Dubai Summer Surprises announces 'The Grand Summer Raffle' in association with AGMC and Emarat

The promotion, 'The Grand Summer Raffle' includes 10 prizes consisting of 20 BMW automobiles and a cash prize of 10 million dirhams. The weekly winner will receive a BMW X3, BMW 520i and 1 million dirhams in cash bringing the total value of the prize at dirhams 450,000.

During a Press Conference held at the AGMC showroom, Mr. Ibrahim Saleh, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Summer Surprises said, "The Grand Summer Raffle will become another big attraction for the visitors and residents who participate in the event. The raffle shows the continuous development of Dubai Summer Surprises as a concept that has not only positioned itself as the destination of choice for families during the summer, but has also attracted a host a local and multinational corporates."

"We appreciate the independent initiatives of the private sector during DSS, and welcome the BMW brand, an evidence of the trust that multinationals like DSS put in the tourists' oriented projects of UAE," added Saleh.

"Arabian Gulf Mechanical Centre, (AGMC) is providing 10 BMW X3's and 10 BMW 520i series cars for the Dubai Summer Surprises 'Grand Summer Raffle', giving participants an opportunity to experience premium luxury, associated only with the BMW brand. This is a reinforcement of our continual commitment to the community," said Mr. Stathis I. Stathis, General Manager, AGMC.

"We are confident that our partnership with Dubai Summer Surprises will play a significant role in creating awareness for the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands in Dubai and strengthen BMW Group's position as the leading premium car manufacturer in the Middle East.

Hussain Kazim, Manager Corporate Communications, Emarat said, "Following Emarat's recent announcement as a key sponsor of the Dubai Summer Surprises for the seventh consecutive year, I am pleased to share the latest developments undertaken by our company in relation to this community event. Emarat is proud to be closely involved in such an event as it is in line with our commitment to play a responsible role in boosting the national economy for the prosperity and welfare of our country.

"In DSS 2003, Emarat posted an increase in sales by 24 per cent. The company this year is seeking to further boost its sales through an interesting line-up of exciting promotional offers, valuable prizes and guaranteed profit for Emarat customers, bringing cheerfulness to all customers and the community at large.

"Emarat is very pleased to participate in this promotion, where 3000 raffle draw tickets out of 5000 will be on sale from Emarat service stations in Dubai. We trust that this will add excitement to the Dubai Summer Surprises. I would like to thank the DSS Committee for their valuable efforts, coordination and follow up on various aspects to promote this event in an innovative concept. We wish all participants and contributors every success," added Kazim.

'The Grand Summer Raffle' coupons will be available at 33 Emarat stations in Dubai and Deira City Centre.