The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has held miscellaneous public entertainment events at Baniyas Public Park in cooperation with a host of strategic partners entitled: Family Forum. The aim of the Forum was to bring happiness to residents, avail them enjoyable time and boost family links.

The event reflects the keenness of the Department of Municipal Affairs & Transport as well as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality to offer entertainment options to residents and at the same time support municipal efforts towards instilling sound health and behavioral values amongst community members. Such constructive social gatherings also add to the interaction, cooperation and partnership between the Municipality and community segments.

Bringing happiness to people has become a priority in the Municipality’s social activities and programs. It depicts the commitment of the Municipality towards the community in terms of running sound environmental and health programs and boosting the communication with the community through such recreational, educative and interactive programs.

The Family Forum is a positive communal practice that reflects the customs and traditions of Emiratis that bolster social relations and offer a platform for communication between people. The Municipality is keen to utilize such events to spread awareness messages aimed at involving the community in fostering positive values towards conserving the environment & public parks as well as other public utilities.

The gathering was a great event to receive residents of Baniyas, Al Wathba and surrounding areas over three days and attracted huge attendants.

Several fun events were held during the Forum including, sniffer dogs, medical checkups, traditional dishes, Dabdoob cartoons, handicrafts, educational workshops, quizzes, henna, and other cheerful spots.

Residents of Baniyas, Al Wathba and the neighborhood expressed their thanks and gratitude for Abu Dhabi City Municipality and hailed its efforts to boost the social interaction through such events and gatherings. They also praised the keenness to improve public facilities to meet the expectations of the public and were thankful for the role of the Municipality to bring them more happiness.