DUBAI, UAE — Dubai Police has secured a prestigious global recognition, receiving accreditation from the Business Agility Institute (BAI) that designates it the world’s most agile police force. This distinction, announced on December 23, 2025, follows an intensive evaluation process conducted earlier in the year, which assessed the department’s leadership capabilities and the maturity of its comprehensive agility framework, showcasing its dedication to operational excellence and responsiveness in public service.
The rigorous assessment, part of the renewal cycle following Dubai Police’s 2023 evaluation, specifically targeted police agencies and the broader public sector. Dubai Police achieved the highest score globally, marking an impressive 10-point increase from its initial evaluation. This achievement positions the force as a global benchmark for organizational readiness and adaptive operational structures.
Benchmarking Against Global Standards
The BAI evaluation utilized multifaceted criteria aligned with international standards for governmental excellence. Key areas of focus included:
- Agile Leadership and Governance: Examining the structure and execution of flexible management principles.
- Corporate Strategy and Structure: Assessing the capacity for quick adaptation in administrative design.
- Team Empowerment: Reviewing processes for devolving decision-making authority to operational teams.
- Cultural and Intellectual Collaboration: Analyzing the organization’s openness to new ideas and cross-functional teamwork.
- Organizational Change Management: Evaluating the effectiveness of implementing systemic changes swiftly and smoothly.
This evaluation emphasizes the force’s commitment to integrating advanced organizational agility with future-focused government objectives. By adopting these flexible methodologies, Dubai Police strengthens its ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats and community challenges while enhancing the efficiency of its internal decision-making processes.
An Integrated Model for Modern Policing
Major General Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah Al Mualla, Director of the General Department of Excellence and Pioneering, emphasized that the accreditation validates the force’s pioneering approach to leadership. He noted that organizational agility is not merely an administrative concept within Dubai Police but an “integrated, practical approach centered on people.”
This model, Major General Al Mualla stated, supports continuous innovation and aligns directly with Dubai’s forward-thinking governmental aspirations, reinforcing the police force’s global standing in operational readiness and performance.
Sustaining Excellence Through Data and Innovation
Colonel Abdullah Jassim Al Zarouni, Director of the Knowledge, Innovation and Development Department, highlighted that this global recognition is the direct result of the police’s research-led initiatives and development programs focused on knowledge transfer and innovation.
“We leverage data, analysis, and proactive methodologies to transform challenges into opportunities,” Colonel Al Zarouni explained. This involves deploying smart solutions and operating through flexible models that buttress efficient decision-making and operational effectiveness.
The achievement signals a renewed commitment to ongoing investment in human capital and the refinement of operating models. Furthermore, Dubai Police plans to strengthen global partnerships to ensure sustained excellence in security innovation and maintain readiness for future demands. This model of proactive adaptation serves as a valuable framework for police departments worldwide seeking to enhance operational response in an increasingly dynamic global landscape.