Making small changes for a safe future
We improve technology constantly and now we are largely paperless, but still we see many forests are being destroyed (‘Community report: Paper wastage continues to be an issue’, Gulf News, September 29). Right from a small child to an adult, we are using tissue papers deliberately when we could carry a handkerchief. In offices or any place, there can be a rule to make people accountable for their usage of paper. Small measures might seem trivial, but on the whole it will make a huge difference in the long run.
With all said and done, we cannot keep producing more forests. Only commonsense and self discipline can make a difference for a safe future.
From Ms Krishna Kumari
UAE
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Why can’t we learn?
Paper wastage is a problem worldwide and not limited to the UAE alone. It is absolutely disappointing to witness people in general, especially at offices, wasting large quantities of paper instead of reusing or recycling them. When I was a student and during my internship, I came across people disposing paper carelessly. It was common to see people printing documents and later leaving them uncollected or simply putting them in trash soon after.
It is also not unusual to witness commuters at Metro stations or shoppers at the malls picking up copies of free magazines and later throwing them in bins instead of putting them back for recycling. It is sad that some people have no regard for the environment and are continuously working towards doing more harm than good. It is important for people to bear in mind that paper is produced from trees that that are being cut down at a rapid rate to meet the growing demand and in turn destroying forests and natural habitats of wild animals. It adversely affects the planet and its climatic conditions. I think it is a matter of great shame that educated and civilised people are repeatedly told to dispose their waste responsibly.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Ajman
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Making the world better
The world would be amazing if there wasen’t any paper. The partners of our life, the trees would no longer be cut down and many lives would be saved by this initiative. Making the UAE as a paperless country with the bare minimum or no paper usage, and using the intellectual invention of cloud technology is an amazing futuristic move by the leaders of the UAE. This definitely is a welcome approach that would result in substantial economic savings as well as build opportunities of employment for many.
From Mr Binu Prasad
Abu Dhabi
End long commutes
The initiatives by this developer to have a school in the same vicinity as where you live is very encouraging (‘Aldar Academies opens two schools in Abu Dhabi’, Gulf News, October 7). Other similar reputed groups should join the planning and develop schools, supermarkets and hospitals to meet the needs of the tenants who move into certain areas.
We have many areas where villas and bungalows are already built, but there are no schools, hospitals or supermarkets within a reasonable distance. I think that the authorities should give developers a hand to develop areas with this infrastructure. The present system, which largely makes many children go to Mussafah area for their schooling and into the city for their hospital needs irrespective of their living areas is difficult.
At least all new such developments should be met with these amenities.
From Mr M. K. Gunaseelan
Abu Dhabi
Embrace the climate!
We should be thankful that the rain only happens a few times a year (‘Watch: Sharjah Police closed part of the Sharjah-Kalba Road located between Wadi Al Hilo Road from both directions due to heavy rain’, Gulf News, October 6)! Why be so upset about any flooding? It’s amazing! It’s an experience! Let there be rain! I love it.
From Mr S. G.
UAE
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We were lucky
We passed by this area on the Sharjah-Kalba Road on the day it flooded, but at that time, there wasn’t any rain yet. We were very lucky.
From Ms Amal Hassan
UAE
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Stay safe
We need to be careful when these floods happen in the roads. Especially so when we have our children in the vehicle. God willing, everyone will be safe.
From Ms Maria Fe Bazarte
Dubai
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What do we want?
People cry when there is no rain here and now that there has been rain here people are still crying over it. Are we never satisfied?
From Mr Jibran Dilip Konkar
UAE
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Make company fix it
Whoever is facing problems with their iPhone should complain (‘Apple’s iOS 10 making some iPhones ‘unusable’, Gulf News, October 7). The company should take all the responsibility for any glitches faced after updating the software.
From Mr Mahmoud Hassan Ramiz
Dubai
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Update caused the problem
From when I updated to the iOS 10 software, my mobile started hanging up during calls or sometimes freezing. The first day it happened I knew there was something wrong with the new update because before the update everything was okay.
From Mr Karl Wayne William Mascarenhas
UAE
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Why stop Duterte?
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is the lion of the Philippines (‘Duterte’s popularity soars with Philippine crime war’, Gulf News, October 7). Duterte is the only hope for the poor people of the country. The war against corruption, poverty, lawlessness and drugs is the same as the war of independence against colonial rule. Those who criticise Duterte don’t understand the drugs and corruption issues the country is facing. No one has come to the rescue of the poor people, but this one man wants to save his people and the country from this crime monster. Why does the world want to stop him?
From Mr Azam Chaudry
Dubai
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Worries have subsided
I believed that the president is doing well. As an expatriate in Dubai, I can now sleep without thinking about the safety of my family in the Philippines.
From Ms Andy Alexia Marquina
Dubai
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A good 100 days
The president does not want to kill the addicts. But, when that particular addict resists arrest and endangers the lives of the authorities, what are you supposed to do? Let the addicts and criminals kill them instead? In fact, there are a lot of people and family saved by this so-called war that other countries are much concerned about. The only difference nowadays in my country is that the people that are being killed in the streets are the criminals and not the innocent people. Victims have been fighting for their lives against these criminals in the street. It has been a fruitful 100 days, indeed.
From Ms Glyza Gale
UAE
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Missing the spotlight?
It’s been a long time since Kim Kardashian West has been talked about (‘Kim Kardashian West’s bodyguard declared bankruptcy’, Gulf News, October 7). It must have been terribly boring for her! It’s all like a good story for a movie, and I won’t be surprised if it turns out the whole robbery was a hoax or planned by her. There is surprisingly very little information about the whole event.
From Ms Jo Ann W.
UAE
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Services offered
If these countries have the highest incomes taxes, I wonder how much are their salaries (‘Facebook video: Where do workers pay most tax?’, Gulf News, October 7). We should also take into account how much rent, housing facilities, healthcare and social services are costing the people. France has one of the best healthcare systems, so it’s no wonder their taxes are high.
From Mr Mahmoud Ahmad
Dubai
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Only one demographic
I think this video is misleading, as these tax rates are based on the top tax brackets for the highest earners! It’s not for the common people!
From Mr James William Baird
UAE
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A great investment
It is great news that the UAE will build a smart city in South Korea (‘Dubai Holding launches multi billion dollar SmartCity in South Korea’, Gulf News, October 7). If the UAE makes a decision to build a similar city in Bangladesh, it will be great help for Bangladesh and profitable for the UAE!
From Mr M. A. Mannan
Abu Dhabi
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