Equal rights
First of all, this man is a person who should be taught that women have an equal right to employment (‘Molestation tweet ‘was misquoted’, Saudi writer says,’ Gulf News, May 31). Saudi Arabia is a developed country, modern in for instance architecture, and living according to religious rules that are in fact aimed at creating equality, honour and dignity for all. The personal, backward opinion of a person like this man should not prevent people from being developed, or send them into a situation as was normal in the Middle Ages. We live in 2013, and women should have the right to develop themselves, be employed and have the ability to achieve more then in the Middle Ages. Preventing women from being for instance cashiers is absurd and dishonourable to the human race. No one should be subjected to degrading attitudes and opinions, and were people are degraded, people with knowledge should stand up for them and defend their (inter)national rights.
From Mr Adrian
Amsterdam
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Think before you act
I understand his views as, ideally, what woman wouldn’t be content being taken care of while caring for her family? However, it is the year 2013 and life is not just hard, but ridiculously expensive. Not all families have a responsible man to head them, and we women find ourselves in a position where we have to step up and work if we are to house and feed our siblings, children and parents. It is not enough anymore to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes, there are so many different types of families that some are not even thought of. I wish people would consider this before making statements and laws concerning how they think people should live.
From a Reader
Al Ain
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Fine violators
It’s a common occurrence now to see people cross busy roads, not only at undesignated areas, but at red traffic signals (‘Irresponsible pedestrians put everyone at risk,’ Gulf News, May 30). People deliberately walk slowly and challenge oncoming drivers who, by law, have the right of way when signals are green. On whose side will the authorities be if an accident occurs? People should be fined heavily for putting their lives at risk, whether on purpose or ignorantly.
From Mr Gregory Gomes
Dubai
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More crossings needed
I do agree with the writer of this article that it is always safe for pedestrians and drivers if designated crossings are used to cross the road. However, it is easier said than done because on some roads stretching more than a kilometre you don’t find any zebra crossings. In which case, what should they do? My suggestion is that the authorities should place road crossings wherever bus stops and supermarkets and hypermarkets are because these are the places where frequent crossings are made by the public. Slowly, after observing the usage of such road crossings, the authorities can place more wherever necessary; simply expecting the public to be safe while crossing the road is not enough unless such expectations are facilitated by designated road crossings.
From Ms Ramani Rajan
Dubai
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Think before you act
But I do not agree with Ramani. Please do not encourage people to continue with this dangerous practice of crossing the road in undesignated areas. The UAE authorities are doing their utmost to create a very safe and secure environment for us all. They are doing their surveys and installing pedestrian bridges, zebra crossings and traffic signals where required and we should realise that they cannot be everywhere at the same time. A few dirhams to catch a taxi to a destination are not worth more than our lives and the lives of the drivers we put at risk due to our actions.
From Mr Ahmad Taher
Abu Dhabi
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A prime example
Yes, UAE is really a remarkable place although I only visited briefly in 2006 (‘UAE helps preserve the dignity of those in crisis,’ Gulf News, May 31). It is remarkable in that it is surrounded by high conflict zones, and yet does whatever is pragmatically possible to help others, like assisting flood victims in Pakistan. It must definitely be doing something, in fact many things, right. It is like a calm place in the eye of the storm. Actually, the UAE is quite symbolic of what a country in the Middle East should be like, a place where everyone can live in peace and stability whilst respecting other cultures. Humanity must be celebrated in times like this. Mutual respect, understanding and pluralism should always be the way forward.
From a Reader
Australia
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New security measures
I think banks in the UAE should stop using the card system because we are blessed with a lot of security software, such as facial recognition and retina scans (‘Stolen Gulf cash tipped off the FBI, Gulf News, May 29). By using these methods I hope we can avoid the use of cards and also fraudsters will find it difficult to cheat them.
From Mohammad Shahid Shaikh
Dubai
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Women play a vital role
A beautiful article, which emphasises a unique vision (‘The role of photography in changing global perception,’ Gulf News, May 31). Women can play a very big role, as they form the most important component of our community, society and the nation. Women should continue to utilize their inventiveness in photography and to intellectually contribute to the knowledge reservoir.
From Mr Tariq Syed
Dubai
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Look to the future
Why remember the bad times (‘A painful past on a beautiful island,’ Gulf News, May 31)? That will only put you down. Let us go ahead with a positive and glorious future, all set for Indian talent across the globe.
From Mr Krishna
UAE
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I don’t believe in the media, they hype things up and a lot of fabricated lies are manipulated into it (‘A slap in the face for Indian cricket fans,’ Gulf News, May 31). How much is true or false is very hard for the common man to generalise. Everyone knows that in any form of sport there is evil. The true essence of the game has been lost and everyone, from the players to the team owners and so on, is out to make a fast buck. Sports are no longer a joy to watch, they are all controlled by the evil elements.
From Mr Keenan
Dubai
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