Abu Dhabi, 02 November 2023: As part of a CSR initiative and in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Athletics Club, Umm Al Emarat Park will host a free Children’s Athletics Program on Friday, November 3rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the Great Lawn.

Through these training sessions, Umm Al Emarat Park invites the community to participate as it aims to contribute towards the upliftment of young athletes and to prepare participants for potential future Olympic sports at both regional and international events.
The competitions are designed for three age groups: 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years. Every team will take turns at the competition station, allowing each team member one minute to compete. 

Following the individual events, all teams will come together for an endurance race. Children will also have the flexibility to move to a different age group, particularly beneficial for beginners.
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to this free program to develop their athletic skills and explore various sports disciplines. The AED 10 entry fee for the Park will be applied.

As a community-focused park, Umm Al Emarat Park remains committed to providing youngsters with the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle while allowing children to create a strong foundation for fitness habits that last beyond their younger years.
The park welcomes more than 800,000 visitors annually and leads many CSR initiatives which encourage community engagement with the participation of community groups, government agencies and schools within Abu Dhabi. These initiatives were developed with the aim of providing a wealth of recreational and educational experiences for residents and visitors of all ages.

Commemorating UAE Flag Day
In honor of UAE Flag Day, Umm Al Emarat Park and its partners will display the national flag with pride to celebrate the UAE’s unity and greatness while commemorating the efforts of late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers. 
For this occasion, Vine Communities, an Emirati learning center for kids and adults, will host a ‘Flag Colors Cookies & Candle Making Workshop’ from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM alongside a Flag Day showcase by Redwood Nursery, expert early learning and Montessori nursery in Abu Dhabi, from 5:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
Additionally, guests can visit the Park Market every Friday and Saturday to discover more than 40 unique vendors offering a wide range of local food, handmade goods and activities such as an English storyteller on the Great Lawn from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM and kids crafts from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM along the Promenade.

The Park Market allows Umm Al Emarat Park to foster a strong sense of community and shine a spotlight on small to medium-sized businesses by supporting small local businesses, including those run by inspirational Emirati women to preserve the Emirati heritage and promote community upliftment.
Umm Al Emarat Park will welcome visitors to the Park Market every Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM until 30 March 2024.