COPS & AI KNOW THE DRILL

Inside a smart station where security teams train for every possible crime at Dubai Metro, bus stations

Taking a public bus or Metro at any time of the day or night feels safe in Dubai. It is a 24/7 job for the Dubai Police to keep our public transportation crime-free. From smart helmets to facerecognition cameras and riot police to bomb squads, the Transportation Security Department of Dubai Police is keeping a close watch on Metro stations and bus stations to ensure that no nefarious activities go unnoticed.

Khaleej Times got exclusive access to the newly opened Hamdan Smart Station for Simulation and Training — a 3,200sqm facility at the Dubai Police Headquarters, which was established to train the city’s security personnel and equip them with cutting-edge security solutions.

“Our aim is to realise the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, of making Dubai the safest and smartest city on Earth,” said Brigadier-General Obaid Al Hathboor, Director of Transportation Security Department. He said the Training Innovation centre has in 2019 alone trained a total of 3,565 people and conducted 167 training courses. The Hamdan Smart Station was established as the UAE’s first and largest simulation facility that uses artificial intelligence for security solutions.

“The centre uses artificial intelligence to develop the expertise and capabilities of the security force with an aim of becoming the leading security force in the world in the transportation sector,” said the brigadier.

We want every resident to be able to use the public transportation and carry out their daily duties in an atmosphere that guarantees safety and comfort.” Brig-Gen Obaid Al Hathboor, Director, Transportation Security Department, Dubai Police