Dubai Women’s Run adds new platform for empowerment
dubai — A new platform ‘Women of Substance’ will be added to the eighth edition of the Dubai Women’s Run that will take place on November 16 at the Festival Bay in Dubai Festival City.
Plan b, organiser of the Dubai Women’s Run, said the new platform will facilitate a network of chosen inspirational women who will be the guiding force. This year, eight chosen women will champion and motivate others to lead an active lifestyle while inspiring wellbeing, self-appreciation and happiness in the long run.
Harmeek Singh, race chairman of the Dubai Women’s Run and founding chairman of Plan b Group, said: “The key to the platform will be an ongoing interaction of inspiring women who will not just focus on their individual networks but will come forward to reach out to the larger society. Their stories and engagements will help in raising awareness of the greater importance of taking control of one’s life for an empowered future.”
Each year the Women of Substance will epitomise their passion to transform their ideas into realities while also striving to give back to society. “These women are all from different fields and different nationalities and they were picked on the basis of how they are making a difference in the society by giving back to the society in many ways. As women of substance,
they will create workshops, webinars, mentorship programmes throughout the year,” said Singh.
Ahmed Al Kamali, president of the UAE Athletics Federation, said: “A collective effort in promoting fitness and wellbeing especially among women is the way forward. The initiative will build a stronger community of girls and women who are an integral part of our society.”
How to take part
Registrations to the event are open online at www.dubaiwomensrun.com and on-ground registrations are available at selected Liali and Lorna Jane stores. Scheduled to take off from Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall, there are two options of 5k and 10k with an entrance fee of Dh150.
As women of substance, they will create workshops, webinars, mentorships programmes throughout the year.” Harmeek Singh, chairman, Dubai Women’s Run