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New Year's Resolution WILL THIS THE CURIOUS BE YOUR CASE OF VEGANUARY? SUPERFAKES SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL ABU DHABI ISSUE 96 JANUARY 2020 SPOTLIGHT ARE YOU READY FOR 2020? NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: BE DEBT-FREE THIS 2020 NEW UAE LAW CAN HELP UAE 5.000 AED KSA 5.000 SAR Kuwait 0.500 DK Bahrain 0.500 BD Oman 0.500 OR IN THIS ISSUE: SALMON FISHING IS NOW THRIVINGIN THIS IN THE ISS UAEUE: THANKS TO A QUANTUM LEAP IN AQUACULTURE IMMERSING YOU IN NATURE Cityland Group is the developer behind some of the world’s most recognized and unique leisure and entertainment destinations for the whole family in the UAE. Our unique combination of project development experience and unique agricultural and landscaping expertise distinguishes us in the market and has made us known for one-of-kind developments like Dubai Miracle Garden, Dubai Butterfly Garden, Al Ain Paradise and the upcoming, hotly anticipated retail development Cityland Mall known as the World’s first Nature-inspired Retail and Entertainment destination in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Nature has been a core part of our business and the main inspiration to build a world class facility that offers unique experiences which is fresh to the UAE and the region at large. Cityland has redefined how residents and visitors in the UAE interact with nature and enjoy time with their loved ones. We provide the best entertainment and leisure experience to people in the communities by bringing nature one-step closer to people with every developments we do. cityland.com Security And Safety For All EDITOR’S NOTE These are exciting times We’ve begun what promises to be one of the most exciting years for the UAE. Following the announcement of the theme, ‘2020: Towards the Next 50’ by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, we know that this country, which starts its 2021 Golden Jubilee preparations this year, also has a clear roadmap for its 2071 Centennial in terms of economic development and much more. Amongst the most relevant things for UAE citizens and expats this year are the new legal provisions that throw a lifeline to people sinking in debt, as you’ll read in our cover story. People may get carried away by their credit card spending or suffer an unforeseen loss in business – in both of these situations, one or two bounced cheques can mean the start of a worrying phase of trying to keep one’s head above the water. Amongst the most The new law is designed to make things more streamlined and productive for all parties relevant things – the debtor, the creditor, the courts that deal with these cases – by offering a structured and monitored way out of debt. All well-intentioned debtors should be able for UAE citizens to benefit from this; irresponsible spenders would do well to discipline themselves. and expats this Another interesting thing to take note of in 2020 is the trend of veganism in the UAE. Veganism, especially in dietary choices, has seen steady global growth and it year are the new seems to have taken off in a big way in this country, too. We have a special feature on legal provisions this phenomenon and consulted experts on why veganism works and what to keep in mind when adopting a vegan lifestyle. Read and see if this January could be your that throw a Veganuary. lifeline to people So, we just asked you to get a grip on your spending, didn’t we? But January also means a lot of spending, because this is the month of shopping. And when you’re out sinking in debt, and about, happily hunting for bargains, please be wary if a price tag looks too good to as you’ll read in be true. Our feature on ‘superfakes’ tells you about counterfeit items – everything from designer bags to vehicle spare parts – that are nearly indistinguishable from the real our cover story things. If you buy a fake designer bag with the full knowledge of what you’re doing, consider that these same counterfeiting rackets might be selling you fake brake pads that might cause a car crash or even fake medicine that might kill a person. To make your New Year better, we’ve also brought you a feature on bully-proofing your child. When everyone else is busy greeting each other and enjoying the spirit of the season, why should a young person live in fear and distress? Let this be the year in which you and your child are both empowered with the right knowledge on this topic. Other 999 features this month talk about the UAE’s plans for the next five decades, as indicated by the 2020 theme; this country’s astonishing achievement of land-farming salmons and moving towards greater self-sufficiency in seafood imports; and the celebrations of this magazine to observe the 48th National Day with the theme ‘Zayed’s Dream’, a tribute to Sheikh Zayed’s dream of going to space, a dream that was fulfilled in 2019. Once you’ve been through all that, visit our ‘Tips & Trivia’ section and embrace the concept of niksen, a whole new way to relax. And for recreation, look up ‘Abu Dhabi Spotlight’ for a marvellous winter. So long, until February! 2 999 SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL JANUARY 2020 We take immense pride and great pleasure in extending our sincerest congratulation and best wishes to His Highness Sheikh His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum President of the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Their Highnesses Members of the Supreme Council and Rulers of the UAE and to all the people of the UAE On the occasion of 48th National Day Security And Safety For All CONTENTS 18 Security And Safety For All Ministry of Interior United Arab Emirates A TURNING POINT Khalil Dawood Badran Head of the Development Committee of 999 Magazine AN EXCEPTIONAL TIME IS AHEAD FOR THE UAE, AS THE COUNTRY PREPARES FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION, THROUGH A NATIONAL STRATEGY IN LINE WITH THIS Editor-in-Chief YEAR’S THEME ‘2020: TOWARDS THE NEXT 50’ Col. Awadh Al Kindi Managing Editor Issam Al Sheikh 14 FACTS & FIGURES 66 TIPS & TRIVIA Some numbers and quotations in the media that The Dutch way of stepping back from the world Contact Us grabbed people’s attention and getting comfy is harder than you think and Tel: +971 2 4194488 just as rewarding Fax: +971 2 4194499 16 UAE NEWS BULLETIN P.O. Box: 38999 Police news, people, numbers, and events 71 ABU DHABI SPOTLIGHT Abu Dhabi – UAE There’s a festival dedicated to the UAE www.moi.gov.ae founding father and an expo dedicated to the 32 UAE FLYING ON THE WINGS OF youth – and much else to celebrate this month [email protected] ACHIEVEMENTS On the 48th National Day, 999 celebrated the Toll Free: 800 9009 74 CRIME MYSTERIES occasion with the theme ‘Zayed’s Dream’, a Illicit relationships that led to spine-chilling tribute to the historic Emirati spaceflight that was crimes Subscriptions fuelled by the founding father’s scientific vision Dhs50 – Individuals 78 CRIME & PUNISHMENT Dhs100 – Companies & government 36 TRENDS: WILL THIS BE YOUR Lured by easy money, a woman sets up a departments VEGANUARY? forbidden racket through a social media The number of people who can live happily platform but then the law catches up with her without meat, fish, poultry, and dairy on their Published on behalf of plate is steadily rising in the UAE. That calls for 80 HISTORY the Ministry of Interior by a look into this plants-only dietary choice and In the city of Fez, the French traveller André other lifestyle elements of veganism Chevrillon experienced the magnificent heritage that Moroccans had from the great cities of 44 THE CURIOUS CASE OF Seville, Cordoba, and Granada SUPERFAKES Buyers may snap up a counterfeit ‘designer’ bag that’s just like the genuine item, but who suffers when copycats flood the market with lethal fake products? 999 delves into the global menace PO Box 77910 50 SALMON FISHING NOW twofour54 36 Abu Dhabi, UAE THRIVING IN THE UAE Thanks to a quantum leap in aquaculture, the Tel: 02- 491 7100 fish famous for jumping against the force of [email protected] waterfalls finds its home in the UAE www.newperspectivemedia.com 58 BULLY-PROOF YOUR CHILD When tormented daily by peers, a child is Distributed by Tawzea amongst the most vulnerable people in society. A new rapid response unit in the UAE aims to put an end to this, asking parents and teachers Tel. 8002220 Fax 02-6424842 to join forces Disclaimer: Published articles express the writer’s opinions and do not necessarily represent the official views or policy of the UAE Ministry of Interior. Copyrights for all the articles, features, photos and topics Stay connected. Follow us on: twitter.com/999english facebook.com/999english published are reserved for 999. 4 999 SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR ALL JANUARY 2020 Security And Safety For All 24 COVER STORY SMASH BAD DEBTS TO A PERSON WHO OWES A HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY, THE WORLD SEEMS A SCARY PLACE. A NUMBER OF SMART OPTIONS, STARTING WITH A NEW UAE LAW COMING INTO FORCE FROM JANUARY 2020, WILL HELP YOU SETTLE YOUR LIABILITIES AND BREATHE EASY AGAIN 88 BOOKS From never-before-seen photos of Queen Elizabeth II, including her wardrobe and her jewels, to revolutionary ideas of renowned 10 MIT economists on cutting-edge studies that’ll help address global challenges – you’ll find it all here 90 ENVIRONMENT NEWS Campaign to bring together people from
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