Ramadan in UAE: Dubai Police announce games with over Dh800,000 in prizes

Dubai Police have announced the return of the Ramadan Games, set to take place from March 1 to March 22, with total cash prizes exceeding Dh800,000.

"The tournament aims to promote a sports culture during the holy month of Ramadan," said Dubai Police, noting the games "encourage competition, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. The initiative underscores the importance of sports in enhancing physical health, fitness levels, character development and overall well-being."

The tournament will include eight community categories, covering a wide range of participants:

- General public

- Dubai Police Academy students

- Hemaya School students

- Dubai Police employees

- Participants in the specialised Diploma in Police Innovation and International Leadership (PIL)

- Dubai Police retirees

- Families of Dubai Police employees

- People of Determination

A total of 23 sporting competitions will be featured in this year’s tournament, including:

- Mountain biking challenge

- Tennis

- Football

- Snooker

- Beach volleyball

- Taekwondo

- Roller skating

- Shooting

- Chess

- 5 km running race

- Traditional Emirati games

- Cricket

- Padel

- Air rifle shooting

- Calisthenics

- Indoor rowing

- Obstacle course race

- Swimming

- Cycling race

- Jiu-Jitsu

- 100m sprint race

- Karate

- Archery

Matches will take place at the following locations:

- Dubai Police Officers Club

- Dubai Police Academy

- Deira Palm

- Umm Al Daman

- Training City in Al Ruwayyah

- Nad Al Sheba Police Station

Most competitions will be held after Iftar, running from 9 pm to 12 midnight, while cycling competitions will take place before Iftar, from 3 pm to 5 pm.