Suresh Chainrai Basantani, an Indian and a grandfather living in the United Arab Emirates for 40 years, has won 50,000 dirhams (around $13,600) in the third First Gulf Bank’s ChildFirst savings account prize draws.
Basantani enrolled in ChildFirst last year, aiming to ensure a bright future for his grandson.
The award is the first ever prize that Basantani has won during his stay in the UAE.
Huda Abdulla, executive vice-president of branch distribution in First Gulf Bank, presented the award to the winner after the results of the draw were announced.