<span style="color: #222222;">Indian expats in the UAE came together to celebrate the historic hundredth episode of Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' on April 30th. The Consulate General of India in Dubai organised a special screening of the episode, attended by business persons and members of the Indian diaspora community.<br />''<br />''Dr Puthur Rahman, a social worker and author, expressed his admiration for the Prime Minister's direct interaction with the people, calling the hundredth episode a historic moment. He highlighted the significance of such initiatives in promoting unity and a strong bond between the citizens and the government.<br />''<br />''Consul General Dr Aman Puri spoke about the Prime Minister's mention of the UAE during the episode, particularly praising a Dubai martial arts club for creating a Guinness Book of World Records on 'Kalaripayattu'. He emphasised the role of 'Mann Ki Baat' in bringing citizens and the government together on a common platform. The event was also an occasion to appreciate the Prime Minister's efforts in promoting Indian products in the UAE. Shri Kamal Vachani, Director of the Al Maya group, thanked the Prime Minister for his support in promoting Geographical Indication (GI) Tagged Kashmiri Saffron in the UAE.<br />''<br />''The special screening was followed by a stunning Kalari demonstration from the Kalari Club Dubai, promoting the ancient Indian martial art form of 'Kalaripayattu'. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi also hosted the event virtually, while the Indian Peoples Forum and Global Business Forum made arrangements in Sharjah and Dubai respectively for the hundredth edition. The event brought the Indian community in UAE together and strengthened cultural ties.</span><br />