UAE Minister, Indian Consulate Lead Dubai Fitness Challenge Community Run

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri joins 5 km run with Indian business leaders.

A group of men and a boy running on a path lined with palm trees.
UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri led a community run organized by the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
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The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, led a 5 km community run organized by the Consulate General of India in Dubai for the Dubai Fitness Challenge.

  • UAE Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri led the community run.
  • The event was organized by the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
  • It was part of the annual Dubai 30x30 Fitness Challenge.
  • Over 60 Indian business leaders participated in the run.
  • The run took place at Kite Beach, Jumeirah, on November 6.
  • The event highlights strong India-UAE people-to-people ties.

UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri led a 5 km community run organised by the Consulate General of India in Dubai, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, as part of the Dubai 30×30 Fitness Challenge.

The annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, launched in 2017, encourages residents and visitors to commit to 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 30 consecutive days. The month-long initiative brings together communities through a range of fitness activities and events across the city, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles.

Consul General of India Dr E Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, along with more than 60 prominent Indian business leaders and entrepreneurs from the Indian Business and Professionals Council, UAE-India Business Council and Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), with diverse backgrounds and ages also participated in the run at Kite Beach, Jumeirah, on November 6.

The Community Run reflects the spirit of inclusiveness of the Fitness Challenge and strong people-to-people India-UAE ties.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 8:21 PM IST

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