The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has launched three touristic platforms, two of which are in the arrivals building at the Abu Dhabi International Airport (new) and a third at the Zayed Port. Another platform will soonbe introduced at the YasWaterworld in Abu Dhabi, in order to educate the visitors about the touristic culture andtraditions of the Emirati people.
The platforms introduce tourists to the services offered by Abu Dhabi Police, and highlight their role in promoting tourism through a screen display. Thisinitiative has been praised by the audience and has attracted many travelers visiting the UAE. The platforms offer police-related information, as well as touristic information.They portray the UAE as a secure country that is convenient enough for tourism and family vacations. It also identifies the landmarks of Abu Dhabi that are ideal for spending recreational holidays and shows the visitors the activities and events taking place countrywide.
Tourists Security
Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, revealed that Abu Dhabi Police pays special attention to tourism as part of the developmental efforts paid to improve the tourism police, and improve the security services. The police endeavors aim to accommodate tourists with all means, and ensure they have enjoyable experiences,while they maintain social security. Al Menhali added: “Abu Dhabi Police seeks to maintain security fortourists, starting from the moment they arrive until the moment theydepart, as it looks towards participating in promoting Abu Dhabi as a favorite destination for individuals and families alike.” The Major General identified the touristic, entertainment and cultural aspects of the Emirate, as well as the safety of the location attained through cooperation with the concerned authorities.
Al Menhali stressed that the Tourism Police Department is a Criminal Investigation Department unitand is a strong, specialized unit that is relied on by the tourism sector in Abu Dhabi. He based this idea on the unit’s eligibility to perform its tasks professionally, and safeguard national identity in line with a sense of duty, belonging, love and loyalty to the country. “The international reputation of Abu Dhabi Police is a result of the absolute care of the citizens, tourists and services offered to them on the local, regional, and international levels.”
Upgrading Services
Colonel Dr. Rashid Mohammad Borshid, Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, said: “Visitors and residents affirm the high professionalism and competency of the Tourism Police officers, along with the humanitarian and civilized manners with which they handle touristic activities and events. The goal is to upgrade the level of services and promote the development of tourism concepts.”
Borshid added that the police leadership has effortlessly implemented Abu Dhabi Police’s vision, mission and values, and have clearly identified the strategic goals in an integral manner reflected in the real world and it enhanced the bases of security and safety in the UAE.
Colonel Borshid added: “Abu Dhabi is rich with ancient and historical destinations, usually explored by tourists who seek entertainment, relaxation and beauty. Driven by a sense of national pride, we take part and join the police in fulfilling its mission and role to protect the country and the visitors and preserve the properties and the heritage. Thus, the existence of the Tourism Police Department was a must to ensurethesecurity of tourists and provide them with necessary services and facilitators, in collaboration with other conc
