Dubai team thanked for success of NY celebrations
- Last updated: January 1, 2020 | 23:17
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, thanked and praised everyone who contributed to the success of Dubai’s celebrations of the New Year-2020.
His Highness said on Twitter, “Two million people celebrated the New Year 2020 in the streets of Dubai dazzling about a billion people who watched the marvellous celebrations as well.”
His Highness added, “Thank you to everyone who contributed to the organisation, transportation, protection, guidance and provision of safety for all ... thank you Dubai team.”
Recently, Mohammed Bin Rashid issued a decision promoting a number of senior officers, non-commissioned officers and individuals working for Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai, GDRFA, and the Dubai Civil Defence.
The promotions included 4,373 members from Dubai Police, 540 employees from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and 344 employees from Dubai Civil Defence.
Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, Lt. Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim thanked His Highness for the decision which coincides with the new year and congratulated all the employees who received the promotions.
He also called them to intensify their efforts in order to enhance the UAE’s reputation globally, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri expressed his appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed for supporting all members of Dubai Police.
He said his support has contributed to helping them perform their roles efficiently and competently and maintain the safety and security of UAE citizens, residents and visitors, so that Dubai remains one of the safest cities in the world.
Al Marri said that Dubai Police continues to raise its quality of services in order to make Dubai the happiest and safest city in the world in line with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.