Sheikh Mansoor praises Dubai Police's efforts at UAE SWAT Challenge

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, has praised the efforts of Dubai Police in hosting the UAE SWAT Challenge.

On Sunday, Sheikh Mansoor watched the ‘Hostage Rescue’ challenge that sees a sniper from each team engaging a target from atop a tower, while the rest of the members work towards solving a simulated hostage situation.

Kazakhstan Team C secured first place for test with 109 points, while Dubai Police A followed closely in second place on 108 points, and China Team B completed the podium in third place with 107 points.

Sheikh Mansoor said the challenge provides an exceptional platform for tactical teams and special units locally and internationally to exchange expertise and advance operational capabilities in efforts to strengthen their readiness for the evolving security challenges and risks facing communities.

Running until Wednesday, the event includes the participation of 109 tactical and special police teams representing 48 countries at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai.

The challenge focuses on five key events, which include: Hostage Rescue, Assault Challenge, Officer Rescue, Tower Challenge, and Obstacle Course. 

Mansoor bin Mohammed: Today, I attended Day 2 of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 held at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. The event brought together 109 tactical teams and police units from 48 countries around the world. Organised annually by Dubai Police under the umbrella… pic.twitter.com/SSSb6M6wEa

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