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In a bid to keep its denizens healthy and in shape, Dubai's Municipality has come up with a unique contest called 'Your Weight in Gold'.

The contest promises a reward of more than two kilograms of gold to registered residents. Members who manage to shed more than two kilograms get rewarded with a gram of gold for each kilogram lost.

When asked what was the highest gold reward that the municipality officials were willing to dole out, Hussain Lootah, its director general, said: "It depends how much the people are expecting to lose. We have not set a limit."

To register for the contest, residents must  get themselves weighed first at  the registration sites — Gate 3 of Zabeel Park, the main gate of Khawaneej jogging track, the start of Mamzar Beach jogging track, Gate 4 of Safa Park, or the main gate of Al Barsha Pond Park between 8pm and midnight from Friday.

The willing participants must bring their Emirates ID card along.

A team of medical and nutritional experts will  be present to guide the participants on how to lose weight in a healthy, effective way.

However, those participating must be overweight and should commit to not resorting to unhealthy weight-loss methods during the challenge.

The final weigh-in will be held on August 16.

Dubai Municipality has associated with Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) for the unique weight loss challenge.

AW: Suchorita Dutta