Abu Dhabi resident runs marathon in overalls and hard hat in tribute to workers

An Indian man ran the Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon in workwear as a tribute to blue-collar workers around the world.

Sadique Ahmed, 31, who works in the oil and gas industry, said he was inspired to run the 42.2km race in a hard hat and blue overalls to make people aware of the importance of health and safety at work.

Sadique Ahmed ran the Abu Dhabi marathon on Saturday while wearing workwear to raise awareness about health and safety in the workplace. Photo: Sadique Ahmed

The Abu Dhabi resident ran the race in a respectable four hours and 12 minutes, in what was the seventh marathon of his life.

“It was really difficult at times because the hat I was wearing was making me sweat a lot,” said Mr Ahmed.

“People kept saying they could not believe I was running the marathon wearing an outfit like this.

“It was hard to relax with the helmet, as it kept getting hotter and hotter while I was wearing it.”

He managed to finish the race in a time that many would be proud of however, and dedicated his achievement to blue-collar workers everywhere.

“I wanted to create awareness for those workers everywhere and show that sport can connect us all,” he said.

“It was important to send the message that everyone has to look after their health and fitness.”

It was the first time he ran a marathon wearing anything but regulation running gear.

His best time to date was at the Berlin Marathon, which he completed in three hours and 31 minutes.

The men’s category of Saturday’s race was won by Kenyan Timothy Kiplagat, with a personal best time of two hours and five minutes.

The women’s race was won by Kenyan-born Bahraini athlete Eunice Chumba in two hours and 20 minutes.

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Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar.

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1: Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6: The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29: At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa.

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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Launch year: In 2016 ekar launched and signed an agreement with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi. In January 2017 ekar launched in Dubai in a partnership with the RTA.

Number of employees: Over 50

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Investors: Series A - Audacia Capital

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How to wear a kandura

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Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts

Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying

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