98 inmates take part in Dubai Police games

The
Dubai Police Ramadan Games for Inmates has commenced at the Misdemeanor
and Violations Prison Department at Dubai Police, with the enthusiastic
participation of 98 inmates. The tournament features competitive
matches of table tennis, billiards, and chess.

The event was
attended by Brigadier Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, Director of the General
Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments at Dubai Police,
and his Deputy, Brigadier Salah Juma Bu Osaiba, along with several
senior officers and directors of sub-departments.

Brigadier Julfar
pointed out that the Punitive and Correctional Establishments, under the
guidance of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri,
Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and the follow up of Expert Major
General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commandant for Criminal
Investigation Affairs, organise a wide range of year-round sports
tournaments, physical and mental competitions, as well as various
educational and training programmes.

He emphasised that these
initiatives are specifically tailored to actively engage the inmates, as
they profoundly impact their morale within the prison facilities.
Furthermore, he highlighted that these activities enhance their physical
capabilities, empower them to harness their potential, and effectively
utilise their leisure time in a productive manner.

Brigadier Julfar
further indicated that these tournaments and events foster happiness and
a positive spirit among inmates and encourage them to participate in
various activities and competitions.

He concluded, “They also
contribute to maintaining their physical fitness, mental agility, and
improving their overall quality of life within the prison environment.”

A total of 40 inmates compete in the game of billiards, 30 inmates play
table tennis, and 28 play chess. The organising committee has allocated
trophies, gold and silver medals, and incentives for the winners.

Recently, the Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of
Punitive and Correctional Establishments, recently launched the “Winter
Clothing” initiative to bring joy and happiness to 19 inmates’ children
by providing them with warm winter clothes.

This heartwarming initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent.

Brigadier Julfar emphasised that this initiative aligns with the
community-oriented efforts of Dubai Police to bring happiness to both
the internal and external communities, including inmates and their
families.

He highlighted that collaborative initiatives and
activities undertaken by correctional establishments, in cooperation
with partners, aim to psychologically and morally prepare this group for
their reintegration into society and promote positive values such as
tolerance, love, and generosity through diverse programmes, activities,
and courses.