Dubai:The Dubai Police has won the EQFM Challenge for Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Equality for the initiatives launched by the Dubai Police Women Council that have contributed to empowering and strengthening the role of Emirati women and their inclusion into police work in terms of security work and community happiness.

In a congratulatory statement, Dubai Police extended their sincerest congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; ; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council; ; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; ; H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation; H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Women Establishment and wife of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; on this precious remarkable achievement realized by the force. 

The Award is part of the EQFM Challenges 2021 that evaluates organizations best projects or initiatives in one or more categories including Circular Economy, Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Equality, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 
 
Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, lauded the Dubai Police Women Council on their achievement and praised their efforts in empowering and enhancing the role of women in various police fields, specializations and positions.  
 
Lt. Gen. Al Marri reaffirmed the Dubai Police’s keenness to achieve diversity, inclusion and gender equality across the various police disciplines as part of the force’s endeavour to fulfil government directives and support the Emirates Gender Balance Index.
 
Meanwhile, the Assistant to Commander-in-chief for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs, Major General Dr Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, explained the Dubai Women's Police Council has a proud history in the Dubai government since its establishment with the blessings of His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, the Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police then. 
“Winning the European Award is as a culmination of the efforts made by the Women's Police Council to ensure community happiness, and to empower and enhance the role of women in police work through the application of international best practices in this field,” Al Obaidly said.
 
Al Obaidly also praised the efforts made by all employees to prepare the Award’s nomination file, stressing at the same time the Dubai Police’s keenness to apply international best practices in its work, especially in the field of empowering women and gender equality.
 
Brigadier Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Al Mualla, Director of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering, explained that obtaining the Award reflects the high-quality initiatives launched by the Dubai Women Police Council in pursuance of gender balance, diversity and inclusion. He lauded the Councils for they have made a qualitative leap in policing and strengthening women’s role in various disciplines.
 
Major Anoud Al Saadi, Chairperson of Dubai Police Women Council for Community Happiness, said the Award crowns the Council’s tireless efforts in promoting women’s full involvement and ensuring their happiness at workplace. 
 
“Dubai Police has set three strategic objectives to define directions for the Women’s Council to ensure diversity, inclusiveness and gender equality. These include increasing the level of women’s participation, introducing the legislative and institutional framework to support women, and developing a spirit of participation, leadership and responsibility.” Al Saadi said.