Reduce weight and win gold in Dubai

Municipality has launched a community initiative under the slogan 'Your Weight in Gold' aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging members of society to achieve and maintain their optimal body weight.

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, has launched this initiative after the success of the 'Yallah Walk' initiative launched in 2011. Senior officials from Dubai Municipality, Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre and Anil Dhanak, General Manager of Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group, were present on the occasion.

"It is aimed at introducing walking tracks in different parks in Dubai. Walking is as an easy and economic way to stay fit and healthy that people can easily apply to their day-to-day life. Dubai Municipality has provided residents with safe and accessible walking tracks," Lootah said.

"Currently Dubai has 91 places to practice sporting activities, including residential parks, public parks, squares, jogging tracks and beaches. In addition, every year the civic body opens new parks in more areas and adds sports equipment and tools for the public to promote a healthy community