Sharjah Police recently ran the Al Jidar Al Haseen 2026 exercise to see how well security forces and emergency teams could handle a fast-moving crisis before it put lives or property at risk.
This was a large-scale operation involving the National Guard Command, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, the Air Wing of the General Directorate of Security Support at the Ministry of Interior, and ambulance teams from the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence. The drill used virtual scenarios to force teams to respond in real time, testing their speed, leadership, and ability to coordinate under pressure. According to Sharjah24, the exercise took place on September 18, 2026, as part of the UAE Ministry of Interior's federal plan to strengthen unified crisis response at both local and national levels.
"The Al Jidar Al Haseen 2026 drill was officially held on September 18, 2026, involving Sharjah Police, National Guard Command, and multiple emergency agencies as part of a federal Ministry of Interior programme."
- Sharjah24
Sharjah's approach reflects a wider shift in the UAE, where joint exercises are now a core part of national security planning. The Al Jidar Al Haseen 2026 drill is one piece of the Ministry of Interior's federal training programme, designed to make sure local and national agencies can work together as a single unit when needed. The main goals: respond quickly, keep command clear, and contain incidents before they grow. As Sharjah24 notes, these drills are part of a larger effort to coordinate security and emergency services across the country.
Teams were assessed on how ready they were and how well they supported each other. The exercise required everyone to show technical skill and the ability to work across different agencies. This kind of cooperation is essential for protecting lives and property in high-risk situations. As reported earlier, coordinated action and tactical discipline are now seen as basic requirements in both UAE sport and security. There were no reports of incidents, arrests, or negative outcomes from the drill; only the successful participation of the agencies was documented, according to Sharjah24.
Sharjah's focus on joint operations shows a clear priority: in a real emergency, agencies cannot afford to work in isolation. The Al Jidar Al Haseen 2026 exercise is a live test of the systems and relationships that support public safety. By running these high-pressure simulations, Sharjah Police and their partners are building a model for effective crisis response. The takeaway is straightforward: only through realistic, demanding practice can agencies be ready to protect people and property when it counts.
"In the same period as the Al Jidar Al Haseen 2026 drill, Sharjah Police attained ISO 37000:2021 certification for organisational governance. This achievement reflects a broader institutional commitment to formalising management practices and standardising operational processes, as reported by Gulf Today."
- Gulf Today
