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February 21, 2008
Letters To The Editor - February 21, 2008
- Gulf News
- Published: 01:15 February 21, 2008
Use more, pay more
Dubai's consumption of electricity and water are at par with many developed countries ("Dubai introduces new rates to curb use of electricity and water", Gulf News, February 17).
This fact is very alarming, considering the size and population of Dubai.
However, the new rates that have been put in place by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will hopefully help reduce the consumption of our precious resources.
If an individual chooses to use more water, it only makes sense that it's paid for.
I hope this teaches people the fact that everyone is responsible, as a community, to help preserve limited resources.
From Ms Karishma Prasanna
Dubai
Good raise
It is good to have raised the prices of water and electricity, as this would encourage lesser consumption.
A lot of people waste huge quantities of water during gardening.
Additionally, there are some who use up an entire week's quota of electricity in a single day!
From Mr Samatar Ali
Dubai
A better welcome
I shortened my holiday, to make it in time for a few more days of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).
However, much to my dismay, unlike in the past few years the fanfare and glamour are lacking.
First and foremost, the arrival at the Dubai International Airport was just like any other ordinary day at the terminal.
I was expecting some excitement, welcome music or fantastic advertising to entice the visitor to see what lies ahead, but there was nothing.
We thought we'd have a better welcome in Dubai during this DSF. Sad to say, this was just wishful thinking.
From Mr Caloy N. Serrano
Dubai
Intelligent move
I applaud the UAE government for its intelligent move made to combat a horrific and widespread monstrosity ("UAE backs global efforts to fight human trafficking", Gulf News, February 17).
The global trafficking of innocent and vulnerable people is a disgusting trade and many young women and girls are lured into jobs as maids and waitresses and on reaching their country of destination, are forced to work as prostitutes and slaves.
Abused and victimised, these people are scarred for life.
From Ms Iman F.
Dubai
Don't depend
I don't understand why the transport authorities in Sharjah depend on the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for a network of buses to Dubai?
If an individual has to go to a specific area in Sharjah, there is no other option except to take a taxi, which is very expensive.
How can people who earn Dh2,000 per month afford to travel by taxi, every day?
On visiting various parts of Sharjah during rush hours, one can see people struggling to reach their destinations.
By providing an extensive network of buses, traffic jams can be avoided, which in turn would help save time and money.
Additionally, it would also help reduce pollution.
From Mr Mohandas T. K.
Sharjah
Solutions
A solution exists to the ongoing traffic problem, but for reasons best known to the authorities, the Al Mamzar road has been kept closed.
Opening the road for Dubai-bound traffic from Sharjah will ease traffic and reduce stress.
The best solution, however, would be to bring down the rents in Dubai, so that many of those living in Sharjah, can move to the emirate.
From Mr Salvador Fernandes
Dubai
Draw a line
This is with reference to the letter to Gulf News by Mr Asit Deshpande ("Respect all educators", Gulf News, February 18).
I agree with Mr Deshpande that all educators must be respected. However, he also says that all education follows the one we receive at home.
Is this advice also applicable for the teacher who injured the child? There has to be a line drawn between punishment and causing physical harm.
In our time, we have also received punishment by our teachers but were never physically harmed or injured.
From Ms Anita Dsilva
Dubai
No solid facts
It is truly disappointing that Denmark decided to republish cartoons that depict the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) ("Yemeni Parliament condemns republication of cartoons", Gulf News, February 19).
Republishing the aforesaid cartoons will only result in more global violence and disagreements.
I am strongly convinced that if such cartoons are never published, it would be one step closer to attaining world peace.
From A Reader
Dubai
Name withheld by request
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