Lifestyle
The Emirates NBD Unity Run is set to return for its sixth edition next month.
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination, the run will take place on Saturday, November 19 at Dubai Design District.
Since launching in 2016, the popular event has championed the promotion of diversity and social inclusion of people of determination.
Open to children and adults of all abilities and ages, the Unity Run is now the leading event for people of determination in the UAE. The Unity Run is open to children and adults of all abilities and ages and offers free entry to people of determination as well as their friends and family.
“As part of our long-term commitment to the inclusion of people of determination, we are pleased to continue to support the Unity Run for the sixth year,” Moadh Bukhash, Chief Marketing Officer, Emirates NBD Group said. “We are delighted to enable this inclusive initiative that unites people across all walks of life in the UAE to come together and support a common cause.”
The Unity Run caters to different abilities by including a 3km fun walk as well as 5km and 10km timed runs where participants can choose to run, walk, use wheelchairs or push strollers towards the finish line with special prizes and trophies for the top ranking participants in the races, as well as finisher certificates for all.
The event directly supports key local charities including Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities and Senses Residential and Day Care Centre and Emirates Red Crescent.
