LOOK! First Dubai Investments Green Run encourages participants to adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyle

The 3km and 5km fun event included participants walking and running

Published: January 15, 2022 12:50 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Participants at the Dubai Investments Green Run on early Saturday morning at Dubai Investment Park. The run encouraged participants to bring items for recycling and adopt a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The 3km and 5km fun event included participants walking and running, all wearing dedicated event T-shirts made from recycled materials. Here, winners in different categories are seen with Mohammed Saeed Al Raqbani at the prize distribution ceremony. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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The winner of the 5km catagory Dannis Onwongwa (right) with runner-up Samir Boumelsat at the prize distribution ceremony. Winners received sustainable gifts from sponsors and awards were given to organizations for best ‘green’ initiative and best ‘green’ message. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Winner of the 3km catagory Ahmed Abdulla with runner-up Lorcan Fallon and second runner-up Amadu Wurie Bah. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Participants take a photo after competing at the event. "We would like to thank everyone who supported the Dubai Investments Green Run, which was a huge success," said Ruth Dickinson Event Director. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Participants even brought along their children to the family-themed event this morning. "We are delighted that Dubai’s first Green Run was so broadly supported and look forward to staging the event again next year," added Dickinson. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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As part of the event, participants were encouraged to bring their own re-usable, refillable water bottles that could be filled at the water stations. A recycling facility provided by Dulsco allowed participants to drop off household items, including electronics. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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