The Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Logistics Support, has introduced an initiative to support Hatta traders to harness the upcoming economic prospects in Hatta and engage youth in establishing and managing developmental and touristic projects.

This initiative also aims to expedite the region’s growth, enhance contractual opportunities with both the public and private sectors and support and promote their products.

This took place during a meeting between the Dubai Police and Hatta traders at the Hatta Community Centre. The meeting was attended by Lt. Col. Obaid Al Shamsi, Acting Deputy Director of the General Department of Logistics Support, Major Dr Mansour Al Mulla, Director of the Procurement and Stores Department, Shamma Ali Ghanem, Director of the Supplier Relations Centre, Huda Abdul Karim, Head of the Supplier Services Section, as well as several officers.

At the outset of the meeting, Lt. Col. Obaid Al Shamsi reaffirmed Dubai Police’s commitment, in line with the directives of His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and under the supervision of Major General Ali Ghanem, Director of the General Department of Logistics Support, to maintain communication with all strategic partners and enhance the longstanding relationships to achieve shared future aspirations.

Al Shamsi emphasized that Dubai Police is dedicated to supporting and empowering Emirati entrepreneurs and SMEs by launching the initiative and collaborating with government entities and the private sector to provide benefits and incentives for these projects while extending comprehensive support to their products and services.

Support Traders

Shamma Ali Ghanem stressed the significance of Hatta as a social, tourist, and economic destination. She added, “The General Department of Logistics Support, represented by the Supplier Relations Centre, has launched the initiative to empower Hatta’s traders to participate in tenders issued by Dubai Police. This step will also enable them to engage in tenders offered by other government entities across Dubai”.

Execution Phase

Huda Abdul Karim mentioned that the initiative would be carried out through a series of events, including the Dubai Fitness Challenge 30X30, the Bedouin Heritage Festival, National Day celebrations, the Hatta Honey Festival, Hatta Cultural Nights, Dubai Shopping Festival, Eid in Dubai, the Lights Festival, Hatta Hills Run, and the Hatta Triathlon.

Last Month, Dubai Police revealed figures on smart transactions carried out during the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) at the “Suburban Police Points” located in Al Ayas, Hatta, and Al Lesaily within the emirate of Dubai.

Over the period, 3,488 smart transactions were conveniently and smartly processed without human intervention. These included lodging 615 reports and 210 criminal-related inquiries.

Major Saif Juma Al Kaabi, Acting Director of the Suburban Police Points, confirmed that the Suburban Police Points are part of Dubai Police’s initiatives to establish new communication channels with community members residing in different residential areas.

“These points strive to ensure individual satisfaction, offer innovative and diverse services, and address the community’s needs related to criminal and traffic matters 24/7 in the outskirts of Dubai, extending beyond the city centre. Consequently, they play a crucial role in enhancing security operations and improving community members’ overall quality of life,” he added.

Maj. Al Kaabi stated that the number of smart transactions processed through the Al Ayas Police Point reached 2,720, including 568 lodging reports and 172 criminal inquiries. Similarly, the number of smart transactions conducted through the Al Lesaily Police Point amounted to 498, with 34 lodging reports and 27 criminal queries. As for the Hatta Police Point, the total number of transactions reached 270, including 13 lodging reports and 11 criminal inquiries.

He pointed out that the Suburban Police Points provide a range of community-based and police services in seven languages: Arabic, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and Chinese.

Maj. Al Kaabi further highlighted that, in addition to the smart services offered at the Suburban Police Points, dedicated police personnel are available round the clock to provide continuous assistance to the public, receiving their reports, feedback, and suggestions. “Specialised security patrols are deployed to reinforce safety and security, respond to emergencies, and ensure community happiness,” he continued.

He also reaffirmed the significant progress that Dubai Police has made in providing police services that exceed customer expectations. “This reflects the alignment of Dubai Police’s goals with the government’s vision to make Dubai the smartest city in the world. Through a smart system that is continuously updated to reflect the latest global standards, the Force provides customers with the best and highest service standards, ultimately improving the quality of life in the UAE,” Al Kaabi concluded.