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3/3/25, 11:55 AM Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri participates in Kerala's 'Year of Community Run'

The special segment, hosted as part of the 8th Edition of the Kannur Beach Run,
celebrated inclusivity, well-being, and global togetherness.UAE Minister's
participation, which took place during his visit to Kerala for the Invest Kerala
Global Summit, came at the special invitation of UAE-based VPS Healthcare
Managing Director and Chairman Shamsheer Vayalil.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the 'Year of
Community' as the UAE's 2025 theme to encourage active contributions to
society through community service, volunteering, and impactful initiatives. The
theme aims to promote a culture of shared responsibility and drive collective
progress.

In alignment with this vision, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri participated in the 5km

'Year of Community' Run, running alongside Vayalil and over 100 participants,
reinforcing the importance of inclusivity and community engagement. AN
Shamseer, Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, flagged off the run,
kicking off an event that saw enthusiastic participation from various segments of
society.

While speaking to reporters after completing the run, Abdulla Bin Touq Al
Marri said, "In the UAE, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al

Nahyan announced 2025 as the Year of Community. We started a community
engagement initiative with my brother, Dr Shamsheer, in Kannur, Kerala. I am so

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