The Emirates NBD Unity Run held on Friday 15th November in Silicon Oasis!
The 4th edition of the Emirates NBD Unity Run will take place Friday 15th November in Dubai Silicon Oasis. It is established as the UAE’s leading community event supporting people of determination and promoting the cause of inclusion.
The event is held under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and organised under the umbrella of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Community Sports Initiative.
It actively supports Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities, Senses Residential and Day Care Centre and Emirates Red Crescent.
Last year the Emirates NBD Unity Run donated AED 119,207 to the centres and Red Crescent.
Every year the Emirates NBD Unity Run has grown, and last year over 5,000 people of all abilities took part. It is a fun family event which includes the Unity Village, a festive fayre filled with kids activities, fitness sessions, yoga, ARTE the Makers' Market, entertainment and refreshments.
This year’s event will include the UAE Year of Tolerance celebrations with schools being invited to participate in activities and entertainment. There will also be International Cultural Pavilions from embassies, consulates and cultural groups representing the diversity of the residents of the UAE.
Event Details:
- The Emirates NBD Unity Run and Unity Village will take place Friday 15th November in Dubai Silicon Oasis from 7am – 3pm.
- Participants can enter a 3 km fun run/walk or the 10km race.
- People of determination and their companions are encouraged to participate free of charge.
- The Emirates NBD Unity Village offers festive fun for the whole family, including entertainment, activities and food outlets.
- Major corporations, education establishments and government authorities take part as well as individuals and families
Image Credit: ARTE, The Makers Market
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