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Dubai Police crowned champions of UAE SWAT Challenge

The Dubai Police’s unparalleled performance throughout the five-day event reflected their rigorous training, dedication, and commitment to excellence….reports Asian Lite News

In an exhilarating display of skill, strategy, and teamwork, Dubai Police SWAT teams clinched the top two spots in the highly competitive UAE SWAT Challenge 2024.

This prestigious event, held annually in Dubai, attracts elite SWAT teams worldwide, all vying for the coveted title in gruelling tests designed to push their limits.

The Dubai Police’s unparalleled performance throughout the five-day event reflected their rigorous training, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

The remarkable achievements of the winners were celebrated in a grand honouring ceremony, where Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police, and in the presence of senior officers, UAE SWAT Challenge’s sponsors, partners, and a global audience, awarded the top ten winners their trophies and accolades.

Following are the results of the fifth and final day which featured the Obstacle Challenge:

-First Place: RNP SWAT Team 1- Rwanda -Score: 52 points – Time: 03:54.08.
-Second Place: Department of Special Force KALKAN – Kyrgyzstan- Score: 51- Time: 03:59.08.
-Third Place: Uzbekistan Police – Uzbekistan- Score: 50 – Time: 04:04.03.

The top three overall winners of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 are as follows:

1. First Place – With a remarkable score of 325 points, Team B displayed exceptional prowess across all categories, including hostage rescue, tactical shooting, and obstacle navigation, earning them the championship title.
2. Second Place- Close on their heels, Dubai Police Team A amassed 303 points, demonstrating extraordinary teamwork and strategic thinking, securing a well-deserved second place.

3. Third place -Team SARDAR from Kazakhstan came in third, scoring 302 points, showcasing impressive skills and determination, and proving themselves to be formidable competitors in the international arena.

The UAE Swat Challenge 2024 was organised as part of a collaboration between the Ministry of Interior, led by His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Dubai Police. His Highness’s commitment to organise the challenge for the fifth consecutive year contributed to the success of this edition. The event aimed to bolster the preparedness of police teams in the UAE and facilitate the exchange of experiences with other teams from around the world.

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri highlighted the success of the fifth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge and expressed gratitude to the UAE leadership for its commitment to supporting Dubai Police. He added that the organisation of such global competitions further reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading destination for hosting world-class events.

Al Marri said that the UAE SWAT Challenge offers various tactical teams and special units worldwide a platform to compete and excel on an international stage. “The challenge provides an opportunity for police forces to engage with counterparts from around the globe, acquire new skills and strengthen cooperation at both regional and international levels,” he said.

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Dubai Police hail decrease in crime rates

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has chaired a performance evaluation meeting of the General Department of Criminal Investigation for the first quarter of the current year.

The meeting was attended by Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, and other senior officials. Al Marri praised the efforts of the General Department of Criminal Investigation in maintaining security and safety, which led to a 25 percent reduction in alarming reports in Q1 2023 compared to the same period last year.

The number of known reports in Q1 2023 increased by 97 per cent compared to Q1 2022, and the number of reports rescored against unknown decreased by 14 per cent in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Non-alarming criminal reports also declined by 7.1 per cent in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

During the meeting, Colonel Rashed Bin Dhaboui, Director of the Criminal Control Department, presented a report on police efficiency and crime prediction in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 2022. The report highlighted the results achieved by the General Department of Criminal Investigations in implementing developmental and strategic plans to achieve desired objectives and indicators in reducing alarming crime rates, rapidly handling reports, reducing crimes in specific areas, and forming effective task forces.

Bin Dhaboui also explained the most critical cases handled and the reasons that led to the decrease in crime rates in cooperation with Dubai police stations, as well as predicting crime and emerging criminal methods using artificial intelligence techniques.

Major General Al Jallaf emphasised that the periodic meetings chaired by the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police contribute to enhancing performance efficiency, discussing future projects, and addressing potential obstacles. He added that these meetings follow an integrated methodology to evaluate the department’s quarterly results within a specific timeline, allowing an insight into the directions that determine the department’s goals and methods for evaluating results compared to previous years.

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Lamborghini Urus partners with Dubai Police fleet

The Urus stands apart in its segment and is well equipped to meet the requirements of the Dubai Police in its patrol of the city’s key attractions…reports Asian Lite News

In celebration of the UAE’s 50th year anniversary, the Lamborghini Urus has officially joined the internationally acclaimed Dubai Police fleet. Dressed in full livery complete with police lights, the world’s first Super Sport Utility Vehicle will be used to patrol Dubai’s roads with the safety and security of the city’s residents in mind.

Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with a maximum power output of 650 hp, the Urus offers the best power-to-weight ratio in the SUV segment and provides easy driving in the city, maximum comfort during long journeys, thrilling super sports car dynamics on the road and track, and versatile off-road abilities in a range of environments.

Lamborghini Urus x Dubai Police

Lt-Gen Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police said, “By adding supercars like the Lamborghini Urus to our fleet of luxury patrol vehicles, Dubai Police enhances the security presence of its officers during international events and across essential tourist destinations.”

The move to supply the Dubai Police with a Lamborghini Urus is a testament to the commitment the Italian marquee has to ensure the security and safety of Dubai. The Urus stands apart in its segment and is well equipped to meet the requirements of the Dubai Police in its patrol of the city’s key attractions.

Paolo Sartori, Automobili Lamborghini’s regional head for the Middle East and Africa: “Lamborghini is proud to join Dubai Police’s fleet of supercars. The Urus is our highest selling model to date and is a visionary approach based on the infusion of Lamborghini DNA into the most versatile vehicle, the SUV. Through this partnership, we are delighted to assist the Dubai Police in maintaining the safety of the people that call Dubai home.”

With the addition of the Lamborghini Urus, Dubai Police has now added another of the world’s rarest and most luxurious cars to its fleet.

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