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UAE female cop Maitha Seif: Sharpshooter among international judges at UAE SWAT Challenge 2024

Dubai Police officer Maitha Seif is lone woman among 30 international judges



Lt. Maitha Seif, one of the 30 international judges at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024, works with the Dubai Police's VIP Protection unit. From target shooting to sharpshooting, she has excelled with the force's support.
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Dubai: Lieutenant Maitha Mohammed Seif, a Dubai Police officer and a certified judge with the Emirates Shooting Association, is the only female judge in a panel of 30 international judges at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024.

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Her expertise and depth of knowledge have earned the acclaim and respect of fellow judges and participants.

Sharpshooter since 2000

Lt Maitha began her career in 2000 in the VIP Protection Unit of the General Department of Organisation Protective Security and Emergencies. Her interest in target shooting became a passion, and she soon started winning competitions.

Lt Maitha Mohammed Seif (right) of the Dubai Police is a certified judge with the Emirates Shooting Association, and is the only female judge in a panel of the 30 international judges at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2024.
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Her skill and proficiency helped her make the Dubai Police shooting team and graduate to the UAE national shooting team, claiming many laurels for over 15 years. Lt Maitha says the achievements were only possible with the opportunities, motivation and training provided by the Dubai Police.

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Venturing into judging

Her excellent marksmanship helped Lt Maitha grow in the sport. She undertook several courses, including an instructor’s course in South Africa in 2015 and specialised training by the Ministry of Interior and conducted by Dubai Police. Soon she transitioned into a judge.

Lt Maitha Seif studied several courses, including a shooting instructor course in South Africa in 2015 and underwent special training sponsored by the Ministry of Interior and conducted by Dubai Police before becoming a judge at shooting competitions.
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The UAE SWAT Challenge experience

After her debut as a judge in the 2020 UAE SWAT Challenge, Lt Maitha went from strength to strength. Her experience as a shooter instilled in her attributes like readiness, focus, overcoming fear and maintaining precision, all crucial to ensure fairness and transparency for judging at international events.

She is committed to maintaining physical fitness and mental agility, essential attributes for a judge. Her awareness of competition rules and regulations and keen focus on participant safety make Lt Maitha a top-class judge at major shooting competitions.

Proud to be an Emirati woman judge, Lt Maitha credits Dubai Police for all the support.

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