Dubai Police And Department Of Finance Unite To Advance Dubai's Cashless Strategy

The General Command of Dubai Police and the Department of Finance (DOF) in Dubai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement aims to promote digital payment solutions within government services, aligning with the "Dubai Cashless Strategy." The focus is on enhancing secure financial transactions and providing a seamless digital payment experience for customers.

Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, and Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director General of DOF, signed the MoU. Senior officers and officials from both organisations attended the signing ceremony. This partnership is seen as a strategic move to support Dubai's vision of a digitally transformed economy.

Abdulrahman Al Saleh emphasised that this collaboration reflects Dubai’s governance model's spirit of integration. It aligns with the emirate’s vision to foster an innovative, technology-driven digital economy. He stated, "This MoU supports the leadership’s aspiration to position Dubai as a global benchmark for smart financial transformation."

The agreement includes cooperation in exchanging knowledge about cashless transformation. Both parties will share data and insights while leveraging modern financial technologies. Specialised working groups will be established to drive innovation and digital transition.

Under the MoU, initiatives will promote awareness of digital payments' benefits and safe use of financial applications. Training programmes will be developed to enhance existing digital infrastructure for secure payment operations across government services.

Lieutenant General Al Marri noted that strengthening digital payment infrastructure within Dubai Police reflects their commitment to delivering secure services. "Enabling advanced digital payment channels contributes to building a flexible service ecosystem," he said.

This partnership aims to reduce reliance on cash and support Dubai’s sustainable digital economy. By developing secure payment systems, the goal is to improve government efficiency and enhance customer experiences in line with the objectives of the Dubai Cashless Strategy.

The collaboration between Dubai Police and DOF signifies a step towards integrating smart services that boost customer satisfaction, efficiency, and transparency. The MoU outlines plans for educational programmes to ensure efficient payment operations across government services.

With inputs from WAM