Dubai to Host Record-Breaking UAE SWAT Challenge 2025

Dubai is gearing up for the highly anticipated sixth edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, set to take place from 1st February 2025 at Al Ruwayyah Training City.

This year’s competition promises to be the most extensive since its global debut in 2019, with 114 elite teams from 48 countries participating.

The challenge, hosted by Dubai Police, will feature a diverse lineup of participants, including teams from eight countries competing for the first time. Notably, five women’s teams and six debut entries from police colleges and academies will also join the event. With a total prize pool of US$260,000, the event will be broadcast live daily via Dubai Sports TV, Emarat TV, and official social media platforms.

The announcement was made at a press conference attended by prominent officials, including Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations, and Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Organising Committee. Major General Al Ghaithi highlighted the event's growth since its global expansion in 2019, driven by the vision of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

The UAE SWAT Challenge has seen a surge in participation over the years, with 73 teams in 2024, 55 teams in 2023, and 34 teams in 2022. This year’s 114 teams mark a record-breaking achievement.

The competition will consist of five rigorous events: Tactical Challenge, Assault Challenge, Officer Rescue Competition, Tower Challenge, and Obstacle Course Challenge, testing teams’ tactical expertise, strategy, and endurance.

Dubai’s reputation as a global events hub continues to shine, with the UAE SWAT Challenge 2025 set to be a monumental success.

News Source: Emirates News Agency