The key facts
- Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi, one of Dubai Police's first officers, has passed away; Sheikh Mohammed noted his 50 years of service.
- Sheikh Hamdan emphasized that after retirement Al Muhairi supported charitable, educational and community projects.
- He founded Jumeira University and Bin Dhaen Group, which grew from a 1990 trading company into a conglomerate.
Dubai leadership expressed condolences
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum expressed condolences over the death of Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi. In a post on X, he called the deceased a 'faithful man', one of the devoted leaders of Dubai Police who dedicated their careers to the Al Maktum family and citizens throughout five decades of continuous service. Sheikh Mohammed noted that Dubai will always remember those who served the emirate with loyalty and devotion, and prayed for the family and loved ones of the deceased.
Words of the Crown Prince
Dubai Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed also honored the memory of the Major General. According to him, Al Muhairi was among the first young men to join Dubai Police after its establishment, and over decades of service held numerous positions. Sheikh Hamdan added that even after retirement he continued to support a number of charitable, educational and community projects.
Biography and service
Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi was born in Jumeira, when it was a modest village of palm-leaf huts and tents. He joined the army at 14 and was among the first officers of Dubai Police.
University and business
In addition to his career in law enforcement, Al Muhairi founded Jumeira University, established, according to the publication, to preserve and spread the cultural heritage of the community and to prepare new generations. On Wednesday, the university announced the death of its founder and expressed condolences to his family and the entire university community. Al Muhairi also founded Bin Dhaen Group, which began with retail businesses and a trading company created in 1990; over time it grew into a conglomerate spanning trade, industry, contracting, education, real estate and services.
