Number 1 Enters Guinness with AED 52 Million

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Number 1 Enters Guinness with AED 52 Million

The number (1) set a world record in the sixth auction of distinctive numbers from the fifth category, organized by the Abu Dhabi Police General Command and Emirates Auction, where it was sold for AED 52.2 million.

The number (1) set a world record in the sixth auction of distinctive numbers from the fifth category, organized by the Abu Dhabi Police General Command and Emirates Auction, where it was sold for AED 52.2 million to Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Khouri, making it the most expensive number in the world. It surpassed the value of the number (5), which was sold in a previous auction for AED 25 million to Emirati businessman Talal Khouri, registering a new record in the Guinness World Records. The well-known bidder Talal Khouri participated in the auction but withdrew at AED 30 million, leaving the field open to other bidders. The sixth auction, held yesterday at Emirates Palace, offered 90 diverse numbers ranging from two-digit to five-digit combinations.

The total proceeds from the auction amounted to AED 90.353 million. The initial bid raised the value of number (1) to AED 20 million, with bidding continuing in increments of AED 1 million until it reached AED 50 million. Subsequently, increases proceeded in AED 100,000 increments until it reached its final price of AED 52.2 million.

Khouri expressed his joy to Emirates Today about purchasing number (1), saying, “The goal of acquiring it is to support charitable projects and assist people with special needs.” He affirmed that he would not offer it for sale in future auctions or invest it commercially, intending to use it personally. He added that he also purchased another number, (11), for AED 8 million.

A group of two-digit and three-digit numbers topped the list of highest prices in the sixth auction, with number (100) sold for AED 2.82 million, number (41) for AED 2.6 million, number (96) for AED 2.5 million, number (32) for AED 2.5 million, number (1111) for AED 2.32 million, number (78) for AED 2.04 million, number (51) for AED 2.15 million, and number (81) for AED 2 million, while number (61166) recorded the lowest price, selling for AED 40,000.

The auction garnered media coverage from news agencies and international media outlets, with around 1,000 participants in attendance. A source from Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that these auctions align with the state government’s overarching humanitarian vision.

They added that the auctions achieved three main objectives: the first being humanitarian, as the proceeds support traffic accident victims; the second social, reflecting bidders’ desire to contribute charitably within the community; and the third media-related, as global newspapers and news agencies showed significant interest in the six auctions, reporting updates in real time. The surprise of the sixth auction was the participation of 10-year-old Haza’a Saif Al Hammadi, who purchased number (51) for AED 2.15 million, saying, “He had dreamed of buying this number, but it would be for his father.”

Commenting on the auction results, Abdulla Al Mannaei, Executive Director of Emirates Auction, said, “Despite many warnings against over-optimism about breaking the world record with the proceeds of plate number (1), I was fully confident in our ability to surpass that figure and achieve a new global milestone, especially given the large attendance that exceeded all expectations.”

National Rehabilitation Center

The Ministry of Interior has adopted a project to allocate the proceeds of all number auctions to establish a National Rehabilitation Center for victims of road accidents and other incidents, enabling them to return to their normal lives. The center will serve a significant portion of the community, including citizens and residents of the UAE.

Total Numbers Sold: 483
Most Expensive Number Up to the Fifth Auction: 5
Cheapest Number: (5570) for AED 15,000
Youngest Bidder: Abdullah Mohammed, 10 years old
First Buyer: Abdullah Al Nuways
Largest Acquirer: Salem Bu Haroon, 12 numbers
Total Proceeds from the Five Auctions: AED 210 million

Numbers Recorded in Auctions
Top 10 Most Expensive Numbers Globally (in AED):

• 25.2 million (5)
• 11.4 million (7)
• 8.95 million (12)
• 8 million (11)
• 6.5 million (55)
• 6.05 million (16)
• 5.99 million (9)
• 5 million (45)
• 4.5 million (10)
• 4.381 million (2)

Auction Proceeds:

• First Auction: AED 76.1 million
• Second Auction: AED 45.51 million
• Third Auction: AED 32.9 million
• Fourth Auction: AED 41.8 million
• Fifth Auction: AED 20.1 million

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