Dubai: The Dubai Police, represented by the Positive Spirit Council, held a press conference to showcase the achievements of the Positive Spirit initiative over the past three years.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event took place at the Cycling Hub at the Dubai Police Club and was attended by distinguished figures such as Major General Consultant Dr. Ali Singel, Health Advisor for Dubai Police; Professor Ali Hassan Salman Nasser, the Regional Ambassador for the World Federation of Friends of the United Nations in the Middle East, North Africa, the UAE, and Oman; Fatima Buhajeer, Chairperson of the Positive Spirit Council; Mohammad Al Hajjaji, General Coordinator of the Positive Spirit Council; alongside several officers and media representatives.
During the press conference, Fatima Buhajeer explained that the "Positive Spirit" is a community-based initiative aimed at promoting positivity and spreading happiness among residents through various activities and events. She elaborated that the initiative seeks to create a more cohesive society by reinforcing values of tolerance and coexistence among individuals from different backgrounds. It targets all community members, including children, youth, and seniors from various nationalities. The ongoing effort aims to cultivate a happy and safe environment by promoting positivity, collaboration, and cooperation among everyone.
Furthermore, Buhajeer highlighted that, through the "Positive Spirit" initiative, the Council organised 933 events from 2022 to 2024, engaging participants from over 37 nationalities. This includes 241 community programmes, 289 sports programmes, 292 courses and lectures, and 111 cultural competitions. She emphasised that the initiative aims to strengthen community ties through activities and events designed to unite residents. The Positive Spirit initiative promotes tolerance and coexistence, encourages positive dialogue among community members, and stimulates participation by providing ample opportunities for involvement. Moreover, it aligns with Dubai Police's strategic goal of enhancing community happiness and fosters a culture of volunteering through diverse initiatives.
Additionally, Buhajeer reaffirmed that the Council has received 15 awards at local, regional, and international levels since launching its initiatives and programmes.