Dubai: The Eid Labour Championships, organised by the Dubai Police's Positive Spirit Council, attracted over 15,000 attendees and participants during the first two days of Eid Al-Adha. The event took place across four locations in Dubai: Al Muhaisnah, Al Quoz, Al Satwa, and the Jebel Ali labour accommodations-Nuzul.
According to Emirates News Agency, the championships were organised in collaboration with several key organisations, including the Dubai Event Security Committee, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Dubai Sports Council, Dubai Municipality, the Dubai Corporation For Ambulance Services, the Dubai Police Station Directors' Council, the Community Police Section at the Crime Prevention Department, the People of Determination Empowerment Council at Dubai Police, and the 'On-the-Go' initiative.
The event featured a basketball tournament with 114 players in 14 teams and a women's volleyball tournament with 112 participants across 14 teams. Additionally, the men's volleyball tournament included 96 players in 12 teams. The tug-of-war competition saw significant engagement, with 648 players from 84 teams. A basketball tournament specifically for the Pakistani community was also held, featuring 80 players across eight teams.
Sign Language Expert Mohammed Al-Hajjaji, Secretary of the People of Determination Empowerment Council at Dubai Police, conducted educational workshops focusing on sign language and communication techniques for the deaf community.
Fatima Buhajeer, Chairperson of the Positive Spirit Council, highlighted the theme "Celebrating Eid Together" and noted the strong participation from workers and target groups. She emphasized that the championships aimed to bring joy to labourers, offering health and psychological benefits while strengthening social connections and promoting values of tolerance and coexistence. Buhajeer stated that the event supports Dubai Police's strategic goals of enhancing safety and security, fostering community engagement, and reflecting the community role of Dubai Police.
