The Department of Social Services - Al Bataeh Branch, is participating in the seventh edition of the Al Bataeh Popular Festival, under the slogan "The Antiquity of Heritage and Authenticity of Customs and Traditions", from January 2 to 16, in Al Bataeh Public Park. The Al Bataeh Branch is one of the main partners in the festival, which targets all members of society. In detail, Dr. Abdullah bin Hamouda Al Ketbi, Director of the Maliha Branch and Acting Director of the Al Bataeh Branch, said, "We are keen to participate annually in all sessions of the festival with a package of events and workshops that provide benefits to the public from the Al Bataeh Branch, as the festival is one of the largest events in the region that receives the people of Al Bataeh and neighboring areas and is considered one of the winter festivals that enjoys wide participation from governmental, semi-governmental and private institutions and agencies." Bin Hamouda pointed out that the participation of the department in its branch in Al Bataeh is divided into 3 sections, including a corner to introduce the Department of Social Services, its role, centers, departments, branches, and the services assigned to it towards members of society. In this corner, free health measurement services are provided by a doctor and a nurse who are present throughout the festival days. There is also a corner for productive families in Al Bataeh who benefit from the department’s services and are registered in its “Production” Center. They offer a variety of popular foods, sweets, clothes, perfumes, and other home-made products. There is also the participation of craftswomen affiliated with the Al Asalah Club, who present traditional heritage crafts shows to the public. During the festival days, workshops and competitions are presented on the main stage designated for children, as well as competitions and puzzles, under the supervision of the Social Education Department, which also offers educational and awareness programs revolving around family cohesion, self-development, and other human, national, and societal values. Volunteers from the Sharjah Center for Voluntary Work also participate in organizing the festival.