# Dubai Police policing innovation and international training

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dubai-police-policing-innovation-and-international-training
> Updated: 2026-08-22T10:48:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Dubai Police launched the Horizon X program, an initiative led by its Future Foresight Centre to integrate innovation and emerging global trends into policing. The program is designed to enhance institutional agility, community safety, and long-term preparedness through a framework of workshops and project development.

Following this initiative, the Dubai Police’s approach to smart policing has gained international traction. Officers from the Philippine National Police completed the Policing Innovation and International Leadership Diploma, a program organized by Dubai Police and Rabdan Academy. Participants utilized the training to study advanced strategies, including the use of Smart Police Stations and adaptive leadership, to improve law enforcement services in their home countries.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Philippine police officers adopt Dubai smart policing lessons

Philippine National Police officers completed a leadership diploma in Dubai, gaining insights into smart policing, technology, and community-focused strategies to implement in the Philippines.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippine-police-officers-adopt-dubai-smart-policing-lessons

### 2026-08-07: Dubai Police unveils Horizon X program for next‑generation policing

Dubai Police launches Horizon X, a Future Foresight Centre initiative to turn emerging trends into innovative policing projects, guided by five readiness pillars and led by Brigadier Hamdan Al Ghassieh and Col.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dubai-police-unveils-horizon-x-program-for-nextgeneration-policing

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