The parents of Nikola and Natalia expressed their gratitude to the Dubai Police.

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

In a heart-warming initiative, the Dubai Police’s Community Happiness General Department, in collaboration with the Tourist Police Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation and the K9 Security Inspection Department, fulfilled the wish of two Serbian children to wear the Dubai Police uniform and enjoy a tour in the force’s luxurious patrols.

The dream was realised for the sibling duo Nikola and Natalia Vlahovic, aged 10 and 9, during their parents’ visit to the country.

Dubai Police provided them with tailored police uniforms and escorted them from their place of stay to the Smart Police Station (SPS) in the La Mer area.

Accompanied by their parents, the children experienced a ride in the luxury patrol vehicle, witnessed a police dog show, and met the police mascot “Amna.”

The parents of Nikola and Natalia expressed their gratitude to the Dubai Police for their dedication to bringing joy to their children and fulfilling their wish.

The gesture is part of Dubai Police’s commitment to educating and entertaining children, bringing happiness and satisfaction into their lives, and achieving the highest customer happiness and satisfaction levels.

Earlier, the Bur Dubai Police Station has honoured Muhammad Qaysar Muhammad Haneef in recognition of his cooperation and good conduct, which contributed to enhancing security and safety in the community.

Colonel Abdul Salam Ahmad Al Mahri, Head of the Administrative Affairs Department at Bur Dubai Police Station, commended Haneef’s good judgment and quick wit, stating that the police’s recognition is part of the ongoing commitment of Dubai Police to honour those who contribute and cooperate with the force, whether from the employees in the general departments of the Dubai Police or the public, in appreciation of their positive and effective role in serving the community and their eagerness to be proactive and effective individuals, which supports the police’s work and enhances their efforts towards establishing a sense of security among individuals.

Haneef expressed his pride in the honour, affirming that it motivates him and everyone to cooperate with authorities to serve the community and enhance its stability.

Meanwhile, the Technical Committee for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024 confirmed that there are 25 specialised referees from various police units ready to officiate in the challenge’s events, which will kick off from Feb.3 to 7 at the Al Ruwayyah training facility in Dubai.

Major Jamal Al Zaabi, head of the Technical Committee for the UAE SWAT Challenge, explained that the referees have experience in rapid intervention and special police operations.

“They have undergone specialised training courses in this type of championship and have previously participated in officiating at four international and seven local championships with the same challenge system,” he said.

Al Zaabi pointed out that the referees in the challenges are from various police agencies in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and South Africa, all of whom have expertise in the five challenge areas: “Tactical Challenge, Assault Challenge, Officer Rescue, High Tower Challenge, and Obstacle Crossing.”

Al Zaabi indicated that the Technical Committee, following the directives of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, is working to ensure the readiness of the Al Ruwayyah field for the UAE SWAT Challenge and to acquaint the referees with the new changes in the challenge, as well as the related regulations, rules, and laws, through a specialised workshop.

Al Zaabi concluded that the referees have a high level of expertise and have participated in the past four editions of the UAE SWAT Challenge, proving their merit and high professionalism.