Farcical
You cannot have a radical Buddhist monk (‘Mob burns Muslim school in riot-hit Myanmar city,’ Gulf News, July 7)! The very notion is farcical to life as a monk. In adherence to what is known as the ‘middle path’, there is no capacity for any kind of extremism therein. Monks are not made by what they say or wear but by how they act. Inciting violence is certainly not a part of the job description.
From Mr Rusiru Thathsara Ekanayaka
Dubai
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A silent world
I feel like everywhere I am, I hear that Muslims are being killed and the world is silent. When there is a single Muslim retaliation, then the world’s Muslims are termed as terrorists. I think the ones who create these retaliations are the terrorists.
So much happening around the world and Muslims are quiet, yet Islam is termed as a violent religion. If one Muslim organisation in Myanmar chooses to retaliate, then I am sure the whole world will wake up and feel sorry for the victims. Other than that, I think the world has just accepted it’s okay to kill Muslims the world over. We live with this attitude and keep increasing securities at the airports.
From Ms Mahnaaz Shaikh
UAE
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Need for a permanent ban
The ban in India on drinking in public is welcome news (‘Drinking in public banned in Hyderabad,’ Gulf News, July 6). I actually think it should be banned forever. I hope this will benefit all girls, women, children and even other men. I feel that if it were a permanent ban, it would have a greater impact.
From Mr Syed Rizwan
Dubai
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Ban forever
This is good, but it has to be banned forever - not just for one week or one month.
From Mr Syed Nizamuddin
Dubai
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Women and children harassed
Alcohol consumption should be banned forever, not for just a week. Imagine the situation wherein your women and children get harassed by these people who are allowed to drink in public. We don’t need this type of behaviour and people in our society.
From Ms Mirza
Abu Dhabi
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Decrease crime
Maybe if this was banned forever, it would decrease the number of crimes in the city.
From Ms Suhail
Dubai
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Appreciate the effort
This is a great initiative. Being someone from Hyderabad, I really appreciate this effort.
From Mr Mufeez
Dubai
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Long days of persecution
Offering jobs to nurses returning home is a noble gesture (‘Indian businessman in UAE offers jobs to Kerala nurses who returned home from Iraq,’ Gulf News, July 6). This offer could instil a sense of confidence among the nurses who have just returned from Iraq after long days of persecution. It’s a new lease of life with a promising career.
From Mr Girish R. Edathitta
Dubai
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Saudi women progress
These women being able to fly is wonderful (‘Second Saudi Arabian woman secures commercial pilot licence,’ Gulf News, July 6). Way to go. So, like her predecessor, she also decided that since she cannot drive on the land, due to the law, let me fly instead. It’s lovely thinking about them as the Wright brothers equivalent. Honestly, the two female pilots should be tagged as the ‘Right Sisters.’
From Mr Anantha Kumar Rajamani
UAE
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Opportunity to excel
How nice the two women were given the opportunity and freedom to excel. Keep it up. Wish more showed their talent, especially in the country where women tend to be discriminated against.
From Ms Bing Gonzales Cordero Santelices
Tanza, Philippines
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Unconditional love
We have a black dog and she is a member of our family - our four-legged daughter (‘They’re not unlucky,’ Gulf News, July 7). We are very lucky that we have her. People have bad luck and that is their own fate. Why blame those poor animals? Animals never bring good or bad luck in life. However, they can help you to become a good human being. They can love you and it is unconditional love.
From Ms Archana Sen
UAE
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It’s good luck
If a black cat crosses your path, you are heading for great luck. I thought everyone knew that?
From Ms Sheena Bint Smith
UAE
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Ignorance
Only ignorant people will say that black pets are unlucky. Some people were making comments about this being a useless addition to the paper but Gulf News is trying to prove that this notion is completely untrue. Please read first before sharing your comments!
From Mr Lex Villanueva
UAE
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Probably common
I wonder how many memory sticks are out there with grooms and their former lovers (‘Saudi man divorces bride on wedding night,’ Gulf News, July 7). I do not feel sorry for this groom. As for the lover, how can he live with himself? Only he will know.
From Ms Ameerah Jolene-Ann van Heerden
UAE
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Wisdom
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future.
From Mr Irfan Pathan
Dubai
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Honesty
Some women will have to learn to be honest and upfront about what boyfriends they have hidden in their closet before marrying the end all and be all. Honesty is the best policy.
From Ms Aisha Hussain
UAE
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Creditworthy feat
The Indian workers’ return from Iraq is a creditworthy feat for Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (‘Workers’ safe return from Iraq is India’s triumph,’ Gulf News, July 7). It honestly seems that the previous government would not have been able to perform this. Many a times the government under Manmohan Singh failed miserably in such situations. Sushma Swaraj and the chief minister of Kerala also played a major role in bringing back the hapless workers, especially the nurses. Well done, Modi.
From Mr Thomas Matthew
Kerala, India
Prices are up
Rent has gone up a lot, even in International City (‘UAE property: The cheapest and priciest areas to rent in Dubai,’ Gulf News, July 8). The price for a studio flat ranges between Dh35,000 to Dh40,000. I was staying in a one bedroom with annual rent being Dh32,000 and now for the same flat, when the renewal comes up, they are asking for Dh52,000. The quality of the building is not good. There is no maintenance – I have been dealing with a water leak from the bathrooms and the lifts are not working properly. Staying with a family and children is very difficult in this building. The housing department must think about some solution to control this situation.
From Mr Puran B.
Dubai
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Low pay
Unfortunately, like the rents, the salaries have failed to increase in the second quarter. Not even a modest 1 to 10 per cent. In a break down of rent by area, in Bur Dubai it’s around Dh3,000-5,000, Deira is around Dh1,500-6,000, Shaikh Zayed Road Dh5,000-10,000 and Marina hitting Dh10,000-20,000.
I’m sure the rent increase here has not included the 5 per cent service charge and the Dh2000-3000 every year for parking fees that landlords are charging. This is really frustrating with the ruthlessness and uncontrollable real estate market. Good luck cramping a family of four into a studio apartment in various parts of the city.
From Mr Mike
Dubai
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Sacrificing quality
It is practically impossible to get an apartment in International City for the price mentioned in the article. Studios are starting from Dh40,000 and the one bedrooms are slowly reaching higher rates. Even if you decide to move to International City, there is a lot of compromise to be made on the quality of the apartment. Many of my friends complain of water leaks and poor floor tiles, and for this, a premium is charged as a maintenance fee every year.
From Mr H. Bones
Dubai
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Incorrect costs
The rates mentioned in the article are not correct in International City. The quality of some of the buildings in Dubai is not good and they cost more. There are more leaks from floor to floor in many buildings. About 20 days ago when I was searching for rooms for my friend, a single bedroom was around Dh50,000 to Dh52,000. Today, they tell me the same single bedroom will cost Dh58,000.
From Mr Gopal
Dubai
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