Dubai Police have hailed the indispensable contribution of 2,479 multinational volunteers in ensuring the seamless execution of the emirate’s monumental New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. Responding to an official call for community support, an overwhelming 3,111 residents registered their interest, with the selected volunteers representing an extraordinary diversity of 45 nationalities.
These civic-minded individuals were strategically deployed across 15 key locations throughout Dubai, where they performed critical functions in crowd management and operational support. Their duties extended beyond basic assistance to include submitting detailed reports and observations that will serve to refine security protocols for future large-scale events. Dubai Police authorities emphasized that this volunteer force was instrumental in maintaining both safety and order during one of the world’s most spectacular annual gatherings.
Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police, publicly commended the volunteers for their exemplary professionalism and high morale. He noted that their performance not only reflected Dubai’s civilized image but also demonstrated the powerful synergy between law enforcement and the community. This collaboration, according to Brigadier Al Mansouri, exemplifies the government’s directive to embed volunteering as a sustainable value and cornerstone of comprehensive development.
The institutional framework supporting this effort is Dubai Police’s year-round volunteering platform, which continuously develops opportunities for community integration in security, traffic management, and public awareness initiatives. Captain Saeed Al Ketbi, Director of the Community Relations Department, highlighted the growing public consciousness regarding volunteering’s significance in achieving sustainable development goals. He further praised the volunteer teams for fostering positive citizenship, social responsibility, and constructive partnerships between public and private sectors that ultimately contribute to community safety and stability.