Saviour of cats
It's nice to know there's someone like me who takes so much effort to save abandoned kittens ("Diary: Rescuing lost kittens", Gulf News, November 3). Recently, I had the opportunity to save two kittens [that were] wrapped in a towel and abandoned in a small carton near a trash can in Jumeirah. They were less than a week old with the ears still folded in and eyes hardly open. I heard the continuous crying of the kittens and found them trying to scramble out of the box. I was not sure if the mother cat was around so undecided I went back home. The next morning, I found the kittens still lying there, hungry and thirsty. I decided to take them home. Initially I had trouble feeding them, but then I bought a couple of nursing bottles and cat milk powder from the vet. Now they are six weeks old and I have already put them on cat food. Once they grow older, maybe I will put them up for adoption because I don't have a house that's big enough to keep them.
From Mr Siva
Dubai
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Lifechanging experience
I had a similar experience in Al Barsha, Dubai, where a kitten that looked hardly three weeks old was abandoned in the middle of the road. Everyone drove around it. I somehow managed to stop and pull the poor fellow into my car. I contacted one of the reputed clinics, but they weren't entertaining my request because they apparently don't do ‘charity' work. They gave me a contact for Feline Friends. As instructed, I dropped the kitten off at a clinic where they did a thorough check-up and said that the kitten was weak and wouldn't be able tolerate medication. They had to put her to sleep. I had tears in my eyes, but had to keep calm. It was probably better for her than having to suffer pain and get run over by a car. After this experience, I adopted a cat that was being shuffled around houses. He's finally happy and healthy.
From Mr S. R.
Dubai
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Something more
I was so happy to read the blog [about a Gulf News reporter saving a kitten]. I did just the same a year ago when I rescued a kitten from a highway. I was lucky enough to reach on time and rescue the cat. It has now been over a year and I still have him with me. I named him Lucky. I also have two other rescued cats. But I wish there was something more that I could do.
From Mr I. M. I.
Doha, Qatar
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False reports
Now it is Yemen's turn to be invaded [by the US] ("Expert points to strong evidence of Bin Laden presence in country", Gulf News, November 3). First, it was Afghanistan, then Pakistan and now Yemen.

I do not know why it is so difficult for the armed forces around the world to catch one person [Osama Bin Laden]. This is all propaganda. With the new reports [of Bin Laden being in Yemen], I am sure there will be a lot of collateral damage as has always happened in the past. The world will get to know that the reports were false once everything is over.
From Mr Saleem
Dubai
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Another invasion
I have noticed in the past few years that there is always breaking news about Al Qaida and crimes against innocent people occurring across the world. It is heartbreaking to see innocent lives being taken.

But, has anyone raised questions about the crimes that the US has committed in Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan? The victims there were also human beings. This clearly indicates that the US wants to dominate all across the world and it won't be surprising to see if US sends their troops to Yemen for another invasion.
From A Reader
Sharjah
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Get evidence
What about the news that Osama Bin Laden died due to illness? What about the news that he is in Pakistan? Now there are reports about him being in Yemen. Whatever the agenda is, the US should not start harassing the citizens of Yemen unless they have full evidence that Bin Laden is in fact in Yemen.
From Mr Shaikh Masih Al Deen
Dubai
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Make it easier
Ease of traffic congestion and more frequent use of public transport is a good thought by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) ("RTA to ease gridlock in business districts", Gulf News, November 4). However, due consideration must be given to vehicles loading and unloading valuables and other goods at the Central Business Districts (CBD).

Such vehicles should not be prevented from entering the area. Similarly, enough parking spaces need to be provided at entry points as everyone cannot reach their destinations by Dubai Metro. Many people are reaching the CBD using their own car as they have no other alternative.
From Mr Haresh Bilakhia
Dubai
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Traffic signs
Closing certain areas to cars is something that has been done years ago. Most of the traffic police I see these days are busy carrying speed cameras and giving fines.
They need to put up traffic signboards on all main roads indicating which road is congested — this way, motorists can take an alternative route.
From Mr Nasser
Dubai
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Force them
This is an excellent move to make people use public transport. If you don't force people to do so, they will be reluctant to leave behind their [cars]. However, this [closure] should be avoided during the summer.
From Mr Abul Fazal
Dubai
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