UAE SWAT Challenge Returns in February 2024

The UAE SWAT Challenge returns for its triumphant fifth year with the enthusiastic endorsement of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police.

Scheduled from February 3 to 7, 2024This globally acclaimed event will surpass the remarkable success and international participation of the last four editions, which attracted rapid intervention units and tactical teams from all corners of the world.

Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Deputy Commander for Operations Affairs, emphasized early planning in preparation to host this important event.

“The UAE SWAT Challenge has become an important gathering for special units and tactical teams around the world. We continue our commitment to the meticulous and early planning necessary to ensure its success.”

he said.

Major General Al Ghaithi The constant increase in team participation year after year stood out, since in the previous edition 55 teams from all over Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, Latin America and the United States participated.

“We expect even more intense competition in 2024, and Dubai Police is fully prepared to facilitate this prestigious event, thereby further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for world-class sporting events and championships.”

He UAE SWAT Challenge seeks to boost competitiveness and guarantee operational competence between the different disciplines of the security forces, including SWAT units, to increase their preparation for challenges and risks.

Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al KetbiActing Deputy Director of the General Department of Organization Security and Protective Emergencies for Organization Security Matters and President of the Organizing Committee, emphasized the important progress that the Challenge has achieved thanks to the support and guidance of Lieutenant General Al Marri.

He stated,

“Their participation in the planning of the fifth edition of the challenge has raised it to international standards, facilitating the exchange of experience between participating tactical teams and exposing them to the latest global practices.”

Al-Ketbi He explained that the Challenge features five rigorous events: The Tactical Event, The Assault Event, The Officer Rescue Event, The Tower Event, and The Obstacle Course. With different requirements, these events promise to test participants in various tactical and strategic facets.

Al-Ketbi expressed the Committee’s enthusiasm for welcoming the participating teams to the fifth edition, looking forward to their participation in a competitive environment that encourages the exchange of experiences and the acquisition of tactical skills.

News source: Emirates News Agency