Maitha leads Dubai walkathon

Accompanying Shaikha Maitha was Ghada Shouaa, heptathlon gold medal winner in the 1996 Olympics.

The International Fair opened at 2pm and ran until 8pm, while registrations for the three-kilometre walkathon were open to the public until it commenced at 5pm.

“We had organised several inflatables and rides for the children while the adults enjoyed different foods during the fair,” said the organisers.

“I am going to walk alongside Shaikha Maitha because I think what she is doing for children is very important. “My parents told me that if I participated in the event, some child like me would get free education,” remarked seven-year-old Hrish Khanna before the walk started.

“Dubai Cares is a great initiative and one more reason for the world to appreciate the beauty of this city.

“I, personally, think that participating in this walkathon is very meaningful,” said Claire Behest, who participated in the walk along with her family.

The walkathon was organised by Dubai Sports Council while the fair was a Dubai Shopping Festival initiative. Over 100 volunteers from Dnata also took part in the event.