Breaking limits for diabetes awareness as endurance enthusiast takes on the 7 Emirates Challenge
Healthpoint and Mubadala Health Dubai, part of the M42 group, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and technology, will support Harry Amos, a Dubai-based consultant and aspiring endurance sportsman, in his ambitious quest to complete the 7 Emirates Challenge. This remarkable journey will see Harry running more than 630 kilometers across the UAE, from Fujairah to the UAE-Saudi Arabia border. The goal is not only to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time but also to raise awareness about the global diabetes epidemic, which is impacting the UAE at an alarming rate.
The 7 Emirates Challenge will begin on January 31, spanning six days of running across all seven emirates: Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. To ensure Harry’s success, Healthpoint and Mubadala Health Dubai will provide comprehensive medical support, with a specialized team of physiotherapists and sports medicine experts assisting him throughout the journey. These experts will offer injury prevention, stretching, recovery and physiotherapy services. Their professional pre-challenge screening and assessment process and expert care are instrumental in supporting Harry’s physical and mental performance as he pushes his limits.
This challenge also sheds light on the growing global health issue of diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, more than 540 million people worldwide are affected by diabetes, with that number projected to reach 643 million by 2030. In the UAE, 12.3% of adults are living with the condition, and the country is at risk of seeing this number rise at an even faster rate due to rapid economic growth, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy diets.
Dr. Hasan Baydoun, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Head of the Orthopedic Department at Healthpoint and Mubadala Health Dubai, commented, “We are proud to support Harry’s incredible challenge, which not only promotes physical endurance but also raises awareness for a critical health issue. With our world-class sports medicine and physiotherapy services, we are ensuring Harry maintains peak performance throughout his journey. This partnership highlights our continued commitment to preventive healthcare, leveraging advanced medical technologies to combat the growing impact of diabetes and inspire healthier lifestyles across the UAE.”
Harry shared, “It’s incredibly important, and I’m hugely grateful, that I am working with Healthpoint and Mubadala Health Dubai on this challenge. The risk of injury from the relentless effort is high and I need the best team of expert of physiotherapists and medical support to keep me moving forward and safe. We also stand together in an important campaign to tackle diabetes that affects 1 in 5 people in the UAE. By doing this challenge I aim to promote health through exercise and personal endeavor and all funds raised will contribute toward diabetes treatment. I hope my mission encourages everyone to get moving, be active, and take charge of their well-being.”
Spinneys is proud to be the nutrition partner of Harry Amos in his challenge to run over 600 kilometers across the seven Emirates of the UAE, aligned with its ethos of ‘Eat Well, Live Well,’. The supermarket is providing Harry with essential hydration and nutrition to fuel his training and the run itself. Its contribution ensures Harry has the energy needed to power through this intense challenge.
“This partnership reflects our dedication to nourishing and inspiring our communities, and promoting a healthier, more active lifestyle,” says Warwick Gird, General Manager Marketing at Spinneys. “By supporting Harry’s journey, we celebrate the inspiring human spirit of resilience and the role that eating well plays in achieving our goals”.
The 7 Emirates Challenge is a powerful reminder of the importance of physical fitness and comprehensive healthcare services that focus on prevention, especially when it comes to chronic conditions like diabetes. With expert physiotherapy, technological advances in sports medicine, and proper nutrition, anyone can push past their physical and mental limits, just as Harry will do in his historic journey.
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