Constructive action
I think that the decline in fatalities on Abu Dhabi roads is the positive result of installing more radar on roads and at junctions (‘UAE: Abu Dhabi road deaths drop despite rise in vehicles,’ Gulf News, October 7). Also, the installation of fences along the road dividers to make sure that drivers are only crossing the roads in designated area would help in decreasing fatal accidents. Currently, it is obvious that there is a push for more pedestrian bridges, as we can see them being built across the emirate.
From Mr Lawrence
Abu Dhabi
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Known for authenticity
Many congratulations to Gulf News for growing social media to nearly a million followers (‘Gulf News leads on social media with nearly a million followers,’ Gulf News, October 8)! It has now become a name that defines credibility, authenticity and reliability in the field of journalism. Gulf News is one of the most trusted sources of news, which is what makes it a preferred choice amongst the readers.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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Showing initiative
The current government’s initiative in scrapping all the old and archaic laws is laudable (‘India to repeal Her Majestys laughable laws,’ Gulf News, October 8). These laws do not serve any purpose in today’s situation. On the contrary, in some cases, it ties up the system and reduces the efficiency of governance at various levels in bureaucracy. What is noteworthy here is that there have been several governments in the last 60 years, which never appeared to take cognizance of this fact. They just continued with the flow.
Jonathon Swift once said: “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” This quote perfectly applies to this initiative by the government. They had a choice to go with the flow, but they are doing this task to free up the system of its inherent friction created by these useless laws. These laws served a purpose once upon a time, in history but not anymore. We hope that in the coming days, the legal system becomes much simpler and easier, paving the way for India to march forward on various fronts on a fast track.
From Ms Suhas Inamdar
Dubai
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Might not be good
Some of the laws might be obsolete, but others may still be relevant, like in the case of water. In the riots against Muslims in Mumbai and Gujarat, we have found that injured people were refused water and medical aid. In such cases, these laws could be invoked, while the case of courier and postal service law’s removal may legalise private postal services.
From Mr Akbar
Abu Dhabi
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Our holy book
Slowly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started to revise our resolutions. Finally, he will bring in uniform civil law, which will have a major impact with minority communities. We should remember that before the election Modi said: “Our constitution should be [India’s] only holy book.” But now he wants to change our holy book, our constitution!
From Mr Mahabub
Dubai
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A blessing for some
It is great news for people who are without children but would like to have them (‘First womb-transplant baby won’t be alone for long,’ Gulf News, October 8). It’s positive news for them because it will renew a sense of a hope that there is still a chance to have children. God bless the doctors who did all this, and I would like to congratulate the parents. I can easily understand their happiness.
From Ms Naina
Dubai
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A big fan
I am a big fan of Dan Brown’s novels and I’m looking forward to seeing him at the Sharjah Book Fair (‘Dan Brown to speak at Sharjah Book Fair,’ Gulf News, October 8). When I read in the paper that he is coming to Sharjah book fair, I knew that I definitely had to go to the fair to see or even meet him in person. It fascinates me the way he incorporated facts into fiction. A great author who captures his readers’ imaginations. It would be an honour for me to meet him.
From Mr Mahwish Murtaza
UAE
My favourite author
This is very exciting news, Dan Brown is my favourite author! I hope I can have one picture with him.
From Ms Fina Sa
Sharjah
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Deterring second offenders
By not naming and shaming the guilty Abu Dhabi schools that have tampered with their fees, I worry that these entities are being protected from the criticism necessary to stop their actions entirely (‘17 Abu Dhabi schools fined for fee tampering,’ Gulf News, October 8). Despite them having been charged and sentenced, damage of reputation is a large deterrent. An analogy of this would be a person who witnessed a crime, but refuses to divulge the name of the guilty person. It’s not as effective.
From Mr Ben Blatter
UAE
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Prolific among schools
I wish that the authorities of Sharjah would check all the private schools in the emirate. We parents feel such activity is happening in other schools also. Many are suffering with fee hikes in schools and many feel that they are unreasonable and unwarranted.
From Mr Ahmad
Sharjah
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Investment opportunity
This is a very interesting opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to start up a business of renting safe deposit lockers (‘Safe deposit lockers rare and expensive in UAE, residents say,’ Gulf News, October 7). They could offer some really good deals and packages that are much more tempting and easier to obtain compared to the current options.
From Ms Gosa
Sharjah
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Keeps crime away
I am glad that Gulf News brought up this topic. Locker facilities back home in India are much easier and cheaper to obtain. I have not seen this facility being used by many people, but for sure this is highly important to keep documents and jewelry in a safe place. It is peace of mind to know it is being guarded 24 hours, seven day a week, particularly when we travel. Many of us who leave our homes locked when we’re at the office always have a hindering thought of: “I hope all is well at home.” Banks must come forward to provide these facilities. Yearly rentals are okay and payments can be made in advance. Unfortunately, there are banks that are keeping conditions of depositing big amounts or to run accounts with large sums.
From Ms Anjali Ramchandani
Dubai
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Touching on sensitivities
Lalit Raizada’s recent comment amazes me (‘Is a clean India on the anvil?,’ Gulf News, October 7)! If it was meant to be motivational, I think that several thousand other proud Indians, and I missed the point. This story was written to highlight India’s lack of public hygiene, and it was done whilst belittling our Mars achievement. Now that takes courage you know, to publicly humiliate millions of proud, culturally sensitive, educated and socially responsible Indians.
I think we all understand that you bemoan the public display of defecation that you had to witness while your train stopped unprecedentedly.
It’s all very well to claim journalistic licence, but I don’t think this piece was written with journalistic responsibility.
Perhaps I’m direct - or offended, or both – but, stories like this are riddled with cliches and honestly, often end up making me feel ashamed to be Indian. Maybe Raizada thinks that he is funny, but he’s not.
From Mr Miki
Dubai
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