Dubai: Dubai Police extended sincere thanks and appreciation to all strategic partners for their invaluable contributions to the success of the student summer courses program. This initiative significantly fostered skill and personality development, enhanced students' sense of security, kept them engaged during their free time, and instilled respect for laws and regulations and the values of loyalty and belonging.

Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, praised the efforts of all strategic partners involved in the Dubai Police Summer Programs. He underscored their essential support, which has contributed significantly to these seasonal events' continued success and remarkable growth. 
“Their involvement has been instrumental in increasing student participation in the summer programs,” he said.

Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza emphasized the Dubai Police's unwavering commitment to supporting and organizing summer programs and activities for school students at the close of the academic year. He pointed out that these activities and programs aim to effectively utilize students' time while fostering a strong sense of belonging to their national identity. “They promote respect for the law, instill loyalty to wise leadership, and cultivate a generation of informed youth aware of significant issues and risks. This proactive approach equips students to navigate challenges responsibly and professionally, helping them avoid potential pitfalls and legal consequences,” bin Muwaiza continued.

Furthermore, Brig.  Khalid bin Muwaiza announced that this year's Summer Courses Program engaged 1,332 students, including 776 boys and 556 girls from 28 nationalities. “Among the participants, 870 were citizens and 462 were expatriates. This marks an 18% increase in overall participation, a 33% rise in the number of centers, and a 13% growth in the diversity of nationalities represented,” he added.

16 Training Centers

In addition, the Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics indicated that this year's summer courses program students participated in training sessions and courses across 16 training centers, which included Hamdan Bin Rashid Secondary School for Boys, Zayed Educational Complex – Oud Al Muteena, Zayed Educational Complex – Al Warqaa, Hatta 1 Basic Education School, Zayed Educational Complex – Al Barsha North, Zayed Educational Complex – Al Barsha South, Asma Bint Al Noman Model School, and Rashid Bin Saeed Basic and Secondary School in Hatta. Additionally, specialized centers participated, including the General Department of Criminal Investigation, Mounted Police Station, 901 Call Centre, General Department of Protective Security and Emergency, General Department of Transport and Rescue, and the K9 Security Inspection Department.

Various Programs  

Brig.  Khalid bin Muwaiza highlighted the diverse activities and programs in this year’s summer student program, including 36 engaging training programs catering to various interests. The program featured the Young Investigator Course, Diving, Swimming, Military and fitness training, Future Officer Program, 901 Call Centre Training, K9 Police Dogs Course, Cycling Course, Horse Care Course, K9 Care and Welfare Programe, in addition to awareness lectures and field visits.