UAE Leaders Attend 4th World Police Summit At Dubai World Trade Centre

UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the fourth World Police Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday.

The opening ceremony witnessed participation from global police chiefs, international experts, and top security decision-makers who gathered to discuss global security challenges and share best practices, WAM reported.

Organized by Dubai Police in collaboration with DXB Live, the three-day summit is themed "Envisioning the Future of Policing." It features over 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, along with representatives from global law enforcement agencies and 200+ specialised security and tech companies.

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, spoke about the growing threats of transnational crime and cybercrime, including AI-driven scams, dark web activity, and digital fraud during the ceremony.

Citing INTERPOL data, he noted that over 100 billion personal and financial records were traded on the dark web in 2024—up 42% from the previous year. Ransomware attacks also made up about 25% of global cyber insurance claims.

Al Marri highlighted Dubai Police's efforts in using advanced technology in policing and mentioned global initiatives like the International Anti-Narcotics Forum, Anti-Fraud Forum, UAE SWAT Challenge, and the PIL Diploma, which have involved 110 countries.

He concluded by stressing the importance of international cooperation in ensuring public safety and expressed hope that the summit would lead to practical solutions for a safer future.

After the welcome speech, a short film was shown highlighting the success of the sixth UAE SWAT Challenge, which set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of countries participating in a tactical competition, with over 100 teams.

In his keynote address, John Romero, the co-creator of the video game Doom, spoke about the impact of cybercrime on the gaming industry. He said the sector loses around $29 billion each year due to cheating and hacking.

While companies invest $13.5 billion in anti-cheat tools, black-market cheats still generate $50 million in revenue. Romero explained how hackers use tools like auto-aim and speed hacks and how developers now rely on AI and behavioural analysis to detect cheating and protect games.

He emphasised the importance of using advanced tech to keep gaming fair and secure. The Deputy Prime Minister officially opened the summit's exhibition, featuring the latest innovations in fields like cybercrime investigation, AI, drone tech, airport security, smart mobility, and digital policing.

The summit will continue for two more days, with expert discussions, workshops, and networking sessions focused on improving global policing and strengthening international collaboration.