Dubai: Dubai Police has launched a physical readiness training programme aimed at improving fitness, promoting healthier lifestyles and strengthening the ability of personnel to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.

Organised by the General Department of Training at the Dubai Police Officers Club in Al Jaddaf, the programme forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain the physical and health readiness of Dubai Police personnel and embed practices that support their wellbeing and professional performance.

The programme aims to improve participants’ fitness levels while raising awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. It also focuses on reducing obesity and its associated health risks and encouraging regular physical activity as an important contributor to overall health, quality of life and professional performance.

Fitness as a Foundation for Readiness

Brigadier Ahmad Merdas, Director of the General Department of Training, said investing in the physical readiness of personnel is a fundamental pillar of effective police and security operations.
He explained that physical readiness enables personnel to meet the demands of their duties efficiently and effectively, stressing that physical training extends beyond simply improving fitness levels.

“Physical training goes beyond improving fitness. It helps establish a sustainable culture in which health and readiness become a way of life, supporting our personnel in carrying out their responsibilities with high levels of efficiency and preparedness,” Brigadier Merdas said.

Scientifically Designed Training

The programme features a range of physical activities and exercises developed according to scientific and structured principles to enhance participants’ physical capabilities and improve their fitness levels.

Alongside practical exercises, participants receive guidance on healthy practices and the importance of maintaining regular physical activity, reinforcing the programme’s focus on sustainable health and fitness.