Dubai International Marine Club welcomed a delegation from the Dubai Police General Command and the Dubai Sports Council as part of their annual inspection tours to assess the readiness of Dubai’s sports facilities to host competitions and events during the 2026–2027 sports season, while ensuring the implementation of the highest standards of security, safety, and operational preparedness.
Representing the Dubai International Marine Club during the visit were Osama Al Saadi, Director of the Administrative Support Department, and Eslam Elridy, Health and Safety Officer. They briefed the delegation on the Club’s preparations and procedures in place to ensure the security and safety of athletes, spectators, and staff during the various events and championships hosted and organised by the Club, in accordance with the latest and highest standards.
The Dubai Police team was headed by Brigadier Hisham Nasser Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Emergency Affairs, accompanied by Colonel Mohammed Ali Ahli, Acting Director of the Emergency Department. The Dubai Sports Council team was headed by Ali Omar Al Baloushi, Director of the Sports Development Department.
The visit included a field tour of the facilities of the Dubai International Marine Club, during which the delegation reviewed the level of security and operational readiness, health and safety procedures, facility entrances and exits, emergency exits and evacuation areas, as well as various organisational and logistical arrangements related to hosting sporting events.
The tour also included verification that the approved security and safety requirements were fully met, contributing to the provision of a safe environment for athletes, spectators, and all event participants, while ensuring an efficient response to various requirements and emergency situations.
The Club remains committed to strengthening cooperation and coordination with the Dubai Police General Command, Dubai Sports Council, and other relevant authorities, while implementing best practices in security, health, and safety in line with the nature of the marine sporting events and championships it organises throughout the season.
The visit forms part of joint efforts to enhance the readiness of sports facilities across the Emirate of Dubai and improve the efficiency of security, safety, and operational systems. These efforts further strengthen the ability of clubs to organise and host local and international championships and events in accordance with the highest standards, reflecting Dubai’s global standing in the sports sector.
