There needs to be respect
The best reason for getting married is love (‘Social media abuzz with ‘new’ marriage rules in Saudi Arabia,’ Gulf News, August 10). However, this is not practiced in all parts of the world. So for me - being independent, working, and having my own income - love is the only reason I would get married, but I wouldn’t judge others on their decisions.
I agree with the decision in Saudi Arabia that the first wife has to give her permission. The first wife is not just inventory in the household, and I feel that if it is a marriage with no love between the couple, the minimum requirement should be respect. I think respecting my partner means discussing my decisions.
From Ms Claudia
Dubai
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Freedom to choose
I hope that the Indian government and other governing bodies are reading this article. I think there should be the same justice system in other countries. God gave us the gift of freedom of choice, for every human being to use it equally.
From Mr Dipy
Dubai
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Seek permission
To have a peaceful life, and my secret is that, it’s best to seek the permission of the first wife. Al though, I think that most of the time men are scared to do so.
From Mr Zia
Dubai
No reason needed
I disagree with some people saying that permission from the first wife should be given. If a law like this is to go forward, we should see where from the authentic books like the Quran and Hadiths that it says so.
As far as I know, we are permitted up to four wives at a time even without having permission or any reason.
From Mr Mulla Anees
Dubai
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What is important
It’s great to see that Lucy Berry, mentioned in the article, was finally able to conceive but it is unfortunate how much of an effect workload has on these issues (‘1 in 6 couples in UAE struggle to get pregnant,’ Gulf News, August 10). To Berry I say, may God give you and your family good health, work is not the most important.
Money matters, but don’t let money control everything. Money is made for human beings, but human beings are not made for money. Once a person can understand this small thing, it will do a lot of good and big things for the person: they will become more relaxed and successful in their life.
From Mr Hamad
Dubai
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Increasing personal time
Personally, I feel companies forcing employees to work for long hours need to be controlled. I could see many such problems for those who work six days a week and nine to ten hours a day. When a person can have two days off for a weekend, this can act as a great relief. I think it could be used for spending some quality time for personal things, which in turn makes people more productive.
From Ms Renju
Dubai
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Pressure needed on Sein
The US Secretary of State, John Kerry has been in Myanmar lately (‘Rohingya children in Myanmar camps going hungry,’ Gulf News, August 10). I would like to request him to support an independent and international investigation into human rights abuses in the Arakan state of Myanmar.
Kerry needs to look into putting pressure on President Thein Sein of Myanmar to stop the violence and crimes against the Rohingya and to protect the lives of Rohingyas. This includes pressure on the government to allow humanitarian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) full and free access to the Rohingya in all parts of Arakan. Also, they need to repeal or amend the 1982 Citizenship Law so that it conforms to international standards to stop the segregation of communities in Arakan and replace it with a proactive policy of peaceful co-existence.
From Dr Than Aung
Dubai
Failed to mention
The comments made in this article have not taken note of money paid by United Progressive Alliance (UPA) over past 10 years (‘India’s opposition taps power of unity,’ Gulf News, August 10). He also failed to highlight how Indians are united - be it government or opposition, show their solidarity with the Palestinian people.
It is a pity that the story has failed to analyse the true positive meanings of all that is analysed. He has rightly mentioned egos of leaders, which may be detrimental for such partnerships. We need a strong opposition with strong national leaders. The writer failed to mention the strength of regional parties. Instead, they are reported to be keeping a distance from the erstwhile UPA.
From Mr Kamalakar
Abu Dhabi
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Negligence
I don’t understand what these negligent parents are doing and what is taking up all their time and attention (‘Abu Dhabi boy, 5, survives first-floor fall,’ Gulf News, August 10). I, for one, am curious to know how these accidents keep happening. Children have been falling from balconies like clothes hung out on the line or they have been left in cars like they were just a thing.
It makes me salute my own parents for looking after us the way they did. Even at this age, they panic if I don’t give them a call. I can only offer my condolences not to such parents, but to the children who have such negligent parents.
From Ms Christina Scurville
UAE
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Child protection
Everybody is blaming the parents, but my personal opinion is that the authorities must strictly advise building owners to provide child protection on windows.
From Mr Abdul Rafeik
Dubai
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Carelessness
First, I am happy to hear that the little one has survived. He is a lucky boy, indeed! Secondly, I would like to thank Gulf News for publishing these stories, because this is an obvious problem with many households. We read over and over about toddlers falling from buildings, and this is a serious issue outlining the carelessness of the parents. I am happy that he survived, and let’s hope this won’t happen again.
From Mr Nazim
Ras Al Khaimah
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Should be prosecuted
After hearing so many incidents, I can’t believe there are still parents that have not learnt their lesson. It shows how incompetent and careless they are towards their own children.
Such parents should be prosecuted in the eyes of law if this same thing would have happened in Europe or the US, the judiciary system would have put the child in foster care as the parents are not capable of raising them.
From Mr Ceo Mikhail Fernandes
Dubai
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Changing a trend
The two bearded gentlemen – one, a South African who plundered an undefeated triple century, now a skipper of the world’s number one test cricket team and the second, a rookie English bowler with a Gazan wristband, have largely been responsible for giving Team India these ‘hairline fractures’ (‘Mark Vermeulen completes remarkable turnaround,’ Gulf News, August 10).
They have been defeated by a ten-man team by an inning, reminiscent of a recent World Cup encounter, by a side pulverised by a lanky bowler at Lords. After 28 long years, Team India is continuing a trend that has denied them an external trophy for so many years!
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has been playing like a lone ranger for a few innings now, and his selectors must read the riot act to his senior players. They have been showing less patriotism and more indifference.
From Mr A. R. Modak
Johannesburg
Not a choice
I don’t think anyone would want to live with other people (‘Bachelors dodge Dubai rules to share flats,’ Gulf News, August 10). These people do not have a choice but to do so. They will keep doing it until the real problem is resolved, which is lowering the housing rent and increasing housing allowance.
As long as there is this gap in housing allowance and actual housing cost, there will always be people living like this.
From Mr A. K.
Dubai
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