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January 15, 2009
Letters to the Editor.
- Gulf News
- Published: 23:33 January 14, 2009
Right decision, right time
The authorities have taken the right decision at the right time by reviewing the issue of the freehold property visa ("UAE plans unified freehold visa", Gulf News, January 11, 2009). The prospective buyers had virtually vanished in the wake of the ongoing global economic crisis, which led to a downslide in the real estate sector. The visa-linked freehold will now encourage serious buyers across the world to settle in a country that provides all facilities of a developed nation with maintained law and order. This would give a much-needed boost to the real estate sector.
From Mr Mohammad S. Omar
Dubai
Give peace a chance
I am very impressed with the UAE auth-orities for providing residents with a safe and secure place to stay. There is no risk of being attacked or facing death threats, at a time when other places continue to be unsafe. People I know are scared in their countries of residence. Some state that there is no guarantee that they will return home from work in the evening. I encourage the world to look up to the UAE as an example. Why can't the rest of the world live in peace, too?
From Mr Shubhankan M.
Dubai
Moving fast
As the laws get stricter, driving seems to get worse ("Driver burnt to death and four injured in separate accidents in Abu Dhabi", Gulf News, January 11). I have noticed that at least 70 per cent of the vehicles on roads do not use indicators when changing lanes. Additionally, some motorists change lanes at very high speed. Everyone seems to be out to break the law. Laws should be made even stricter and violators punished.
From Mr Johnson D.
UAE
Good work
I was very happy to see an entire page in Gulf News devoted to readers' views, stories and opinions titled 'Your Turn'. It is really laudable that the newspaper values the comments of readers and publishes them. However, I wish that the 'Be Heard' column, which is published every Friday, could highlight two or three views, as opposed to just one. By doing this, more readers would get the opportunity to express their thoughts. Keep up the good work.
From Ms Naina Nair
Sharjah
Thing of the past
Prince Harry should think before he talks ("Prince Harry condemned over racist remarks", Gulf News, January 12). Respect people even if you are royalty. Maintain dignity and position. Let's not forget that racism is a thing of the past.
From Mr Ahmad
Dubai
Don't mind it
People from the US are called Americans while those from India are called Indians. People from Australia are called Aussies, while New Zealand nationals are called Kiwis. So what's wrong in calling a Pakistani a Paki? I am a true-blue Paki and don't mind it.
From Mr Zahid
Karachi, Pakistan
No malice
I don't take it as racist. I am a Pakistani and don't mind it if anyone calls me a 'Paki'. It is just short for Pakistani, and I'm sure Prince Harry meant it in a friendly manner.
From Mr Khaled Nawaz M.
Dubai
Welcome turn
I commend Gulf News's decision to dedicate an entire page to readers, with additional inputs and reader friendly features such as text messaging and community reports. Encouraging readers to participate with greater operational ease and assigning more space to letters will certainly augur well for society. The media can help deliver justice to the society in a much faster manner. Gulf News's effort to address its readers' concerns certainly entitles it the award for 'encouraging reader participation'.
From Mr Subhasis Mukherjee
Dubai
Plunging deep
One of India's most successful technology firms, Satyam Computers, suddenly plunged deep into crisis, even though the company's profits had inflated over the past few years ("Satyam board members named", Gulf News, January 12). It was one of the worst days for Indian investors as a truly shocking development transpired in the history of the Indian corporate and stock market. Can anyone now trust the so-called independent auditors, who had registered with the New York Stock exchange, too? Satyam shareholders need to be protected.
From Mr Mohammad Suhaib
UAE
Adjusting attitudes
I read the report on single women in the UAE feeling lonely and realised that some things had to be said ("Despite the 1:2 ratio loneliness remains a sticking point for single women in UAE", Gulf News, January 10). As a young man, I have heard a few women say what the report highlighted. Most expatriates flock to the UAE to earn a better living. I have spent the past eight years in a transitory state in places that were not like Dubai. My suggestion to women in the UAE is that they need to adjust their outlook and expectations. It is possible to find a meaningful relationship in Dubai.
From Mr T. Bruce
UAE
Compromises
I sincerely wish that Gulf News had not published a report on how lonely women feel. Such reports simply pamper the inflated egos of men. Women already have enough problems. Additionally, I must know at least 20 very eligible bachelors who are unable to find life partners, too. Loneliness works both ways. All a woman needs to do is compromise in order to find a partner. I believe that there is nothing such as the 'right' partner. The report could have been titled, 'Women do not feel the need to compromise'. That would have sounded much better.
From Ms Avita Jain
UAE
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