Office politics are inevitable
Politics is everywhere and nowadays we work with some big groups (‘Keeping a safe distance from office politics’, Gulf News, May 9). Some end up hiring from their own people, so if you are a newcomer or you’re having no relation with your higher management, than you might be facing problems from your collegues. Others are seniors and personal friends of management, so obviously they might try to kick you out and bring a person from their own community. People are working like it is a community and, similarily, they have problems with each other. So it can be difficult to fix your job and position.
From Mr Mohammad Anis
Dubai
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Awards encourage social work
It is really delightful to know that Abu Dhabi is recognising the selfless works of its residents and awarding them with the highest civilian awards in the emirate (‘Nominate now for eighth Abu Dhabi Awards’, Gulf News, May 10). It not only motivates the people who are already into social work to expand their horizon and contribute more, but it also encourages other residents to do selfless deeds in this ever increasing self-centred world.
The innovative way of urging other residents to nominate the worthy makes sure there is active participation and increases the enthusiasm and fervour of the competition. May the worthy win!
From Ms Akila Murali
Sharjah
A wise implementation
The UAE is indeed one of the most financially and legally strong countries amidst the Gulf countries (‘DIFC launches wills registry for expats’, Gulf News, May 7). The UAE has thus proven its power as a just and professional authority. Being a non-Muslim, definitely the news that there is a new service in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) for non-Muslims has brought about a wave of relief within me. However, it wasn’t something I had previously thought of or considered. It indeed is a great step taken by Dubai International Financial Centre to improve socio-cultural relations as well as to benefit the country by supporting economic growth and creating a stable financial and developed future.
From Mr Pavneet Kaur
UAE
Creating a conducive lifestyle
Dubai has emerged in the past two decades as an attractive destination for investors and also for professionals from across the world. Dubai boasts of a unique cultural harmony wherein the citizens from all countries are respected and valued by the authorities. The authorities have also played its role exceedingly well, in creating an environment highly conducive and enjoyable for all the expatriates living in Dubai.
One of the important points concerning every expatriate has been the implementation of Sharia while distributing his assets in the eventuality of his untimely demise while living in Dubai. The recent amendment in the way the wills are treated and the assets distributed comes as a huge relief for the non-Muslim expatriates, who can now distribute their wealth and assets as per their choice.
Dubai has once again proven that the authorities lay great emphasis on making the lives of expatriates run smoother and without compromising on the local values and beliefs.
From Mr Suhas Inamdar
UAE
Pragmatic solution for expats
This is a significant move aimed at bringing positive development that will result in optimism and reinforce the social fabric of the community. It is a pragmatic and practical solution to the basic concern of expatriates and non-Muslims alike. This move will establish the credibility of the UAE as the most preferred destination leading to new momentum, which will be achieved in economic development.
From Ms Shivani
UAE
This is a big relief!
I don’t know much about Sharia, but whatever little I have learnt, it has always worried me as to what would happen since my husband and I don’t have a son and neither of us has a brother or father. We have three daughters, and I always wondered under this scenario, what if, God forbid, anything happens to me and my husband. How and what can be done to safeguard the interests of our children of ages 20, 17 and eight.
This news has definitely brought me relief.
From Ms Anjali B.
UAE
Take care of hair!
The water increasingly causing hair loss is just a myth (‘Is Dubai’s water responsible for your hair loss?’, Gulf News, May 10). I have been living in Dubai all my life and my hair is long and lustrous. People don’t take care for their hair and then blame it on the environment. People are always talking about the water and about the other environmental conditions that are affecting the hair.
From Ms Nilofer Taher
UAE
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Shower filter solution
I could knit a whole new wig from the amount of hair I have lost since I arrived here. It hasn’t happened to me in other countries, except maybe Cyprus a bit. Something must cause it, I think.
From Ms Emily Kelly
Abu Dhabi
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Hair is dryer
My hair is not falling, but it’s getting dryer. It’s a bit better after we bought a water filter. You attach it to the bathroom tap.
From Ms Nana Rak
UAE
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Can’t blame the water
Diet and air also contribute to hair loss. Moreover, stress and work pressure play the same role that affect health. I have been affected by hair loss as well. I agree that I’m careless about my diet and food timing, so I can’t blame the water.
From Mr Sammer Raqeeb
UAE
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Majority are affected
It’s not just a myth, there may be people who are not affected, but the majority of people get affected, which is what this news is talking about here. Maybe this majority belong to blue collar workers and people staying in cheaper accommodations.
From Mr Jayaprakash
Delhi, India
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No affect on me!
I can’t say that this has affected me. I have been staying in the UAE for almost four years now, nothing has happened to my hair until now, only a little bit of dandruff.
From Mr Syed Hisham Quadri
UAE
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My skin changed here
I don’t think that it’s the water particularly, but the food types as well and the weather. This has made my skin become different from what it used to be like. Although, I didn’t expect it to happen as well to my hair.
From Mr Byamukama Didas
Dubai
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People throwing blame
I think that the same happens in Saudi Arabia. All the blame goes to the environment. I am born and raised here and nothing happened to my hair. In fact, it seems to be healthy on my head.
From Mr Mani Awan
UAE
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It makes sense
I think that this article is concluding that many individuals in the UAE have either have one of the following problems resulting in hair loss: genetics, poor health or poor psychological well-being. If you think about it, that’s almost everybody I know!
From Mr I. D. S.
UAE
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Dandruff is the culprit
Everyone in the Gulf region will suffer from dandruff while they will be free from it during their visits to their home countries. The dandruff culprit is the water, although dandruff for the same person will be relatively less, even in a country where the atmospheric pollution will be much higher than UAE.
The main reason for hair loss is dandruff and therefore water is the indirect reason for hair loss. If you have taken statistics, anyone living in the Gulf for at least three years will have experienced significant hair loss.
From Mr Ganesh
UAE
Is interviewee underqualified?
I wasn’t very fond of this article because I think the interview could have been with someone of a slightly higher intelligence, not someone blinkered by their own personal situation (‘Why immigrants don’t curry favour in the UK’, Gulf News, May 10). An article like this needs someone who has the foresight to be able to look at the whole picture. Yes, illegal immigration is a problem, but it appears this “knowledgeable” person is confused by the difference. Perhaps he needs to do his homework before making sweeping statements out of context.
From Ms Sam Clarke
Bridgend, UK
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MP didn’t win on merit
The 20-year-old woman who won a seat during the UK election only won because she was a Scottish National Party candidate (‘Hail Mhairi: Meet UK’s youngest MP at just 20’, Gulf News, May 10). She got lucky that the Scots want the Labour Party and the Tories out of Scotland. Someone supporting the national party these days in Scotland obviously will progress and prosper. It has nothing to do with her calibre or achievements.
From Ms Aisha Yaqub
UAE
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Another promotional stunt
Scotland has its own parliament and they want to be separated from England, so why is she getting involved in English politics. Please let me know if there isn’t more to this than just another public relations stunt.
From Ms Elisabeth Selby
Amphoe Koh Sa-Mui, Thailand
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