News DeskDubai, UAE: Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, has recently attended the graduation ceremony of the Women Police Class 2023, at the Dubai Police Academy.
The event marked the graduation of 15 women officers and 109 women non-commissioned officers, in the presence of assistant commanders-in-chief, directors of general departments and police stations, a number of senior officers, and the graduates’ families.
On this occasion, Lt. Gen. Al Marri congratulated the graduates and their parents while affirming the Dubai Police’s commitment to supporting and training women officers for all police positions. He emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to police work, highlighting their prominent role in maintaining security, enforcing the law, and achieving justice alongside male officers. “This reflects the high-level attention women receive in Dubai Police, and the investment in their capabilities to achieve the Force’s plans and strategies,” Al Marri said.
Al-Marri also addressed the graduates, encouraging them to continue their education and enrol in specialized courses to hone their skills and gain work experience. He stressed the importance of responsibility, honesty, and treating the public with civility to uphold the prestigious image of the Dubai Police. He also reaffirmed the significance of promoting the Force’s image and reputation as a leading police force committed to enhancing security and safety in line with the wise leadership’s visions and aspirations.
The ceremony started with the UAE national anthem, followed by Al Marri’s inspection of the graduating officers’ row, which had been at the very front, accompanied by Major General Prof. Dr. Ghaith Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Academic and Training Affairs, and Brigadier Dr Sultan Al Jamal, Director of the Dubai Police Academy.
After a wonderful recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, the graduates performed military shows and formations. The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police then honored the top-performing graduates of the graduation class. Later, the graduates recited the loyalty pledge before the parade commander requested permission to disperse and leave the parade ground.
Afterward, Al Marri took commemorative photos with the graduates. The ceremonies concluded with the distribution of certificates to the graduates.
