Global Security Challenges and Cross-Border Cooperation Take Centre Stage on Day Two of World Police Summit 2025

Dubai, UAE – 14 May 2025 – On the second morning of the World Police Summit 2025, law enforcement leaders and security experts from around the world gathered to confront some of today’s most pressing transnational security threats, from drug trafficking and cybercrime to emerging challenges in aviation and border security.

A powerful morning plenary session titled “Navigating the Next Decade of Law Enforcement” set the tone, as Commissioner Grant Stevens of South Australia Police explored the need for adaptive strategies to meet evolving challenges such as climate change, migration, and rapid technological disruption. “Effective cooperation across law enforcement agencies is our only hope of being effective,” he said. “Human trafficking, fraud, counter-terrorism and organised crime are all opportunities for us to benefit from collaboration. Intelligence sharing is vital – we can’t afford to make expensive mistakes in our investments.”

Sessions throughout the morning highlighted the shared responsibility of international actors in countering narcotics. In a segment introduced by a short documentary on drug control, Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaizah, Deputy Commander, emphasised the importance of bridging field and theoretical approaches in the global fight against drugs. Angela Me of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) presented sobering insights from global data, noting the sharp rise in synthetic drug use and production, the emergence of new trafficking routes, and the urgent need for law enforcement to move beyond reactive strategies. “Drug trafficking is a global issue—it cannot be tackled by individual countries alone,” she stated.

In a specialised session on Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats in Aviation Security, Peter Nilsson, Police Commissioner of Airpol, outlined the growing threats to the aviation ecosystem, including insider threats, drone incursions, sabotage, and cyber vulnerabilities. He called for a united approach to aviation cybersecurity: “We believe that building a strong and resilient community is essential. With over 400 commercial airports across Europe, collaboration is not just beneficial—it’s critical.”

Echoing the theme of community-driven resilience, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, outlined national efforts to elevate cybersecurity awareness and skill-building through initiatives such as Cyber Pulse, aligning with the UAE’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Community.” “The human factor remains the number one priority,” he noted. “We are committed to enhancing people’s capabilities through reskilling and upskilling—especially among technical professionals and the younger generation.”

As global policing agencies increasingly adopt AI-driven tools and respond to hybrid threats, day two of the Summit reaffirmed the importance of defining clear protocols, fostering trust among jurisdictions, and investing in future-ready talent to preserve public safety in a fast-changing world.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and organised by Dubai Police in partnership with DXB LIVE, the World Police Summit 2025 continues through 15 May. The Summit features over 300 expert speakers from 110+ countries and showcases emerging security solutions across 12 tracks including anti-narcotics, aviation security, AI in policing, cybercrime, and border security.

For more information, visit www.worldpolicesummit.com