Dubai (UAE): After a stunning race in 2018 that ensured the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon would end the year as number one in the world in terms of race results, the 20th anniversary of the Middle East’s biggest mass participation sporting event gets underway on the streets of the emirate on Friday (January 25). Rola Abu Manneh, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank UAE said: “We are proud to be the title sponsor of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon for the 15th consecutive year. Staged under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and held under the aegis of the Dubai Sports Council, the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon will see world-class athletes take on a course that is arguably the flattest and fastest in the sport of long-distance running. Those were both unique results in marathon history and emphasised the depth of quality in the fields we put together in Dubai. “The race continues to prove popular with both elite and amateur runners and for that we thank the authorities across the city who play a huge role in staging what is a massive event.”In addition to Standard Chartered as title sponsor, the Dubai Marathon is supported by the Dubai Sports Council, adidas, Dubai Eye 103.8FM, Aquafina and Gatorade, Dubai Holding, Dubai Police, Dubai Municipality and the RTA.

Source: Ethiopian News January 23, 2019 16:18 UTC