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Dubai Police Finishes 65 Projects, Says AI Is The Next Priority

The force is not only becoming more efficient, but also greener and smarter — with sustainability efforts already collecting awards.

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3 months ago

July 21, 2026

Nour Nasir

Dubai Police

Dubai Police has completed 65 of its 88 infrastructure and construction projects over the past five years, with the remaining 23 underway — a rebuild aimed less at the front line and more at the hidden moving parts behind it. The projects form part of a long-term strategy to build a more resilient, technology-enabled policing system. The progress was detailed at the annual inspection of the General Department of Logistics Support, where Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, reviewed the state of the force’s facilities, logistics, and operational readiness.

Automation is being targeted as the next area for investment. Al Marri framed the expansion of logistics support and the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence across operational processes as central to institutional readiness and to public sector excellence, in line with the Dubai government’s long-term vision. In practice, that has so far meant refurbishing facilities to international standards; the smart systems for asset, facility, and service management are still to be introduced.

The police’s planning efficiency in resource and asset management held at 99 percent across 2024 and 2025, with supplier satisfaction at 93.8 percent, employee satisfaction at 99.3 percent, catering at 99.9 percent, Officers Club services at 97.7 percent, and Esaad card services at 91.5 percent.

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Sustainability is where the recognition has actually accumulated, with the department securing three local and international awards and published nine approved intellectual works. Its Carbon Zero Police Force project won the UK’s Green Apple Award, while its Standard Home Retrofit and Solar Energy for Buildings projects earned two honors under the Dubai Demand Side Management Excellence Program. Dubai Municipality added a Gold Category A food safety classification.

Closing the inspection, Al Marri called for continued investment in AI-powered logistics, sustainable infrastructure, and innovative operational solutions — the background machinery, in other words, that keeps a police force running long after the sirens fade.

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Ooredoo Qatar’s 5G+ Network Is Built For Machines As Much As People

Built on 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced, the upgrade lays the groundwork for Qatar’s 2030 digital ambitions.

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12 hours ago

October 16, 2026

Dana Saadeh

ooredoo qatar's 5g+ network is built for machines as much as people

Ooredoo Qatar has launched what it calls the country’s first 5G+ mobile network. Customers get faster connections, but much of what the operator is promising is aimed at machines.

5G+ isn’t a new generation of mobile technology so much as a layering of upgrades, building on 5G Standalone and 5G Advanced. The result is the familiar trio of higher speeds, greater capacity and lower latency.

For consumers, Ooredoo promises smoother streaming, more responsive gaming and steadier connections on the move. The service is commercially available through mobile broadband in 5G+ coverage areas, and the operator is aiming it at campers during the camping season. The network has been deployed at locations across Qatar, but the announcement doesn’t name them, say whether smartphone plans are included or put figures on the speed and latency gains.

The business case is more detailed: Greater capacity lets more devices connect and exchange data efficiently, while shorter response times support real-time equipment monitoring and automated processes. Network slicing tailors connectivity to specific uses, and 5G Advanced combined with edge computing targets mission-critical applications that require rapid responses. Expanded IoT capabilities cover industrial sensors, asset trackers and utility meters, the building blocks for automation and future smart city services. The company also cites AI-enabled services and complex digital workloads.

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“With the 5G+ network, we are enhancing everyday digital experiences for our consumers, enabling innovation, and strengthening the competitiveness of businesses across the country,” said Sheikh Ali bin Jabor bin Mohammad Al Thani, chief executive officer of Ooredoo Qatar.

“From launching the world’s first 5G network in 2018 to deploying Qatar’s first 5G Standalone core network, we have consistently advanced connectivity,” he added.

Ooredoo ties the rollout to Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Digital Agenda 2030, framing it as part of the country’s effort to strengthen its position as a leading regional digital hub. For that ambition, the devices that matter most may be the ones without screens.