Team Kazakhstan 'C' has walked away with a prize money of $80,000 after being crowned the overall champion of the seventh edition of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026. They secured a total of 536 points.
Kazakhstan 'A' followed in second place with 515 points, while China Police 'C' claimed third place with 493 points.
Winners of the fifth and final day challenge, the Obstacle Course, were also awarded, with Kazakhstan 'B' securing first place in the final event, followed by China Police 'B' in second place, and Rwanda National Police '1' achieving third place.
The winning teams were honoured by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police.
The seventh edition of the challenge, which ran for five days, concluded on Wednesday with the participation of 109 teams from 48 countries.
The event highlighted the exceptional professionalism, endurance and tactical excellence of elite units from around the world, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for advanced tactical competition and international security cooperation.
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