Dubai Police are calling on the public to immediately report any form of violence or abuse against children, reinforcing the country’s commitment to the Wadeema Law, which ensures the protection of children’s rights. The appeal comes after a disturbing case involving a 10-year-old boy who bravely reported his father’s repeated acts of cruelty through the Dubai Police smart app.
Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al Matrooshi, Director of the Child and Women Protection Department, confirmed that the child—identified only as A.A.—sought help after suffering severe beatings that left visible bruises. The boy, who endured this abuse alone while his younger siblings were spared, had long struggled to understand the cause of his father’s violent behavior.
“The child was too afraid to speak up for fear of punishment. However, the school social worker observed the scattered bruises and the paleness of his face. By establishing a trusting relationship, the social worker encouraged him to seek help from Dubai Police to stop his father’s cruel treatment,” Al Matrooshi said.
The abuse had taken a toll on the boy’s mental and academic well-being, prompting school authorities to intervene. Upon investigation, Dubai Police summoned the boy’s father, who admitted to using harsh disciplinary methods modeled after his own upbringing.
“He did not intend to harm his son,” Al Matrooshi explained. “But believing that tough discipline would build strength, he resorted to physical punishment that ultimately damaged the child both physically and emotionally.”
Al Matrooshi assured that legal action is being taken and that this form of parenting is not only harmful but illegal. The father has reportedly agreed to change his approach, and Dubai Police have pledged continuous support for the child through regular monitoring and psychological counseling.
Authorities urge the public to report any suspected abuse via the Dubai Police app, their official website, by calling 901, or by visiting the Child Oasis at Dubai Police headquarters in Al Twar. All reports will be treated with confidentiality.
