Dubai: The emirate's police have become one of the top police forces in the world thanks to its remarkable track record in fighting crime, Dubai Police Chief Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim has said.

He made the remarks while speaking on the 'History of Dubai Police' organised by Dubai Municipality's Architectural Heritage Department in cooperation with the UAE Architectural Heritage Society at the Culture and Science Club in Al Mamzar.

Referring to the invaluable support extended to Dubai Police by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Lieutenant General Dahi said the support had helped the police force take great strides in accomplishing the visionary plans of the government.

Quoting statistics and figures, Lieutenant General Dahi underlined the fact the police force have grown in leaps and bounds over the past few decades and become one of the most ideal government apparatus.

Engineer Rashad Bukhash, Director of Architectural Heritage, welcomed the guests who included members of the Federal National Council, several personalities and members of the Culture and Science Club.