Al Shamkha residents call for more amenities

Meeting with Abu Dhabi Municipality as part of authority’s open-door events to engage with the public.

ABU DHABI // Residents of Al Shamkha have called for more schools, parks, recreational facilities, children’s playgrounds and improved public utilities during a meeting with Abu Dhabi City Municipality and the Residential District Councils.

The sit-down was part of the municipality’s community open-door events for residents to voice their concerns, needs and suggestions.

Talks focused on improving facilities and public services, as well as upgrading the infrastructure to support the growing population of the neighbourhood, which sits behind the airport.

Abu Dhabi Municipality is amid a one-year campaign to highlight the role of the public in maintaining communities, through residential district councils and periodic forums.