{"id":13878,"date":"2026-02-14T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/?p=13878"},"modified":"2026-02-16T05:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:35:41","slug":"his-highness-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-the-19th-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/his-highness-sheikh-saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-the-19th-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi attends the 19th 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>\u2018We promote active lifestyles for all as we recognize that physical health is central to quality of life and to the long-term prosperity of our community\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>\u2018The Half Marathon reaffirms the Emirate\u2019s standing as a trusted host of major international sporting events\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the 19<sup>th<\/sup> edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon took place on Al Marjan Island today, bringing together a world-class field of elite athletes and thousands of community runners.<\/p>\n<p>HH Sheikh Saud fired the starting siren for the Half Marathon and crowned the winners in the male and female categories before stating that such events strengthen Ras Al Khaimah\u2019s reputation as a top destination for sports and tourism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy hosting events such as the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, we reaffirm the Emirate\u2019s standing as a trusted host of major international sporting events, attracting some of the world\u2019s finest athletes,\u201d said HH Sheikh Saud.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSport has the power to bring people together, inspire excellence and enhance people\u2019s health and wellbeing. 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