Dominican Republic Returns to UAE SWAT Challenge 2027 with Two Teams

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dominican Republic will return to the UAE SWAT Challenge, with Special Operations DR and SWAT DR confirmed to compete in the eighth edition in Dubai from 23 to 27 January 2027.

The teams return after making their Challenge debut in 2026, when 108 teams from 48 countries competed in Dubai. They will once again test their teamwork, tactical skills, speed, endurance and operational readiness alongside specialist teams from around the world.

Dominican Story Featured in 2026 Documentary

The UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 Wrap Up Documentary features a father and son from the Dominican Republic who headed the country’s teams during their debut, offering a behind the scenes look at their experience and the wider international competition.

Watch the documentary: DOCUMENTARY LINK

Media Coverage and Live Broadcast

Media outlets in the Dominican Republic seeking to cover the teams, arrange interviews, broadcast live from Dubai or request other media support can contact the UAE SWAT Challenge Media Centre at swatmedia@dubaipolice.gov.ae.

The competition will be broadcast live on the UAE SWAT Challenge’s official YouTube channel, @uaeswatchallenge. The event is also open to the public from 23 to 27 January 2027.