Dubai: Dubai Police has recently organised a dialogue session to discuss "Future Preparedness for Major Events and Activities" with participants from various government entities and strategic partners.

Brigadier Obaid bin Yarouf, Deputy Director of the General Department of Organisation Protective Security and Emergencies for Organisation Security Affairs, opened the session at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in the presence of senior officers and employees from various government entities.

Participants in the brainstorming session discussed future opportunities and challenges in organising major events, particularly in light of rapid technological developments and artificial intelligence applications. They also deliberated on future plans for traffic congestion, considering the challenges posed by modern technologies and self-driving cars.

Enhancing Readiness

Brigadier bin Yarouf emphasised during the opening that the session reflects Dubai Police's commitment to enhancing constant readiness and exchanging experiences, knowledge, and ideas on applying best practices and future foresight in organising major events. He noted the importance of the brainstorming session and its recommendations in supporting the operations of all concerned sectors in managing and organising significant events.

 Addressing Challenges

Colonel Issa Ahli stressed the importance of the brainstorming session in generating new ideas that address future challenges and support the efforts of all concerned parties. He highlighted the development of work mechanisms and methodologies, especially with the rapid advancements in modern technology and AI techniques, noting that previous sessions have produced recommendations that enhanced event organisations' tasks and elevated their standards.

Opportunities & Challenges

Colonel Hamdan Al Ghassieh highlighted the significance of the session, which brought together various partners, emphasising that there are always future opportunities and challenges, particularly with the fast-paced developments in the technical field and AI technology. He pointed out the importance of brainstorming sessions in exchanging, developing, and nurturing ideas.

Two Dialogue Sessions

The brainstorming session included two dialogue sessions, moderated by Lieutenant Muhammad Issa Al Balushi. The first session, led by Mr. Saeed Al Falasi, addressed "Opportunities and Challenges in Future Technology and AI." The second session, which discussed the "Future Plan for Traffic Congestion," featured talks by Mr Ahmad Jamee on the smart technologies used at the Dubai World Trade Centre in parking management, and Mr. Ali Al Nuaimi on the role of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in enhancing traffic safety and its future vision in the context of self-driving cars and modern technology, highlighting the importance of keeping up with and anticipating the future in this regard.