Abu Dhabi Police unveils ambitious 2026–2030 strategic plan to strengthen security and safety

The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters has unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for the future of policing and security in the emirate. The plan emphasizes proactive security, an intelligent road safety system, readiness, and resilience, all aimed at maintaining Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global model for safety and stability.

Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, the Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, highlighted the plan's ambition, stating that it translates the directives of the UAE's wise leadership into actions to build a sustainable security system capable of anticipating future challenges and strengthening Abu Dhabi's standing as one of the safest cities worldwide.

The plan aligns with federal and local government priorities, with the overarching goal of ensuring "Abu Dhabi: Security and Safety", while its mission is to "ensure the security of Abu Dhabi through an integrated, proactive policing system that harnesses artificial intelligence and innovation to address future challenges and strengthen community confidence in a safe and sustainable environment."

The plan is structured around four key strategic priorities: proactive security, development of the traffic safety system, readiness and preparedness, and institutional efficiency and resilience. Proactive security focuses on enhancing capabilities and preparedness against cybercrime, improving community safety through advanced prevention systems, and deploying modern technologies.

The traffic safety system aims to develop smart traffic enforcement using AI and advanced technologies to reduce road accidents and fatalities. Readiness and preparedness concentrate on strengthening protection systems and operational readiness, ensuring swift and effective handling of emergencies. Institutional efficiency and resilience aim to boost resilience, sustainable resource efficiency, human capital development, and an AI-driven policing system.

The plan sets ambitious targets for 2030, including maintaining a security and safety rate of 98%, achieving community confidence and satisfaction of at least 97%, reducing crime rates and road fatalities annually, and improving emergency response times. Implementation will be guided by an integrated governance framework, monitoring, and performance measurement, with a focus on coordinated efforts across sectors to ensure effective execution and sustainable outcomes.