Indians and Emiratis
Indians and the Emiratis have always enjoyed sentiments of friendship, mutual respect and goodwill towards each other (‘UAE-India ties are historical,’ Gulf News, October 25). Bollywood is one of the common threads. It is heartening that the rulers of the UAE and the government of India are on the same page and support each other with political and economic challenges their countries face. Sanjay Verma, the outgoing Indian consul-general for the northern emirates and ambassador designate to Addis Ababa, has rightly pointed out in this article that the Indian community is the most positive expat community living in the UAE, which is enhancing the relationship between the governments and the people of both countries. Hence, it is not surprising that there are so many Indians working in the UAE in different fields and on all levels. I would like to thank the rulers of the UAE for giving them this opportunity and giving them a respected lifestyle, which continues to attract Indians to come work in this part of the world. The skills and contribution of the numerous Indian labourers, engineers, architects, businessmen and the Emirati hospitality is the golden thread holding the two countries together.
From Mr G. Sriniwasan
Dubai
Be a good neighbour
As a dedicated Gulf News reader I would like to share my concerns about people who make life difficult for their neighbours. I am having a very difficult time with my neighbours because of the noise and disturbance they create every other night. While I am writing this letter, it is about 9.30pm and I can hear them knocking, banging doors, running and who knows what else. I have a school going child and my noisy neighbours disturb his sleeping pattern every now and then, for the past year. I have spoken to the management of my building, but nothing seems to change. Living in this world I think people have a social responsibility towards others around them. I don’t know how many other people might be suffering the same problem. By I this letter I hope to create awareness about being a good neighbour and make people realise that they have a social responsibility.
Shabeer Abbas
UAE
I don’t understand
I feel that countries don’t want him because of his past drug offences and not because he is Syrian (‘Man living in Terminal 2 Dubai: ‘I’d rather go back to prison than Syria’,’ Gulf News, October 25). I thought deportation was enforced and immediate. Dubai airport, why allow him to stay?
From Mr Saud
Sharjah
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Help him out
I was heartbroken reading the Gulf News story about the Syrian National who is living at Dubai airport. While I understand that he received a deportation sentence, his situation needs to be reconsidered by the authorities. Ever since the Syrian conflict started, Syrians are being treated very poorly. This man has served his sentenced, learned to memorise the Quran and seems to have asked for forgiveness which was granted to him. The fact that the Syrian government does not want to issue him a passport is just absurd. I think the authorities should show their generosity and allow him to live in Dubai until the Syrian conflict comes to an end. Not only is that a right thing to do from a humanitarian perspective, but also from a religious perspective. Many countries in Europe have taken Syrian asylum seekers and granted them temporary visas. Some country needs to do the same for this man too. Leaving the man in the transit is not a solution.
From Ms Jamila Carvelli
UAE
Find a solution
It seems that the UAE authorities will find the good solution for this poor man soon (‘Stranded at Dubai Airport: Wasfi Jarad moved to Terminal 1 until a country will accept him,’ Gulf News, October 29).
From Mr Bilal Ahmad
Dubai
Website comment
Suggestion
I suggest that this poor man should GO TO Sweden. Swedish authorities are generous enough to accept Syrians who go to their country.
From Ms Kate
Dubai
Website comment
Do your job
Our respective consulates and embassies are supposed to help people out in cases like this. But it seems that they are incompetent at doing what they are supposed to do. If they are unable to help this man then I don’t know who will?
From Mr Ryne
Dubai
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Best of luck
Dear Gulf News, I would like to take time to appreciate your time and effort through the years for keeping readers connected with reality and the truth by exposing them to such high quality news. It is amazing how Gulf News is popular not only in the Gulf countries but around the world. I use to be a resident in the UAE and today I want to take an opportunity to thank the country for the beautiful years of my life. UAE is a country with a vision and I don’t have enough words to appreciate its progress. With the vision of its leaders and founding fathers, today UAE is a country that is marching towards success with grace. It would be impossible to reach such heights without the vision and dream of the rulers of the country. On behalf of all nations, I am writing this letter to wish Dubai best of luck for the Expo2020 bid. I believe there is no better city than Dubai that is capable of handling this event, based on its geographic location and infrastructure.
From Mr Sunil
UAE
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