The French government invited the UAE earlier this month, requesting their participation in securing the Olympic Games held in Paris this month until August 11.

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Efficiency and Excellence

According to international media, the Emirati police forces demonstrated their efficiency and excellence during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. A support team from the Emirati police assisted the French police in securing the Paris Olympics, which were inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

The Emirati police team had previously undergone intensive training and a thorough study of these areas, which helped them to perform their duties with high efficiency and professionalism.

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The UAE Ministry of Interior commented on the distinguished participation via the X platform: “The Emirati police support team, dispatched by the Ministry of Interior, has begun its mission in securing the Paris Olympics as part of a joint international cooperation with the police forces of the friendly Republic of France, aiming to ensure the protection of stadiums, sports facilities, and the roads leading to them, as well as securing various gathering sites for teams and the large crowds eagerly anticipating this major global event that brings together the peoples of the world.”

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Inspection of the Opening Ceremony

The UAE Ministry of Interior added: “Upon the arrival of the Emirati support team, the police canine units began inspecting the areas within the scope of the team’s tasks, which had previously undergone intensive training and a thorough study of these areas before starting their duties with high efficiency and professionalism.”

It continued: “Moreover, the specialized units of the Emirati police support team began conducting foot patrols in several areas of the French capital, Paris, as part of their assigned roles, in a mission that deepened bilateral cooperation and the distinguished relations between the friendly countries of the UAE and France.”

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The Emirati police mission is expected to continue throughout the duration of the Olympics. Analysts consider this step as a significant vote of confidence in the capabilities of the Emirati police, their development, and their ability to protect the world’s largest sporting event held every four years.

The efforts of the Emirati police aim to ensure the protection of stadiums, sports facilities, and the roads leading to them, as well as securing various gathering sites for teams and the large crowds enthusiastic about this major global event that brings together the peoples of the world under its umbrella.