Dubai Police launches its latest tourist police patrol ‘Lucid Air Grand Touring’

Dubai Police launches Lucid Air Grand Touring
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By News Desk, GCC Business News

Dubai Police has launched its latest tourist police patrol ‘Lucid Air Grand Touring’, one of the most advanced electric vehicles.

His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, received a detailed handover from Faisal Sultan, Vice President and Managing Director Middle East at Lucid, at the Dubai Police Officers Club.

The launching event was attended by His Excellency Major General Expert Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commandant for Criminal Investigation Affairs; His Excellency Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs; Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri, Director of the General Department of Community Happiness; Brigadier Harib Al Shamsi, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, and several officers and employees.

Lt. Gen. Al Marri stressed that this move highlights Dubai Police’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision for a green economy and falls in line with the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033 by adopting the latest technologies and systems that drive sustainable growth.

Dubai Police launches its latest tourist police patrol ‘Lucid Air Grand Touring’
HE Lt. Gen. Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri
Commander-in-Chief – Dubai Police

“The initiative also includes measures to reduce carbon emissions and prioritize clean energy in daily operations. This promotes police visibility, particularly in tourist areas and during community events, while strengthening the connection between Dubai Police and the community.”

Faisal Sultan, Vice President and Managing Director Middle East at Lucid, stated that, “We are proud to support the electrification efforts of the Dubai Police fleet. With the recent opening of our first retail studio in the emirate, located at City Walk, we look forward to expanding our presence in Dubai.”

This partnership integrates Lucid’s technological innovations with Dubai Police’s visionary approach. From community policing to transportation, the agreement reinforces Dubai Police’s commitment to excellence in all areas of service and duty.

The 819-horsepower Lucid Air Grand Touring is the first production vehicle to achieve a WLTP estimated range of up to 839 km on a single charge1. The vehicle’s innovations have taken a significant leap forward in 2024, adopting technology advancements first seen in the Lucid Air Sapphire that deliver a longer driving range in more conditions and faster charging.

Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a Silicon Valley-based technology company that specializes on building cutting-edge EVs. Lucid Air delivers best-in-class performance and efficiency starting at $69,900.

Furthermore, Lucid is working on its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona to commence the production of the Lucid Gravity SUV. The company aims to accelerate the pace toward sustainable transportation and energy.

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