Dhiraagu hands over Magellan 32 to lucky winner

Feb 13, 2025, 11:04 AM
Hussain Fayaz, 32, won the speedboat. -- Photo: Dhiraagu

Hussain Fayaz, 32, won the speedboat. -- Photo: Dhiraagu

The winner of Dhiraagu's "Win a Speedboat" promotion has received the Al Shali Marine Magellan 32.

Dhiraagu handed over the speedboat to Hussain Fayaz, 32, with two Yamaha 175 horsepower engines.

Fayaz and his family, Dhiraagu management and employees, and officials from Al Shali and Alia Investment attended the handover ceremony.

Fayaz, who has been a Dhiraagu customer for the past 16 years, said he did not expect to win the prize when he first participated in the promotion.

"I participated in this promotion because my youngest son was interested in this, to make him happy. So, when I found out that I got this boat, it was hard to believe at first but I was very happy," he said.

The promotion, which attracted many customers, was conducted with the aim of offering different, useful and valuable prizes to Dhiraagu customers.

The Magellan 32 can be used for several recreational activities. Dhiraagu conducted a similar promotion last year and gave away a Tesla car to a lucky winner.

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