Dubai: Dubai Police has celebrated the graduation of 286 students from its Summer Student Programme in Hatta, reaffirming its commitment to investing in young people through initiatives that strengthen national identity, leadership, discipline and community responsibility.

Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander in Chief of Dubai Police, attended the graduation ceremony for students from Hatta schools who completed the programme under the theme “Our Summer… Safety, Happiness, Innovation and Leadership.”

Organised by the Hemaya International Centre at the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, the initiative was delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), a number of external organisations, as well as several Dubai Police general departments and police stations.

The ceremony, held at Hamdan bin Rashid Stadium in Hatta Club, was attended by Major General Ahmad Zaal Bin Krishan Almheiri, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs, Major General Hareb Mohammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander in Chief for Criminal Affairs, assistant commanders in chief, directors of general departments and police stations, senior officers and parents.

Investing in Future Generations

Lieutenant General Al Marri affirmed Dubai Police’s continued commitment to organising summer programmes and activities that enable students to make productive use of their school holidays while developing their personal and leadership skills.

He described students as the nation’s greatest asset and the foundation of its future, noting that such programmes strengthen national identity, respect for laws and regulations, loyalty to the nation’s leadership and a spirit of service. He added that building strong character requires sustained collaboration between educational institutions and government entities to prepare a generation capable of leading the future across different fields.

Al Marri also highlighted the role of the Hemaya International Centre in designing programmes that respond to evolving needs and global developments, ensuring young people are equipped with the knowledge, awareness and values needed for the future.

A Flagship Youth Initiative

Major General Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, said the Hemaya International Centre continues to deliver a wide range of awareness, educational and training initiatives for all segments of society, with the Summer Student Programme remaining one of its flagship projects.
He noted that the programme is continuously developed and supported with the necessary resources to maximise benefits for participants while contributing to Dubai Police’s strategic objective of enhancing community wellbeing.

Programme Highlights

Brigadier Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of Hatta Police Station, said this year’s summer programme brought together 286 students from seven nationalities, who participated in a comprehensive schedule of military and sports training designed to strengthen discipline, teamwork and personal development.

He added that the programme included 11 educational lectures, was delivered by 19 specialised work teams, supported by 13 volunteers, and featured five dedicated training courses covering a range of practical and developmental skills.

Graduation Showcase

The ceremony concluded with a series of military displays demonstrating the students’ skills and discipline, including a formation spelling out “Proud of UAE”. The audience also enjoyed performances by the Riot Control Unit, the Cycling Team, the Mounted Unit, and the K9 Unit, before the event concluded with commemorative photographs.