UAE Swat Challenge 2026 - in pictures

  • The team from Kyrgyzstan competes during the first day of the UAE Swat Challenge, in Al Ruwayyah. All photos: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    The team from Kyrgyzstan competes during the first day of the UAE Swat Challenge, in Al Ruwayyah. All photos: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
  • This year's challenge involves 109 teams from 45 countries, with 11 from the UAE
    This year's challenge involves 109 teams from 45 countries, with 11 from the UAE
  • Team Jordan tackle an obstacle course
    Team Jordan tackle an obstacle course
  • The 2026 event is the seventh iteration of the annual competition
    The 2026 event is the seventh iteration of the annual competition
  • The five-day challenge takes place at the Dubai Police training centre in Al Ruwayyah
    The five-day challenge takes place at the Dubai Police training centre in Al Ruwayyah
  • Elite tactical teams from around the world compete on day one
    Elite tactical teams from around the world compete on day one
  • First Lieutenant Mohammed Al Hashmi, from Dubai Police Swat Team
    First Lieutenant Mohammed Al Hashmi, from Dubai Police Swat Team