Promoting public health in Dhahran Gardens: An initiative for 100 children
The Dhahran Municipality launched a pioneering community initiative under the slogan “Today’s Step, Tomorrow’s Health,” which primarily aims to promote public health in Dhahran’s parks with the participation of more than 100 kindergarten children. This initiative activates the “My City Parks” program, which seeks to improve quality of life and instill the concepts of physical activity and health awareness among young people, thus contributing to building a promising generation that enjoys health and vitality.
An ambitious national vision for building a vibrant society
This initiative comes as part of the ongoing efforts of the Eastern Province Municipality, represented by the Dhahran Municipality, to develop public facilities and transform them into interactive destinations that serve the community. These activities are based on the objectives of the Quality of Life Program – one of the key pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 – which focuses on creating the necessary environment to support the participation of citizens and residents in cultural, recreational, and sporting activities. Historically, the Eastern Province Municipality has consistently organized regular events aimed at integrating different segments of society into physical activities, utilizing the vast green spaces and well-maintained parks that characterize the city of Dhahran, providing a safe and healthy outlet for families and children alike.
Physical activities designed to promote public health in Dhahran Gardens
The Mayor of Dhahran, Engineer Faisal Al-Qahtani, explained that the event featured a comprehensive package of physical and interactive activities. These activities were meticulously designed to suit the physical and mental abilities of kindergarten children. Engineer Al-Qahtani noted that these programs directly aim to develop the participants' basic physical skills and foster teamwork and social engagement within a stimulating educational environment that ensures the instilling of positive health habits from a young age.
A lasting impact that will benefit the health of future generations
The importance of this initiative extends beyond temporary entertainment; it has a profound positive impact at both the local and regional levels. Locally, such events contribute to reducing childhood obesity rates and encourage families to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle. Regionally, Dhahran offers a model for how to leverage urban infrastructure and public parks to serve the goals of sustainable development and preventative healthcare. Investing in children's health today is the cornerstone of building a strong and productive society for the future, and this is what the municipality aims to achieve by transforming parks into sustainable, interactive platforms.
Ongoing commitment towards effective community partnership
At the conclusion of the event, Engineer Faisal Al-Qahtani affirmed the Dhahran Municipality's commitment to continuing to launch impactful initiatives targeting various segments of society. He emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between service institutions and citizens to ensure the sustainability of the health and social impact of these initiatives, and to make sports and physical activity a firmly established community culture that enhances Dhahran's standing as a healthy and environmentally friendly city.
