Win cash prizes with UAE’s Biggest Weight Loss Challenge

Ras Al Khaimah: Residents now have the opportunity to lose weight and win cash prizes in the UAE.

RAK Hospital in association with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHP) Ras Al Khaimah on Monday announced the return of its flagship RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge (RBWLC) for 2025, a transformative initiative aimed at tackling one of the world’s most pressing health concerns — obesity.

Now in its 5th year, this year’s challenge introduces a new family category to encourage families to work together toward better health, making it a more inclusive and community-driven event. This 12-week initiative, running from February 21 to May 22, 2025, invites families across the country to join forces in the battle against obesity.

Exciting twist

“We are thrilled to bring back the weight loss challenge for its 5th year, and this time with an exciting twist — introducing a Family Category to make the challenge even more inclusive,” said Dr. Raza Siddiqui, Executive Director of RAK Hospital. “The family unit is the cornerstone of society, and when families come together to embrace healthier habits, they not only improve their own health but also create a positive ripple effect within their communities.”

The Challenge offers exciting prizes and recognition across multiple categories. In the Physical Category, the top male and female participants will receive cash prizes of Dh300, Dh200, and Dh100 per kilogram of weight lost.

Family category

The Family Category encourages parents, children, and even extended family members to participate together, committing to a healthier lifestyle as a team. This approach not only promotes accountability but makes the weight loss journey more engaging, fun, and sustainable for everyone involved — no matter their age.

“We have been proactive in encouraging more people to join this movement, continuously introducing new elements with each edition. Last year, we launched the School Category, inviting students and staff to participate as a team. This year, we’re excited to introduce the Family Category. When families align with common health goals, it creates a supportive environment for sustainable change. Children learn healthy habits, and adults find strength in working together toward a shared objective,” said Prof. Adrian Kennedy, Chief Wellness Officer at Arabian Wellness and Lifestyle Management, the wellness division of RAK Hospital.

Registration

Registration for the weight loss challenge is now open, with participants invited to sign up for free on the official competition website.

Participants can choose from several categories based on their preference and goals:

Physical Challenge: Weigh-in at RAK Hospital at both the start and end of the challenge.

Virtual Challenge: Weigh-in at a local clinic of their choice.

Corporate Team Challenge: Companies can form teams, with the top 10 employees’ average weight loss determining the winning team.

School Weight Loss Team: This category invites teams of 10 or more staff members from schools to compete. Also the school with the lowest average BMI recorded for its children (boys & girls) will be recognised.

Family Category: New for 2025, families can now compete together as a team. This encourages families to work together on their health journey; participants can register in either the Physical or Virtual challenge.