Dubai Police magnify Positive Spirit Initiative

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Dubai Police has recently distributed winter clothing among 350 workers in the labour accommodation at Jebel Ali as part of the ‘Winter Clothing” initiative.

This initiative was carried out by the Positive Spirit Initiative, the General Department of Human Rights, Jebel Ali Police Station, the Safety Ambassadors, in collaboration with the ‘Thanks for your Giving’ team, and the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.

The event was attended by Ms. Fatima Bouhjar, the coordinator of the Positive Spirit Initiative, Mohammed Abdullah Al Baloushi from Dubai Customs, Saif Al Rahmani Amir, the head of the ‘Thanks for your Giving’ team, and the generous supporter Aisha Al Marzouqi.

Bouhjar stressed the significance of the ‘Winter Clothing’ initiative in reinforcing values of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue among community members. She emphasised the importance of respecting and accepting others while rejecting all forms of hatred, violence, aggression, and discrimination.

The event also featured educational sessions for labours on workers’ rights delivered by the General Department of Human Rights in Dubai Police, in addition to a raffle, prizes, and other enjoyable activities.

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Last year, Team Akhmat clinched the first position in the overall rankings with 250 points, followed by Dubai Police Team B with 229 points. The third position was taken by another Russian team, “Super,” scoring 216 points.

Team Akhmat has arrived in the UAE as part of their early preparations to compete in the fifth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge. Aslambek Arsanukaev, a member of Team Akhmat, expressed gratitude to the General Command of Dubai Police for organising the prestigious UAE SWAT Challenge, highlighting that the team enjoys a variety of competitions within the challenge, which enhances their readiness and physical fitness.

He emphasised the support and attention they received from the Chechen President, Ramzan Kadyrov, ensuring the team had everything needed to compete in the challenge.