Mohammed bin Rashid meets with retired senior officers from Dubai Police
During the meeting which took place at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai, His Highness acknowledged that their efforts helped develop a policing model now regarded as a benchmark both regionally and internationally.
His Highness expressed sincere appreciation for their service, highlighting that retired security personnel are vital to Dubai's progress. He praised their honourable dedication and lasting impact on the emirate's security achievements, emphasising that recognising their contributions is a duty that history will remember.
The meeting was attended by Major General Khalil Al Mansouri, Major General Abdul Quddus Abdul Razzaq Al Obaidli, Major General Abdullah Al Ghaithi, Major General Ali Atiq, Major General Ali Ghanem, and Major General Jamal Al Jallaf.
The retired major generals expressed their heartfelt gratitude to His Highness, affirming that serving the nation is a true honour and that the progress achieved owes much to the leadership's
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