H.H. Sheikh Hamdan attends World Police Summit opening

The inaugural World Police Summit opened at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended the event, which runs until March 17.

The summit offers law enforcement agencies the opportunity to source the latest technology, debate key trends and address future challenges.

During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan toured the exhibition area, which features the participation of 250 local and international exhibitors.

He was briefed about the products and services on display, including the latest technologies used in crime prevention, forensic science, and policing.

The opening ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan, Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai; Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police; Maj. Gen. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, President of Interpol; Mohammad bin Ali Koman, Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers’ Council; in addition to assistants of the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police and heads of participating delegations.

The World Police Summit 2022 will focus on themes such as crime prevention, forensic science, anti-narcotics, police innovation and resilience, drones, K9, and more.

The conference features 150 speakers across 100 sessions.

During a panel discussion held on the first day, Commissioner Luis Carrilho, Police Advisor to the United Nations, said that tackling global security challenges would require a wider police response to be carried out globally.

He added that the United Nations Police play a key role in dealing with crimes of international nature through platforms and initiatives that enable law enforcement and security personnel worldwide to cooperate and respond to crimes more effectively.

I witnessed the opening of the World Police Summit 2022 at @expo2020dubai. Featuring more than 250 speakers & 150 exhibitors, the event offers law enforcement agencies the opportunity to source the latest technology, debate key trends and address future challenges. pic.twitter.com/wQjBrjxUNL

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) March 14, 2022