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Several residents of the UAE noted the long weekend after learning the results of the latest Lucky Day Draw from the UAE Lottery. The draw took place on August 29, and the winning numbers for the Days section in draw No. 260829 were announced.

The winning numbers for the Days section were 8, 14, 13, 23, 20, and 9, and the lucky number in the Months section was 7. Additionally, three participants each received 50,000 dirhams in the Lucky Chance lottery. The winning IDs of these participants are CU7141172, AJ0816047, and BL3617165. In total, these three winners received a prize fund of 150,000 dirhams.

Lucky Day draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 21:30, giving participants a chance to win the grand prize of 30 million dirhams if they match all six numbers and the lucky number. There is also a second prize of 5 million dirhams for matching all six main numbers, and participants who match five numbers and the lucky number can win 100,000 dirhams.

Each draw guarantees three Lucky Chance winners, each receiving 50,000 dirhams. The UAE Lottery operates in accordance with the rules of the General Commission for Gambling Regulation (GCGRA) and promotes responsible gaming among participants.

In a previous draw in August, 5,579 participants won prizes, one of whom received 100,000 dirhams after matching five numbers in the Days section and the Months lucky number. Since the launch of the revised format in April 2026, the UAE Lottery has already awarded two grand prize winners: a resident of Nepal from Abu Dhabi and a 52-year-old Indian expatriate. These two men won within five weeks of each other.

During a live broadcast, the Indian expatriate Hariharan Sekar shared his experience of winning 100,000 dirhams. Hariharan, who regularly used the Botim super-app, purchased a UAE Lottery ticket through this application. After work, he checked his app and saw a pop-up congratulating him on the win. He stated that he called the customer service center to reconfirm his win. He also added that he chose the numbers based on the birth dates and months of his daughter, wife, and father.

The monsoon season often seems romantic thanks to tea, pakoda, and light drizzle. However, hair care becomes a challenging task during this time of year. High humidity and sticky air make hair look dull and lifeless.

Due to haste, whether it's going to the office or college, or simply to avoid stickiness, people often tie up wet hair with rubber bands or use clips. Although this seems like a simple and quick solution, such haste can be very harmful to the hair.

The reasons for the danger of tying up wet hair during monsoons and ways to prevent breakage and hair loss are discussed below.

Rapid Hair Damage

When hair is wet, it is in the most vulnerable state because its elasticity increases. Tying it tightly with a rubber band puts tension on it, leading to breakage in the middle or at the roots.

Risk of Scalp Infection and Dandruff

During the monsoon season, sweat and moisture accumulate on the scalp in greater amounts. If wet hair is tied up, air cannot reach the roots, and moisture remains there. This promotes the development of fungal and bacterial infections, severe itching, and persistent dandruff.

Unpleasant Hair Odor

Because it remains wet and tied up for a long time, the moisture trapped on the scalp causes a strange musty smell that is difficult to eliminate even after washing.

Weakening of Roots and Hair Loss

Constant tension on wet hair weakens the hair follicles. This leads to a decrease in natural hair volume and accelerated hair loss.

Using a Microfiber Towel

Instead of rubbing hair vigorously with a towel, it should be gently dried using a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt.

Going Outside Only After Complete Drying

Before going outside, the hair must be allowed to dry completely in the air. If time is very short, the cool setting of a hairdryer should be used.

Using Clips

If the hair is slightly damp and needs to be gathered, loose clips should be used instead of rubber bands, or a loose braid should be made.

Combing with Wide Teeth

Fine-toothed combs should not be used on wet hair. After the hair has dried, it should be slowly combed with a wooden comb with wide teeth.