Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 2:44 PM
AJMAN, 7th February, 2020 (WAM) — The Department of Tourism Development in Ajman concluded the third edition of the Masfout Mountain Race. The 8-km race, which started from the Masfout Museum, witnessed a distinguished participation of sports teams and a large group of various groups of society. The race categories were divided into the Emirati category and the open category, with the participation of all age groups of both sexes. The tracks were carefully designed to provide a unique experience through which the competitors roam among nature, farms and valleys to explore the landmarks and sites of the historical Masfout region. His Excellency Mahmoud Khalil Al Hashemi, Director General of the Tourism Development Department in Ajman confirmed The department attaches great importance to running sports due to the wide popularity of this type of event, and because it contributes to enhancing the growth of tourism activity in the emirate.
Al Hashemi added that the Masfout Mountain Race confirms the interest of Ajman tourism in all the distinctive destinations within the emirate, through which it introduces visitors to the recreational and cultural characteristics and advantages of each region. The race was organized in cooperation with Al Qudra Sports Services Company and with the support of strategic partners in the Saudi German Hospital as a golden sponsor, Gulfa Water as an official sponsor of refreshments, Ajman Police, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Sand Volunteer Team, Emirates Pulse Volunteer Team, and Infinity Gym.
Zakaria Mohieddin / Saad Al-Mahri
