sharjah,U A E
Posted: August 19, 2009, 12:10

Congratulations!! We hope that some day my name will also be drawn. Very much in need of Money.
S.S.Q
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 12:06

Congrats Mr Zahid for striking twice the National Bonds scheme through your luck. Keep it up....!
Barkatullah Marwat
Peshawar,Pakistan
Posted: August 19, 2009, 11:38

life dont give sencond chances i heard this from people but he is the luckiest man who have the luckiest wife coz after marraige wife fate works for her husband ...as said also behind every successfull man is a woman .... CONGRATS to his family...!!!
Fouzia
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 11:26

Congratulations and may Allah shower us all with this beautiful luck :)
Eisa
Montreal,Canada
Posted: August 19, 2009, 11:22

such a lucy fellow, I wish i would get one time even........
Shafqat Hassan
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 11:16

Not fair!!! I have saved in National Bonds since they started and I've not even won Dh100!
Radhika Sagar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: August 19, 2009, 10:29