Dubai: The Dubai Police’s Human Resources Department celebrated the UAE’s 43rd National Day on Thursday.

Major General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Dubai Police Chief, attended the celebrations along with a number of high-ranking police officials.

Children from Dubai schools and Dubai Police’s nursery also took part in the festivities.

Mohammad Saleh, one of the oldest police officers on the force, who joined Dubai Police in 1958, was honoured as part of the celebration.

The celebration also included poetry, music, heritage and cultural activities.