US-UAE Business Council Celebrates Zayed Charity Run 2026 in Miami

The annual event aims to raise awareness of kidney diseases and strengthen UAE-US business ties.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:31pm

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The US-UAE Business Council, with support from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, hosted a reception to mark the upcoming Zayed Charity Run 2026 in Miami. The event reviewed ways to enable US companies in South Florida to deepen commercial partnerships with the UAE, discussed details of the charity run, and highlighted the importance of kidney health and ongoing UAE-US cooperation in medical research.

Why it matters

The Zayed Charity Run has become an important annual event that brings together the UAE and US communities to raise awareness of kidney diseases. Hosting the run in Miami also showcases the growing commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the city, especially with the recent opening of the UAE Consulate in Miami.

The details

The reception was attended by officials from both the UAE and US sides. Participants discussed ways for US companies in South Florida to deepen their business relationships with the UAE. They also reviewed details of the 2026 Zayed Charity Run, which has attracted nearly 100,000 participants since its launch in New York in 2005 to honor the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

  • The Zayed Charity Run 2026 will take place on January 31, 2026 in Miami.
  • The US-UAE Business Council reception was held on January 30, 2026 to mark the upcoming charity run.

The players

US-UAE Business Council

A business organization that promotes commercial partnerships between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

A business organization that supports economic development and growth in the Miami metropolitan area.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

The late President of the United Arab Emirates, in whose honor the Zayed Charity Run was launched.

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What’s next

The 2026 Zayed Charity Run will take place on January 31, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

The takeaway

The Zayed Charity Run demonstrates the growing commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the city of Miami, as well as the two countries' shared commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting medical research.