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Dubai resident with mobility disabilities sets new Guinness World Record

Mon 20 Mar 2023    
EcoBalance
| 2 min read

Dubai: An athlete with mobility disabilities, Sujith Koshy Varghese, has broken a new Guinness World Record for the largest individual GPS Drawing of a wheelchair at a distance of 8.71 km. This achievement was made possible with the full support of Dubai Police, who are committed to empowering and supporting people of determination.

The Vice President of Dubai Police Innovation Council, Major Khalid Khalifa Al Mazrouei, coordinated the athlete support initiative and confirmed that the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, H.E Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, has always directed the force to utilize all means and capabilities to support Varghese in reaching his goal. This included logistical and field support such as ambulances, drones, and security and traffic patrols.

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The chosen track in the shape of a wheelchair symbolizes the Dubai Police’s commitment to supporting determined individuals with mobility disabilities.

Varghese expressed his gratitude to Dubai Police for their unwavering support, which enabled him to fulfil his dream and achieve the Guinness World Records title. He added that Dubai Police’s Innovation Council, Events Security Committee, Athletes Council, and People of Determination Empowerment Council were all instrumental in helping him achieve this remarkable feat.

About Dubai Police

Dubai Police Force was established on June 01, 1956, and was based in “Naif Fort,” as its Headquarters, until the year 1973 when it was moved to its current location. “Naif Fort” was transformed, later, into one of the Dubai Police Stations.

Dubai Police is an integral part of the United Arab Emirates Police Force. Its mission is to improve the quality of life, in the Country, by operating in accordance with the constitutional rights to enforce the law and maintain the security and safety of the community and of everyone living in the Country.

Dubai Police Force is chaired by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum; Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

Source: Dubai Police social media

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