A tragic loss of a wonderful woman
I cannot believe that Ameera Bin Karam has died, it is very upsetting (‘Top official among three killed in Sharjah villa fire’, Gulf News, October 23). I just saw her the other day at a Sharjah conference, and I am so shocked and saddened by this horrible news. Rest in peace, Ameera, and my prayers are with her family. Such a tragic loss of a wonderful woman.
From Ms Shipra Roma
Dubai
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Missed dearly
She was an admirable woman of strength and honour. She will be missed dearly.
From Ms Luna Noblez
Sharjah
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Shocking
Rest in peace, Ameera. I can’t believe we just saw each other last week. Condolences to the family.
From Ms Michelle Santos
UAE
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Respectable woman
She was very respectable person and a good manager. May her and the two souls with her rest in peace.
From Ms Jocelyn Ibarra
Sharjah
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Music is calming
I’m sure music can do a lot for diplomacy because it’s an act of serenity (‘How music and art can enhance diplomacy’, Gulf News, October 22). The German ambassador showed his passion for music. He is serenading them and jazz is not just any type of music, it can calm someone’s weary soul. They can discuss things better after being relaxed.
From Mr Lee Amity
UAE
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Change our mentality
The world is getting more and more artificial by the day and so are people’s expectations (‘Letters to the editor: Make-up isn’t beauty’, Gulf News, October 23). Beauty should be in character and heart. Love has just become a thing of the past. We can blame materialism all we want, but this is a mentality issue as well.
From Mr Ajay Bhatia
Dubai
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It’s about love
Marriage is for sharing your life with someone. She might have a good attitude and lots of love and that is what makes your life beautiful.
From Ms Maisha Shaikh
UAE
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We are beautiful
Why does a woman need to change her form? Are we not beautiful as God created us? Make-up is just to enhance our beauty, not to replace our identity!
From Ms Felicity Li Aquin
Dubai
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Looking good isn’t everything
This Gulf News report gave me a big surprise. Modern women are very fond of appearing in front of their husbands with full make-up. Some husbands cannot recognise their wives if they appear with their natural look as they are. Plenty of feminists link it to some sort of conspiracy by the patriarchal society, but then there are also those who don’t see anything wrong in wearing it. It becomes a habit. It can leave your skin vulnerable or fully damaged. I appreciate the bridegroom who is a man of integrity. Let it be a good lesson for many who think that being goodlooking is everything.
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
An obsession
I think there is a confidence needed to not wear make-up. I had a point in my life as a young woman when I was not comfortable to leave the house without make-up. It almost becomes an obsession.
From Ms Charlotte Abigail
UAE
Why now?
This woman is living in the US and she has had all the freedom to sue him when that happened almost 15 years ago (‘New Trump accuser said he groped her at 1998 tennis event’, Gulf News, October 21). Why come out now? Because it’s his election? I think this is what Democrats are good at. In the 11th hour, they will expose some sort of scandal.
From Mr Lordson M. Destura
Abu Dhabi
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A tough battle
Actually the majority of women in such positions do not come forward nor do they sue. Especially when the person who violated them is in a position of power or great wealth. It’s a hard thing to prove and it’s a hard thing to overcome if you want to be taken seriously in your field. People, without a doubt, are less desirable in the workplace if they have accused someone.
From Ms Stephanie Lowry
Scottsdale, US
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Protect Iraq, protect people
The whole world is well aware of the plight of Iraqi people for the past few decades and it still continues with no clear indication of reaching an immediate end (‘Beware of predicting outcomes on Mosul’, Gulf News, October 22). Rather than giving much attention to Mosul, Iraq, the focus should be on giving a rebirth to the whole of the Iraqi people who are on the verge of a collapse in every aspect of life.
It is obvious that the battle for Mosul is a key initiative to give life to rest of the country. The progress of the country has been hit hard from the decades of conflicts and the heavily damaged environment has been putting restrictions on the survival of people living deep in the country.
Although wars and conflicts of the modern era have been producing unhealthy practices in the life of the youth, its consequences would be much more danger and beyond imagination for future generations. Historically, Iraq has been a place for rich culture and heritage and the changing civilisations had benefited from its longterm principles of life.
The lessons learnt from the decades of conflicts in Iraq and Syria is that defeating the enemy is not that easy for the opposition fighters of various governments. A responsible government must realise that the every land and people associated with it are important for them to remain committed. Irrespective of which part of the word we live in, every single effort needs to realise the value of life, for which there should be a common agenda to work with.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Muscat, Oman
Crossing the floor
The former Congress chief of Uttar Pradesh Rita Bahuguna, quitting the Congress party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a real blow to the century-old Congress party (‘Rita Bahuguna Joshi joins BJP, attacks Rahul’, Gulf News, October 21). Without a doubt, it was foolish of the party to bring in Sheila Dikshit, who was rooted in New Delhi, and project her as the Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministerial candidate. Now after joining the BJP, Bahuguna has lashed out at the vice president of the party, Rahul Gandhi, to being incapable of leading the party, which is one hundred per cent true. This is going to be a real setback for Dikshit and the Congress party during the Uttar Pradesh elections. With the new development of bickering among the Yadav family adding colour to the next year elections, of course there could be a lot of twists and turns in the coming months. Only time will tell whether the joining of Bahuguna is going to be a boon or bane for the BJP.
From Mr N. Viswanathan
Coimbatore, India
Not just an incident
The United Nations (UN) decision makers keep their eyes closed or go to sleep when this type of violence occurs (‘Video shows Israeli forces shooting at motionless Palestinian woman’, Gulf News, October 21). It’s a graphic video that will haunt you. Even if the West were to call it genocide, it’s unlikely that any action would be taken. What the world is witnessing is genocide every day, but it’s being branded as incidents or accidents.
From Mr Thoimran Thoniazi
Dubai
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An inspiration
The first woman who created a world record for climbing the great Mountain Everest died and this was sad news to read (‘Junko Tabei, the first woman who conquered Mount Everest dies aged 77’, Gulf News, October 23). Before her departure she created another record by climbing Fuji Mountain with students.
I pray for the departed soul. She was an inspiration for women.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
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