Dubai Police expands use of robots and artificial intelligence
Dubai Police is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across its operations, with 36 robots now deployed for a range of tasks and administrative functions.
The deployment forms part of a wider digital transformation programme aimed at improving policing, streamlining internal procedures and strengthening public services through technology.
Over the past year, Dubai Police also completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects, highlighting the growing role of digital systems in the force’s day-to-day operations.
The technology programme was reviewed by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, during his annual inspection of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence.
Robots take on a wider role
The introduction of 36 robots reflects Dubai Police’s efforts to incorporate robotics into different areas of its work.
Rather than being limited to a single policing function, the robots have been deployed across a range of tasks and administrative operations. Their use is part of a broader strategy to employ automation where technology can improve efficiency and support police personnel.
The move also demonstrates how robotics is becoming increasingly integrated into public-sector services in Dubai, where government entities have been investing heavily in artificial intelligence, automation and digital infrastructure.
As these technologies develop, robots can support repetitive processes while allowing police officers and administrative staff to focus on duties requiring human judgement, communication and specialist expertise.
104 technology projects completed
Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects during the past year.
The projects form part of the force’s continuing effort to modernise its systems and create more digitally enabled policing services. The programme covers technology initiatives designed to support policing operations, administration and interactions with the public.
The scale of the programme indicates that artificial intelligence is being treated as a core component of the organisation’s future operating model rather than as a standalone technology experiment.
The annual review provided an opportunity to assess the progress of these projects and examine how new technologies can be incorporated into police operations.
AI systems being developed
Dubai Police is also developing new artificial intelligence systems that can automate procedures, analyse information and support decision-making.
Automation can help reduce the amount of time employees spend on repetitive administrative processes. At the same time, AI-based data analysis can help police teams process large volumes of information and identify patterns that may otherwise require significant amounts of manual work.
The systems being developed are expected to support decision-making by providing additional data-driven insights to police personnel and administrators.
The use of AI does not replace the role of officers and decision-makers. Instead, the technology is being developed as a tool to support them and improve the speed and efficiency of existing procedures.
Technology becomes central to modern policing
The expansion of AI and robotics comes as police forces around the world increasingly explore technology as a way to improve operational efficiency and public services.
For Dubai Police, the latest developments combine robotics, artificial intelligence and broader digital systems.
The deployment of 36 robots is particularly notable because it demonstrates the practical use of robotics within a major law enforcement organisation. Combined with the completion of more than 100 technology projects, it shows the breadth of Dubai Police’s digital transformation programme.
The force’s General Department of Artificial Intelligence is playing a central role in this development by overseeing technology initiatives and exploring new applications for AI across the organisation.
Focus on efficiency and public services
A major objective of Dubai Police’s technology strategy is to make procedures more efficient while improving the quality of services provided to the public.
AI-powered systems can assist with tasks such as data processing, workflow automation and analytical support. Robotics can similarly be used for specific operational or administrative functions where automation can deliver practical benefits.
These technologies can help organisations handle routine workloads more efficiently and potentially allow employees to dedicate more time to complex cases and services that require direct human involvement.
For a police force, this can be particularly important because officers and support teams must manage a wide range of operational responsibilities while maintaining high standards of service.
Annual inspection reviews progress
Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri reviewed Dubai Police’s technology achievements during his annual inspection of the General Department of Artificial Intelligence.
The inspection examined the department’s progress and the technology initiatives completed over the previous year.
The review included the deployment of robots and the completion of the 104 strategic and operational technology projects. It also highlighted the development of new AI systems intended to automate procedures, analyse data and assist decision-making.
Annual inspections provide an opportunity for senior leadership to assess technological progress and identify areas where further innovation can strengthen the force’s operations.
Dubai’s wider AI ambitions
The developments at Dubai Police form part of Dubai’s wider push to establish itself as a global centre for artificial intelligence and advanced technology.
Government departments across the emirate have increasingly adopted digital platforms and automated systems to improve government services and operational efficiency.
Within policing, the adoption of AI and robotics creates opportunities to apply these technologies to both front-line support and administrative work.
Dubai Police’s latest figures provide an indication of the scale at which this transformation is taking place, with dozens of robots already deployed and more than 100 technology projects completed within a single year.
What comes next for Dubai Police
The continued development of AI systems suggests that technology will play an increasingly important role in Dubai Police’s operations.
Future systems could further automate routine procedures, expand the use of data analysis and provide officers and administrators with more advanced digital tools.
The current programme also creates a foundation for integrating different technologies. Robotics, AI, data analytics and automated workflows can work together to create more connected policing and administrative systems.
For Dubai Police, the objective is not simply to introduce new technology but to use it to improve how the organisation operates and serves the public.
With 36 robots already deployed, 104 technology projects completed and additional AI systems under development, Dubai Police is continuing to position technology at the centre of its approach to modern policing.
The latest annual review by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri underlines the force’s continued focus on artificial intelligence, automation and digital innovation as it prepares for the next stage of technology-driven policing in Dubai.
