Dubai Holding's employees to Participate in Dubai Marathon 2009
Top Executives to Lead Group Employees
Dubai: 28 December, 2008 – Dubai Holding, one of the Middle East’s largest conglomerates, today announced the participation of its employees from across the group as one flagship entity in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2009 scheduled for 16 January.
The participation of TECOM Investments, Jumeirah Group, Dubai Group, Dubai Properties Group, Tatweer, Sama Dubai, and Dubai International Capital, comes as part of Dubai Holding’s Corporate Wellness Programme, one of the first corporate initiatives in the region that seeks to encourage physical activity among its employees and tackle the rising menace of obesity.
His Excellency Mohammad AlGergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding, has pledged his full support to the initiative. In addition, several Executive Chairmen from across the group entities will lead by example as participants in the marathon event.
His Excellency Al Gergawi said:
As a regional pioneer with a large stake in life improving industries, Dubai Holding is delighted to participate in its entirety at the Dubai Marathon 2009 it’s the first time that DH is participating as a Group, since we launched our Corporate Wellness Programme in 2007.
As a truly remarkable regional first initiative, the programme firmly establishes Dubai Holding as leaders in prioritising employee well-being. We have always emerged as frontrunners as we commit ourselves once again to the Dubai Marathon 2009 and encourage other companies in the region to implement similar initiatives.
Dubai Holding’s wellness programme, which is spearheading the marathon, is designed to help employees attain optimal health and well-being through stress management, physical activity and dietary improvement. The multidisciplinary programme relies on education and targeted interventions to enhance health awareness, motivate actions to change lives, and create an environment that supports good health practices, as well as prevent illness, injury and disability.
Fadel Al Ali, Executive Chairman - Operations, Dubai Holding, said:
Health issues can have a direct consequence on corporations and impact business continuity and performance. The implementation of wellness initiatives such as the participation in the marathon will help boost employee morale and enthusiasm, while contributing in the long run to higher levels of productivity.
Cedric Betis the Dubai Holding Corporate Wellness Manager said:
The economic case for preventing chronic diseases is overwhelming. By cultivating a healthy and harmonious working environment, employers can positively impact on staff morale, absenteeism and engender a culture of people engagement raising significantly productivity.
Dubai Holding has recognized that healthy employees reflect a healthy organisation. The participation at the Dubai Marathon represents an ideal platform to support our employees in their move towards wellness.
As part of the education side of Dubai Holding Corporate Wellness programme, the organization plans to distribute a wellness guide to all employees providing useful information on the benefits of physical activity, healthy nutrition and adopting a positive approach to life.
As well as a prize-fund of $1 million, the Dubai Marathon also offers a world record bonus payout of an additional $1 million, courtesy of Dubai Holding.
Notes to Editors
About Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding was launched in October 2004 to consolidate the various large-scale infrastructure and investment projects in Dubai, as well as to identify opportunities to develop future major projects that will benefit the UAE and the region.
The company has been created with the goal of providing a better future for all through the range of life-improving industries it is involved in. Each Dubai Holding operating company focuses on key areas which dynamically support the development of Dubai as a world-leading hub for commerce, leisure and finance.
Dubai Holding has created a strong presence in 13 various industries by developing pioneering initiatives spanning numerous sectors including Finance, Real Estate, Technology, Hospitality, Energy, Healthcare, Aerospace, Communication, Industrial Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Education, Leisure & Entertainment, and Telecommunication.
Dubai Holding’s seven member companies are: Jumeirah Group, TECOM Investments, Dubai Group, Dubai Properties Group, Tatweer, Sama Dubai, and Dubai International Capital.
Through these companies Dubai Holding has a foothold in four continents with 250 companies and over 18,000 employees
The seven member have initiated, launched, and manage companies in different sectors. These companies include: Jumeirah Living, The Taste Department, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai investment Group, Noor Islamic Bank, Borse Dubai, Dubai Properties, Injaz, Salwan Properties Management, Dubai Healthcare City, Universal Studios Dubailand, The Tiger Woods Dubai, Dubai Towers, Salam resort brand, Dubai International Capital Global Equity, and Dubai International Capital Private Equity.
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