Ramadan in UAE: Win over Dh800,000 in prizes as Dubai Police announce games during holy month

Dubai Police announced on Friday the return of the ‘Ramadan Games' running from March 1 to March 22, with total cash prize exceeding Dh800,000.

“The tournament aims to promote a sports culture during the holy month of Ramadan,” said Dubai Police, noting the games “encourage competition, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. The initiative underscores the importance of sports in enhancing physical health, fitness levels, character development, and overall well-being.”

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There will be 8 community categories, including:

• General public

• Dubai Police Academy students

• Hemaya School students

• Dubai Police employees

• Participants in the specialised Diploma in Police Innovation and International Leadership (PIL)

• Dubai Police retirees

• Families of Dubai Police employees

• People of Determination

The tournament will feature 23 sporting competitions:

*Mountain biking challenge

• Tennis

• Football

• Snooker

• Beach volleyball

• Taekwondo

• Roller skating

• Shooting

• Chess

• 5 km running race

• Traditional Emirati games

• Cricket

• Padel

• Air rifle shooting

• Calisthenics

• Indoor rowing

• Obstacle course race

• Swimming

• Cycling race

• Jiu-Jitsu

• 100m sprint race

• Karate

• Archery

Matches will be held at these locations

• Dubai Police Officers Club

• Dubai Police Academy

• Deira Palm

• Umm Al Daman

• Training City in Al Ruwayyah

• Nad Al Sheba Police Station

Most competitions will take place after Iftar, from 9pm to 12 midnight, while cycling competitions will be held before Iftar, from 3pm to 5pm.