By Rajive Singh
DUBAI: In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, ordered the promotion of Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri to the rank of Major General.
Lt. Gen Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai, extended thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohammed for the decision. He also commended the efforts of Major General Al Marri, saying that his dedication and loyalty serves the nation and the public well.
On January 1 this year Sheikh Mohammed inspected the Dubai Police Operations Room, set up to secure the New Year celebrations at the Burj Khalifa area and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. At that time, Al Marri was Deputy Director of the Department of Protective Security at Dubai Police.
The post of the Chief of Dubai Police is vacant following the demise in November 2016 of Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina.