Dubai: The Dubai Police has unveiled the agenda and themes for the third edition of the World Police Summit, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 5 to 7, in partnership with Emirates Airlines; the summit’s official carrier.

This announcement was made during a press conference held by Dubai Police at the SO/ Uptown Dubai hotel, attended by Major General Dr Abdul Qudoos Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander for Excellence and Pioneering Affairs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the World Police Summit; Brigadier Sheikh Mohammed Al Mualla, Director General of Excellence and Pioneering and Head of the Executive Office for the World Police Summit; Major General Dr. Muhammad Nasser Abdul Razzaq Al Razooqi, Acting Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs; and Mr Jean Philippe Cosse, Senior Vice President of DMG Events. 

Best and Innovative Practices
Major General Dr Abdul Qudoos Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly highlighted the rapid, unprecedented changes and complexities faced by various sectors due to technological advancements and shifts in economic and environmental conditions. To address these challenges effectively, Al Obaidly emphasised adopting the latest technologies and artificial intelligence across all industries, especially security.

"The summit aims to enhance international collaboration and share successful experiences and technological solutions to combat organised and transnational crimes proactively and efficiently," he said. 

Al Obaidly further highlighted that per the directives of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and within the framework of the Ministry of Interior, Dubai Police strives to engage personnel in global best practices and training programs. 

"Dubai Police is keen on sharing its successful models, such as the Smart Police Stations, with other countries, like the Republic of Serbia, who adopted this innovative policing model in 2023," he added. 

Al Obaidly noted that the summit will also host the second seminar of the International Action Learning Group (IALG), bringing together 20 senior law enforcement officials from around the world to explore strategic issues relevant to the future of policing. Additionally, it will feature the annual meeting of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) regional heads, a sports caravan (the Athletic Caravan) launched by the Dubai Police Athletes Council in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, and a technological exhibition showcasing the latest solutions to support police and law enforcement.

Police Operations Framework 
Major General Dr Muhammad Nasser Abdulrazzaq Alrazooqi underscored the role of modern technology in enhancing police operations and contributing to security and safety in Dubai. The summit will also feature conferences on future mobility and road safety, discussing the use of autonomous vehicles and AI technologies, and a K9 conference highlighting the vital role of police dogs in search, rescue, and crime detection.

International Coordination
Brigadier Sheikh Mohammed Al Mualla highlighted the summit's crucial role in fostering partnerships and enhancing security collaboration among countries. 

"This is facilitated through signing agreements, memoranda of understanding, and conducting sideline discussion sessions at the summit, which contribute to strengthening global police and security relationships. This effort aligns with one of the primary objectives the summit was founded to achieve," 

Furthermore, Brigadier Al Mualla pointed out the World Police Summit's ten-category awards, designed to honour the contributions of law enforcement personnel. " These awards encourage them to demonstrate their policing and security efforts as models for their counterparts in recognition of their valuable services and sacrifices throughout their extensive careers, " he said.

Smart Mobility 
Faisal Sultan, Vice President and Managing Director Middle East, Lucid Group commented: The World Police Summit is a great platform to highlight the technological advancement and electric mobility evolution in the region. Our goal at Lucid is to inspire the adoption of sustainable transportation by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury vehicles centred around the human experience. Knowledge sharing and collaboration is key in driving the transformation of the EV industry. Our game-changing technology demonstrates that it’s possible to do more with less and can be readily put to use, showcasing how Lucid is making great strides to lead this transformation across the industry.”

Sultan highlighted importance of their partnership with the World Police Summit saying that “we are happy to be entering the UAE market by going in partnership with Dubai Police and presenting at the World Police Summit.”