During the opening, H.E. Engineer Saif Al Shara’, Assistant Undersecretary for Agriculture and
Livestock Affairs, Ministry of Environment & Water, underlined that the event embodies the
ministry's commitment to promote health awareness among the members of the community, and
consolidates social responsibility among individuals and the general public with regards to health
awareness, and encourages persons to adopt healthy lifestyles. H.E added that the ministry is
keen to raise public awareness on the importance of eating balanced food and follow proper
physical activities. The initiative also aims to build a generation that is fully aware of the health
benefits of regular physical activities.
Participants walked beside Al Mamzar beach till Al Mamzar Beach Park. Ministry staff,
representatives of major institutions from the Government and Private Sector, students, and
individuals participated in the event. Representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Youth and
Community Development, the Ministry of Education, the Emirates Volunteer Association also
joined the ‘Walking for Better Health.’
At the end of the event, H.E Al Shara’ honored the institutions who participated in this initiative.