Indian R-Day celebrations in UAE go virtual for 1st time

Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 : In the wake of the raging coronavirus pandemic, India’s 72nd Republic Day celebrations in the country’s missions across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday took place in a virtual format for the first time ever.
The celebrations kick-started at the Indian Consulate in Dubai with only the officials in attendance, Gulf News reported.
The event was livestreamed.
The Tricolour at the Consulate was unfurled by the Consul General Aman Puri in the presence of visiting Indian Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale and employees of the mission.
At the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the flag was unfurled by Indian Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor.
In an exclusive video message to Gulf News on Monday, Puri extended greetings to all Indians, Emiratis and people of around 200 nationalities who call the UAE their second home.