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Dubai’s Swat Team To Add Custom-Build Super Truck To The Fleet | |
| Sumita Pawar |
Dubai Police have upgraded their Swat fleet by adding a custom-built Ghiath Special Force Vehicle complete with weapon holders and mobile tracking, stated the report.
The latest addition to the Dubai Police fleet has a built-in tracking system that lets the operations room know where it is at all times.
"Ghiath has state-of-the-art technology, like advanced surveillance systems and a powerful engine that can handle any terrain," said Omar Al Kaja, head of engineering at Dubai Police's general department of transport and rescue.
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Speaking at the World Police Summit in Dubai, Mr. Al Kaja said the new vehicle would provide Dubai's elite officers with better protection during dangerous operations.
"They have weapon holders inside the car, including four for their MP7s, one for an MP16, one for a shotgun, and more for Taser guns and their charges," he said.
"More space has been designed to safely store drones, grenades, officers' shields, and bags."
As the report mentioned, the newly designed Ghiath has been equipped with servers, screens, and tablets, plus drone launch and facial recognition systems.
The car also has smoke launchers on both sides.
According to the report, on the road with Dubai Police inside a UAE-built 'Ghiath' patrol car.
Currently, 10 Ghiath vehicles are patrolling the streets of Dubai, while a total of 400 will be introduced by 2027.
The existing model features reinforced windows, armoured doors, advanced communication systems, and a 360-degree camera on the roof with pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, according to the report.
Named by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, after his falcon, the latest UAE-built Ghiath is set to hit the streets next month.
The original vehicles were launched in March 2022 at the World Police Summit at the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 Dubai.
They are manufactured in the UAE by Emirati carmaker W Motors. The hardware and software were customised to meet the requirements of the Dubai Police.
Thirty percent of the car’s interior and exterior parts are 3D printed. The cars are equipped with advanced technology, functionality, and reliability, according to the report.