{"id":6783,"date":"2022-02-18T10:20:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T10:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/uncategorized\/ras-al-khaimah-is-a-leading-destination-for-important-sports-competitions-rak-ruler\/"},"modified":"2022-02-21T10:21:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T10:21:31","slug":"ras-al-khaimah-is-a-leading-destination-for-important-sports-competitions-rak-ruler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rakmediaoffice.ae\/en\/media-center\/press-releases\/ras-al-khaimah-is-a-leading-destination-for-important-sports-competitions-rak-ruler\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah is a leading destination for important sports competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\nH.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has said that Ras Al Khaimah is taking deliberate steps to enhance its presence as a leading destination for hosting the most important sports competitions.<\/p>\n<p>His Highness pointed out that the events witnessed by the emirate during this period is in line with its vision to be a meeting point of sportspersons from all over the world, and to spread the values \u200b\u200bof honourable competition and sportsmanship as the most important features of sportspersons.<\/p>\n<p>His Highness stressed that the consolidation of community sporting events is an essential pillar in Ras Al Khaimah&#8217;s strategic development plans to provide a healthy lifestyle for all members of society, and to promote activity and ambition to achieve more successes and achievements.<\/p>\n<p>This came during his attendance of the 15th edition of the &#8220;Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon&#8221;, which was launched on Marjan Island on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Saud explained that hosting such prominent events enhances the role of sport as a platform for prosperity, growth and human convergence, and a base for moving towards a bright future for our coming generations.<\/p>\n<p>The RAK Ruler highlighted the distinguished role of this great event in consolidating the civilised and developmental image of Ras Al Khaimah, hailing the emirate&#8217;s stature as a destination for living, working, tourism and investment, and a platform for building a prosperous tomorrow for the people of the emirate and the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>H.H. 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