Issue 141 (May - June)

p. 30 of kidney disease. To date, the Zayed Charity Marathon has raised more than $165m to support tens of millions of patients at risk. The organization also promotes education and awareness of kidney health and kidney disease on a global scale. Mohammed Al Habtoor said, "The Zayed Charity Marathon supports a good cause and most importantly showcases the generosity and vision of a great leader and Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed. This year we celebrate 100 years since the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed and the Al Habtoor Group is proud to be taking part in an international event that embodies the UAE’s founding principles of unity, tolerance and inclusiveness. I am impressed with the excellent organization and turnout of participants from across the US." Earlier in the week the Group Vice Chairman & CEO visited the National Kidney Foundation headquarters in New York City where he was briefed on the impact of UAE donations and the specialized treatment received by patients suffering from kidney diseases. During his visit, Al Habtoor was welcomed by His Excellency Majid Al Suwaidi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in New York at a reception hosted at the Consulate’s headquarters on 5th Avenue. Al Habtoor also attended a special event hosted at NASDAQ MarketSite, the commercial marketing presence of the NASDAQ stock market located in Times Square, New York City where he met with senior representatives Adena T. Friedman, Vice President & CEO, Joseph Brantuk, Vice President, IPO-New Listing and David Wicks, Vice President of the Corporate Client Group. Over 11,000 participants registered in the 14th Annual UAE Healthy Kidney 10k Run. Kenyan athlete Rhonex Kipruto took the podium at the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K with a new event record of 27:08. The 18 year old also claimed the fastest 10K national time run on US soil on a record- eligible course. Kipruto took home the $30,000 Zayed Bonus, courtesy of the Embassy of the UAE in honour of Sheikh Zayed, by beating the men’s record of 27:35 set in 2011. In the women’s category, Ethiopia’s Buze Diriba finished first with a time of 32:04 receiving prize money of $10,000 at the 14th annual race in Central Park.