Take part in ‘walking activity’ on March 3

By Zainab Al Nasseri — MUSCAT: Feb. 26 - The first “walking activity” will take place on March 3 as part of the National Campaign to Promote Physical Activity. Starting from Kalboh Park to Riyam, the walk is aimed at raising public awareness on the importance of physical activity and encouraging the community to be involved in it. The participation is open for all. The event will be presided over by Ali bin Salim al Jabri, Majlis Ash’shura member from the Wilayat of Muscat. Organised by the Ministry of Health, it will include many activities such as awareness talks, health advice, free testing of blood sugar, weight and blood pressure, distribution of free caps and T-shirts, besides motivation contests.