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DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, reviewed a decade of strategic achievements, technological advancements and institutional reforms during his annual inspection of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering, highlighting a 99.9 percent daytime safety perception rating and a 40 percent reduction in administrative procedures.
Al Marri examined key performance indicators, international competitiveness rankings, artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and future strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening institutional excellence and enhancing public safety.
The inspection was attended by Major General Dr. Ahmad Zaal bin Kreshan Al Muhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Financial and Administrative Affairs; Major General Saif bin Abed, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering; Major General Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Mualla, Director of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering; his deputy, Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim bin Sabaa; Brigadier Ahmad Al Muhairi, Director of the Inspection and Control Department; Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Abdulrazzaq Abdulrahim, Head of the Inspection Section; and several officers.
The department's presentation highlighted Dubai Police's achievements between 2017 and 2026, including strategic projects that enhanced policing operations, strengthened security services and introduced advanced technologies to support frontline personnel.
Results for 2025 showed that 99.9 percent of respondents felt safe during the day, while 99.1 percent reported feeling safe in public places at night.
Dubai Police also received an AAA+ rating in 2025 as the world's strongest police brand, reflecting its international reputation and institutional standing.
The department reported a 40 percent reduction in administrative procedures associated with organisational units, from 2,791 to 1,670, as part of efforts to simplify processes and improve operational efficiency.
The number of organisational performance indicators also declined by 22 percent, from 2,777 to 2,164, while organisational structures recorded a 25 percent improvement between July 2024 and 2026, enhancing institutional flexibility and resource management.
Al Marri reviewed the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering's strategy for 2026–2033, which focuses on flexible strategic planning, institutional excellence, developing specialised talent and continuous learning through international partnerships.
Al Marri stressed the importance of developing innovative projects that enhance policing operations, improve institutional performance and strengthen Dubai Police's competitiveness locally and internationally.
He called for drawing on international expertise and leading practices, adopting creative approaches to addressing challenges and transforming innovative ideas into practical, proactive initiatives.
At the conclusion of the inspection, Al Marri honoured several employees of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering in recognition of their contributions to institutional development and organisational achievements.
