Appointment highlights global recognition of Emirati expertise in international military medicine, alongside key anti-narcotics summit updates from Dubai.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Major General Staff Aisha Sultan Al Dhaheri of the United Arab Emirates has been appointed President of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM). The appointment marks a major milestone for Emirati professionals on the global stage and reflects growing international recognition of the UAE’s presence and expertise in military medicine.
In a separate development from Dubai regarding international counter-narcotics efforts, upcoming forum sessions are set to feature panel discussions on disrupting drug trafficking networks, addressing the growing threat of synthetic drugs, and regulating precursor chemicals. A dedicated session will also share operational experiences from anti-narcotics initiatives in Australia and Colombia.
Workshops are scheduled to examine the use of artificial intelligence in analyzing drug-related cases, alongside discussions on synthetic alternatives produced to replace natural narcotics. Specialized sessions will also focus on risk assessment in narcotics cases and enhancing investigative and training frameworks.
Brigadier Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police, announced that the World Police Summit’s Anti-Narcotics Excellence Award has received more than 39 nominations from around the world this year. Winners recognizing outstanding contributions across anti-narcotics operations, treatment, rehabilitation, awareness, and prevention will be announced during the summit.
