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3/3/25, 11:58 AM UAE economy minister joins 5-km run in Kannur to celebrate Year of Community
This year’s Kannur Beach Run, organised by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, saw
participation from nearly 1,000 runners across various categories. The event featured Kerala’s highest
prize money for a half marathon and welcomed six international athletes from Ethiopia, adding to the
competition’s prestige and excitement.

“We are honoured to have the UAE minister join us for this special event. We hope such initiatives will
continue to strengthen community-driven efforts between both countries,” said North Malabar
Chamber of Commerce Secretary Anil Kumar C.

Power of sports

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

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