Abu Dhabi Police unveils 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to enhance security

Abu Dhabi Police has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, a roadmap for the future of policing and security in Abu Dhabi. The plan focuses on strengthening proactive security, developing a smart road security system, enhancing readiness and preparedness, and embedding institutional efficiency and agility. It aligns with government priorities, promotes sustainable security and safety and quality of life, and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global model for security and stability.

His Excellency Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, said the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan embodies an ambitious vision for the future of policing and security in the emirate. It translates the leadership’s directives into an advanced and sustainable security system capable of anticipating the future, keeping pace with changes and challenges, and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the safest cities in the world.

His Excellency said that security and safety are fundamental pillars of Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive development journey and a national responsibility that the force continues to uphold with dedication and commitment. This work is guided by an ambitious forward-looking vision and an integrated policing system built on proactive action, innovation and advanced technology, with people and their quality of life at the forefront of its priorities.

The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan is guided by the vision, Abu Dhabi: A Global Leader in Sustainable Security and Safety. Its overarching goal is Abu Dhabi: Security and Safety, while its mission is to ensure Abu Dhabi’s security through an integrated, proactive policing system that harnesses artificial intelligence and innovation to address future challenges and strengthen community confidence in a safe and sustainable environment. The plan is aligned with federal and local government priorities and aims to improve institutional performance and sustain security outcomes.

The plan is built around four key strategic priorities, whose objectives, initiatives and performance indicators work together to enhance the effectiveness of the security and policing system and support the achievement of strategic targets through 2030.

The first priority, Proactive Security, focuses on strengthening proactive security capabilities, enhancing readiness to combat cybercrime, and improving quality of life and community security. This will be achieved by developing prevention and early-detection systems for risks and threats, and deploying modern technologies and smart solutions to support security and stability.

The second priority, Smart Road Security, aims to develop the traffic safety system, strengthen smart traffic enforcement, and support a safer future for road users. It will leverage artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to analyse traffic data, promote compliance with laws and regulations, and reduce traffic accidents and road fatalities.

The third priority, Readiness and Preparedness, focuses on strengthening security protection and safeguarding systems and enhancing readiness and security response capabilities. This will enable a swift and effective response to reports, incidents and emergencies, while improving coordination and integration among the relevant entities to ensure the highest levels of preparedness and response.

The fourth priority, Institutional Efficiency and Agility, focuses on enhancing institutional agility and future foresight, achieving sustainable financial and workforce efficiency, developing and empowering human capital, and building an advanced policing system driven by artificial intelligence and data. These efforts will support decision-making, improve the efficiency of policing operations and services, and sustain institutional excellence.

The plan sets ambitious strategic targets through 2030. These include maintaining a security and safety rate of 98 per cent, achieving at least 97 per cent in community trust and satisfaction, reducing crime rates by 1 per cent annually and road fatalities by 2 per cent annually, ensuring a response time of no more than 5 minutes for emergency reports, and raising Abu Dhabi Police’s level of readiness in artificial intelligence to 90 per cent.

Implementation will be supported by an integrated framework for governance, monitoring and performance measurement, alongside stronger coordination and collaboration across sectors and departments. Strategic initiatives and projects will be linked to approved targets and performance indicators to ensure effective implementation and sustainable results, deliver a lasting positive impact on community security, safety and quality of life, and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in sustainable security and safety.