Dubai Customs Launches Zayed Centennial Walkathon at Al Khawaneej Walking Track

Press release

Published January 21st, 2018 - 07:48 GMT

The walkathon will be headed by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs with the participation of senior executives, managers and employees.

Dubai Customs is all set up to kick off the events of Zayed Centennial Walkathon today Sunday 21st January 2018 as part of the UAE 1^st Customs Week 2018 at Al Khawaneej 3-km walking track. A total of 1,000 Dubai Government employees, clients and partners will take part in the event as part of the Year of Zayed activities that Dubai Customs intends to perform throughout the year.

Today also a historical document and picture exhibition will be opened. It documents the period and role of Sheikh Zayed in founding the union. The exhibition will remain open throughout the Year of Zayed.

Organizing Zayed Centennial Walkathon in cooperation with Dubai Municipality will encourage everyone to make walking a daily practice inspired by the teachings and support that the Late Sheikh Zayed gave to sports.

The walkathon starts at 4pm at Al Khawaneej walking track accompanied by Dubai Police musical band and students from Dubai Scout Mission.

The walkathon will be headed by Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director of Dubai Customs with the participation of senior executives, managers and employees. Free medical checkups including blood sugar, blood pressure, arthritis, and osteoporosis, plus a number of entertaining activities for kids including face painting and free drawing corner will be available for participants and their families.

At the end of the event, participants will be awarded.

Background Information

Dubai Customs

Dubai Customs is one of the leading government departments taking part in enhancing sustainable development and promoting Dubai’s image worldwide, turning it into a principal capital, business and tourism destination, as it facilitates smooth movement of legitimate trade and leverages economic and social development, the matter which is consistent with its slogan stating "gateway to Dubai’s prosperity", because prosperity is usually based on free trade through a safe, fast and practical environment to meet the needs of people and adapt to their requirements. This in addition to DC’s main role to protect society and borders against those who try to smuggle prohibited substances to or through Dubai threatening the community safety and security.