Thrifty Vehicles to Accompany Runners and Provide Rest Area and Refreshments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As part of its concerted efforts to reach out to the local community, Thrifty Car Rental is one of the main sponsors of the Pan Emirates Run- a gruelling relay run covering 1,103.6km currently taking place in the UAE to benefit Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF), the international humanitarian organisation.
A dozen enthusiastic expatriate distance runners have embarked on this journey which will take them through all seven Emirates starting with a 190km stage from Abu Dhabi to Madinat Zayed and on to Al Aqah, Al Ain, Hatta, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai and back to Abu Dhabi. The baton is being carried non-stop with each of the 12 runners taking 5 km turns.
Playing a significant role in this charitable endeavour, Thrifty Car Rental has provided vehicles to accompany the runners. These Thrifty cars will act as a resting place for the runners when they're taking breaks. The cars will also carry refreshments ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
"Our sponsorship of the Pan Emirates run reinforces Thrifty's commitment to ensuring the betterment of the local community. An event such as this helps to bridge gaps and a world-renowned brand such as ours feels privileged to be part of such a noble cause," said Khaisar Pasha, general manager, Thrifty Car Rental, Abu Dhabi.
The expatriate runners come from all over the world including Egypt, Korea, Germany, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA and the Philippines.
Rene Croisier, the brainchild of the Pan-Emirates Run, said, "The challenge for us is to complete the run within the allotted six days. The enthusiasm of the runners coupled with the support of our sponsors has made this task a whole lot easier. Having a brand of Thrifty's calibre responsible for the well-being of the runners is a bonus and we are thankful for their assistance."
"The Pan Emirates run is an initiative designed to create awareness about healthy living. We hope that by running through all the beautiful Emirates, we inspire and encourage people to take up sports and physical activity," he added.
Thrifty has already won a strong market share through its network of franchises in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Globally, Thrifty serves more than 1,000 locations in Africa; Asia; the Caribbean; Europe; the Middle East; North, Central and South America and the Pacific.
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About the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Driven by the mission 'Value Every Time', the Company's brands, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental, serve value- conscious travelers in approximately 70 countries. Dollar and Thrifty have approximately 800 corporate and franchised locations in the United States and Canada, and they have operations at most major airports. The Company's more than 7,000 employees are located mainly in North America, but global service capabilities exist through an ever expanding franchise network. For additional information, visit www.dtag.com
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For more information, please contact:
Sam Eltibi
Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.
Tel: +971 4 43328833
Fax: +971 4 3324454
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