Dubai: Promoting fitness, camaraderie and strong India-UAE relations, Consul General of India in Dubai, Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, joined UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri for a 5km fitness run at Kite Beach, Jumeirah, Dubai.

The event was organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30 initiative.

More than 60 prominent Indian business leaders and entrepreneurs representing the Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), UAE-India Business Council and Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) participated in the event, highlighting the importance of fitness, unity and community engagement.

The occasion was particularly significant as H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri joined Indian business leaders for a fitness run for the first time.

Expressing his gratitude to the UAE Minister for his gracious presence, Consul General Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy encouraged members of the Indian diaspora to make physical activity an integral part of their daily lives.

The initiative not only promoted a healthy lifestyle but also strengthened people-to-people connections and further reinforced the longstanding friendship and cooperation between India and the UAE.