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Of Faith and Fasting BREAK THE ARE YOUR KIDS GATEWAY TO GROWING UP SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL ADDICTION WITH A NANNY? ISSUE 7 AUGUST 2012 RamadanOf Faith and Fasting IN THIS ISSUE: SPEED LIMIT, AUTISM, PET PREDICAMENTS Final 999 Cover AUG2012-Final.indd 3 7/26/12 5:21 PM IFC AD EDITor’s noTE Security And Safety For All Ramadan Kareem! he month of Ramadan is upon us, the month in which the Holy Quran was sent down and revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Muslims Taround the world undertake the rite of fasting from sunrise to sunset during this month. Fasting is a way for Muslims to realise and to be thankful for what they have. Ramadan is a spiritual month for Muslims to contemplate, and to try and better themselves in any way possible. The cover story of 999 this month is directed at our expatriate and tourist brothers and sisters, some of whom may not be fully aware of the significance and meaning of this magical time, and may not necessarily be conscious of how to conduct themselves during this period. For millions of Muslims in the UAE and billions around the world, the advent of the holy month of Ramadan signals the start of a period of reflection, humility and of fasting between sunrise and sunset. For all Muslims, it is a special month of fasting, repentance, increased prayer and increased charity. At the same time, Ramadan is a period of being considerate and compassionate for non-Muslims. Being in a Muslim country during Ramadan is a unique experience. This is a time for The article discusses simple things that non-Muslims need to keep in mind all of us – not during the 30-day period, like dressing modestly, not eating or drinking in just Muslims – to public during daytime as a mark of solidarity with their fasting colleagues, and renew our spiritual not listening to loud music. intentions, increase As guests, expats and tourists respect local customs, they shall have a very our knowledge, and enjoyable experience. This is a time for all of us – not just Muslims – to renew our spiritual intentions, increase our knowledge, and change ourselves for the change ourselves for better. the better While Ramadan is a time for self-control, often those who are fasting during the day end up eating the wrong kind of food during the night. This edition of 999 also focuses on the calorie-cutting way to weight-loss, and how new research is telling us that consuming calories in the form of protein and fibres may in fact be helpful in weight-loss and give you energy throughout the day. In our constant endeavour to raise awareness about notable causes, 999’s August issue also includes a touching feature on autism in kids, and highlights the need to educate society on how to deal with children with autism. Besides a whole host of informative and practical news, views and interviews, 999 brings you its regular features and nuggets of tips and trivia. We hope you enjoy reading this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. Once again, Ramadan Kareem and a very Happy Eid-al Fitr to you. AUGUST 2012 999 SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL 1 Final 999 Cover AUG2012-Final.indd 4 7/26/12 5:21 PM 1-3 editorial & contents AUGUST2012.indd 1 7/26/12 6:01 PM Security And Safety For All CONTENTS Security And Safety For All COVER STORY 80 100 Security And Safety For All 0 Ramadan 6 OF FAITH AND FASTING 40 KM/HR In order to gain a better insight into 0 the world’s second-largest religion, this 2 1 comprehensive article will help non- 2 Ministry of Interior 0 Muslims in the UAE understand what United Arab Emirates 0 Ramadan is all about Consultative Board Maj. Gen. Khalil Badran – Chairman Col. Thani Al Shamsi – Member Editor-in-Chief Lt. Col. 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But the latest thinking suggests they Distributed by Tawzea the UAE can’t give us the whole picture 15 24 43 53 71 89 Tel. 02-6411440 Fax 02-6424842 Maj Gen Nasser Maysa Rashed Ali Obaid Tim Maycock Alan Macmillan John Allen Disclaimer: Lakhreibani Al Nuaimi Former Member of the Head of the News Centre at Director of int. consultancy Director of Security Services Professor of Mathematics at Published articles express the writer’s opinions and do not necessarily represent the COLUMNISTS Sec Gen of the Office of HH Federal National Council Dubai Media Incorporated firm, Maycock Training at Transguard Group Temple University and the official views or policy of the UAE Ministry of Interior. Copyrights for all the articles, Stay connected. 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The Fund’s revenues are iMported Mobile phones Emiratis who are in prison will be is responsible for considered public funds and should be released while the debt is being settled. fundraising and deposited in bank(s) to be defined by the The mechanism was implemented financing the Committee. The Minister may name and through the fund’s coordination with Ministry’s social assign the personnel delegated to operate banks. Indebted Emiratis also had to development the accounts. sign an undertaking stipulating that they projects, drafting The Fund’s fiscal year begins on the may not apply for another loan until the the internal 1st of January and ends on the 31st of current ones have been settled. fundraising December, and the first fiscal year begins In May, more than Dh500 million of regulations and from the date of resolution and ends on debt owed by 368 Emiratis was cleared concluding the 31st of December of the following year. in the second phase of a scheme to help partnerships The Fund is subject for auditing by debtors on low incomes. with charity the Ministry of Social Affairs’ Internal The debts are settled from a Dh10 and cooperative Auditor and in compliance with the billion fund set up on National Day associations to Financial and Accounting Rules and last year, on the recommendation of a provide financial Regulations. The Fund is exempted from committee headed by Ahmed Jumaa and corporeal all tax and fees and does not submit to the Al Zaabi, the deputy minister of services to State Audit Institution. presidential affairs. beneficiaries either This Resolution annuls cabinet Beneficiaries must be employed and pay temporary or resolution no. 20 of 2006, its amendments THE PRESIDENT, His Highness Sheikh get that privilege in future,’’ the attorney up to 25 per cent of their monthly salary HIS HIGHNESS Sheikh Mohammed bin permanent.
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