Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the fourth edition of the World Police Summit welcomed 53,922 participants from over 110 countries—marking a more than 300 percent increase from the previous year.

Organised by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB LIVE, the summit hosted 6 Ministers of Interior, 4 Deputy Ministers, 45 Police Chiefs, 41 Deputy Police Chiefs, and 692 ambassadors, consuls and senior diplomats, making it one of the largest global gatherings of law enforcement leaders.

Held from 13th to 15th May at Dubai World Trade Centre, the summit featured 140 sessions across 12 key themes, including anti-money laundering, AI in policing, digital fraud, aviation security, and community policing. A total of 302 speakers and 922 high-level experts contributed to discussions that reinforced Dubai’s role as a hub for global security cooperation.

The event facilitated the signing of 38 memoranda of understanding between police forces, technology companies and academic institutions. More than 900 individuals competed in the prestigious World Police Summit Awards, with 12 winners recognised on the final day.

Lt. Col. Dr. Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri, Secretary-General of the World Police Summit, said, “This year’s turnout and impact have far exceeded expectations. The summit has become a vital platform for international police cooperation and innovation.”

Khalid Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President of DXB LIVE, said, “We are proud to support this globally significant event. Its growing success reflects Dubai’s leadership in hosting world-class international summits.”

Key partners included INTERPOL, EUROPOL, UNODC, WHO and NYU Abu Dhabi, which hosted a dedicated academic symposium. Flagship side events included “Pearls in Policing”, with several sessions dedicated to empowering women in the security sector and preparing future leaders.

Leading technology companies showcased cutting-edge solutions. Summit partner Presight presented AI-driven analytics to support data-informed policing, while Zenith Technologies highlighted collaboration with Dubai Police on smart traffic systems. Federal Signal Corporation unveiled advanced vehicle lighting systems aimed at enhancing operational safety.

Since its launch in 2022, the World Police Summit has grown into a major international platform for shaping the future of policing and reaffirming Dubai’s position as a centre for excellence in security, innovation and global engagement.