Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters is participating in the parade from Qasr al Manhal (al Manhal Palace) to Qasr al Hosn in Abu Dhabi today, wearing the official logo and uniform, used in the early days of the Foundation stage in 1957.

“The police and public security history in Abu Dhabi is an essential part of the UAE’s history,” said Colonel Saif Al Shamesi, Chief of the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs and Sports Activities Department, during the festival. He also explained that the fact that the police are participating in the march (which will be held to welcome the festival sponsor) in their traditional official uniforms helps acquaint people with Abu Dhabi Police’s various stages of establishment. It will also brief people on the tasks and missions of the police officers and guards during that period, who were the basic pillars for the protection of the country and its achievements, in addition to granting security to all citizens, expats, and visitors.

“The festival organizing managers established a police station model that resembles the police department’s building in 1957,” Colonel Saif Al Shamesi added. “The model was set up the north of the Qasr al Hosn, where the department was originally located. The miniature police station will present a scheduled film presentation showcasing the history and progress of the police force, as well as the prominent officers. Police officers, wearing their traditional uniform and logo, will be present onsite, to explain to the public the duties and tasks entrusted to the police in the old days.”

Furthermore, Colonel Al Shamesi noted that the various departments at the General Directorate of Finance and Support Services will be taking part in the festival’s different activities. The Clubs and Sports Activities Department of Abu Dhabi Police will schedule showings of a film about ADP’s history and progress. The Transport and Public Works Department will be providing cars’ inspection and all-inclusive maintenance during the activities. Additionally, the Purchasing and Warehouses Department will tailor traditional uniforms and accessories, while the Directorate General of Guards and Special Tasks at Abu Dhabi Police will assign 22 guards wearing the traditional costumes, in addition to the Police College recruits and the graduated cadets from the 90th batch. The Security Media Department will be taking instant commemorative photos of the police officers in their traditional costumes and the police-related activities that are presented for the public.

Colonel Al Shamesi explained that the festival goers will enjoy seeing the police officers parading in formations, wearing their traditional costumes. Police officers will also demonstrate some mock tasks upon their commander’s orders and take their positions in land and sea locations, and around the markets. The public will also be acquainted with the police’s traditional work system, which includes training on martial arts and combat techniques, as well as the ethics of social behavior, and security and community services.

Abu Dhabi Police’s participation will also include a show demonstrating their traditional patrols, including special patrols and comprehensive patrols. These patrols are considered to be the most prominent and sophisticated forms of advanced police work, both regionally and internationally.

For his part, First Lieutenant Ibrahim Al Hosani, Music Education Acting Branch Manager, noted that the participation falls within the framework of the police’s commitment of keeping up with this grand historical event. The Qasr al Hosn Festival is an annual event and landmark of the cultural movement in the UAE, and to cel

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