Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali
Police has achieved history with the elevation of Colonel Samira Abdullah Al Ali to the rank of brigadier—the first woman ever to accomplish this milestone since the force was created in 1956.The elevation, announced as part of a wider round of appointments, was issued under the command of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This award is a proud occasion for every woman in Dubai Police,” said Brigadier Al Ali, dedicating the achievement to the country’s leadership and their unwavering support for women in uniform. With over 31 years of service, Brigadier Al Ali today heads the Insurance Department at Dubai Police—a unit she helped create from start into a benchmark for police agencies across the region.
She is also the first woman to lead an all-male team in the General Department of Transport and Rescue. Brigadier Al Ali began her career in 1994, joining Dubai Police after getting a degree in insurance from UAE University. She first worked in a modest office with just two staff members but eventually transformed the unit into a full-fledged department.
She also became the first woman to serve in the General Department of Transport and Rescue, leading what had been an all-male team.
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