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December 28, 2008
Letters to the editor, December 28, 2008
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:32 December 27, 2008
Jeans are agents of pollution
One of the most polluting products on Earth is a pair of jeans. The dyes, heat, cooling material, pressure and logistics used to manufacture this fine invention pollute Nature. Additionally, recycling jeans is impossible. Corporations bombard youths with advertisements, which encourage them to purchase and be satisfied with a pair of jeans. However, they are unaware of the sequence of events that harm them and others. If each customer thought about the consequences of his or her action, the world would not be undergoing environmental damage. Individualism is a part of being free. However, one must think of the planet and try to be responsible, too.
From Mr Mohammad Z. Kharboutli
Abu Dhabi
Kindly note
We noted with surprise the letter titled "Agonising wait" (Gulf News, December 11) along with an editor's note. The grievance about passport services made by Mr Panner Selvam Venukoner published in Gulf News has been examined. Mr Venukoner was provided passport services on October 13, 2008, after obtaining requisite clearance from the passport issuing authority in India.
From Consulate General of India
Dubai
Book on public behaviour
This is in reference to the report on a Briton who was arrested for inappropriate behaviour on a Dubai beach ("Dubai beach sex Briton re-arrested, says lawyer," Gulf News, December 23). This incident has raised awareness among expatriates. I think the authorities should publish a book, wherein the local law, public behaviour, culture and traditions of the country are clearly mentioned. This book should be made easily available everywhere and would make it easier for the expatriate community to behave appropriately in public places.
From Ms M. Shamim Khan
Dubai
Sleepless nights
There is a lot of noise and disruption caused by the shisha shops close to our building. I do not wish the shop owners to suffer. However, they should at least have some concern for residents. We have to get up at 6am to get ready for work. These shops are sometimes open until 2am and customers seem to be having a great time playing cards and cheering, which is very disturbing. I hope the authorities look into this issue and help us out.
From A Reader
Dubai
Name withheld by request
Don't generalise
I would like to express my fury towards the report about Lebanese women ("Women face fierce competition in search for Prince Charming", Gulf News, December 23). A considerable number of women resent the stereotypical approach that Gulf News and several other newspapers have taken in order to tackle this topic. I think the reporters could try to be innovative enough and write about how some Lebanese women battle to prove themselves in the workplace, instead of such a trivial and degrading topic. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but not their own facts.
From Ms Sara Eid
Dubai
Editor's note:
We, at Gulf News, always appreciate the feedback of our readers. Please note that the story was never meant to offend, but simply highlight a demographic population imbalance. It is not the position of Gulf News to report opinion as fact. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and the report was based on fact.
Extend Metro to Sharjah
There is a lot more traffic in Sharjah than there is in Dubai ("Dubai raises Dh1.8b from Metro-naming rights and funding", Gulf News, December 22). However, the Metro project is limited to Dubai only. There is heavy traffic in the morning caused by people who commute from Sharjah to Dubai for work. I urge the authorities to consider a rail system, which would link Sharjah and Dubai. It would ease most of the congestion on main roads and greatly decrease the travelling time.
From Mr Khusro Seddiqi
Sharjah
Reduce rents
Even though a drop in the price of essential commodities is good, the largest portion of income goes towards rent ("Prices of essential commodities in Abu Dhabi may fall further," Gulf News, December 23). Additionally, landlords continue to increase rents, annually. With house renewals around the corner, landlords have already stared sending notices for a five per cent increase in rent. The authorities need to take action to tackle this issue.
From Mr Mustafa Huneyd
Abu Dhabi
Reducing middlemen
It is a good step ("All tenancy contracts must be registered - Rera", Gulf News, December 25). It shows the authorities wants to control the rent market. I wish this step to be a successful one and that tenants and landlords benefit from it. This will reduce the impact of middlemen.
From Mr M. Abdul Rahman
Abu Dhabi
Website comment
Misguided
My landlord has asked me to move out if I do not agree to his 35 per cent rent increase, adding that he will send me a notice saying that he is going to move in, thus forcing me to leave. This idea was given to him by his real estate agent who gets commission if a new tenant comes in.
From Mr Bijoy
Dubai
Website comment
Take it or leave it
Charging rent is a landlord's choice, as it is his property. It is up to the tenant to decide whether to stay or leave. This is similar to cases where one cannot make a price list for stores or supermarkets.
From Mr Avinash
Dubai
Website comment
Regulate, please
My main concern is the rent itself, not the payment. If Rera can take the initiative to regulate rentals, rather than collecting tenants' details, that would help a lot.
From Mr Jamal
Dubai
Website comment
Contrasting reports
Recently, I was informed several real estate firms would reduce salaries by 35 per cent, instead of terminating employees. In these hard times, this is commendable since alternative jobs are hard to find. As a victim of a recent termination, I question the basis for this. Many positions were left uncovered, which is senseless. Interestingly, a large portion of the monthly payroll, though reduced by 50 per cent, was assigned to two key positions only. I ask for fairness, if anything, from real estate firms to adjust to the economic downturn.
From A Reader
Sharjah
Name withheld by request
No security
I strongly believe that crime near banks can be highly reduced if the authorities and banks take more pro-active measures ("Thieves strike after cash withdrawal", Gulf News, December 24). There are very few security personnel in some banks. Additionally, many companies that deal with cash transfer, function by deploying vehicles sans security. These then deposit cash in the automated teller machines (ATMs) and leave for their next destination.
From Mr Mohammed Yaqoob
Dubai
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