Ajman: The Ajman Department of Tourism Development successfully concluded the 3rd edition of the Masfout Trail Run 2023, with a huge participation from professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts. This event reinforces the emirate’s leading position as an international touristic destination capable of organizing and hosting such enticing events.

Athletes from all age groups and genders, divided between the Emirati category and the open category, competed in this race which started from Masfout Museum and for a distance of 8 KM among the picturesque nature in one of Ajman’s most mountainous areas.

The trails were carefully designed to provide a unique experience for the participants who will be crossing among many types of splendid nature, valleys, and farms while exploring the landmarks and historical sites across Masfout.

The participants expressed their gratitude to the Ajman Department of Tourism Development for organizing such prominent social events that encourage the whole community to interact together, adopt an active lifestyle, and increase the awareness on the importance of sports in maintaining a healthy mind and body.

Masfout is considered as an ideal destination for joggers, runners, and nature lovers, and is seen as Ajman’s hidden gem and famous among locals for its high altitude in comparison with other surrounding areas, its rocky mountains, and its mesmerizing scenery that is perfect for picnics and family gatherings. In addition to that, it enjoys a strategic location that is easily accessible from various routes.

This race is one of many major sports events organized by the Ajman Tourism to shed light on the emirate’s natural beauty suitable for sports tourism, and promote its position as a leading local and international tourism destination.

His Excellency Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, stated that the department is committed to organizing many running events due to their high popularity, and aims to diversify its sports activities to offer a variety of experiences to its visitors which will contribute in developing the tourism sector in the emirate.

“The Masfout Trail Run affirms Ajman Tourism’s responsibility to promote all of the emirate’s touristic destinations, and introduce their cultural and entertainment advantages to its visitors in order to improve all the vital sectors”, Alhashmi added.

The Masfout Trail Run was organized in collaboration with Endurance Sports Services and the support of strategic partners, the Saudi-German Hospital as Gold Sponsor, Gulfa Water as Hydration Sponsor, Ajman Police, the Ajman Municipality and planning Department, the National Emergency Response Volunteer Programme – SANID, and Nabdh Al Emarat Volunteering Team, and Infinity Gym.

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About the Ajman Department of Tourism Development

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development aims to promote the touristic attractions across the emirate, and shedding light on the unique elements that Ajman has to offer as one of the leading travel destinations in the UAE.

The department works on developing strategies to improve local, regional, and international tourism in the emirate through planning and implementing global campaigns for tourism promotion, organizing and participating in conferences and exhibitions, regulating and developing the tourism industry, and improving the capacities and services of the tourism facilities and businesses operating in the emirate.

The Ajman Department of Tourism Development is responsible for setting regulations and legislations required to organize the tourism sector in the emirate, finding the appropriate tourism standards and services provided to tourists, and issuing licenses for travel and tourism agencies and administering their efficiency.

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