Blitz Bureau
THE fourth edition of the World Police Summit was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VicePresident, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reported WAM.
Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the event.
The opening ceremony was also attended by global police leaders, international experts, and key decision-makers in the security sector to address global challenges and exchange best practices. Organised by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB Live, the summit is held under the theme “Envisioning the Future of Policing”. It brings together over 300 speakers and experts from around the world, representing more than 100 countries, global law enforcement agencies, and over 200 specialised security and technology companies.
During the opening ceremony, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, delivered the welcome address, expressing his honour in hosting the summit and extending a warm welcome to international delegations. Al Marri noted the rise of transnational crime and the increasing threat of cybercrime, including AIpowered scams, dark web activity, and digital fraud. He referenced INTERPOL reports that revealed over 100 billion stolen personal and financial records were traded on the dark web in 2024 alone, a 42 percent increase from the previous year.
Ransomware attacks accounted for roughly 25 percent of global cyber insurance claims. He also emphasised Dubai Police’s commitment to sharing its experience in integrating policing with cuttingedge technology, highlighting global initiatives such as the International Anti-Narcotics Forum, Anti-Fraud Forum, UAE SWAT Challenge, and the Police Innovation and Leadership (PIL) Diploma.
In his keynote speech, John Romero, renowned video game designer and co-creator of Doom, shed light on cybercrime’s impact on the gaming industry. He revealed that the sector loses an estimated $$29 billion annually due to cheating and illegal hacking. Companies have invested around $13.5 billion in anti-cheat technologies, while black-market activities generate $50 million in illicit revenue. Romero outlined how hackers exploit game systems through unfair advantages like auto-aiming and in-game speed hacks, and how designers now use AI and behavioural analytics to detect anomalies, flag cheaters, and secure game environments.
