An exceptional version of the Zayed Charity Marathon in New York... and a special celebration of the 50th year

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The Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Zayed Charitable Marathon, Lieutenant-General "M" Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, revealed the latest preparations for the launch of the event, which will be held on the fourth of next December, coinciding with the UAE's celebrations of the fiftieth year and hosting "Expo 2020 Dubai", noting that the race It will be for a distance of 5 km, stressing that the new exceptional version will be filled with many special events, including a celebration for the fiftieth year, in addition to another celebration to which Emirati businessmen will be invited, in which the decision of New York City will be celebrated to allocate the second of December to be an Emirati day with distinction, Based on a proposal submitted by the US Senator from New York State Senator Kevin Thomas.

Al-Kaabi extended his thanks and gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, who came up with the idea of ​​holding this charitable marathon in the name of Zayed to carry with him all the meanings of goodness and giving.

Al Kaabi said during a press conference held today in Dubai, in the presence of the President of Al Habtoor Group, Khalaf Al Habtoor, and a number of sports personalities: Many commercial institutions and companies will also participate in the event on this special Emirati day, and we will be happy to have everyone at this event. Al Kaabi described the marathon as a great idea and a unique event, knowing that the first version of this marathon was launched in New York in 2005.

He pointed out that in the context of promoting the event, advertisements were made for a week in "Times Square" in New York City, aimed at displaying the achievements of the UAE. He expressed their happiness in partnering with the Al Habtoor Group for the success of the Zayed Charitable Marathon. Al-Kaabi announced during the conference that there is a new station for the marathon in the Middle East, the details of which will be announced later. On the other hand, Al Kaabi praised the decision issued by His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, to establish and establish six Olympic sports clubs, describing the decision as sound and that everyone was waiting for it. 

On the other hand, Al Habtoor said: "The marathon is very important for the people of the UAE and it is a source of pride for everyone, especially since the UAE flag will be hoisted high in the most important site in the world in New York City, the capital of money, culture and science," expressing his readiness to fully cooperate with everything that would To lead to the success of the great event, which bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.

He said that the launch of the Zayed Charitable Marathon in New York can be benefited from by promoting "Expo 2020 Dubai", pointing out that in conjunction with the event, a large celebration will be held in New York that will be devoted to talking about Zayed's goodness and giving, also revealing that there is an idea for an integrated sports city.

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