STRINGENT SCREENING AT POINTS OF ORIGIN: As the saga of stranded tourists from India and Pakistan continues in Dubai, it is time to take a hard look at the circumstances under which many of them travel. Often, embarking on the journey in the hope of finding a job, these visitors are vulnerable and lay themselves open to huge risks, giving even basic requirements like return tickets, hotel bookings and referral addresses a miss. A more stringent screening at the points of origin is a must, as is the need to create greater awareness to check the influx. [COMMENT BY: Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor]
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