More than 2,600 residents champion sustainable tomorrow at 2nd Dubai Investments Green Run

More than 2,600 residents champion sustainable tomorrow at 2nd Dubai Investments Green Run

Dubai: More than 2,600 residents championing the cause of a greener tomorrow, including several families, took part in the second edition of Dubai Investments Green Run 2023 on Sunday morning. Kicking off from the main round-about located next to Dubai Investments Headquarters Building in Dubai Investments Park 1, the 3km and 5km jog or run saw the participation of the young and the old amateur runners and professionals. Many held placards displaying messages promoting sustainability and the need to protect the planet. The run culminated at the Green Village of Dubai Investments where a festive atmosphere prevailed with several environmentally-friendly activities, entertainment and free giveaways for the participants. Runners were also invited to bring in their old electronic devices for recycling. Companies promoting sustainability were also on site to highlight the importance of protecting the environment. Mohammed Saeed Al Raqbani, head of Sustainability Committee, Dubai Investments and general manager, Dubai Investments Industries and Masharie, said the event saw more than thrice the number of participants than those in its first edition held last year. “We are promoting sustainability and we are happy to see people turning up in great numbers,” he told Gulf News. “The event’s aim is to create