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UAE: Police forces launch summer youth programmes

UAE: Police forces launch summer youth programmes

Khaleej Times4 days ago
In a continued effort to engage and empower the nation's youth, both Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah Police have launched their flagship summer programmes each tailored to instill values of discipline, patriotism, and responsibility in young Emiratis.
In Ajman, the Police General Headquarters inaugurated the 26th edition of the 'Future Police' summer programme for boys and the 8th edition for girls. This year, the programme welcomed 315 Emirati students between the ages of 12 and 17, including 79 participants from the Masfout and Manama regions. Held under the patronage of Brigadier-General Sultan Khalifa Al Muhairi, Director General of Resources and Support Services, the programme aligns with the UAE's 'Year of Community' and emphasises inclusive participation, welcoming students of determination and orphans with the support of the Social Support Centre.
Brig-Gen. Al Muhairi underscored that the 'Future Police' initiative is one of Ajman Police's most impactful annual programmes, aiming to build a generation grounded in national values, civic duty, and self-confidence. The programme includes a comprehensive schedule of military training, weapons handling, physical fitness, and self-defence, as well as emergency preparedness and road safety workshops. A rich cultural and religious curriculum further supports the development of balanced, conscientious young citizens. Lt-Col. Mohammed Rashid Al Jarwan Al Shamsi, Head of the Police Training Centre, affirmed that qualified professionals deliver all activities to ensure both rigor and safety.
Meanwhile, in Ras Al Khaimah, the third edition of the 'Police Friends' summer programme was launched at the Zayed Educational Complex in Awafi, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Led by Brigadier General Jamal Ahmed Al Tair, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police, the initiative welcomed 150 students from the local community. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officers and Hayat Al Shehhi, Director of the Zayed Educational Complex–Awafi.
Brig-Gen Al Tair toured the various programme facilities including a taekwondo hall, military and physical training gym, football field, swimming pool, library, and lecture halls emphasising the importance of providing youth with an environment that fosters discipline and ambition. He also announced plans for educational field trips, including a visit to the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), aimed at sparking students' interest in space exploration and innovation through satellite technologies.
He stated that 'Police Friends' is designed to build character through a blend of sports, security education, cultural enrichment, and recreational activities. The programme encourages students to make productive use of their summer break by developing useful life skills, understanding police and military culture, and nurturing a strong sense of national loyalty and security awareness.
Both programmes, while distinct in structure and location, reflect the unified vision of UAE police forces to invest in youth as the foundation of a secure and progressive society. By equipping the next generation with the tools to lead, serve, and protect, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah Police are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation.
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