Walk down memory lane
I found Gulf News Editor-in-Chief Abdul Hamid Ahmad's comment on the UAE's 40th National Day very interesting simply because of his quick walk down memory lane dating back to the 1970s ("A day to remember two different lives", Gulf News, December 2). I salute his wisdom, frankness and transparency in writing the comment that could be an eye opener to those who seldom try to recall their origins. The whole world is amazed with the UAE's development — it rose from the sand to become a generous and respected nation. Congratulations to the UAE.
From Mr Raju Abraham
Dubai

Sound advice
One of the pleasures of driving in Dubai is listening to the radio and the UAE has a good selection. Some of these stations are also informative when it comes to traffic congestions. However, they rely on information given by drivers on the road. This would mean that motorists have to communicate with the radio stations via mobile phone or text messages — both very dangerous practices while driving. An ideal way would be for the concerned authorities to report current road conditions to all radio stations in the UAE so that they in turn could keep the public informed. This would eliminate the perilous use of mobile phones.
From Mr Stanley D'Cunha
Sharjah

The super power
For the sake of every country's right to self-determination and freedom, I hope Iran can stand strong and survive sanctions and sabotage. What right does the US have to be the self-appointed world leader? Which country has shown itself again and again to be a threat to world peace and has actually used a nuclear weapon against civilians, twice? I do not recall Iran or Islam being a threat to me personally or to my country, and I live in a city with a large Muslim population. If the US genuinely thinks nuclear weapons are a threat to world peace, then why does it not disarm its nuclear arsenal?
From Ms Sandie Vahl
Cape Town, South Africa
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Hostility does not work
The US needs to pull out of Afghanistan and that cannot happen without Pakistan's cooperation ("Pakistan at point of no return", Gulf News, December 4). The Obama administration should have realised by now that coercion and hostility is not going to work with Pakistan. Humiliating Pakistan time and again will only harden the country's resistance, which will unnecessarily prolong this futile war and the miseries suffered by all sides — including the US. The sooner a more mature policy in Pakistan is implemented, the better. US President Barack Obama needs to stop listening to those with vested interests and hidden agendas.
From Mr Shahbaz Khan
New York, US
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Like no other
Indian actor Dev Anand is truly a great star ("Legendary actor Dev Anand dies in London", Gulf News, December 5). The songs of singers Kishore Kumar and Mohammad Rafi for Anand are unmatched. A normal person who does not know how to sing can find it easy to have the tune of his songs on their lips. His body movements, dialogue delivery and the clothes he wore are unique. There is no doubt that he was a charming person — this can be verified by the women of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. His smile was easily identified because of the gap between his side teeth — even if his face was covered. It is a great loss for Bollywood. May his soul rest in peace.
From Mr Joseph K. Koshy
Al Ain
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Losing a great actor 
This is another sad piece of news but we have to accept the fact that it happened. Anand is my parents-in-law's favourite actor of their time. I too have seen his films and think that he is a great person and a great actor. May his soul rest in peace.
From Mr Dilip
Dubai
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