Deserving of the honour
I have observed that people from the Philippines are really hardworking (‘Why GCC would not be the same without Filipinos,’ Gulf News, May 24). I’m from Pakistan, and my compatriots have also contributed a lot and no doubt other nationalities have as well. The attitude of most expatriates is really great. Filipinos really deserve the honour of being highlighted. They have earned all this respect because of their sincerity, dedication and hard work. They are such a loving and friendly nation — they always greet you with a smile on their faces.
From Mr Akbar Khan
Yazman, Pakistan
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A compliment
I am a proud Filipino and always will be. I thank Gulf News for this report and for highlighting our contribution to the growth of the Gulf’s economy. What I don’t understand is why people are misinterpreting this report. This does not mean we are better or worse than anybody else. It just so happens that we have been highlighted here. India is one of the top trading partners of the UAE and without its manpower, capital, talents, and skills, the country would have been different today. This is worth mentioning and the same applies to other expatriates. We are all equal human beings and are free to shape our destiny. If you are confident in your contributions in the world, you would see that there is nothing wrong with complimenting each other.
From Mr Carlos Ante
Dubai
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Polite and hardworking
It is because they are the most polite and hardworking people I have ever come across in my entire life. When they greet people, it is always with a smile and the way they speak is so polite. I don’t think others can do it in such a signature way! I’m glad the authorities realise this, as truly, without them, much in the city would be different, since their hard work and labour is so valuable and they do it with dedication.
From Ms Zarah Bint Rahman
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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No changes made
So sad to hear that Ambassador is stopping their production of vehicles because of debt and lack of demand (‘India’s once iconic Ambassador car stalls,’ Gulf News, May 25). I just think the reason for the lack of demand by the public is because of the way Ambassador’s brand was managed. From the past 60 years, everyone saw only one shape for this vehicle. All other car manufacturers changed their car models every five years or so. I am 100 per cent sure the Ambassador car will never return to the roads until they decide to change the shape and look. If they change their strange curved shape, I am sure people would still buy it, because it has a 60-year reputation for being solid and tough.
From Mr Anil
Dubai
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Long lasting
It was not a car, but the icon of an era. I am sure there is no other model of any vehicle anywhere that would have lasted that long and I believe it will still be spotted on the roads for many years to come.
From Mr Mujtaba
UAE
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Needed to evolve
My opinion is to redo the same car with the basic requirements of any 2014 car. Have a lighter engine and body that could be more economical or even operate with batteries. Replace the rickshaws in cities with the Ambassador or use these cars as cabs. They could even subsidise it for people since it’s an Indian-made vehicle. There is still a large percentage of the population who still use motor bikes to move a family of three or four. It’s sad to hear this news but it points out the inability or irresponsibility of Hindustan Motors (HM). Volkswagen still runs their Beetles to date, with lots of improvements every year, making it look like a classic while simultaneously improving quality and assuring safety. Same goes for the Mini Cooper models. Pity that HM did not improvise or understand the needs of its customers.
From Mr Suraj Rajendra Prasad
Sanaa, Yemen
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Sad world
Seriously, I sometimes feel there is no place for compassion or humanity in the world (‘Disabled Indian boy, 9, tied to post so grandmother can go to work,’ Gulf News, May 25). People often complain the world is a bad place — such stories are the reason.
From Mr Dhruv Shah
UAE
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Economic superpower
Narendra Modi will meet the challenges India faces and make the country a superpower, not only in Asia but also, globally (‘5 big challenges for Modi’s new India government,’ Gulf News, May 26). India could become stronger than the likes of the US, Europe and China. Modi has promised to make the country an economic superpower to a point where people from abroad would come to India to find jobs. This gives them the opportunity for their currency to soon appreciate, in order to compete in a better position with the US dollar and GDP. I see India becoming a booming economy and with much more potential in few months’ time, to be on the path to become the next world superpower.
From Mr Nanand
Abu Dhabi
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Remove the stigma
The stigma surrounding mental illness should be removed by educating societies to prevent similar tragedies (‘Man burns alive elderly mother,’ Gulf News, May 25). He should have been institutionalised a long time ago.
Joan Grace Cihan
UAE
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A mother’s love
Look at the last words of that poor mother. She still loves him unconditionally. That is the love of a mother — even though he locked her up in a room and abused her and set her on fire, she still tells everyone to take care of her son.
From Ms M. B.
Dubai
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