Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has directed that the force’s Operations Strategy 2033 be converted into practical initiatives with measurable outcomes, placing institutional accountability at the centre of the emirate’s emergency operations planning.
The directive came during his annual inspection of the General Department of Operations, where he reviewed the new strategy alongside operational performance, development projects and emerging technologies. The strategy rests on four priorities: rapid emergency response, institutional readiness and resilience, technical support and smart technology, and sustainable communication.
According to Dubai Police, the plan is intended to support the emirate’s continued growth and evolving security requirements. It aims to improve the speed and effectiveness of emergency responses, strengthen institutional readiness and resilience, enhance operational capabilities through advanced technologies and artificial intelligence, and maintain effective communication and coordination across teams and relevant entities. Further details were reported by Emirates 24|7 at https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-sets-four-priorities-to-boost-emergency-response-and-ai-powered-operations-by-2033/6605.
The inspection itself functioned as an exercise in oversight. Al Marri examined the mechanisms through which Dubai Police receives and manages reports and incidents, from the initial call and assessment stage through incident classification, deployment of resources and coordination of response efforts. He was also briefed on procedures for routine and exceptional circumstances, including plans designed to ensure uninterrupted operations and effective coordination between control rooms, patrols, field teams and relevant authorities.
In his remarks, the Commander-in-Chief stressed that effective emergency management depends on preparedness, accurate and timely information, and the capacity to respond flexibly to different situations. He called for continuous development of operational procedures and regular assessments of readiness so that teams remain capable of meeting emerging challenges.
Technology featured prominently in the review. Al Marri examined artificial intelligence tools and smart solutions currently supporting security operations, which are intended to improve efficiency, accelerate procedures and make greater use of operational data. He was briefed on plans to extend the use of AI across police operations to enable more proactive, flexible and efficient working methods.
The Commander-in-Chief emphasised that advanced technology should serve police personnel by enabling faster and better-informed decision-making and improving the accuracy of responses to incidents. He called for continued investment in AI solutions that deliver tangible improvements in security operations and public safety.
What changed, in governance terms, is the insistence on verifiability. Al Marri said the strategy must be translated into practical initiatives and projects with measurable outcomes, and he highlighted the importance of anticipating future challenges, developing multiple response scenarios and ensuring police operations remain effective and adaptable.
The inspection also addressed workforce indicators within the General Department of Operations. Internal employee happiness reached 99.8 per cent, while the employee motivation rate stood at 100 per cent. Al Marri praised the results, noting that personnel remain central to the success of operational services, and said investment in employee skills, development and motivation directly enhances performance, service quality and operational readiness.
He thanked employees of the department for their efforts in protecting the community and supporting Dubai’s security, and stressed the importance of teamwork, continuous training, knowledge sharing and investment in national talent to maintain high levels of readiness and professionalism. He encouraged teams to embrace innovation, anticipate emerging challenges and develop practical solutions rather than relying solely on previous achievements.
As part of the visit, Al Marri toured the department’s facilities, reviewed operational systems and equipment, and received briefings on coordination mechanisms between different teams and units. He also honoured a number of outstanding employees for their contributions to improving performance and achieving organisational objectives, and recognised several retired personnel for their years of service and contributions to Dubai Police and the community.
Whether the 2033 strategy’s measurable outcomes will be tracked publicly, and how the force will be held to them, remains the open question for those watching Dubai’s institutional performance in the years ahead.