Overview per Dubai Courts (dubaicourts.gov.ae) / Ministry of Justice (moj.gov.ae). Roles and contacts change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.
The entities responsible for security and safety
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Ministry of Interior — the backbone of security
The main role of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) is to protect state security; create, organise and supervise police and security forces; regulate road traffic; and provide protection and security of establishments and property. The ministry integrates the police and security systems across the UAE.
Documents:Emirates IDResidence visa - 2
Your local police authority
Local police authorities in each emirate are responsible for maintaining law and order in their respective emirate. In practice, this is who you turn to for day-to-day policing where you live.
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Ports, borders and free zones
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security is the entity in charge of enhancing the security capabilities of the UAE at its ports, borders and in the free zones. It works on standardising the necessary security procedures and requirements, particularly checking on the entry and exit of persons and goods at ports and in the free zones.
Documents:PassportEntry permit - 4
Crisis and emergency management
To ensure the safety of the lives of all citizens and residents and to preserve the property of the country, the Supreme Council for National Security established the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA). NCEMA is the leading national organisation responsible for regulating and coordinating all efforts of emergency and crisis management, as well as the development of a national plan for responding to emergencies.
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Where to find emergency information
NCEMA has a dedicated centre for information and resources related to predicting and dealing with emergencies, crises and disasters. When you need trusted guidance during an emergency, this is the source to rely on.
Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.
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