Nowadays, a basic necessity
I think putting iPads in the hands of children is a great initiative (‘200 iPads distributed among needy children,’ Gulf News, August 29). There are so many applications for children to learn from, especially for our younger generation of Emiratis who can use these devices to learn English from a very young age. This is something parents can’t always assist with.
Try to understand an iPad from a child’s perspective: these days iPads have become basic necessities! Instead of spending thousands on reading books, we have thousands of books that can be accessed and downloaded on iPads. More variety means more information to quench those thirsty curiosities. I think it’s a truly thoughtful and forward thinking gift - in this life. and especially in the UAE.
From Ms Amerah Heerden
Abu Dhabi
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Books rather than iPads
Since when has an iPad become a necessity for children? Instead of giving them iPads, these children would be better off if we gave them a book to read. We have to remember that some content is not suitable for children and it can be very easy for them to access this kind of information if they are not properly supervised by an adult.
From Mr Luis Serrano
UAE
Tarnishing reputations
The present scenario in Pakistan is worrisome (‘Pakistan PM dismisses political crisis as ‘tiny storm’,’ Gulf News, August 31). These protests carried out by opposition parties against the Nawaz Sharif government have tarnished the reputation of the country worldwide. This is mere propaganda created by Imran Khan and his allies. I think it should be tackled before it gets worse.
It is just sad that members of the public are being made to bear the brunt and used as a means to pressurise the existing government into resigning from power.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
UAE
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Unpopular through actions
It’s funny how you call it propaganda when the “educated men and women are taking a stand with Imran Khan” - please know this. Nawaz Sharif has been charged with corruption previously and he has been charged yet again. I suggest you listen to both sides rather than just one side.
What reputation are we talking about? Sharif doesn’t have a reputation worth protecting. He has kept Pakistan in trillions worth of debt.
The Sharif government is thought to be corrupt. They got elected by allegedly rigging the election. We, Pakistanis want him to resign because even while he has been in power, he has done nothing for the common man. The currency has dropped since the country has taken on so many loans, and he has only taken interest when we are in a pre-election period.
If he was good, there wouldn’t be anyone against him. He doesn’t even have any respect for the army.
From Ms Jahan
UAE
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Not a time to celebrate
Hamas and the Palestinians in Gaza shouldn’t celebrate the recent truce created with Israel (‘Gaza ‘a milestone to reaching objective’, Hamas leader says,’ Gulf News, August 30). They should be thinking of the lives that were lost and how to avoid further carnage from happening.
More than 2000 innocent people were killed during that period. Everyone should think how to save precious lives and their properties by discussing at the table, without giving any problems to their neighbours. Many thanks to the Egyptians who tried their best to stop this cruel war.
From Mr Lakhidhu Nethsara
UAE
Improving sight through yoga
I have just returned from Mumbai and had taken my daughter for eye yoga (‘7 leading eye ailments in the region,’ Gulf News, August 30). This was a two week course and her vision has improved In both the eyes by 1.25. I would like to encourage people to do eye yoga to improve their vision as this is a definite way of helping eyesight.
From Ms Sridhar
Dubai
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Animal’s right
Even though animals can’t speak, I’m sure they are very grateful for the care they are given at the Al Ain Zoo (‘Al Ain Zoo staff undergo training,’ Gulf News, August 29). The staff at the zoo have been undergoing training for the safety and healthcare of animals, which can only be a step in the right direction. I have seen the same interest among the zoo staff of Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad, India during my recent visit. Taking care of animals is the best way to show our love towards them.
From Mr Syed Emad Al Deen
Dubai
Invest in skills
Filipinos need to be proud of who they are and what they are (‘Do not forge papers for pay hike, Filipinos told,’ Gulf News, August 31). It is always worthwhile to invest in training that can improve skills, learning another language apart from English is always a good idea and anything else that you need to excel. Invest and don’t cheat.
From Mr Carlos
Dubai
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Prejudice
I’m worried that articles like this will mean being judged and blindly cast as people who forge documents for employment. There goes the interview down the drain with the employment opportunity. The few people that do this are self serving, self glorifying and irresponsible to our plight. I don’t think it’s a precaution, but more of an unfavourable and untrue accusation.
From Mr Benhur Imbang
Abu Dhabi
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Not biased
I don’t think that this is biased. When you read the entire article, it was advised by a Filipino lawyer, not from Gulf News itself. If we are honest, then it will lead us somewhere.
From Ms Christine Blanco
Dubai
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Fees and quality of schools
The school fee increases are not only worrying parents, it’s disturbing them (‘Parents worried over rising school fees,’ Gulf News, August 31). I fear for the level of education being low. When I was recently at the school that my children go to, it was a little alarming. The swimming pool doesn’t work, the classrooms were dirty and there wasn’t any decoration. The gym is outdated and there is only one cafeteria and it’s dirty. The children are eating off the floor – it’s disgusting. For me, rent for my flat has just reached a point of doubling, and it’s becoming difficult to make ends meet this way.
From Ms Tania Rudenskykh
Dubai
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Education for residents
I don’t understand why the fees have to be so high. The authorities could build schools and they could even charge us half of the amount that we actually have to pay already. It could probably be a huge income for the country. We can have teachers from anywhere. There are good people everywhere in the world, and I’m sure it could be way cheaper!
From Ms Jose Viera
UAE
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Taking into account expenses
When fees are being increased it should be done taking into account the increasing cost of commodities and rent and the ever stagnant salaries. It’s running us very thin.
From Ms Sarah Thomas
UAE
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The formation of Isil
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) is the biggest danger not only to the region but to the whole world as well (‘Isil a creation of the war on terror,’ Gulf News, August 31). How did Isil within a relatively short span of time manage to gain such strength, cash and predominance?
This group is a terrorist outfit cretaed only to insult Islam and Muslims, and to drive the region to the brink of another war. How come this nascent terror outfit has become the richest jihadist force in the world? They have a huge stockpile of lethal weapons and ammunitions. They are also known for effective use of propaganda.
This group is a conglomeration of jihadist terrorist insurgent groups that have been successfully orchestrated and manipulated by the so-called peacekeepers of the world. Syria and Iraq now appear closer than ever to dividing along religious and sectarian lines. In fact, I think that this was the plan all along. It was previously envisioned by the Neoconservatives in the previous Bush administration. Their plans to fragment Muslims all over the Middle East are unfolding.
From Mr N. E. Haq
Dubai
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