H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, attended a graduation ceremony at the Dubai Police Academy held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
The event witnessed the 32nd cohort of male cadets, comprising 62 students, and the 5th cohort of female cadets, consisting of 17 students, turning out in full regalia as they marked the official completion of their training programme at the Academy’s parade ground Wednesday.
The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group; H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council; H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Inc.; Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai; Lieutenant-General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; and Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
Several Ministers, Heads of government entities, military and police leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, dignitaries, and families of the graduates also attended this event, UAE national news agency WAM reported.
Upon H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s arrival at the Academy’s grandstand, the national anthem was played, followed by an inspection of the graduating cadets. With H.H. Sheikh Hamdan in the audience, the graduates came up with a scintillating display of their capabilities as they marched by in crisp formation. The parade featured a stirring routine with the cadets forming a likeness of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing their gratitude for his visionary leadership and relentless support for the nation’s youth across all sectors.
The tribute coincided with the announcement of 2025 as the ‘Year of the Community’ under the theme ‘Hand in Hand,’ reinforcing the leadership’s vision for a cohesive and prosperous society. The graduates' military skills, high levels of physical fitness, and unwavering discipline were all on display during the parade.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, accompanied by Lieutenant-General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; and Brigadier Dr. Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of Dubai Police Academy, honoured the top-performing graduates.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan awarded the outstanding cadets medals of excellence, congratulating them on their achievements, and wishing them all success in serving the nation and community with distinction.
The ceremonial handover of the Academy flag followed, with the 32nd cohort passing it on to the 33rd cohort. The occasion was marked by a solemn collective oath to uphold the values and honour of Dubai Police.
Then the graduates swore an oath of allegiance to the UAE and its President, pledging to uphold the constitution and laws of their homeland, and to safeguard its national security while remaining steadfast in their duty under all circumstances.
A commemorative photo session followed with H.H. Sheikh Hamdan interacting with the graduates and members of the second edition of the Police Innovation and Leadership Diploma (PIL), the region’s first specialised security diploma.
The PIL programme aims to enhance the professional and practical capabilities of participants, updating their knowledge and skills in accordance with global security trends. The initiative reinforces the UAE's and Dubai's leadership’s accent on providing security education and training of the highest international standards.
Brigadier Dr. Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of Dubai Police Academy, said: “Today’s graduates contribute to the UAE’s remarkable journey of success, led by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, whose visionary leadership empowers Emiratis, recognising that the youth are the nation’s true wealth.”
Lieutenant-General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police and Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Directors, said: “The announcement of 2025 as the ‘Year of the Community’ reaffirms the leadership's commitment to social cohesion, preserving Emirati culture, and fostering unity - an essential foundation for a strong and resilient nation capable of overcoming challenges and achieving aspirations.”
