Action needs to be taken
Facebook Live is accessible for all Facebook users and with the cases propping up, some sort of action needs to be taken (‘Man murders daughter live on Facebook’, Gulf News, April 26). A 12-year-old girl live-streamed her suicide. Unfortunately, this tragedy involving a Facebook livestream of a suicide lingered on Facebook for two weeks before it was removed. Nowadays, Facebook Live is becoming more of a problem because people have started using it in the wrong way. I hope Facebook takes action regarding this and could add a setting like approval before posting to ensure that murders are not shared.
From Ms Megna Rajagopal
UAE
Stop the attention
These murderers or suicide victims are often looking for the right amount of attention. Now it has been discovered that this new and useful took can be used to further their cause. We need to do whatever is necessary to keep attention away from these broadcasts or else I think we will see a surge in cases.
From Mr Brendan
UAE
Full name withheld on request
Condolences for the UAE martyr
As an Iranian, I must say the Iranian regime doesn’t represent us, and I am very sorry for the Emirati martyr (‘UAE soldier martyred during mission in the country’, Gulf News, April 26). I would say that 90 per cent of Iranians are against this regime and their cronies. We love the UAE and we are ashamed of this criminal regime that rules us. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
From Mr Hooman Parsa
UAE
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Proud of him
May God give patience to his family and may God give him the highest ranks in heaven. We are proud of him and his sacrifice, it will give all of us motivation towards our country. Long live the UAE.
From Mr Imran Riaz
Dubai
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Nice people
I want to go to the Philippines and maybe even retire there (‘Tourist arrivals up 10.5% in the Philippines’, Gulf News, April 25). I’ve never met a nicer, more pleasant and genuine people than the Filipinos I’ve met in the UAE.
From Mr Todd Gray
Dubai
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Shameful actions
This sort of behaviour is not only shocking, but also unacceptable (‘Cleaner jailed for kissing college girl with force’, Gulf News, April 26). The man not only committed a crime to have kissed the young woman against her will, but he has also betrayed the trust of his employer. He deserves a strict punishment that will serve as a lesson for others who think they can get away with doing such acts. He should be ashamed of himself.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Ajman
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We need to be realistic
I thought ungrateful patients existed only in our part of the world – I’m a doctor from Pakistan (‘Sister of world’s heaviest woman seeks help from UAE hospital’, Gulf News, April 26). What exactly is the woman’s sister expecting from the doctor? For years she herself did nothing to help the patient. Now that the doctor has put in his efforts and brought about change, she still wants more, which is probably beyond his expertise.
From Mr Saman Urooj Zeeshan
UAE
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Be thankful instead
She’s expecting a total miracle! So now she is blaming the doctor who is trying to help her sister. What a mentality! She should be thankful instead. The video shows weight loss! Her sister totally lost some weight.
From Ms S. Janessa
UAE
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Respect the doctor
I completely agree with Mr Saman Urooj Zeeshan here. The doctor put so much effort in and now this woman is complaining. They should respect the doctors who at least took the initiative to take this patient. It’s a very sensitive case.
From Mr M. Shakeel Mirza
Dubai
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Offered genuine help
It was clear to me from first news reports that the hospital in Mumbai, India was doing the act for publicity. However, that doesn’t change the fact that they were trying to offer genuine help to the patient. It’s not easy to operate on such unhealthy individuals, but apparently the sister is uneducated and had very high expectations.
From Mr Muhanad Jaff
UAE
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Doubts remain
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the only board who has missed the deadline to name the India squad for the Champions Trophy (‘BCCI unmoved by demand for revenue share’, Gulf News, April 26). It seems they have postponed the selection due to the loggerheads with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on account of reduction in their share of revenue. However, I feel it is only a ploy for allowing those who have yet to shine in the ongoing Indian Premiere League (IPL) to perform and stake a claim to fly to London, UK!
From Mr N. Viswanathan
Coimbatore, India
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