Dubai: The Dubai Police organised the "Leaders Walk" event for the force's retirees as part of its active participation in the Dubai 30X30 Challenge.

The event kicked off in the presence of Brigadier Dr Sultan Al Jamal, Director of the Dubai Police Academy; Brigadier Mohammad Rashid, Director of Protocol and Ceremonials; Dr Maryam Anas Al Matrooshi, Chairperson of the Athletes Council; and several police officers.

Brig Rashid noted, "Organising this event comes as part of Dubai Police participation in Dubai 30X30 Challenge which was launched by H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, to instill sport culture as a healthy lifestyle amongst residents in Dubai".  

He has also emphasised Dubai Police's keenness to boost communication with the retirees through all means and available tools, in addition to paying attention to their fitness, wellness and mental health.

Meanwhile, Dr Al Matrooshi affirmed that Dubai Police is always keen to support the objectives of the Dubai 30X30 Challenge, which reinforces the importance of fitness amongst all categories of the UAE community, encouraging them to adopt a sustainable healthy life and ensure Dubai's reputation as a global hub of sport and making it the most active, dynamic and the happiest city in the world.

Dr Al Matrooshi praised the retirees for their participation. "Their [Retirees] engagement in the event's various activities such as walking, fitness and cardio, cycling, archery and many more, has made the event truly successful".

Moreover, Dubai Police's retirees expressed their gratitude toward Dubai Police for organising the "Leaders Walk" event and for their unwavering support.

It's worth mentioning that the Dubai 30X30 Challenge aims to spread sports awareness by encouraging everyone in Dubai to spare 30 minutes a day for 30 days to exercise by providing a variety of fitness activities and sports events that urge participants to practice physical activities at their convenience and motivate them to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle and maintain it for the long run.