29 October 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Human Rights, have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 21 October 2025 in Dubai.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in capacity-building and training on human rights and related thematic areas, reinforcing both institutions’ shared commitment to promoting respect for human rights within law enforcement.
Envisioned Areas of Cooperation
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Under the MoU, the parties will collaborate in the following areas:
- Capacity-building on human rights and human trafficking;
- Training of trainers for law enforcement officials and community leaders;
- Capacity-building in foresight and proactivity;
- Capacity-building on resilience and governance;
- Sharing knowledge and expertise in child protection to enhance the workforce competence of both parties;
- Forming work teams and joint committees to achieve the above objectives, as well as other areas of collaboration, through joint future projects and comprehensive work plans within a defined timeframe.
The signing took place shortly before the first joint workshop on human rights, which was held from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Dubai Police Officers Club. This inaugural training marked the start of a series of capacity-building activities between UNITAR and Dubai Police.
The workshop’s opening session was attended by senior Dubai Police officials, including Brigadier Abdulrahman Al Shaer, Director of the Human Rights Department; Brigadier Jasim Muhammad Abdullah, Deputy Director of Training; Colonel Faisal Al Khamiri, Deputy Director of the Human Rights Department; and Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Matroushi, Director of the Child and Women Protection Department.
UNITAR was represented by Mr. Rabih El-Haddad, Director of the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, and Ms. Anna Sabrina Wolmann, Head of the International Law Programme. Sessions were delivered by UNITAR experts Ms. Elodie Tranchez and Mr. Michael Tabbal.
This MoU marks a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between UNITAR and Dubai Police, building on the momentum of the first joint training activity and laying the foundation for sustained cooperation in human rights education and institutional resilience.