27/05/2026
Last Wednesday, I had the honor of leading a delegation from the Ugandan Community in Qatar (UGACOQ) for an official engagement meeting with the Community Policing Department of the State of Qatar at the Department Headquarters in Doha.
The meeting was graciously hosted upon the invitation of Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Rashid Al Semaih, Director of the Community Policing Department, and coordinated by Dr. Bahauddeen, Community Coordinator.
We were honored to engage with distinguished officials including:
Colonel Rashid Mubarak Al Khayarin – Assistant Director of the Department
Lt. Col. Fahad Mohammed Ali Al Kaabi – Head of the Social Support Office
Captain Khalid Hussain Al Shammari – Head of the Awareness and Education Section
I was joined by Mr. Akampurira Edson, Director of Religious and Leadership Affairs at UGACOQ.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between the Ugandan community and the Community Policing Department, while discussing the history and work of UGACOQ, the contribution of Ugandans to Qatar’s development, community challenges, and our shared vision for a safe, united, and thriving society.
As we reflected on nearly 10 years of community leadership and engagement, we emphasized that Qatar has become more than a workplace for many Ugandans — it is a second home that has given countless opportunities to our people and inspired us through visionary leadership, investment in education, safety, healthcare, youth empowerment, and human development.
We also discussed how community leadership and institutions can continue working side by side in supporting:
Community awareness and education
Youth engagement initiatives
Social wellbeing and safety
Crime prevention and mediation
Stronger cooperation between communities and national institutions
The engagement reaffirmed the importance of community policing as a bridge between law enforcement and society, built on trust, partnership, and proactive problem-solving.
On behalf of UGACOQ, we sincerely appreciate Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Rashid Al Semaih and the entire Community Policing Department for their hospitality, openness, and commitment to engaging communities in building a peaceful and secure Qatar for all.