Registration Opens for the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

• Set for 7–11 February at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai

Dubai Police has opened registration for the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge, inviting special police units, rapid-intervention teams, and tactical squads from around the world to compete in Dubai from 7 to 11 February 2026. Teams can register via the official website www.uaeswatchallenge.com by completing the required details and uploads.

Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency for Organization Security Affairs, and Chair of the Organising Committee, emphasized that the early registration window helps confirm participating teams and provides them with ample time to prepare for peak performance. He highlighted that the event has evolved into one of the world’s premier tactical competitions for specialized police teams.

Global Participation and Record-Setting Growth

The sixth edition of the competition earned a Guinness World Records entry for the highest number of countries participating in a tactical SWAT competition, with 46 nations and 103 teams involved.

Purpose

The competition fosters the exchange of expertise among tactical teams, showcases the latest global practices for rapid-intervention units, and evaluates efficiency and readiness in handling various challenging scenarios. Brigadier Al Ketbi credited the event's success to the leadership of Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and the focus on best-practice planning and organizational strategies.

Competition Format

International teams will compete across five events, with points awarded daily towards the overall title:

• Assault

• Tactical Operations

• Officer Rescue

• High Tower

• Obstacle Course

Each event tests tactical knowledge, physical endurance, and team coordination.

Call to Action

The Organizing Committee encourages specialized police teams to register early, prepare to compete, and share their expertise with peers from around the world.