Abu Dhabi City Municipality organised an event titled “Our Facilities Are Active” to enhance quality of life and encourage community members to engage in sports and make full use of sports facilities across various areas. The initiative supports the adoption of healthy lifestyles and reinforces social cohesion.
The event featured the Al Furjaan Football Tournament, with the participation of 16 teams comprising community members. It targeted youth aged 16 and above, as well as individuals interested in sports and community activities from across different segments of society, in a scene that reflected strong enthusiasm, interaction, and active participation.
The tournament aimed to strengthen connections among community members, encourage the adoption of active and healthy lifestyles, and position municipal sports facilities as attractive and preferred destinations for all segments of society, supporting wellbeing and enhancing overall quality of life.
Matches were held across several venues, including Hudayriyat Island Stadium, Al Liqa Park Pitch, Al Awfiya Pitch in Al Shamkha, and New Al Shahama Park Pitch, in collaboration with the UAE Pro League, Baniyas Club, and Burjeel Holdings.
Participating teams were distributed across four venues, with four teams at each location. The UAE Pro League organised the tournament draw and managed the opening and final matches in a professional manner, reflecting the high organisational standard of the tournament.
Several key matches were attended by players from Baniyas Club, providing encouragement and support to participants, while Burjeel Holdings ensured medical coverage and ambulance services across all venues, contributing to a safe and fully integrated sporting environment.
The tournament comprised 32 matches across the group stage, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final, held in a competitive atmosphere characterised by enthusiasm and strong sportsmanship.
Engineer Hussein Mohsen Al Saeedi, Executive Director of the Sub-Municipal Operations Sector at Abu Dhabi City Municipality, affirmed the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class community and sports facilities that meet community aspirations and enhance quality of life through an integrated urban environment that encourages active and healthy lifestyles.
He added that the Municipality is keen to organise and host sports and community events that strengthen strategic partnerships with various entities and open the door to broad participation across all segments of society, contributing to embedding a culture of sport as part of daily life.
Al Saeedi further noted that the Municipality views sport not merely as a physical activity, but as a way of life that promotes health, happiness, and social connection. In this context, the Municipality continues to develop facilities and public spaces and support initiatives that encourage community movement and activity, in line with Abu Dhabi’s vision of building a healthy, sustainable, and cohesive society.
In parallel, Abu Dhabi City Municipality organised a community sports event at New Al Shahama Park, in collaboration with 360 Dental Clinic, featuring a 400-metre marathon that attracted 250 participants from various age groups. The event reflected strong community engagement, with gifts distributed to participants, creating a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere that encouraged wider participation.