• Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi: The marathon reflects Ajman’s character and its capacity to organize exceptional events

Ajman: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development is launching the 4th edition of the “Ajman Half Marathon” on Saturday 31 December from Al Safia Park, in collaboration with the Saudi German Hospital Ajman as the title sponsor, the Endurance Sports Services as the organizer, and a wide participation expected from athletes and amateurs.

The “Ajman Half Marathon” concludes the department’s eventful calendar of 2022 which shed light on Ajman’s touristic landmarks and promoted the emirate as a unique and leading destination for sports tourism, and also aimed to spread the culture of individual sports to attract young people and prepare a new generation of outstanding athletes, while also achieving the Saudi German Hospital’s plan to fulfill its community role by supporting major sports events that are of great interest to the public.

Considered as one of the biggest races in the emirate, the “Ajman Half Marathon” includes a main distance of 21.1 km, in addition to 3 other distances of 10 km, 5 km, and 2.5 km that are suitable for all skill levels including children from the age of 8 years old and above.

With regards to the race, His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development stressed on the importance of sports activities in the emirate, and stated that this marathon affirms Ajman’s capacity to organize various types of sporting, cultural, and entertainment events which positively impact the tourism sector in the emirate.

“We have witnessed an increment in the number of participants throughout the past editions of the “Ajman Half Marathon” and this is a remarkable achievement that reflects the emirate’s character and its ability to innovate regularly. Today, the “Ajman Half Marathon” is considered as a prominent event among the department’s yearly activities that attract athletes from all age groups and levels, and raise awareness on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle”, Alhashmi added.

For her part, Dr. Reem Osman CEO of the Saudi German Hospitals Group, quoted: “Our hospital is keen to fully support the success of such initiatives and contribute to raising awareness on public health, in addition to promoting sports activities in Ajman to create a positive impact in the society,  and motivating individuals to practice sports”.

The “Ajman Half Marathon” is sponsored by the Saudi German Hospital Ajman as the Gold Sponsor, Gulfa Water as the Hydration Sponsor, the Endurance Sports Services as the organizer, and it is supported by the Ajman police, the Ajman Civil Defense, the Ajman Municipality, Nabdh Al Emarat Volunteering Team, and SANID Team.

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About the Ajman Department of Tourism Development

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development aims to promote the touristic attractions across the emirate, and shedding light on the unique elements that Ajman has to offer as one of the leading travel destinations in the UAE.

The department works on developing strategies to improve local, regional, and international tourism in the emirate through planning and implementing global campaigns for tourism promotion, organizing and participating in conferences and exhibitions, regulating and developing the tourism industry, and improving the capacities and services of the tourism facilities and businesses operating in the emirate.

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development is responsible for setting regulations and legislations required to organize the tourism sector in the emirate, finding the appropriate tourism standards and services provided to tourists, and issuing licenses for travel and tourism agencies and administering their efficiency.

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