Dubai to host 4th World Police Summit in May 2025

The fourth edition of the World Police Summit (WPS) will take place in Dubai from May 13 to 15 next year, under the theme 'Designing the Future of Policing'.

The event will see security experts and law enforcement specialists explore the future of policing alongside the fifth industrial revolution.

In recent years, WPS has established itself as a major platform for experts to share best practices and enhance partnerships.

Key issues to be discussed during the 2025 summit include organised crime, cybercrime, money laundering and drug trafficking, as well as international cooperation in crime reduction.

Major General Dr. Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidly, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Excellence and Pioneering, said that through the upcoming summit, they aim to create the future of policing in a technology-supportive environment, identifying necessary technological adoptions for the security sector to achieve strategic goals with sustainable practices that enhance quality of life

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Brigadier Dr. Saleh Al Hamrani, Deputy Director of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering, said that the summit will include a tech exhibition showcasing the latest supportive products, brainstorming sessions where international police leaders discuss urgent challenges, and a launchpad offering startups opportunities for accelerated growth in public safety.

Additionally, there will be specialised platforms for police and security officials to discuss current issues, an area for entrepreneurs to network and propel their businesses, summit awards celebrating excellence in policing, and a grand opening and dinner ceremony fostering dialogues and partnerships.

"Over three years, the summit has hosted over 15,000 visitors, 8,000 conference delegates, 200 speakers, more than 100 police chiefs, and 250 exhibiting companies from 44 countries, all coming together on one platform to produce effective outcomes and partnerships enhancing policing and security work in communities," explained Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri, Director of the International Centre for Criminal Sciences and Secretary-General of the World Police Summit.

Al Ghafri further highlighted the need for readiness and preparedness to handle emerging challenges based on rapid technological changes, including security safety in the digital age, addressing technological gaps, using multidimensional data, artificial intelligence, automated systems, and more.