• WeWalk, organised by TECOM Group and held in partnership with Dubai Charity Affiliation, returns in its sixth yr to assist the therapy of youngsters with diabetes
• Dubai’s residents invited to stroll, jog, run, or cycle throughout an action-packed morning with dwell performances, health periods, and prize giveaways
Charity walkathon WeWalk is ready to return to Dubai Science Park for its sixth version on Saturday, 15 November to lift consciousness and funds to assist the therapy of youngsters with diabetes. One among TECOM Group PJSC’s flagship group well being initiatives held in partnership with Dubai Charity Affiliation, this yr’s version of WeWalk invitations members to not solely stroll, jog, or run a 3.5 km route, however to additionally cycle a 17 km monitor.
Diabetes prevention and administration is a serious public well being requirement, and within the Center East and North Africa, greater than 85 million individuals are affected by the illness, in keeping with the Worldwide Diabetes Federation. WeWalk invitations residents, company groups, and households to a dynamic day combining well being, group, and philanthropy to lift diabetes consciousness. All proceeds from WeWalk will likely be devoted to assist Dubai Charity Affiliation and lift consciousness of diabetes prevention and administration, particularly amongst kids.
“Educating ourselves in regards to the various challenges confronted by members of our communities – and serving to to alleviate them – is a part of our civic obligation,” mentioned Haif Zamzam, Government Vice President of Technique & Advertising and Chair of the ESG Committee at TECOM Group PJSC. “WeWalk goals to strengthen social cohesion, elevate consciousness of the significance of diabetes prevention, and encourage group members to make more healthy selections. Aligned with We the UAE 2031 and Dubai Social Agenda 33, we are going to proceed to unite our group throughout Dubai by means of such initiatives to facilitate a precious dialogue round diabetes prevention and therapy.”
For his half, His Excellency Ahmed Al Suwaidi, CEO of Dubai Charity Affiliation, expressed his delight in collaborating with TECOM Group in organising the “WeWalk” occasion, saying:
“Our participation stems from the core pillars of our technique and institutional values, and from our dedication to activating charitable work, strengthening social solidarity, and fostering human reference to all segments of society. This aligns with the real humanitarian method supported by the smart imaginative and prescient of our management, which has made our nation a worldwide function mannequin in humanitarian work and bolstered its fame as an emblem of giving. On this yr’s version, we are going to allocate all proceeds from the occasion to assist our courageous kids dwelling with diabetes. We invite everybody to affix us on this very important initiative, to construct collectively a more healthy and happier group.”
This yr, members can stay up for thrilling prizes and giveaways together with a bunch of leisure, dwell exhibits, and health periods all through the morning. The occasion will even characteristic a particular activation by Actual Madrid World, providing attendees an opportunity to fulfill soccer legend and Actual Madrid ambassador Roberto Carlos.
Final yr’s version of WeWalk introduced collectively hundreds of Dubai residents. Together with a route circling Dubai Science Park’s scenic grounds, this yr’s walkathon guarantees an much more vibrant ambiance with stage exhibits, dwell performances, interactive video games, instructional cubicles, and health activations and actions for all ages.
The 2025 version of WeWalk unites the private and non-private sectors with broad assist from main companions. The occasion is supported by Dubai Sports activities Council, Dubai Police, and Dubai Science Park, and hosted in affiliation with Dubai Charity Affiliation and Peloton.
AW Rostamani Group and Chery UAE be part of as Diamond Companions, whereas Dubai Media Included ‘Dubai Media’ comes on board as a Strategic Media Companion. Actual Madrid World is the occasion’s Official Activation Companion, and Lovin Dubai joins as Digital Companion.
WeWalk’s Gold Companions embody Skechers, Champs Sports activities Membership, Medtronic, Channel 4 FM, Khaleej Occasions, and Al Rabia FM, whereas Emerald Companions embody MCN and Subway. American Hospital is WeWalk’s Official Medical Help Companion.
WeWalk will happen this yr from 7 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, 15 November at Dubai Science Park. Tickets can be found on Platinumlist, with children aged below 5 years coming into totally free. For extra info on tips on how to take part or assist, go to wewalk.ae and comply with @WeWalk_AE on Instagram.
The 2025 version of WeWalk will happen at Dubai Science Park, a part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of enterprise districts that features Dubai Web Metropolis, Dubai Media Metropolis, Dubai Manufacturing Metropolis, Dubai Studio Metropolis, Dubai Worldwide Tutorial Metropolis, Dubai Data Park, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Industrial Metropolis.