Fee hikes
It is not fair how companies are not increasing salaries in the name of the global economic downturn, but schools keep hiking their fees (‘Parents tighten their purse strings as schools reopen', Gulf News, September 14). I know the authorities are doing whatever they can, but they should look at the cost [which] schools charge, that in the end parents have to pay. I don't know where I [will] arrange the money in order to pay my daughter's [school] fees next term. There is no hope for a personal loan, too.
From Mr Adnan Ansari
Dubai
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No savings
If I say I am cutting down on cost to make both ends meet, then I am lying. Everything seems so important, for example rent and food. I might not buy branded clothes but that money is still not saved — it goes in other expenditures and the fees is also so high. We [hope] to save some money but unfortunately we end up paying the last penny in our pockets.
From Ms Syeda Khan
Sharjah
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Outrageous book prices
As I stood in line to pay for the books and uniforms of my children, I wondered what a great business opportunity it would have been for me had I set up a school, instead of working for a company as an employee. They really charge as they will, with textbooks normally priced in hundreds [of dirhams], which I find outrageous.
From Mr Nadeem Lutf Allah
Sharjah
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Quality of education
Hopefully the increase [in school fees] will be accompanied by better quality of education. [However], I'm highly doubtful about it, since a commercialised education [system] will rarely result in excellent education.
From Mr Brojohn Midwest,
United States
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Changes in landscape
I thought the authorities were going to extend Al Majaz Park in Sharjah (‘Al Majaz waterfront roadwork completion eases traffic', Gulf News, September 14). If they keep the existing road and the new one as well, I don't understand what they are planning. This park was one of the most mesmerising places in Sharjah for relaxation for families and enjoyment during the evening. If the landscape is changed as was done for Al Qasba — more concrete and less greenery — it will be complete destruction. There are many other areas that need development. Al Jazeera Park also needs [renovation]. The rides are losing their attraction, being old. But, the park remains very economical and a worthy place to visit.
From Mr Adnan Shabbir
Sharjah
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Beauty lost
What a terrible thing to do to such a beautiful park! It was one of Sharjah's lungs, without a doubt. Unfortunately, instead of spending the money on really important issues such as [boosting] electricity [generation] or easing traffic through areas such as the Industrial Areas, they destroyed a beautiful park that was a relief for the inhabitants as well as what remains of the wildlife.
From Mr John Doha,
Qatar
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Road to recovery
I think its quite a long period [a decade] to build the suggested capital (‘Global banking regulators agree on new rules in toughest change in decades', Gulf News, September 14). But, these measures were the need of the hour and will definitely create a healthy banking system, which is less prone to excessive risk taking. Also, banks in Europe have to increase the capital in the coming years — otherwise it may further delay the recovery.
From Mr Jitendra Gianchandani
Dubai
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