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Dubai Police Supercar Takeover at Global Village
You came for the food stalls and culture nights. What you walked into was a Dubai Police supercar showcase at Global Village that nobody saw coming — Lamborghinis, Bugattis, K9 units, and a crowd that stopped caring about dinner.
27 Apr 2026
Dubai Police Ride With Police: Free Cycling at Autodrome
Dubai Police Ride With Police gives residents free access to a professional 4km racing circuit every Wednesday this April. Sessions run from 7pm to 10pm at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai Sports City, welcoming cyclists, walkers, and families of all levels. Registration is required in
8 Apr 2026
Dubai Ramadan Cannon Locations: Full List 2026
Dubai Police's mobile iftar cannon Al Rahal is touring 17 locations across Dubai during Ramadan 2026, alongside six fixed cannons at landmarks including Burj Khalifa and JBR. Here's the full list of Dubai Ramadan cannon locations.
1 Mar 2026
Dubai Police Mobile Iftar Cannon 2026: Locations & Schedule
As Ramadan 2026 begins, Dubai residents can witness the UAE's most cherished tradition — the firing of the iftar cannon. Dubai Police has deployed Al Rahal, its mobile cannon, touring 17 locations across the emirate to bring communities together at sunset.
20 Feb 2026
UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 Opens at Dubai Police Training
The UAE Rescue Challenge 2026 opened on February 15 at Dubai Police Training City in Al Ruwayyah. Organised by Dubai Police and the World Rescue Organisation, the event features 15 elite rescue teams competing across road accident and trauma response categories under
16 Feb 2026
Dubai Police Adds Bentley Bentayga Azure to Patrol Fleet
Dubai Police unveiled the Bentley Bentayga Azure at Dubai Airshow 2025 — a 542-horsepower luxury SUV set to patrol Burj Khalifa, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, and JBR. The addition expands a fleet built for real response work with luxury design and advanced tech.
10 Dec 2025
Dubai Police Hoverbike: Hoversurf Scorpion Takes Flight
Dubai has captured global attention by testing the Hoversurf Scorpion — a futuristic police hoverbike designed to patrol from the sky. The four-rotor vehicle, unveiled at GITEX Technology Week, lets officers hover above traffic and reach areas ground patrols cannot.
7 Sep 2025
Fascinating Facts About Dubai You Probably Didn't Know
When people think of Dubai, they picture glittering skyscrapers and the Burj Khalifa. But Dubai's real story is far more surprising — less than 5% of its GDP comes from oil, it had no street addresses until recently, and robots now race camels.
4 Sep 2025
Dubai Police Named World's Strongest Police Brand
Dubai Police has been ranked the world's strongest police brand by Brand Finance, earning an AAA+ rating and a 9.2/10 score on the Institutional Brand Value Index after a study spanning 10 countries and 8,000+ respondents.
10 Jun 2025
Dubai Police: From Naif Fort to AI-Powered Force
Dubai Police was founded on June 1, 1956, in Naif Fort, Deira, with just 29 officers. Seven decades later, the force operates 25+ AI-powered Smart Police Stations, patrol robots, rescue drones, and autonomous vehicles — all while keeping its founding mission intact.
2 Jun 2025
Dubai at GITEX EUROPE 2025: AI and Digital Innovations
Dubai's pavilion at GITEX EUROPE x AI Everything 2025 in Berlin featured 12 entities demonstrating AI innovations — from facial-recognition services and autonomous police drones to smart customs and cybersecurity tools — all tied to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
22 May 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Names New Leaders at Key Dubai Entities
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced new leadership appointments across major Dubai government entities — from the Dubai Health Authority and Municipality to the Land Department and Dubai Police — following approval from Sheikh
15 May 2025
7 Must-Do Activities During Ramadan in Dubai
Ramadan in Dubai is celebrated with culture, spirit, and colour. From the iconic cannon firing across 17 city locations to Dhs40 mosque tours and 120+ iftar options, here are seven things to do during Ramadan in Dubai before the Holy Month ends.
15 Mar 2025
Dubai Ramadan Iftar Cannon Locations: March 9 & 10
Dubai Police have unveiled the iftar cannon firing sites for Ramadan 2025, including Marsa Boulevard near Dubai Festival City Mall. The tradition dates to the 1960s — here are all 8 locations across the emirate.
8 Mar 2025
Dubai Police AI Radar: Traffic Violations & Fines 2025
Dubai Police's General Department of Traffic revealed the complete list of violations monitored by AI-enabled radars at a March 5, 2025 press conference, covering fines, impoundment periods, and black points for offences including speeding, red-light running, mobile phone use
6 Mar 2025
Dubai RTA, Police Announce Delivery Excellence Award
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police have launched the second edition of the Delivery Service Excellence Award, running from 19 February to 31 May 2025. The programme recognises leading delivery companies, top smart-platform operators, the best strategic
19 Feb 2025
Dubai Police Health Hub at SWAT Challenge
Dubai Police launched a dedicated Health Hub at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025, partnering with the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and Mediclinic to provide free on-site medical and recovery services — managing 90% of cases without hospital referrals.
6 Feb 2025
Dubai Police Deploy Drone Box System in JLT
Dubai Police, partnering with DMCC, has deployed the region's first Drone Box system across Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Uptown Dubai, using BVLOS drones to cut emergency response times in dense, high-rise communities.
14 Jan 2025
Dubai NYE 2025: Fireworks, Safety & Transport Plans
Dubai is set to ring in 2025 with 36 firework shows at Burj Khalifa, Global Village and more. The Events Security Committee — backed by 55 government and private partners — has unveiled a detailed plan ensuring safety, smooth traffic, and spectacular celebrations across the city.
26 Dec 2024
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025: Security and Celebration Plans
Dubai New Year's Eve 2025 features fireworks at Burj Khalifa, Global Village, and Dubai Design District, backed by 8,530 police officers, 43 hours of non-stop Metro service, a field hospital near Downtown, and 2,776 municipal workers keeping the city clean.
25 Dec 2024
Dubai Truck Ban on Emirates Road: New Rules from Jan 2025
Dubai's RTA and Dubai Police have banned trucks on Emirates Road — between Al Awir Street and Sharjah — during evening peak hours (5:30–8:00 PM) from January 1, 2025, aiming to cut congestion and improve road safety.
17 Dec 2024
Dubai AI Traffic Radar Detects 6 Violations
Dubai officials have unveiled an AI-powered radar system by KTC International that detects six traffic violations in real time — including mobile phone use, seatbelt non-compliance, improper lane changes, illegal window tints, and excessive vehicle noise.
7 Dec 2024
Avoiding Scam Calls in UAE: Expert Warnings
Scam calls are surging across the UAE, exposing residents to financial loss, data theft, and emotional harassment. Some residents receive up to three fraudulent calls a day. Specialists warn that engaging with scammers only increases the risks — from identity theft to
24 Nov 2024
Dubai Floating Police Station: Middle East's First by 2026
Dubai Police has revealed plans to build the Middle East's first floating Smart Police Station by 2026. The 24/7 fully automated hub will deliver 27 core services in six languages as part of an AED 2 billion initiative by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
24 Nov 2024
Dubai Police Honour Indian for Returning Dh100,000
Indian resident Swadesh Kumar was honoured by Dubai Police after returning Dh100,000 found in Al Barsha. Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi presented a certificate of appreciation, calling the act a model of the values that make Dubai a safe, transparent city.
27 Oct 2024
How to Volunteer with Dubai Police: Apply Online in 5 Steps
Residents across the UAE can now volunteer with Dubai Police in humanitarian, social, security, or criminal justice roles. All nationalities are welcome. Here's how to apply online in five steps using UAE Pass.
27 Oct 2024
Dubai Police Warns of AI Chatbot Privacy Risks
Dubai Police's Cyber Crime Department has warned that AI chatbots like ChatGPT collect vast amounts of personal data that can be misused for fraud, deepfakes, and identity theft — urging residents to share as little as possible with AI tools.
28 Sep 2024
Dubai Police Hosts 4th INTERPOL AI Policing Programme
Dubai Police is hosting the 4th INTERPOL Young Global Police Leaders Programme (YGPLP) from August 26–29, 2024, themed 'Policing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence', bringing together young leaders from 35 nations to advance global AI-driven policing.
23 Aug 2024
Dubai Police Signs MoU with Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Dubai Police has signed a new MoU with Oxford Nanopore Technologies to advance forensic sciences and genomics through joint R&D, training, and nanopore DNA sequencing programmes — strengthening the force's forensic and criminology capabilities.
20 Aug 2024
Dubai Police Drones Deployed Across the City for Safety
Dubai Police are deploying security drones across residential neighbourhoods to improve emergency response times and bolster city-wide safety — the latest in a string of technology-driven policing innovations from the force.
24 Jul 2024
Dubai Police Free Car Inspections: Summer Safety 2024
Dubai Police is offering free car inspections at any AutoPro centre across the UAE until August 31, 2024. The complimentary 10-point vehicle health check is part of the 'Summer Without Accidents' initiative to keep private car owners safe on UAE roads during the extreme summer
10 Jul 2024
Dubai Fines: 11 Ways Dubai Police Can Penalize You
Dubai is liberal in many ways, but the city is strictly governed to maintain safety and order. These 11 everyday behaviors can result in Dubai Police fines — and some of them will surprise you.
6 Jul 2024
Italy Commends Dubai Police for Combating Organized Crime
Italy's Chief of Police praised Dubai Police for combating organized crime, citing the arrest of 13 international fugitives wanted by Italian authorities and the forfeiture of €50 million in illicit proceeds. Dubai Police Commander Lt Gen Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri visited Rome to
24 Jun 2024
Dubai Police Seize 4,474 E-Scooters in 2024 Safety Crackdown
Dubai Police confiscated 4,474 e-scooters and bicycles in the first half of 2024, recording 7,800 violations and four fatalities as officers target reckless riding across the emirate.
21 Jun 2024
Dubai Police Tesla Cybertruck Joins Luxury Fleet
Dubai Police General Command added a Tesla Cybertruck to its luxury tourist patrol fleet in June 2024, becoming one of the first police forces in the world to deploy the futuristic electric truck. Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacted with a single word: "Cool."
17 Jun 2024
Eid Al Adha 2024: Dubai's 7 Cannon-Firing Locations
Dubai Police have confirmed seven cannon-firing locations for Eid Al Adha 2024, including Za'abeel Grand Mosque, Umm Suqeim, Hatta, and more. The traditional "One Cannon – Seven Locations" ceremony fires at 5:45 AM after Eid prayers — a deeply rooted part of UAE heritage.
16 Jun 2024
Dubai Police AI Integration: 29 Operations Transformed
Dubai Police General Command has integrated artificial intelligence into 29 administrative processes, aligning with the Dubai AI Global Strategy. Initiatives include virtual officer Amna, Smart Police Stations across 25 locations, AI-driven traffic accident reporting, and
13 Jun 2024
Dubai Police Honour 22 Safe Driving Stars, Save Dh24 Million
Dubai Police honoured 22 officers with zero traffic violations or accidents over three years under its Safe Driving Stars initiative. The programme cut police vehicle crashes by 40%, reduced emergency response times to 2.5 minutes, and saved Dh24 million.
11 Jun 2024
Dubai Police Close DAFZA Smart Police Station
Dubai Police have temporarily shut the Smart Police Station (SPS) at Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA). Residents are directed to use any of the 21 other unmanned SPS branches across Dubai, which operate 24/7 in seven languages.
26 May 2024