Nurses needed at universities
I came across a matter of concern, and I wanted to share the importance of it. Why doesn’t every university have a nurse? The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has made it very important that all schools should have a proper medical department. However, I would like to point out that even universities, as educational institutions, need proper medical staff. This is especially important for universities that are situated in the free zone areas where hospitals and clinics can be far away. Providing an ambulance in such areas during an emergency won’t help to resolve the situations.
I am trying to point out that it would be beneficial in an emergency to have a registered nurse on campus.This could serve as an advantage when time is of the essence during an emergency situation. Yes, every university will have a medical room or supplies, but no staff to provide the right medication. Many of the post secondary schools depend on the security staff who are only trained to react to fire and emergency situations — not to treat people. This is a serious matter of concern, and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the DHA need to take the matter very seriously before something unfortunate happens.
From Mr Thomson George
UAE
Democracy requires power
Is Pakistan’s Army and Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) above the lives of our citizens (‘Shootings, impunity: ‘extreme fear’ stalks Pakistan’s media,’ Gulf News, April 25)? Are these sacred institutions protecting the lives of its citizens or taking away their right to live, write and speak, in a so-called democratic society? Instead of condemning the attack on one of the greatest news anchors of our country, the people are creating all sorts of hideous stories. Let the court decide who is right and who is wrong. The time has come for the citizens of Pakistan to decide if they want to stand up for their ideas, which are based on truth and reason. They have the power and the right to speak their mind without any fear and pressure. Whether it’s a general, a judge, a politician, a parliamentarian, a civil servant, a journalist, a businessman, or a civilian, every individual and institution needs to follow the rule of law and the constitution. The vibrant media needs to flourish. We cannot allow the ISI or the Army to become involved in the political or social sectors of the country.
From Mr Khaula Shahbaz Rao
Dubai
Poor parking at IPL
With regards to the IPL cricket match held in Dubai, the organisers might boast that they got the opportunity to host the match but the arrangements were not good (‘Challengers left dazed’, Gulf News, April 27). In and around the stadium, for example, there was no designated parking lot near Global Village. The disorganised parking was the worst because there was construction work going on and plenty of sand piled up everywhere. People were scrambling everywhere looking for parking around the stadium. They should have arranged for levelled parking lots! No other words can express my frustration.
From Ms Chithra Satish
UAE
Keeping Dubai clean
The travel time on the Metro or bus within the city is a short time span to be fussing about eating or drinking (‘Woman fined for chewing gum at a Dubai bus stop,’ Gulf News, April 25). They aren’t talking about country to country or city to city, it’s just street to street, It seems silly that we can’t tolerate 10- to 15-minute journeys. Those of you who wish to eat and drink or chew can use private taxis. It’s public transport where hundreds of people travel together. The rules are made for people’s benefit, making us more civilised so that you remember all these things to keep a city clean. You should be thankful that your are living in a clean and open-minded city that has given freedom to all people who respect the law.
From Mr Syed Akmal
Bengaluru, India
Facebook comment
Thank you Abu Dhabi!
I wish to congratulate the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council’s initiative to have more cycling and walking tracks within the city to reduce traffic and encourage walking and cycling. It is, indeed, a healthy way to cycle around, if a safer and exclusive environment for it exists. For me, I cycle regularly at the Abu Dhabi Corniche. As a passionate photographer, it gives me an opportunity to cover more distance and a different angle each time.
From Mr Ramesh menon
Abu Dhabi
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