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UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Attracts Global Tactical Units

The UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 brings together elite police and special forces units worldwide for its 7th edition in Dubai. The event, running from February 7-11, aims to enhance operational readiness and teamwork by simulating realistic policing scenarios.

Participants highlight the challenge's role in boosting physical and mental preparedness. Lieutenant Colonel George Rumanzi from Rwanda notes the steady growth in participation and performance. Similarly, Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Ayman Al Mugharbil from Syria emphasizes the value of specialized training.

Officer Cristian Fernandez from Paraguay praises the challenge's professionalism, while Officer Joffre Ortega from Ecuador stresses its realistic environment. The UAE's First Lieutenant Yasser Al Zarouni views the event as a platform for international cooperation. Sergeant James Coddington from Dallas cites American teams' past experiences as inspiration.

The event offers a prize pool of USD 260,000 and will be broadcast live on YouTube.

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