Major General (Ret.) Nasser Abdulrazzaq Al Razooqi, who leads both the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and serves as Vice President of the World Karate Federation, arrived at Dubai Police Academy with a clear goal. He brought a team ready to push karate forward in the UAE. This was not just a formal visit. According to Gulf Today, both sides wanted real progress. They looked for ways to combine their strengths and raise the level of sports development. The talks zeroed in on karate training, coaching standards, and how to match international benchmarks. The UAE wants to keep pace with the world. That was obvious in the room.
Major General Badran Al Shamsi, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Academy and Training Affairs at Dubai Police, welcomed the group. The Karate Federation's team sat down with senior academy officials. They got straight to the point. How can they support karate across the country? They talked about training, finding new talent, and building a strong path for athletes and coaches. This fits with the UAE Vision 2031 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. Both plans put sports and youth at the center of national growth. Recent WAM state news agency reports back this up.
Building a foundation for national sports growth
The meeting brought together top names from sports and law enforcement. Brigadier Ahmed Mirdas, Director of the General Department of Training at Dubai Police, joined the talks. Brigadier Dr. Jassim Mohammed, Deputy Director of Training, was there too. Major Ahmed Al Bahr, who leads the Sports Excellence Centre, and Captain Abdullah Jassim Al Muhairi, Head of the Sports Training Section, also took part. International referee Jaber Al Zaabi, who chairs the UAE Referees Committee and holds senior posts in both the Asian and World Karate Federations, added technical weight. Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports that UAE leaders are putting more focus on these kinds of partnerships. They want to build a culture of excellence and push for new ideas in sports. The message is clear.
Al Razooqi was joined by Rashid Abdulmajid Al Ali, Vice President of the UAE and Asian Karate Federations and Executive Bureau Member of the World Federation. Expert engineer Marwan Sinkal and executive director Mohamed Abbas rounded out the team. Both sides looked at how to use their resources and know-how to grow karate, improve coaching, and make sure the sport's rise fits the UAE's bigger sports goals. At the end, they exchanged commemorative shields. This was a sign of respect and a nod to their shared effort. Major General Badran Al Shamsi and Brigadier Ahmed Mirdas received honorary 7th Dan black belt certificates for their work in supporting karate. That meant something.
Strategic partnerships and institutional impact
Major General Al Razooqi left no doubt. The visit was about action, not just goodwill. He pointed to the Dubai Police Academy's key role in building up karate. He stressed that real progress comes from strong partnerships. Major General Badran Al Shamsi praised the Karate Federation's leadership and said Dubai Police is committed to working closely with sports groups. The goal is to help the country's athletes. This matches the Dubai government's and Dubai Sports Council's push for public-private partnerships. They want to speed up sports infrastructure and talent development. The National has reported on these efforts.
This approach fits Dubai's bigger plan. The city is linking public institutions and sports groups to get real results. One example is the recent collaboration between government agencies and financial partners to boost employee wellbeing. No formal deals or funding were announced at this meeting. Still, it set the stage for future cooperation. The Dubai Media Office says this matches the UAE's rules on transparency and step-by-step progress.
Dubai's way of working across sectors is not just talk. It is building real systems for talent and teamwork. The Karate Federation's work with the Dubai Police Academy is a clear move to make sports excellence part of the system. Young athletes and coaches will get better training and support. This partnership sets a new standard. It shows Dubai is serious about sports development. The commitment is real. The impact will last.
