Dubai Police offer residents up to Dh30,000 for best video at UAE SWAT Challenge

Dubai Police are taking community engagement to a new level by inviting UAE residents to capture the action at the upcoming UAE SWAT Challenge and win cash prizes. The move aims to blend high-adrenaline tactical competition with digital creativity and public participation. The announcement has quickly become one of the most talked-about local developments, especially among students, content creators and social media users across the Emirates.As a part of a new initiative called the SWAT Clip Award, Dubai Police will offer up to Dh30,000 (about $10,000) for the best short video made by residents during the event, which runs from February 7 to 11 at the Al Ruwayyah training grounds.

What is the UAE SWAT Challenge and why this video contest matters

The UAE SWAT Challenge is a high-profile international tactical competition organised by the Dubai Police General Command. Now in its seventh edition, this event attracts elite special tactical teams from around the world to compete across demanding scenarios, from assault and obstacle courses to officer rescue and tower challenges, testing teamwork, strategy and endurance.