Abu Dhabi Police Mark 60th Anniversary
- A marching band, mounted police, and hundreds of officers attired in the new police uniforms gave a festive mood to the 60th anniversary celebrations of Abu Dhabi Police
- A number of royals attended the ceremony, held on 21st November 2017, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Attendees include Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and a number of sheikhs, ministers, police commanders and state officials
- Major-General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, addressed the celebration and affirmed the efficiency of the force over the years
- The Abu Dhabi Police force was established in 1957 by the late Sheikh Shakhbout bin Sultan Al Nahyan, then ruler of Abu Dhabi
- The Abu Dhabi Police play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of citizens, residents and expats in the UAE’s capital
- In July 2017, Abu Dhabi Police revealed their new identity and a change in their logo, vehicles and police uniform, which came in line with the 60th anniversary
- As of 2017, there are more than 34,000 police officers in the Abu Dhabi Police force
- By 2021, Abu Dhabi will have more than 47,500 police officers, serving the community and ensuring its safety
