{"id":12390,"date":"2025-02-03T06:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T06:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=12390"},"modified":"2025-02-03T06:04:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T06:04:04","slug":"his-highness-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-the-18th-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/his-highness-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-the-18th-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi attends the 18th  Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\n<strong><em>Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Hosting world-class sporting events is integral to Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s ambitious vision to become a global leader in the sports tourism sector <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>The half marathon reflects the Emirate\u2019s commitment to instilling sport into the culture and lifestyle of communities <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, asserted that the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon has contributed to strengthening the Emirate\u2019s emerging reputation as a premier destination for sports and tourism by attracting some of the world\u2019s top professional athletes.<\/p>\n<p>The Emirate has made strides in developing sports infrastructure, promoting awareness of the importance of physical activity, and encouraging all segments of society to participate in sporting events, with the aim of enhancing quality of life. Hosting world-class sporting events is integral to Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s ambitious vision to become a global leader in the sports tourism sector.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Saud delivered this statement at the 18<sup>th<\/sup> Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon on Al Marjan Island, which welcomed top professional runners from around the world, alongside large numbers of community participants.<\/p>\n<p>His Highness asserted that the success of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in recent years has also added to the Emirate\u2019s legacy of achievements and enhanced its journey of development.<\/p>\n<p>His Highness added that the half marathon reflects the Emirate\u2019s commitment to instilling sport into the culture and lifestyle of communities. By promoting physical activity, strengthening community bonds and empowering future generations that are physically and mentally prepared for leadership roles and responsibility, the event plays a key role in shaping a healthier, more resilient society.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Saud officially started the race, which featured a 21-kilometer distance and 10-, 5- and 2-kilometer courses so that people of all age ranges and fitness levels could take part. His Highness crowned the winners and commended their outstanding performances in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, held each year on Al Marjan Island, the Emirate\u2019s flagship tourism destination, is a prominent event on the international sporting calendar, attracting a large local and global audience along with extensive coverage from a range of media outlets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah: Hosting world-class sporting events is integral to Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s ambitious vision to become a global leader in the sports tourism sector The half marathon reflects the Emirate\u2019s commitment to instilling sport into the culture and lifestyle of communities His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3],"tags":[],"press_release_topic":[58],"latest_news_topic":[],"class_list":["post-12390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media-center","category-press-releases","press_release_topic-arts-culture-and-entertainment"],"acf":{"hidden_photo_gallery":false,"related_to_hh":"yes"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - 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