Keeping a healthy economy in the UAE
To run a country is not an easy task, and I believe that the authorities are doing what they must to look after finances and budgets in order to keep a healthy economy (‘New fuel prices: Diesel, petrol now cheaper’, Gulf News, August 28). We residents are looking at the new monthly prices from only one side of the coin. Anyway, thanks to the UAE authorities for lowering fuel prices.
From Mr Qassim Abdulla
Dubai
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Looking out for the future
The prices are tied to international oil prices per barrel now. It’s just that the barrel prices were at the lowest in the past few years. When prices will climb up, we will not even think about the differences in increases and decreases. It’ll increase and we need to be thankful for the actions of the authorities.
From Mr Eric Warner
UAE
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Build understanding not walls
It was appalling to read that even in this century most politicians around the world still depend on walls to solve complex and serious issues of terrorism and poverty (‘Wall for nothing: The misjudged but growing taste for border fences’, Gulf News, August 25). These walls are not only inhumane and insensitive, but they do nothing towards the solution of these specific problems. It only shows laziness and apathy on the part of politicians. I mean, building a wall around Mexico was one of the first propositions that Donald Trump came up with! I’d like to think global leaders are at least a little smarter than Trump. What is required is for countries to actually understand the issues in their depth and come up with strategies to amicably solve them together as neighbours rather than alienating populations from each other and spreading distrust and misunderstanding.
From Ms Sameen Mohsin
Abu Dhabi
Let’s think about humanity
The picture of the migrants in their horrible situation is just so heart breaking (‘This poignant photo captures harsh reality’, Gulf News, August 27). I do not understand the politics of this world. Everything is connected to religion, oil and money. Where does the life of the common man fit into all this?
From Ms Lorraine D’Costa
UAE
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Help migrants everywhere
Not only Europe should act on helping migrants, but also Middle Eastern countries not facing conflict should take action for these migrants. If they go to a European country, it is very hard for them to adapt at first because of the culture and the language. Also, the discrimination when applying for a job in Europe could be far greater.
From Mr Rusdee Bolante
UAE
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Aren’t we ashamed?
This situation is heart breaking. War, religious arguments, political subterfuges, radicalism, fanatics, mentally dysfunctional suicide bombers, racists and cultural differences. When you look at this man trying to protect his children, he is openly crying and in such deep emotional pain. They are feeling hopeless and they are begging for help. Does any of this make sense when we care about the well being of others?
Have we as humans honestly sunk so low that we can look at this image and not feel ashamed that this is what we have allowed this world to become?
From Ms Sussanne Cherrie
UAE
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Looking out for futures
I love the people who work for our future generations like journalists do (‘Journalists killed in on-air shooting’, Gulf News, August 27). What we should write in our comments is: “We love you” and “we miss you.” Rest in peace and may God give peace to their souls. They will always live in our hearts.
From Mr Ravi Roheywal
Abu Dhabi
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Don’t make children live this
It is so sad to see the pictures on Gulf News of the women with their new born babies (‘Rays of hope amid despair in a Jordanian refugee camp’, Gulf News, August 27). God knows when people will think about other humans as their brothers and sisters. When will the massacre stop? Because of these conflicts, children are the biggest sufferers. When will people understand that they were also children at one point and they would not want to have lived through that situation ever?
From Mr Raj Kumar Jalan
UAE
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Bad news for India
The riots in Gujarat are not good news to hear for anyone (‘Army called out in Gujarat to stem spiralling violence’, Gulf News, August 27). It’s not a religious issue at all. The people from the Patel caste are fighting for their problems and rights. I don’t think it should even be international news. The India government can handle this disagreement, we shouldn’t waste our time. From Mr Arun Kailas
Manama, Bahrain
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Protest affects everyone
I can understand this problem, but there is no need to hide the politicians who are most likely behind this. Protests like this are worrisome because it’s not just the first time it has happened. But, the serious question is: “Why are the Patel protesters wanting to fight the whole community?”
From Mr Hashim Khan
UAE
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Concentrate on India
Narendra Modi has not been able to control the violence in his own country, but he has promised to control the violence in Nepal just a few days earlier. I request Modi to concentrate on India. He needs to do something soon to save more lives and property!
From Mr Prakash Neupane
Bhaktapur, Nepal
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We are all equal
This is exactly why it is important to break down barriers of caste and class systems once and for all! No one has priority over the other except in his deeds.
From Mr Khurram Qureshi
UAE
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Peace loving people
This is not the incredible India that I know where a clan or a caste can destabilise the whole system. In the earlier government, we didn’t have these issues. Indians are peace loving people. These government policies are not serving the country’s interest.
From Ms S. Aliz
UAE
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End the hatred
I think we as Indians shouldn’t be fighting. We are Indians first. Every country has issues, and I think other countries shouldn’t be poking their noses in on our issues. I urge Indians to be united! At one time, we all fought together for freedom. Why can’t we just end the hatred?
From Ms Nidhi Sharma
UAE
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Enjoy wasting food
What a nonsense festival this is to waste so many tomatoes in a game of throwing it at each other (‘Tomato battle paints Spanish town red’, Gulf News, August 27)! The loss of precious food when there are poor people starving doesn’t seem right. I can’t believe people enjoy wasting food.
From Mr Abdullah Ahmad
UAE
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Spain’s charity work
This is a tiny town celebrating this event and all the people complaining over here should know that Spain has been involved in food banks and a lot of charity. All of you should really do some research before criticising their tradition.
From Mr Dev Desai
Dubai
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Can’t stand the waste!
I can’t stand this. There are so many things you could do with these tomatoes. I can’t stand food fights and food competitions that waste so much.
From Ms Riene Sullivan
London, UK
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Who cares?
Bunol is a small town in Spain where they toss tomatoes at each other. No one is hurt. The tomatoes are grown locally and are not for consumption. So, who cares?
From Mr Randy Chias
UAE
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Let them be!
The tomato fight is in Spain, and it’s their festival. It’s their tomatoes and they are having fun! What is wrong with people who are saying it’s a waste and that it could be given to the poor? Spain is not the reason for poverty in the world, and they are not the only ones who have the responsibility to help the poor. I wonder which country’s poor are dying without tomato? Have some sense!
From Mr Sharib Rizvi
Dubai
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