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Issue (485) May 2011 In the eye of the storm What are the best ways to protect children from molesting? form_en_form-1- 12/28/10 10:05 AM Page 1 SSocietyociety aandnd SSecurityecurity MMonthlyonthly CONTENTSCONTENTS Issue (478) October 2010 999 2011 999 Issue (485) May 18 16 MMinistryinistry ooff IInteriornterior UUnitednited AArabrab EEmiratesmirates 20 CConsultativeonsultative BBoardoard MMaj.Gen.aj.Gen. KKhalilhalil BBadranadran 20 Lt.Col.Col. T hThaniani A Al-Shamsil-Shamsi 42 26 EEditor-in-Chiefditor-in-Chief LMajort.Col. AwadAwad Al-KindiAl-Kindi EEditorditor IIssamssam AAll SSheikhheikh AAssociatessociate EEditorsditors 32 BBasselassel SSourayaouraya OOmarmar HHamzaamza AArtrt DDirectorsirectors MMuhannaduhannad SSalemalem 28 32 HHishamesham AbdulAbdul HameedHameed Cover story............................................................ 20 InCoverternat iStory................................................onal accolade for police service.....................20.. 12 Contacts Fatal distraction........................................ Contacts E-crime lab in Abu Dhabi...............................................14.. 16 Flavourful installments!............................ TTel.:el.: ++971971 2 44194488194488 Prevention is better than cure....................................18.. 18 Fax: +971 2 4194499 Convulsive life........................................... Fax: +971 2 4194499 Reckless on the road....................................................24.. 26 PP.O.Box.O.Box ::3899938999 Broadening the scope............................... 36 Time to pay up............................................................... 32 AAbubu DDhabihabi - UUAE.AE. Investigating the earth.............................. Policeman’s courage.....................................................38. eemail:[email protected]:[email protected] 38 TTolloll FFreeree 88009009009009 Novel inside out.............................................................. 44 EDITOR’S NOTE raffic safety campaigns in the UAE have ceased to be seasonal; the effort to inculcate the principles of safe driving in the minds of motorists continues throughout the year and in all the emirates, utilising all media outlets to deliver the message. A main focus in recent weeks has been on means to prevent distractedT driving. You will read in this issue of 999 about the ‘Fatal Distraction’ that results from the failure by motorists to abide by do's and don'ts while driving. Distracted driving is anything that takes your eyes or mind off the road or your hands off the steering wheel – especially the use of mobile phone (whether hands-free or handheld) and texting. The article focuses on the use of hands-free kits to make and receive phone calls and stresses that a hands-free kit does guarantee accident-free rides. The law in the UAE prohibits you from holding and using any mobile device while driving, that includes texting or holding a mobile phone. The violation carries a fine of Dh200 and four black points according to the demerit point system adopted in the country. But there are other distractions that motorists should avoid, not for the sake of avoiding penalty but rather to prevent accidents. Eating in the car is one of the distractions that cause accidents. Television or video screens must not be visible to the driver. Other distractions like putting on make-up while driving could earn women-drivers a reckless driving ticket if they drift into another lane. The article you will read in this issue tells us that talking on a mobile phone, even with the use of a hands-free kit, can give the motorist "inattention blindness," where his or her brain isn't seeing what's right in the front. If one thinks they can handle both driving and talking on a mobile phone or texting, they are actually endangering their lives and those of other road users. With the availability of many smart phones in the UAE markets these days, advanced applications are actually becoming a two- edged sword. Traffic authorities in all the emirates underline the need for drivers to eliminate all kinds of distractions. When you get behind the steering wheel, focus on driving and remove all distractions. Traffic safety is a collective effort, but it will starts with one’s own driving behaviour that reduces the risk of accidents. News President holds meeting with the King of Bahrain President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al stand beside Bahrain, contributing to strengthening its Nahyan held a meeting with the King of Bahrain His security and stability. The President also expressed hope Majesty Hamad Bin Eissa Al Khalifa, who was on a visit to that Bahrain will witness more progress and prosperity. the UAE last month. The Bahraini monarch expressed happiness over the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of opportunity in visiting his second home country and Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al meeting President Sheikh Khalifa. He also expressed Maktoum and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy pride and gratitude for the UAE's stance and its continuing Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces General support to Bahrain for achieving stability and development His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the prosperity of the people. attended the meeting. During the meeting they reviewed the fraternal ties between At the beginning, the President welcomed the Bahraini UAE and Bahrain, and pondered over ways to strengthen monarch and wished him and his accompanying delegation, the relations on various fronts. They also exchanged views a pleasant stay in the UAE. on a number of issues and current developments on the The President reiterated that the UAE will continue to regional and the international levels. Orders supply of 2.5mgpd of water to Al Madam area President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al in all districts of Al Madam. The network, to be built at a total Nahyan has ordered provision 2.5 million gallon per day of cost of AED 180 million, will be ready in two years. water supplies to Al Madam area in Sharjah from the main The project also entails construction of a 4 million gallon Fujairah-Al Ain water pipeline, which belongs to the Abu water tank, 300-400 millimeter and 80 -kilometer water Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA). transport lines and 150 - kilometer distribution lines. According to Federal Electricity and Water Authority The project will see ADWEA completing the provision (FEWA) estimations, there are 900 residential units in Al of water supplies to all areas in the central region. The Madam, distributed over 42 local districts and inhabited by Authority is already supplying water to Al Fili, Al Dhaid, 10,000 people. Kadra, Al Huwailat, Maliha, Hamda, Falaj Al Mualla, Idhn FEWA was instructed to establish water distribution networks and all villages there. Issue (485) May 2011 6 Mohammed Bin Rashid opens 59th UITP Congress Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of The UITP Congress is the pinnacle of transportation and Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al public transport events worldwide, and the UAE won the Maktoum opened in Dubai the 59th UITP (International privilege of hosting the Congress, thus becoming the first Association of Public Transport) Congress and Mobility country in the Middle East and North Africa to win the and City Transport Exhibition. right of hosting this Congress since the UITP was founded Dubai Crown Prince HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed more than a century ago. Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Deputy Ruler HH The exhibition area spans 30,000 square meters i.e. Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 12% more than the exhibition area of the last edition of were present at the inauguration of the event being held the Congress held in the Austrian capital Vienna. The for the first time in the Middle East and North African Exhibition encompasses about around 54 seminars, panel Region. discussions, forums and workshops in addition to technical Over 2000 delegates from 80 countries participated in the visits to the Bus Operations Control Center, Water Taxi, five-day congress and the exhibition held at the Dubai and Dubai Metro as well as introductory tours of Dubai city World Trade Centre. and cultural soirees. Orders promotion of three outstanding policemen Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Commander General of Dubai Police Lt. General Dahi Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Khalfan said the three policemen are Ismael Mohammed has ordered promotion of three police personnel - for Abdullah Al Saadi, Mohammed Ali Nasser Al Omary and fastest response to the calls on emergency phone number Ahmed Abadi Mohammed Al Burkani. They all work in 999 and for their dedication and endeavour to provide the Command '&' Control Room of Dubai Police. excellent services to the public - to their respective next Lt. General Dahi Khalfan thanked Sheikh Mohammed ranks. and congratulated the promoted personnel. Issue (485) May 2011 7 News Mohammed bin Zayed visits Saudi King The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia, received at his Palace in Riyadh His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed conveyed the best wishes and respect of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to King Abdullah, who in turn, asked Sheikh Mohammed to pass his greetings and esteem