Dubai: Dubai Police, represented by the Positive Spirit Council, Dubai Police Academy students and volunteers from the ‘Your Neighbourhood Police’, organized sports events as part of the ‘Dubai Mallathon’ initiative.

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, this initiative aims to promote public health and encourage community members to adopt sports as a vital part of a healthy lifestyle.

The event took place in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council and City Centre Mirdif.

The event drew an impressive turnout of 887 participants from diverse nationalities and age groups. Attendees wore shirts displaying the slogan of the 'Accident-Free Day' campaign, which aims to raise traffic awareness and foster a culture of compliance with traffic rules among community members, coinciding with the beginning of the new school year.

Mrs. Fatima Buhajeer, Chairperson of the Positive Spirit Council and Head of the Cultural Diversity Section at the General Department of Community Happiness, emphasized that the council's organization of this event underscores Dubai Police's commitment to supporting government initiatives and enhancing community programs that benefit individuals in various domains, including health, sports, and traffic.

She remarked, "The 'Dubai Mallathon' initiative embodies the government's vision of making sports a way of life. At the Positive Spirit Council, we recognize the importance of cultivating a culture of awareness within a cohesive framework that engages public interest and encourages participation. These events effectively combine entertainment, sports, and traffic awareness. Our active involvement in this initiative and the impressive turnout reflect the community's enthusiasm for activities that promote health, safety, and traffic awareness."

Mrs. Buhajeer emphasized that the Positive Spirit Council, in collaboration with internal and external partners, is dedicated to implementing initiatives supporting community members. “The council aims to engage individuals in sports and recreational activities that promote positivity, tolerance, coexistence, and meaningful dialogue,” she concluded.