His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, launched a group of strategic projects for the Dubai Police General Command, with a total value of two billion dirhams, aimed at achieving the Dubai Police strategy in consolidating the foundations of security and safety, in a way that contributes to In making community members happy, investing in qualifying, developing and training specialized human cadres in police work, and achieving employee happiness through housing projects that achieve family stability.
This came during a visit by His Highness to the headquarters of the Dubai Police Officers Club, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Ports and Border Security, where His Highness and his entourage were received by the Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, and the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, and a number of senior officers. And police leaders.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Dubai Police, the tasks it performs, and the projects and initiatives it adopts, whose goal is the comfort, safety and security of all members of society, including citizens, residents and visitors, so that Dubai will always remain one of the safest cities in the world. It is a role model for providing quality, highly efficient services that take into account people’s interests, ensure their security, and protect their rights and property, relying on the latest and most effective technologies, to ensure the highest levels of performance in accordance with the best international standards and practices.
His Highness said: “We appreciate the efforts of Dubai Police and the performance of its cadres’ duties in a manner that takes into account the service of people by ensuring their comfort and safety. I call on them to continue the spirit of innovation and creativity to provide achievements that serve society and maintain its security. We wish them every success in reaching the highest levels of performance. With the help, thought and giving of the people of the country, we are moving steadily towards the future. We are confident in the ability of Dubai Police to continue the high-level professional performance to set new standards of excellence in the field of security services. Our country, our people, and everyone who visits us as an honored guest deserves that we always provide them with the best. We will spare no effort to achieve this goal.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, in a post on the “X” platform, yesterday: “During my visit today to the Dubai Police… we reviewed their latest development plans… and we launched new police projects worth two billion dirhams, such as the new Dubai Police Academy building in the Al Ruwayyah area. Which accommodates 2,500 male and female students… in addition to a new center for forensic data analysis… and a specialized training center in the Hatta region… and a new building for the security of bodies and facilities and emergencies… and a new building for forensic medicine and other projects.”
His Highness added: “We congratulate the efforts of Dubai Police… and appreciate the efforts of all its members and officers. The city is expanding… police responsibilities and duties are increasing… and demand for this global city is accelerating.”
His Highness continued: “It remains an established fact… that security, safety and stability are the most precious currency and the greatest guarantee for the continuity, continuation and prosperity of the blessed national development process. May God protect our country and grant success to everyone to serve it.”
8 projects
The eight projects launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum included the new building project for the Dubai Police Academy in the Al Ruwayyah 1 area, which was built on an area of 155 hectares and accommodates 2,500 male and female students. The project includes four areas, the first of which is the residential area and accommodates 1,200 male and female candidates and freshmen students. With all service facilities, accommodation and rest areas, a daily training field, the classroom area and the general administration of the academy, college buildings, halls, offices of the administrative and academic staff and the general administration of training, a health center and a theater that can accommodate 1,000 people.
The new building also includes the sports area and includes 17 facilities, including: an indoor gym, an indoor swimming pool, an open Olympic swimming pool, a football field, sports bleachers, outdoor courts for padel, tennis and volleyball, and a residential hotel for sports teams consisting of 26 rooms. The fourth area is the main square of the academy, which accommodates 2,500 attendees and the public, in addition to a training city for police operations. The project contains a cycling and running track for a distance of three and a half kilometers. The cost of the project is one billion dirhams, and it is expected to be completed in 2027.
Training center in Hatta
The second project is the training center at the Dubai Police Academy in Hatta, which is expected to be operational next year. It consists of a main building, a sports field, a shooting range and a sports field, accommodating 180 male and female students, a residential building, classroom and administrative buildings, and a sub-training field, in addition to… A main training field whose amphitheater can accommodate 300 visitors.
“Area 56”
His Highness the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, listened to an explanation about the “Area 56” project, which is a “unified center for analyzing forensic systems and data,” which includes the latest security systems in the field of data science and analysis, and aims to raise the efficiency of… Combating all types of crimes and raising traffic security rates through the use of the best international practices in policing based on predictive analytics. The “Area 56” project, whose financial cost is 300 million dirhams, aims to enhance competitiveness, achieve strategic digital integration, and activate work. Using artificial intelligence techniques, predicting events, increasing the rate of digital data analysis, and enhancing the feeling of security.
Police housing
The projects also include the Dubai Police Housing Project in the Umm al-Duman area in its second phase, which is expected to be operational in 2026. It includes six buildings, green spaces, and 246 residential apartments, accommodating 246 families, at a total cost of 300 million dirhams. The project also includes a sports commercial complex, and commercial stores. Two sports centers for men and women, children’s playgrounds, a supermarket, cafes, restaurants, a swimming pool, and playgrounds.
“Emergency” building
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued an explanation about the project of the new building for the General Administration of Security of Bodies, Facilities and Emergency in the First Ruwayyah area, which is expected to be operational in 2026, at a cost of up to 300 million dirhams, and will include a training field, a lecture hall that can accommodate 300 people, and a residential building. Two sports and social centers for women and men, a public services building, playgrounds, and parking for 400 cars and vehicles specialized in police work.
Expansion of Bur Dubai Police Station
The projects include the new expansion work at the Bur Dubai Police Station at a cost of about 91 million dirhams, and include a smart police station (SPS), a shift department, an investigation department, a traffic registration department, a criminal registration department, an administrative affairs department, a drug control department, an arrest department, and a call center. .
Forensic medicine building
The forensic medicine building includes the latest scientific specializations, such as: virtual anatomy, anthropology, forensic dentistry, biobanking, analysis and study of medical data, a research center, and others. The building will operate around the clock, and an office will be available to clear death services. A mortuary center, parking for visitors, and many facilities.
Floating police station
At the conclusion of the visit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was briefed on the “Floating Smart Police Station” project, the first of its kind in the world, which provides its services in the middle of the sea on the World Islands. It has a design that meets the needs of yacht and boat pioneers and lovers of marine sports activities, and provides its services. Without human intervention and 24 hours a day.
Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri appreciated the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the diligent follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed. Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to the Dubai Police General Command in working to achieve police and security excellence and leadership at the local and global levels, in a way that reflects the bright global image of the Emirate of Dubai, as an oasis of security and safety, and an economic, investment and tourist destination. Universality.
Mohammed bin Rashid:
. We are confident in the ability of Dubai Police to continue its high-level professional performance, to set new standards of excellence in the field of security services.
. With the help, thought and generosity of the people of the country, we are moving steadily towards the future.
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