From the editors: UAE a haven for the differently abled

UAE A HAVEN FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED The UAE received another global feather in its cap when the World Disability Union recently shifted its international headquarters to the country. Based out of Sharjah, the Union was established in 2011 as an inclusive umbrella for 150 sub-organisations globally. It covers 68 countries with the status of internationally qualified entities within the scope of the Convention on People with Disabilities. The UAE’s pioneering steps to boost the quality of life and opportunities for people of determination is once again recognised on the global stage through this move. (COMMENT BY: Somshankar Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Editor)

A DIFFERENT KITCHEN A kitchen run by differently abled people in Hong Kong has set it apart from other restaurants in the city. Called Dignity Kitchen it offers an array of Singaporean food and is almost entirely staffed by employees with physical or mental disabilities. In a world where survival and success are usually reserved for the best, an enterprise like this must be praised. We too can help the differently abled, the underprivileged and the downtrodden if we take time to think of them. The world would be a better place when we share our resources with others. (COMMENT BY: Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor)

MOURINHO SLATES SLOPPY SPURS. Jose Mourinho, the outspoken football manager has been at it again — slating his Tottenham Hotspur players after their 3-3 draw with LASK in the Europa League. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho questioned the attitude of his players despite their progress to the knockout stages of Europe’s second-tier tournament. Dele Alli thought he had secured the win before Mamoudou Karamoko beat goalkeeper Joe Hart in injury time to grab a draw for LASK. “I think it’s a question of attitude, which I have experienced before even at Manchester United,” said Mourinho. “I had a similar situation — we lost two matches away in the group phase. When we get into the knockouts and you get better opponents and more difficulties, the team faces matches in a different way.” (COMMENT BY: Matthew Smith, Sports Editor)

MOVING PICTURES It’s all about the money. There’s very little of it, you see, and as the pandemic continues that cash will be consolidated at home even more. Warner Bros’ response to theatres not being frequented is to decide to release its entire 2021 slate of movies on HBO Max streaming as well as in theaters. The list includes ‘The Matrix 4’ and ‘Dune’ (pictured). While it may not bode well for those in showbiz, from all those who love movies – let it show. (COMMENT BY Karishma Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor)