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3/3/25, 11:58 AM UAE economy minister joins 5-km run in Kannur to celebrate Year of Community
UAE economy minister joins 5-km run in Kannur to celebrate Year of Community
The minister’s visit to Kerala was originally for the Invest Kerala Global Summit, but made a special trip
to Kannur at the invitation of global health entrepreneur and Beach Run mentor Dr Shamsheer Vayalil.

UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri during Kannur Beach Run.(Photo | Express)
Express News Service
Updated on: 24 Feb 2025, 6:18 am
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KANNUR: UAE Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri took centre stage at the Kannur Beach
Run, participating in a special 5km Community Run held as a tribute to the UAE’s Year of Community
celebrations. His presence, alongside athletes and fitness enthusiasts, transformed the eighth edition
of the event into a global celebration of fitness, well-being, and cross-cultural camaraderie.

The minister’s visit to Kerala was originally for the Invest Kerala Global Summit, but he made a special
trip to Kannur at the invitation of global health entrepreneur and Beach Run mentor Dr Shamsheer
Vayalil. Payyambalam Beach became a vibrant symbol of the deepening relationship between India
and the UAE through the power of sports.

“In the UAE, 2025 has been declared the Year of Community by President His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I am delighted to take part in the Community Run in God’s Own
Country. Next year, I hope to participate in the half marathon,” said Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri.

Speaker A N Shamseer flagged off the race, with renowned athlete Preeja Sreedharan also in
attendance. More than 100 participants, including Dr Shamsheer and Minister Abdullah bin Touq Al
Marri — an avid fitness enthusiast — took part in the event. The minister completed the 5km run at an
impressive pace, earning applause from the crowd.

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