Dubai Inmates Take Part in International Chess Tournament to Promote Rehabilitation.
DUBAI: Inmates from Dubai Police’s General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments took part in the sixth Intercontinental Chess Championship for Prisoners, an online tournament that brought together 134 teams representing 54 countries.
The competition, conducted under the supervision of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in collaboration with the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, was hosted by Cook County in the United States.
Brigadier Sultan Abdullah Al Owais, Director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, emphasised that the initiative demonstrates Dubai Police’s dedication to inmate rehabilitation. He noted that chess plays an important role in strengthening critical thinking, strategic planning and mental discipline among prisoners.
Lieutenant Colonel Mohammed Abdullah Al Obaidli, Director of Inmate Education and Training, stressed the importance of educational programmes and sporting activities in equipping inmates with valuable skills and preparing them for successful reintegration into society.
Saeed Yousuf Shukri, Secretary-General of the Dubai Chess and Culture Club, commended Dubai Police for its continued efforts to provide chess training to inmates. He also highlighted the success of these initiatives, which helped the Dubai team secure first place in the championship’s fourth edition in 2024.
