Keeping traditions alive takes effort
Don’t let the tradition of making perfumes stop with this woman’s generation (‘Emirati woman’s 40-year passion for perfume’, Gulf News, April 16). UAE nationals should keep this tradition, and any other, continue to maintain this in the hearts and minds of future generations. It’s great that Umm Bader has worked hard to keep this alive.
From Ms Rosella L.
Perrysburg, US
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Good swimmers are no match
When I need company, I go to Jumeirah Beach, but when I want to swim and train, I go to Al Mamzar Beach because I find there is less of a current (‘5 people rescued at Burj Al Arab beach’, Gulf News, April 18). Always remain calm if you get caught in a rip tide.
Those big currents, no matter how good you are at swimming, water can be very quick to kill you.
From Mr Humphrey Bravos
UAE
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Big waves
This must be why there were three ambulances there on the weekend. It’s no wonder considering that the waves were really big.
From Ms Katrina C. Barcelona
Dubai
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Honesty is the only way
Honesty is the best policy, I could never ever use the money I found somewhere on a street or anywhere else (‘Cleaner who returned Dh100,000 in cash at Festival Mall honoured’, Gulf News, April 18). I would find its owner or hand it over the police who will look for its owner. It is unethical and a crime to use someone else’s money or property.
From Mr Abdul Rahman
UAE
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Proud of honesty
When you do good actions, you’ll earn goodness. The cleaner must be proud of his honesty.
Dubai is reputed for honest people, and the law is strict and you must respect it.
From Ms Vithaldas Geeta
Port Louis, Mauritius
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Rich in other ways
Those who have no expectation in life, they are happy - not rich. So, that much money for this man has no value. Honesty is more value than this money. He is a great man. I have much respect him and for his aim in life. May God bless him.
From Mr Mohammad Soyab
Dubai
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Good news brings hope
This honest man did the right thing, and I’m sure he must have been tempted to keep it. I’m pleased that Gulf News is reporting some good news – imagine what we could do for everyone’s happiness if more of the good news that happens every day got reported!
From Mr Giles Heaton
Dubai
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Clean for life
Opportunity came to this man, but with his action he will remain clean for the rest of his life. Honesty will give you blessings.
From Mr M. Dike
Dubai
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Strong and respectful
I drive my car with great pleasure and there’s nothing bad about that (‘Saudi tweet sparks new debate over women driving’, Gulf News, April 18). Has someone ever in this world, in our history, asked what women really want? I know there are so many opinions about how a woman should behave and so many blame women. From ancient times until now, I am sure this world would be different if there had always been more equal rights. I just look in the mirror, and I feel really good, and I show respect to others.
From Ms Liselotte Pettersson
UAE
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Give women opportunity
Women should be allowed to drive. It is just as much a woman’s right as it is a man’s – like voting. A mother is the best caretaker. God forbid, if the husband dies, she should be in a position to become the next breadwinner of the family.
From Mr Malik Masoom Ali
UAE
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Confusing topic
Since when did banning women from driving become an Islamic law? If that’s the case, why do women drive in other Muslim nations? This has always confused me.
From Ms Deepti Ramachandran
UAE
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Protecting women
I trust that the Saudi authorities have the best reason with regards to prohibition against women driving. Out of my personal experience, during my visits to Saudi Arabia, I noticed there were a number of reckless drivers not only on the highways, but also on the small roads. The Saudi authorities respect and protect women. It’s not gender discrimination in my opinion. Honestly speaking, I have no nerve to drive on Saudi roads. I’m sorry to say, but that’s the truth.
From Ms Rhanah Dllah
UAE
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That is discrimination
As soon as you are trying to “respect and protect”, as you said Ms Rhanah Dllah, one gender over the other, then you have gender discrimination. Why do women need protection and not men? Take the men off the roads and put women in the drivers’ seat. Accident rates may go down.
From Ms Jenna Margaret
Abu Dhabi
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Open discussion
Ms Rhanah Dllah, I respectfully disagree with your opinion. By the way, this is a public forum, hence sharing opinions is welcomed. If you don’t like others giving opinions about what you comment on online, then by all means stop commenting.
From Mr Mike Byrd
Dubai
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Necessary prevention
Reckless driving and speeding have long been the major causes of road accidents and fatalities (‘Reckless drivers may be held for 24 hours in Dubai’, Gulf News, April 17. It is a welcome move from the authorities to get tougher on violators and put them behind bars temporarily. I think this sentence will prove a bitter pill for offenders who will then be cautious while driving on the roads. I also suggest that the licence of such drivers should also be suspended for a short period, rendering them unable to drive.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
UAE
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Our invasion into habitats
Maybe the bird was hungry and that’s why it came into the house (‘Close encounter with dangerous cassowary’, Gulf News, April 16). What is the big issue? Humans have already done enough deforestation. Where will these innocent birds go? It’s already an endangered species that is walking around the neighbourhood because they live in the rainforest. We humans should be ashamed of our encroachments deep into the forests. May God save Nature.
From Mr Ali
UAE
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A true humanitarian
Pope Francis has appealed to the refugees who were trapped on the Greek Island of Lebos to say that they are not alone (‘Pope brings 12 Syrian refugees to Italy in lesson for Europe’, Gulf News, April 17). These soothing words have comforted them as a breeze. Twelve Syrian refugees will be accompanying him on his return flight to Rome, Italy and will be housed in the Vatican. The pope has desired to make a gesture of welcome regarding refugees accompanying him. Three Muslim families of refugees from Syria, 12 people in all, including six children. There were many emotional scenes among his visit. One man broke into tears as he knelt at the pope’s feet, requesting his blessing. Another woman who slipped past security to approach the pontiff also broke down in tears as he paused to listen to her. The pope stressed that migrants were not numbers, but people with faces, names and individual stories. They have been preyed upon by unscrupulous thugs. He is a true humanitarian. Long live Pope Francis!
From Mr Sunny Joseph Mala
Kerala, India
Need to follow process
What is the lesson for Europe? That the pope can bring people in without following the legal process? Europe has taken so many refugees and amongst them criminals. Now we have huge issues.
From Ms Iliana Denny
UAE
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Wise move by cricket captain
It is really heartening to know that India’s cricket captain, M. S. Dhoni has decided wisely to stop endorsing a real estate promoter, who has been in the news for the wrong reasons. Likewise, there are many film fraternities, especially in Tamil Nadu, India, who endorse many real estate promoters in the state. However, leave alone the politicians, even our celebrities are money minded to think about the welfare of the common man in India. We feel it would be nice if they endorse only products that are safe and not pinching the pockets of the common man.
From Mr N. Mahadevan
Mylapore, India
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