Dubai: The second day of the World Police Summit 2025 in Dubai brought together global law enforcement leaders and security experts to tackle critical issues such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and aviation security. The event, organized under the theme 'Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing', features four specialized conferences and 12 main security tracks.
According to Emirates News Agency, the summit covers a range of topics from cybercrime and drug control to border security and human trafficking. In a session on cybersecurity, Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, introduced the national 'Cyber Pulse' initiative, aimed at empowering society as the first line of defense. Dr. Al Kuwaiti emphasized the importance of equipping both tech professionals and youth with the skills to handle cyber threats in the era of the Fifth Industrial Revolution. He also discussed the dual nature of technology as both an asset and a threat, highlighting efforts in the UAE to neutralize cyberattacks swiftly.
A panel on 'Public Order and Crowd Control: Intelligence-Led Security for International Events' explored integrating intelligence, planning, and operations for managing international events. Meanwhile, a session on drug enforcement featured Angela Me from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), who provided statistics on illicit drug use and emerging trafficking routes. She called for unified global surveys and enhanced international collaboration to combat these challenges.
Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza of Dubai Police emphasized the need for practical, coordinated global responses to transnational crime. In the session on aviation security, Europol Commissioner Peter Nilsson outlined risks such as insider threats and drone attacks, stressing the importance of collaboration and clear regulations across Europe's 400 commercial airports.
A session on 'Combatting Cross-Border Cybercrime' brought together experts from various international organizations, focusing on global strategies to address legal jurisdiction conflicts, privacy issues, and evolving cyberattack methods. Real-world examples highlighted the effectiveness of international cooperation.
The summit, hosted by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB Live and supported by entities like the IACP, UNODC, and Europol, also includes an exhibition featuring over 170 international exhibitors.