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Reset with care

January is often treated as a reset. Across the UAE, people move homes, reorganise finances, rethink routines, and recalibrate priorities after the close of the year. It is a season shaped by intention and momentum. It is also a period when decisions...

Rooted vision

The late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’S Founding Father, once said: “A country without a past is a country without a present or a future.” It is a principle that still resonates across the UAE, a nation shaped not only by its towering...

Habits that protect

Awarning for parents: your child’s screen could be a predator’s window. What looks like homework, gaming, or casual chatting can lead to grooming, sextortion, and long-term harm. International organisations now consider online child exploitation as a...

Safety horizon

The UAE has been ranked the safest country in the world in 2025, a position that makes it a haven for global talent, entrepreneurs, and visitors. This ranking is more than perception; it is recorded in global indices and felt daily by citizens,...

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999 HIGHLIGHTS HOW EVERYDAY ITEMS, POOR MAINTENANCE CAN SPARK VEHICLE FIRES

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IN THIS ISSUE: SUPPORTIVE HOMES, SAFE COMMUNITIES SHIELD YOUTH FROM SCOURGE OF DRUGS

SECURE EVERY STEP

The UAE braces for two high-risk periods for child safety--the peak of summer vacation and the upcoming school resumption. The greatest threat often comes from a lack of supervision and negligence by parents or guardians

IN THIS ISSUE: 999 TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT UAE’S ROBUST EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM

IN THIS ISSUE: SMUGGLERS HIDE DRUGS IN EVERYDAY OBJECTS TO SLIP PAST POLICE INSPECTION

From fast lanes to fast fashion

Futuristic transports, such as solar-powered transpods and flying cars, that once existed only on cinema screens are now poised to become part of the UAE'S daily commute. At the World Governments Summit 2025, a prototype of a solar-powered, driverless...

The Year of Community

March is here, and with it comes a renewed focus on something truly powerful—community. With 2025 declared the Year of Community in the UAE, the nation's wise leadership encourages everyone to contribute to a stronger, safer, and more united future. In...

Winter caution

Winter in the UAE, celebrated as the world's coolest winter, is here! It's the perfect season for outdoor escapes, whether it's leisurely Corniche strolls or glamping retreats. However, motorists should exercise caution during foggy conditions,...

Brighter horizon

The UAE has rung in the New Year with dazzling fireworks lighting up landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, symbolising the nation’s successes in 2024. Amongst these achievements was a remarkable 4 per cent economic growth, as reported by the Central Bank of...

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New-age threats

The world is facing an unprecedented array of new-age threats, such as cybercrimes, cryptocurrency fraud, and money laundering. These modern threats demand decisive and coordinated actions, as no nation is immune to their effects. The UAE is taking...

SMARTER TECH FOR SAFER ROADS

Traffic jams bring double trouble—not only do they increase pollution, but they also tempt impatient drivers into risky moves as they get frustrated with long traffic signal cycles, often leading to extra fumes and fender benders. But there's hope on...

IN THIS ISSUE: DRUG TRAFFICKERS’ BIZARRE TACTICS FOR HIDING NARCOTICS BUSTED BY UAE AUTHORITIES

The rising tide of environmental crimes

Environmental crimes have surged in recent years, becoming the world’s third-largest transnational criminal enterprise. With an estimated annual worth of $281 billion (over Dhs1 trillion), these crimes now rank behind only drug trafficking and...

Stop hazardous habits

Illegal taxis prey on the economic vulnerabilities of those who want to save a few dirhams on transport. These unregulated services skip essential safety regulations, insurance mandates, and thorough driver vetting processes, presenting a significant...