Loving the positive vibe in Dubai

I am new to Dubai. I came to the city two weeks back. But, somehow I am already warming up to it. The beautiful architecture, commendable road networks, the hardworking people from around the globe make me feel that I am in the right place. The energetic and the dynamic people from the taxi driver to a white collared businessman add to the pulse of the fast paced city life. Everything in Dubai seems to be just perfect. It truly feels like it is the city of dreams. I think this is one of the only places where dreams actually turn into reality. The positive friendly vibe in the city is just so welcoming. It springs you up to take notice of the power of man-made dreams and man-made wonders. Dubai truly shouts out the fact that nothing is impossible. I think I love Dubai.

From Ms Shamoly Khera

Dubai

Quality of distance education

Being an educational administrator from India, I am ashamed that some Indian based universities are running unrecognized education centres around the world. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in the UAE has fixed norms and specific conditions to regulate educational institutes and centres. They prefer accredited universities to run the programmes, as these universities are renowned and their staff is qualified and goal oriented. Maintaining the high quality of education is a major concern in the UAE. But the quality cannot be maintained because some unrecognised and unaccredited universities of India offer distant learning programmes to students in the UAE. I am writing this letter to suggest that the concerned authority in the UAE looks into quality of education offered to students in the UAE through distance learning programmes. I think all universities offering these programmes must have to have a licence from the UAE government. The present situation is portentous and alarming.

From Prof Richard Hay

India

Don’t waste medicines

This letter is regarding medicines that we buy from pharmacies based on doctor’s prescription. Very often the quantity of medicine written in the prescription is much over the amount we actually need. Often doctors suggest buying medicine for two weeks or sometimes even for a month at the same time. But, the situation can change in this period of time. The medicines often go for a waste and pile up in cupboards before they expire. It’s not about the money, as we don’t always pay, most of the time it is covered by the insurance. But, should we really be wasting medicines? Shouldn’t these medicines rather go to people who actually need them? I request Gulf News to publish this letter of mine, so that patients and doctors can both look into this issue and make sure that medicines don’t go for a waste and reach people who actually need them.

From Mr Zeeshan Ahmed

UAE

Reduce your carbon footprint

The other day I went to Mall of Emirates using the Dubai Metro. I must confess that this was the first time I commuted by the train. I was pleasantly surprised by how organised and hassle free my journey was. It was as comfortable as it could be. I was not stuck in any traffic congestion; neither did I have to wait for multiple traffic signals. Moreover, it was an environmental friendly commute. I would like to urge all readers to use the Dubai Metro and other forms of public transport. Being an environmentalist at heart I think this is a way every single one of us can contribute towards a greener planet. It is a great way to reduce our carbon footprint and also the congestions on road. Metro travel time is fixed irrespective of traffic so you know in exactly how many minutes you will reach your destination unlike travelling by car, as you never know how much traffic you will face. Dubai authorities have spent so much on developing world class infrastructure for its residents. We must acknowledge and appreciate their efforts and make the most of it. I request Gulf News to help me send this message out to all readers.

From Ms Arushi Madan

Sharjah

Respect the law

This is regarding the smoking laws in the UAE. I am writing this letter to talk about some incidents that continue happening. The authorities have imposed strict fines for throwing cigarette stubs from the car when driving, but I see people do the same on daily basis. Recently a cigarette butt was thrown out of the window of the car ahead of me. Luckily my windows were rolled up or it would have fallen inside my car and caused an accident. I could not take any pictures since I was driving. People really need to learn to be responsible. I don’t blame the authorities as I know that they are putting in a lot of effort to curb the bad smoking habits and practices in the country. However, I urge people to respect their effort.

From Mr Ajeet Kumar S Pillai

UAE

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