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Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
How Abu Dhabi's 'smart parks' are reinventing healthy living
6 May 2025 19:13 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ALETIHAD)Abu Dhabi is transforming the quality of life within the capital city through a slew of forward-thinking initiatives designed to boost safety, convenience, and public these is a programme devised to enhance Abu Dhabi's public parks. Led by the emirate's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), the initiative aims to 'upgrade' the park experience for every emirate currently boasts seven 'smart parks', which feature a range of interconnected tech solutions to empower people and businesses. Sensors are used to monitor lighting equipment, parking bays, irrigation systems, and waste bin capacity in the parks, as well as to measure air quality. AI-powered cameras are used to ensure high levels of security within the addition, the parks feature smart benches that allow users to recharge their devices. Visitors can also connect to free WiFi services within these smart parks.'These facilities have up to 1,400 sensors that measure different variables, such as soil humidity, electricity consumption, and air quality to improve visitor experience, sustainability standards, and park management operations,' the Abu Dhabi DMT has of these smart parks are located within the capital city, namely Al Nahyan Park, Family Park, Dalma Park, and Corniche Park. Al Tawya Park and Al Jahili Park are located in Al Ain Region, whereas Sheikh Salama bint Butti Park is located in Al Dhafra green spaces have contributed to Abu Dhabi's score on the IMD Smart City Index, which ranked the capital within the top five smart cities globally for global index ranks 146 cities based on residents' perceptions of their city's structures and technology. In the case of Abu Dhabi, about 84% of respondents expressed satisfaction at the availability and upkeep of public parks and green DMT had earlier said it opened more than 200 parks and beaches in 2024 alone, including a number of 'pocket parks', which are small facilities that typically serve the neighbourhoods in which they are emirate's public parks feature accessible recreational spaces, sport courts, play equipment, and exercise areas — all built to promote healthy, active lifestyles among residents within the urban the emirate has seen a significant increase in physical activity levels, as revealed in the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey, conducted annually by the Department of Community Development. More than 50% of Abu Dhabi residents met the World Health Organization's recommended physical activity levels, the poll showed. The percentage of children and adolescents engaging in at least 60 minutes of daily exercise also increased, with the growth in sport infrastructure and public walking and cycling tracks in the emirate seen as contributing elements.
Zawya
17-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
53% of Abu Dhabi residents meet WHO's physical activity levels: DCD
The third edition of the Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey, conducted annually by the Department of Community Development (DCD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, has revealed a significant increase in physical activity levels across the emirate. The survey saw participation from more than 28,000 community members, marking a 45 per cent increase compared to the previous cycle, which monitors community trends in sports and physical activity, provides essential data to guide policies and initiatives aimed at promoting a healthier and more active society. The latest findings show that 53 percent of Abu Dhabi residents now meet the World Health Organisation's recommended physical activity levels, marking a steady increase from 50 percent in the previous edition and 36 percent in the first survey. The study also highlights progress in youth engagement, with the percentage of children and adolescents participating in at least 60 minutes of daily exercise rising from 11 percent to 12.5 percent. In addition to individual participation, community engagement in sports events has also grown. Throughout 2024, Abu Dhabi hosted 145 sports and community events, attracting participants from 122 nationalities. The number of people participating in these events increased by 33 percent, reaching 481,300 compared to 362,000 in 2023. Mohammed Al Blooshi, Executive Director of the Community Engagement and Sports Sector at DCD, emphasised that these results reflect Abu Dhabi's progress in fostering a culture of physical activity. He credited the ongoing collaboration between government and private entities in creating an environment that encourages movement and wellbeing. He noted that expanding sports infrastructure, increasing the number of public walking and cycling paths, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector have all contributed to this growth. The focus on inclusive sports programmes has also played a role, ensuring that People of Determination and senior citizens have access to physical activities that support their wellbeing. Al Blooshi highlighted the emirate's growing status as a hub for sports and community engagement. He stated that the increase in event participation is a testament to the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi's strategies in encouraging an active lifestyle. He also noted that the variety of sports initiatives, coupled with enhanced facilities, has made it easier for residents to incorporate exercise into their daily routines. Ahmed Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, confirmed that the Sports and Physical Activity Survey, now in its third edition, continued its role in measuring and analysing physical activity patterns in Abu Dhabi. He noted that the results reflected a significant improvement in individuals' interest in sports and health. Al Hosani explained that the survey editions have contributed to providing valuable insights into the level of physical activity in the community, helping to develop sports initiatives and programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among community members. He added that the third edition came to further strengthen these efforts and provide more accurate data on the impact of sports events and community tournaments organised in various regions of Abu Dhabi. He pointed out that the results confirm the increase in the rate of physical activity among individuals in the emirate, reflecting the success of sports initiatives in encouraging the community to adopt healthier lifestyles, in line with the vision of the Abu Dhabi Government and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council to build an active and sustainable sports community. As part of its long-term vision, Abu Dhabi continues to align with the World Health Organisation's global health recommendations, which encourage adults to engage in at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. With consistent efforts to enhance public engagement in fitness and wellness, Abu Dhabi is well on its way to surpassing these benchmarks, reinforcing its position as a leader in promoting community health and wellbeing.
Al Etihad
17-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Department of Community Development reveals results of 3rd round of Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey
17 Apr 2025 11:23 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The third edition of the Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey, conducted annually by the Department of Community Development (DCD) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi, has revealed a significant increase in physical activity levels across the emirate. The survey saw participation from more than 28,000 community members, marking a 45 percent increase compared to the previous cycle, which monitors community trends in sports and physical activity, provides essential data to guide policies and initiatives aimed at promoting a healthier and more active latest findings show that 53 percent of Abu Dhabi residents now meet the World Health Organisation's recommended physical activity levels, marking a steady increase from 50 percent in the previous edition and 36 percent in the first study also highlights progress in youth engagement, with the percentage of children and adolescents participating in at least 60 minutes of daily exercise rising from 11 per cent to 12.5 addition to individual participation, community engagement in sports events has also grown. Throughout 2024, Abu Dhabi hosted 145 sports and community events, attracting participants from 122 number of people participating in these events increased by 33 percent, reaching 481,300 compared to 362,000 in Director of the Community Engagement and Sports Sector at DCD, His Excellency Mohammed Al Blooshi, emphasised that these results reflect Abu Dhabi's progress in fostering a culture of physical activity. He credited the ongoing collaboration between government and private entities in creating an environment that encourages movement and wellbeing. He noted that expanding sports infrastructure, increasing the number of public walking and cycling paths, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector have all contributed to this focus on inclusive sports programmes has also played a role, ensuring that People of Determination and senior citizens have access to physical activities that support their Excellency Al Blooshi highlighted the emirate's growing status as a hub for sports and community engagement. He stated that the increase in event participation is a testament to the effectiveness of Abu Dhabi's strategies in encouraging an active lifestyle. He also noted that the variety of sports initiatives, coupled with enhanced facilities, has made it easier for residents to incorporate exercise into their daily Director of the Strategic Affairs Sector at the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, His Excellency Ahmed Al Hosani, confirmed that the Sports and Physical Activity Survey, now in its third edition, continued its role in measuring and analysing physical activity patterns in Abu Excellency noted that the results reflected a significant improvement in individuals' interest in sports and Excellency Al Hosani explained that the survey editions have contributed to providing valuable insights into the level of physical activity in the community, helping to develop sports initiatives and programs aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among community Excellency added that the third edition came to further strengthen these efforts and provide more accurate data on the impact of sports events and community tournaments organised in various regions of Abu Excellency pointed out that the results confirm the increase in the rate of physical activity among individuals in the emirate, reflecting the success of sports initiatives in encouraging the community to adopt healthier lifestyles, in line with the vision of the Abu Dhabi Government and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council to build an active and sustainable sports part of its long-term vision, Abu Dhabi continues to align with the World Health Organization's global health recommendations, which encourage adults to engage in at least 75 minutes of vigorous exercise or 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. With consistent efforts to enhance public engagement in fitness and wellness, Abu Dhabi is well on its way to surpassing these benchmarks, reinforcing its position as a leader in promoting community health and wellbeing.
