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Last week, we announced the launch of the Healthy Startup Innovation Awards, an initiative by Abu Dhabi Public Health Center - مركز أبوظبي للصحة العامة Now, we are thrilled to introduce the experts who will be judging the innovative ideas that are shaping the future of healthy living in Abu Dhabi: 🌟 Areen Abuhejleh (Areen A.) - Head of Health Programmes, Special Olympics UAE 🌟Ben Tobitt - Founder of Ben's Farmhouse and Co-Founder of Mara Hospitality 🌟 Chef Khaled - Emirati Chef & Culinary Expert 🌟 Tom Harvey - General Manager - Commercial, Spinneys Their diverse expertise and passion for promoting healthier lifestyles will help us identify and celebrate the most innovative startups dedicated to transforming the food landscape across Abu Dhabi. 🍽️ If you're a startup with an Abu Dhabi or UAE Trade Licence (under 5 years old), now is your time to shine! For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dN3NUZwz #HealthyStartupInnovationAwards #HealthyLiving #Innovation #ADPHC #AbuDhabi

🎨We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the "What Does Health Mean to You?" Healthy Art Competition in partnership with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center - مركز أبوظبي للصحة العامة . This initiative will inspire creativity and promote healthy living among students across Abu Dhabi schools. 🌟 Students in grades 5-10 are invited to showcase their talents and share their interpretation of what health means to them through various art forms, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and collages. This competition provides a fantastic opportunity for schools to foster creativity, well-being, and self-expression among their students, giving them a platform to shine! Why Get Your School Involved? Winning pieces will be displayed in a major public space, celebrating student creativity and driving awareness of the importance of health. Plus, students can win exciting prizes including: 🎢 Tickets to Warner Bros and Ferrari World 📸 Polaroid Instant Cameras 🎨 Studio 71 All Media Art Sets …and much more! Key Dates: * 🎉 Competition opens: 7 December 2024 * 📅 Submissions close: 31 January 2025 * 📸 Students or parents can submit photos of the artwork via our online portal https://lnkd.in/g8rqdkDv #SEHHI #HealthyArtCompetition #WhatHealthMeansToMe

We’re Growing! Join the Interact Team in Dubai🚀 Are you passionate about creating healthier, more sustainable communities? We are on a mission to drive positive change, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. We have exciting opportunities available for both full-time roles and 6-month contracts: 👉 Account Director 
 👉 Marketing Manager 
 👉Account Manager 
 👉 Operations Coordinator 
 👉 Digital Marketing Specialist Whether you’re ready to take your career to the next level or looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 How to Apply: * Email your CV to [email protected] Click here to learn more about the roles available 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZeGu8ya #NowHiring #CareerOpportunities #DubaiJobs #JoinOurTeam

Happy UAE National Day! We’re proud to celebrate the unity and progress of the UAE while continuing our mission to build healthier, more sustainable communities across the nation. #UAENationalDay

🚀Yesterday, we proudly launched Health Olympics at Active Hubs, an Emirate-wide programme targeting students and families in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra! In partnership with Abu Dhabi Public Health Center - مركز أبوظبي للصحة العامة , we designed this initiative to inspire children and families to embrace healthier lifestyles through Olympic-inspired sessions and practical education. Throughout the bespoke 4-week programme, children will discover how to train, eat, and sleep like champions, while parents will benefit from practical workshops offering tips to support their child's health journey at home. 🏃♂️🥗 A huge thank you to our partners, Abu Dhabi Public Health Center - مركز أبوظبي للصحة العامة , for their incredible commitment to promoting health and well-being across our communities. Interested in learning more about how we can collaborate to make a positive impact in communities? Click here! https://lnkd.in/dPN3G-6i #HealthOlympics #ActiveHubs #AbuDhabi #HealthAndWellbeing #CommunityImpact

Happy Universal Children’s Day! 🌍 We’re passionate about empowering the next generation through innovative programmes and community-driven initiatives that inspire positive change. 🌱💪 From promoting healthier lifestyles to championing sustainability, our award-winning, free school programmes are designed to make a lasting impact on children’s lives. Because when we invest in children, we’re investing in a brighter, healthier future for everyone. Let’s work together to make a real difference. Want to join us? Visit https://lnkd.in/dPN3G-6i to learn more!

We’re beyond excited to share that Interact, along with our partner Spinneys, was awarded the Judges Commendation Award at last night's GESS Education Awards, for our Farm to Table programme! 🏆🌟 A huge thank you to Spinneys, for partnering with us on this programme and helping bring Farm to Table to life. Farm to Table is an initiative we’re incredibly proud of. It’s more than just a school programme—it’s a movement to empower students, teachers and parents across the UAE to understand where their food comes from, why local and sustainable choices are essential, and how they can make healthier, more planet-friendly decisions. We've developed each aspect of Farm to Table to bring learning to life through interactive classroom modules, hands-on activities, and real-life field visits. We’re inspiring young people to build lifelong habits rooted in wellbeing and environmental awareness. To learn more about how your school can get involved in Farm to Table click here https://lnkd.in/dAXHDp_x Mark Guildea, DANIELLE OLIVER, India Beckwith, Caroline Corr #FarmToTable #GESSEducationAwards

Earlier this month, we celebrated the final session of the Special Olympics Cooking Club 2024 with a live cook-along session at the fantastic Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk- the perfect way to mark the end of a fantastic 6 week programme which we delivered in partnership with Special Olympics! 🌟 Sofitel's Executive Chef, Russell Impiazzi and Chef De Cuisine Mazen Abdallah, guided our participants in creating a delicious, healthy salad, putting the skills they had learned in the past 6 weeks of the programme into practice👨🍳 A huge thank you to Special Olympics UAE for your partnership and commitment to empowering people of determination. 💪 The Cooking Club programme has been nothing short of inspiring, and we're so proud to have been part of delivering it. Special thanks to the programme's Fresh Food Partner, Spinneys, for providing all the ingredients for filming and for the final event and to Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk for hosting us 🌱🥕 And to all the participants and their families: your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for cooking have made this programme unforgettable! We’re passionate about working with like-minded organisations to drive health, wellbeing and sustainability in communities across the region. Interested in finding out more about how we can work together? Contact us👉 https://lnkd.in/dUvJxxPm

Exciting Announcement: Sport Industry Forum and SPIA Join Forces We’re delighted to announce a game-changing partnership between the Sport Industry Forum (SIF), founded by Interact, and the Sports Industry Awards (SPIA), established by Sport360X. This collaboration unites two of the UAE’s most prominent sports events under one banner – the Sport Industry Series. The partnership will preserve the unique identities of SIF and SPIA while harnessing the collaborative opportunities provided by the Sport Industry Series. As part of this partnership, a new podcast and a series of networking events will be launched, offering year-round opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth. Discover how this alliance will create a lasting impact for sports professionals across the UAE—read the full article below! 👇

We’re excited to announce our official partnership between The Sport Industry Forum (SIF), established by Interact, and the Sports Industry Awards (SPIA), established by Sport360X. This game-changing collaboration unites two powerhouses in the sports industry under one banner - Sport Industry Series - with a shared vision to celebrate excellence and drive innovation in sports across the region! The partnership will preserve the unique identities of SPIA and SIF while benefiting from the collaborative opportunities the Sport Industry Series provides. Follow Sport Industry Series and stay tuned for more updates as we bring you insights, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking discussions that will propel the sport industry to new heights! #SportIndustrySeries