H.H. Sheikh Mohammed promotes over 6,500 security service personnel

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has approved the promotion of 6,526 members of the Dubai security services.

These include personnel from the Dubai State Security Department, Dubai Police, the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai, and the Dubai Civil Defence Authority. 

The decision comes as a recognition of their dedication, continued service and contributions to safeguarding the emirate and strengthening public security.

Sheikh Mohammed also promoted Major General Tamim Al Muhairi, Director General of the Dubai State Security Department, to the rank of lieutenant general, citing his role in strengthening the emirate's security system, reinforcing stability and supporting institutional excellence.

محمد بن راشد يأمر بترقية 6526 من منتسبي جهاز أمن الدولة في دبي، والقيادة العامة لشرطة دبي، والإدارة العامة للهوية وشؤون الأجانب في دبي، والقيادة العامة للدفاع المدني في دبي، تقديراً لما يقدمونه من جهود مخلصة وعطاء متواصل في خدمة الوطن، وتعزيز أمن المجتمع وسلامته، وترسيخ مكانة دبي… pic.twitter.com/Mpa88I5obl

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