Let them in
I wish that the Saudi Arabian authorities would do something for pilgrims who wish to perform Haj (‘98,000 pilgrims barred from Haj,’ Gulf News, October 1). As we Muslims know that it can be a long struggle to be able to come to Makkah. When these pilgrims who get turned down have arrived in Makkah, I think they should be allowed to do Haj by something in the way of a special arrangement as they all are Muslim and Haj makes them free from all sins. As a Muslim, I believe the responsibility also belongs to the people of Saudi Arabia.
From Mr Samim Khan
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Restrictions don’t stop people
In the local populations, both residents and largely expatriates are used to travelling on the last day to Arafat in the thousands - even after restrictions have been set. We have seen thousands of vehicles being sent back this year. We should respect the laws that are made to help people who are coming from different parts of the world.
From Mr Mujtaba S.
Dubai
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Catch the culprits
It is horrible that there are con artists profiting from individuals who wish to perform one of the most sacred pillars of Islam. Going to Haj is one of the biggest dreams for many Muslims and then to find out that they aren’t permitted to do so is heartbreaking. Saudi authorities should do more to catch such criminals and allow these pilgrims to perform Haj the next year.
From Ms Nilofer Taher
UAE
Always my choice
It’s great to know that Gulf News is doing well, according to this survey (‘Gulf News is firmly at the top, reveals survey,’ Gulf News, October 1). When I stayed in Sharjah, there was never a day when I did not read Gulf News. Even now I read the news on the website. I also had the privilege to visit the Gulf News office while a ‘Wipe out Waste’ campaign was held. The warm welcome that the group of readers received and the entire morning that was spent at the office is still very fresh in my memory. The newspaper always caters to the opinions of readers and I’ve always felt that there is a very fair and straightforward view of issues. The coverage is vast and every reader has something to read in it. The magazines issued with the newspaper are also a great read.
I miss holding the paper in my hand and reading it. Though I have a vast choice of newspapers here in India, I still enjoy reading Gulf News the most and I personally rate it as the best!
From Ms Naina Nair
Bangalore, India
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A great achievement
I am a regular reader when I visit Dubai every year and even while I’m in Sri Lanka, I am reading it online. I am registered with Gulf News and I receive two emails daily. This news source is great for me and all the expatriates and citizens of the UAE. It is a great achievement for Gulf News because of the untiring services by the media staff and editors, which has put this paper at the top. My heartiest congratulations.
From Mr Mohammad Ashraff Nazim
Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Confusing lay out
The flooding in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) is one issue that the area faces, but the second is that it’s really annoying when someone arrives to the community and we’re faced with the long and tiresome task of guiding them inside (‘JVT residents tired of flooding near homes,’ Gulf News, October 1). The project is difficult to understand and even giving directions over the phone doesn’t help the other person understand what is the layout of JVT.
From Mr H. B.
Dubai
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Stuck to his traditions
I think it’s a great thing to share with readers that he was fasting despite his travels (‘Fasting Modi only had water at Obamas dinner,’ Gulf News, October 1). It is not just an eating habit, rather it shows the openness and conviction of Narendra Modi. Most leaders change when they meet US officials, but not Narendra Modi!
From Mr Rehan
Dubai
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Barbaric acts
It is unbelievable that this woman did such horrible things to her child and then never got it treated (‘Kuwaiti mother on trial for torturing daughter,’ Gulf News, October 1). What is wrong with people these days? And she is a school teacher, no less! Wow.
From Ms Christina Scurville
UAE
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Mental illness can be evil
How can you do this to a child, let alone your own child? However, hurt and depression is an evil thing and I guess being divorced and uncared for has made the woman mentally unstable. It’s unfortunate that it has come at the expense of her child. It makes me feel sick.
From Ms Anjali Venugopal
Dubai
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