By Rajive Singh
DUBAI: Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, according to a resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed described the new commander-in-chief as an efficient, devoted and honest young leader. He wished Major General Al Marri success in serving his country.
Al Marri joined the Dubai Police in 1992 and has achieved a great deal ever since.
Al Marri said he was proud of the confidence reposed in him by the Dubai Ruler and pledged to dedicate his energy and professional expertise towards the progress of Dubai’s police and public security.
He also paid tribute to his predecessor, the late Khamis Matar Al Mazinah.
“I have learnt a lot from Lt. General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Dubai Police and Public Security and from the late Lt. General Al Mazinah, and I look forward to continue learning,” he said.
“I hope I will meet the expectations of the leadership and the people of the UAE and work hand in hand with my colleagues in Dubai Police to serve our country,” he added.
Read yesterday’s story: Abdullah Al Marri promoted to Dubai Police Major General
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.