Dedication of Dubai Police

I sincerely wish to bring to the attention of all Dubai residents this great act of kindness by Dubai Police and their dedication towards their duty. I was with a friend when I lost my way on Al Ain-Hatta road and steered into the wrong direction while going towards Silicon Oasis. After 40 minutes of mental trauma and fear we took a detour and came on to the Dubai-Sharjah road. We were running an hour late for an important meeting till we saw a police car parked next to the highway. We were hesitant but still asked the policeman for directions. We thought he would guide us but to our pleasant surprise he exceeded our expectations and asked us to follow him. He drove ahead and we followed till he ensured that we reached our destination. We were so overwhelmed by the helpful actions and his sense of dedication towards the residents. We kept smiling to ourselves all day as we were happy and proud to be safely transported by the police. We extend our heartiest gratitude and salute the spirit of Dubai Police. Kudos to Officer Abdullah Al Sheif who made Dubai Police so proud!

From Ms Anjali Sharma

Dubai

It’s a conspiracy!

Recent agitation and campaign against Turkey’s present government is astonishing. Agitation started when the government decided to build a mall where a park was located. During the agitation, several shops, public transport, government offices were looted and burnt by angry mobs. Now, it seems like some sources are trying to take benefit of the recent situation and destabilise the present movement. Everything has happened at a time when the whole region is going through crises. The Syrian conflict is spreading beyond Syrian borders. Agitation camping, strikes and destabilising Turkey can only add to the miseries of the Turkish people. It seems true that everything is part of a bigger conspiracy against the government. Unfortunately the agitation is against the government that changed the face of Turkey in the past decade. Despite the Euro economic crises Turkey is still considered as a fast growing economy. Due to successful economic policies of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government the country exports have reached $114 billion. New dams were built, every city now has its own universities and the tourism industry has been booming with each passing year. Turkey is also a part of The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) alliances. Recent agreement with The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) is another big achievement of Erdogan’s government. Due to its strong position in the region, Turkey has an important role in the Syrian and Palestinian conflicts.

From Mr Khawaja Umer Farooq

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Play for money

Money and money alone! Yes, money is the hub on the basis of which the entire game plan of Indian Premier League (IPL) revolves. Players are bought on the pattern of horse-trading through bidding involving sky-high stakes. Players know that it is for the sake of money alone that the entire show is managed. Then why should they not sell themselves for more money? If the player is formally being bought by his ring-master (team owner) for making money, then why should the player not sell himself again for the sake of money informally? Who suffers in the process of this gimmick? None other than the unassuming fans and the audiences who not only cheat themselves by witnessing a fake game but empty their pockets to make the same players and organisers richer. The true fans of the game will return only when those who brought shame to the game are punished severely.

Dr Shiben Krishen Raina

Ajman

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Kitchen safety

In today’s world it is very common to have kitchen hoods installed at home. But with these amenities we need to be more cautious. I am writing this because of a recent fire incident that I witnessed in India. By sheer luck there were no injuries. But the trauma that followed still continues with the family. What do we do to avoid such incidents to recur? Kitchen safety should be given high importance. Unattended cooking using an oven, microwave or gas, is often the reason behind kitchen fire. So, make sure that you are always present in the kitchen while cooking and that you keep children out of the kitchen. Also you must unplug all kitchen appliances when not in use. If you have a fire hood installed you must ensure that it is cleaned regularly. Please ensure to employ a maintenance team with quality professional service who can provide grease trap cleaning, free waste oil removal, filter exchanges and hood fabrication as well as accessory services such as hinge kits, access panels and grease containment systems. When cooking with oil, keep a lid or flat cookie sheet close by. If flames ever appear, simply suffocate the fire with the lid and immediately turn off the stove or fryer to let it cool down. Do not try to move the pan. Do not use water. The super-heated water will explode into steam, and can cause severe burns, and oil can splash and spread the fire. Taking some simple steps will prevent kitchen fires that could sometimes lead to a house fire.

From Mr Ramesh Menon

Abu Dhabi

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