DUBAI RUN: A CARNIVAL THAT BECKONS

Nothing is perhaps more symbolic of Shaikh Hamdan’s emphatic leadership in sports and fitness than the visuals of him leading Dubai Run, the flagship event of Dubai Fitness Challenge on November 20. Responding to his call, over 193,000 people from across all ages and abilities converged on Shaikh Zayed Road, turning it into a giant running track. The Crown Prince, who acknowledged the huge turnout within hours, said in a tweet: “Thank you all. Let’s make it more than 200,000 next year, Dubai.”