Urgent need to define terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have asked the international community to isolate terrorists and their supporters (‘Treat terrorism as sensitively as nuclear proliferation – Modi’, Gulf News, April, 15). There is a threat to humanity from terrorism. Traditions across countries may be different, but humanitarian forces should speak as one voice and make collective efforts, according to Modi. Pressure should be created from citizens on governments who give shelter to terrorists. The United Nations has to pass a resolution defining terrorism. There is a proposal that has been pending for a long time, where there is a need to define terror. That is the need of the hour.
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
Modi right in his views
The Indian prime minister is right in saying that terrorism is a very sensitive issue. Every country should deal with it through mutual cooperation.
From Ms Neha Sharma
UAE
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No demand, no choice
I still don’t understand the term ‘demands increasing’ in this report, because a demand increase is when people are ready to take up new apartments (‘Dubai rents continue to increase’, Gulf News, April 14). Most of them have not seen a salary increase of more than five per cent. So, how can demand increase where people are trying to stay and for people who have stayed in the same accommodation for years? The developers know people have no option and so they can increase the rent as they like. That is the reality. No one cares and all that matters to them is money. People are forced to either accept the new rent or opt out. Simple as that. As long as we don’t have any options, this will continue.
From Mr Sean
UAE
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Rent increase must be limited
In Sharjah, rent for a one-bedroom flat has increased by 74 per cent after the two-year cap, in my experience. I have received a letter from a real estate agency to increase my rent from Dh19,000 to Dh33,000, which is a huge hike and difficult to afford. There should be a limited percentage of increase after the cap to avoid a financial crisis for tenants.
From Mr Reghu Kumar
UAE
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No upward movement in salaries
It’s really too bad for low salaried employees at companies, as their employers do not increase their wages, but the house rent, food and transportation rates are all on the rise. How can lower-income employees save and send money to their families in such a case?
From Mr John B.
UAE
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Companies should help employees
Since there isn’t any control on spiralling rents, the authorities should mandate that all employers who have more than 50 staff members, must provide them with company accommodation. They must be able to give options for employees to live well enough to be able to save.
From Mr Jose
UAE
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