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11/24/25, 3:01 PM Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University Successfully Concludes the “Run & Ride Competition” as Part of the “Tomorrow Run & …
enthusiasts in a lively, community-driven atmosphere filled with excitement and positive
engagement.

The competition featured an 18-kilometer duathlon for men and women within two age

categories: 16–25 and 26–45 years. The “Tomorrow Run & Ride” event also included a series of
challenges, such as a 4-kilometer fun run, a cycling race for children under 12, and a 14-
kilometer cycling challenge.

Winners of the “Run & Ride Competition” were awarded medals, trophies, cash prizes, and
sports gifts. The results were as follows:

Category One: First place – Sultan Jamal, Second place – Abdullah Al Ali, Third place –
Sultan Mubarak.

Category Two: First place – Mohamed Nour Al Din, Second place – Momen Nasr, Third place
– Lee Eaaon.

Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, said: “We were proud to partner with
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in successfully delivering The Run and Ride

Competition as part of the Tomorrow Run & Ride initiative. The event truly reflected Dubai Duty
Free’s values of collaboration and community engagement. It was especially rewarding to see

such strong participation not only from the wider community but also from our own DDF staff.
Being part of an initiative that supports Dubai’s vision of a healthier, more active society

reinforces our ongoing commitment to wellbeing and positive community involvement.”

For his part, H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart
University, affirmed that the success of the event reflects the University’s vision of integrating
smart learning with community health and quality of life. He said: “We take great pride in the

success of the fourth edition of the Tomorrow Run & Ride event, which embodies the
University’s commitment to building an integrated community that unites knowledge, health,

and happiness. The event served as an engaging platform to promote lifelong learning in a
practical way that combines physical activity with knowledge. We extend our gratitude to our

partners — primarily the Dubai Sports, Dubai Duty Free, Al-Futtaim Health, and Union Coop —
for their continued support in contributing to Dubai’s vision of a healthier and happier society.”

The Tomorrow Run & Ride event is one of HBMSU’s most prominent annual community
initiatives, through which the University aims to promote sports as a lifestyle and strengthen

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