Don’t take the responsibility if you cannot
Pets are supposed to be life companions for humans, existing with us through our thick and thin. The disgraceful and immoral abandonment of pets in several parts of the UAE for the ease of human life has shocked me intensely. These pets, foreign to life on the street, meet with unfortunate accidents, such as being run over by cars. I think that people should not take the responsibility of taking care of animals and keep them as pets if they are not ready to face the responsibility. We can prevent this by simply understanding our limits and extents to managing pets.
From Mr Preyas Pradeep
Dubai
Lacking in reality
One serious issue that we are facing, and which is not addressed is the lack of heart, passion, strength and character in the stories, media and the general world that surrounds us. Irrespective of all the possibilities and forms of media available, there should be live setups where reading out great stories to children should be encouraged. The stories should be read out by men and women with good skills and knowledge. In schools, they should dedicate some time to poetry writing and story reading. The stories could be about national heroes, people who did things that were once thought to be impossible. Sadly, the media portrays only the bad aspects of the world, but the real stories of hard work and grit are ignored. Children need to be detoxified to understand that there is more to life than violence and money.
From Mr Ajayan Mampatta
Dubai
Going out of his way to help
I have a small tale to relate. I had lost a bag in an airport pink taxi in Dubai and complained to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). I called them before boarding my flight and got my case registered with them. When I returned after five weeks, I found a text message from the RTA about my case and called them. I was told that my bag had been found and given to the lost and found section at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 1. I called their office and was told that my bag was indeed there and that I should come to collect it. I was only able to go on my day off but, unfortunately, by then the 45-day limit had passed and the bag had been taken off the system for auction. The staff told me that they couldn’t help any further. I was a bit upset and asked why I hadn’t been told about the deadline when I called earlier in the week. The staff asked me to speak to the police officer on duty, to whom I explained the circumstances. The officer present, Mr Saleh Ahmad, was very kind and volunteered to search the store. It took him a good half hour, but he finally found it. I had almost lost hope and it is only due to the kind actions of this police officer that I could get my bag back. I am grateful to him for going beyond the scope of his job to help the public.
From Ms Shubhra Joshi
Dubai
Cannot make it in time
What is the point of making a firm booking to have your vehicle inspected when the traffic congestion around Dubai is so bad that appointment timings become impossible to meet (“Vehicle testing? Don’t fall in line, book online”, Gulf News, August 19)? If I have to leave 90 minutes before my appointment to help ensure I can be on time, I may as well drive there without a firm appointment and just wait in the line.
From Mr Louie Tedesco
Dubai
Website comment
Set time frame
I think it’s a good step to let us book an appointment for our car’s testing. Usually we end up having to wait in long queues for our turn. Hopefully, this will make the situation better as only a set number of people will have an appointment at a certain time. They should allot a time bracket to one individual, for example 10am to 10.30am. That way those who have an appointment will also know how long it’ll take them at the centre.
From Ms Tania Shaikh
Dubai
Website comment
A connection between emirates
Many people from Sharjah commute to Dubai on a daily basis using the public transport available in both emirates, including the Dubai Metro. It would be a great blessing if the Sharjah Road Transport Authority considered starting feeder buses from the emirate to the Al Qiyadah Metro Station in the Al Qusais area of Dubai. In the public interest, I sincerely hope the concerned authorities do the needful in the near future.
From Mr Costa Peter Nolasco
Dubai
Not his fault
I don’t think that the accident, that has gone viral on social media, was the driver’s fault (“Saudi highway drama driver arrested”, Gulf News, August 18). It is possible that the lever for the tipper was faulty and was operating automatically as he drove. He may not have noticed that it was standing at the time.
From Mr Harry Sandhu
Jalandhar, India
Facebook comment
Should have checked it
I think that ultimately, the fault lies with the driver. He should have checked the tipper before he started driving to ensure it was locked in place.
From Mr Abdul Ghafoor Khoso
Sindh, Pakistan
Facebook comment
Just a dream
The 20-kilometre high space elevator is just a dream and will never be a reality (“20-km-high space elevator a reality soon”, Gulf News, August 18). In my opinion, it is not possible to build a structure that high. Maybe it’ll be a reality in a 100 years from now, but at this point it’s just a dream.
From Mr Kaan Mansouri
Dubai
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