Reducing traffic
I read the news about upgrading seven public bus routes in Dubai (‘Changes on seven bus routes in Dubai from September 25’, Gulf News, September 23). It is highly appreciated that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is trying to make the commuters more comfortable and that they are doing so many things to improve the traffic conditions. Public transport should be extended with short route option to overcome the traffic congestion. If RTA runs mini buses inside suburban areas, people will depend on that instead of their private vehicle. If different colour buses are sanctioned in the areas like Karama and Hor al Anz, it will help to reduce the traffic congestion in the city.
From Ms Soumya Sanil
Dubai
Tragic events
The UAE police and the authorities are very good in doing their job and investigations (‘How Dubai police cracked housemaid’s headless body case’, Gulf News, September 24). My condolences to the family of the Filipina. It is sad to know about what happened to her.
From Mr Krizzia May Cubillas Smith
Dubai
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Respect to police
It’s disturbing, sick and sad. What is wrong with people that they would go to such lengths? They can’t control their rage or disappointment. Great work by the police, I hold a lot of respect for their continuous efforts.
From Ms Claudia Pendzialek
Stuttgart, Germany
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Happiness starts at home
Happiness starts from the family (‘Dubai schools urged to put happiness first’, Gulf News, September 24). When the family takes good care of their children and guides them all the time, this will create happiness. When happiness is created first in the house, it will continue to build when the children reach the age of going to school. But, if the family doesn’t have time for their children, this will affect the learning of the child and make them unhealthy when going to school. Parents should guide their children and spend more time with them because teachers are just the second parents.
From Mr Ben Zamora
Dubai
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Finding the future
It’s really a very good job to have a tool available for children (‘UAE radio station for children helps shape a mature outlook’, Gulf News, September 24). Besides education, they need to know the practical world and how things happen. Some children will get a chance to show their creativity. There are many kinds of professions, it will be easy for them to find the right one. They can decide for themselves with the help of an adult.
From Ms Archana Sen
UAE
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Civilians pay the price
With every year that passes comes another grim reminder of September 11, 2001, which marked one of the most destructive events of modern time. We witnessed 2,977 people lose their lives. A thousand theories have cropped up regarding this atrocious event, but the pity is that it has become the epicenter from where the mess of modern terrorism started. No matter what religion people belonged to, at the end of the day, humans died.
Undoubtedly, this incident has changed the course of world history – past and present. Subsequently, it caused the death of two million innocent people in the consequences of wars. The US has played a key role in these wars. Many Muslim countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt and Pakistan are suffering the consequences of 9/11 directly or indirectly.
War is a phenomenon of which the military part is a very small and the ultimate losers are civilians who are non-combatants. It is the civilians who pay for war in the form of lives, homes and hearths. Everyday our participation in war on terror haunts every citizen. As a Pakistani, we feel that everywhere we go we are suspected despite being truly humane. Our currency has no value abroad, our image is tarnished holistically. It will take us a long time to come out of this quagmire.
From Mr Nasir Soomro
Hyderabad, Pakistan
Safety at risk
The recent rains that lashed the Indian state of Telangana made life very difficult for people going out (‘Rain fury turns life upside down in Hyderabad’, Gulf News, September 24). Schools, colleges and other establishments weren’t functioning because of Nature’s fury. Some casualties were also reported. The government should speed up the relief work and people should be evacuated from the low level areas. Still, infrastructure is a question mark on roads in this IT hub.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Our good deeds will count
Let’s pray for peace all over the world and let’s spread love instead of hatred (‘MNS asks Pakistan actors to leave India in 48 hours’, Gulf News, September 24). Let’s stop fighting for power because we have one direction to go! We cannot bring our power to the afterlife with us, only our good deeds will stand with us.
From Mr Hashnairah Hadjie Abdul Karim Adil
UAE
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Congress reviving?
No doubt that after many elections and much water down the Ganges, the Congress is making a serious pitch for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Though the Congress vice president, Rahul Gandhi, is sweating it out on the dusty roads of Uttar Pradesh by visiting temples and mosques, it could be Priyanka’s presence, which could tilt the scales in their favour. By default, if she is projected as the chief ministerial candidate, instead of the aging and tainted Sheila Dikshit, probably their chances could improve. Here, too, there could be some negative effect. Let us wait and see the strategies of the Congress party, which is on the back foot to revive their chances.
From Ms Kavitha Srikanth
Chennai, India
Eradicating criminals
Peace with insurgents are one of the priorities of the President Rodrigo Duterte administration in the Philippines (‘Philippines: Prospects for peace with communists shine bright as truce holds’, Gulf News, September 23). The Philippines streets and villages are safer now than compared to June this year. We Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) are supporting Duterte because we believe that he can drive away corruption in our government, do major reforms and eradicate the criminals and drug issues.
From Mr Reynaldo P. Casayas
Abu Dhabi
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Days off needed!
All taxi drivers should be forced to have days off and this needs to be strictly implemented all over (‘Taxi drivers in capital may be forced to take days off’, Gulf News, September 25). It is important for their health and fitness and it is also good for the passengers’ safety. If a driver is overtired or unwell, it may result in accidents because of their poor health and mental condition.
From Mr Zohair Khan
Dubai
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Everyone needs time
Every taxi driver deserves at least one day off so they can lower their blood pressure and get some rest. It’s important for everyone to take some time to relax and free their minds from the tensions of their job.
From Mr Saif Syed Abdul Rahman
UAE
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Save the world for children
From the mouth of babes comes wisdom (‘Facebook video: This six-year-old boy wrote President Obama a letter’, Gulf News, September 23). We can all learn from that good little boy. His mother and father taught him values that we all need to learn from, after all, we are all brothers and sisters. We only have one address — Earth. Love each other more to make this world a better place for everyone, especially the children suffering around the world. Who will inherit the Earth after this generation is long gone? Save the Earth for them.
From Ms Perceliza Villanueva
Dasmarinas, Philippines
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Live simply
Why do people become complicated when they grow up? Children are innocent and simple. I think we all need to bring back that simplicity. Be like a child. Laugh, forgive and live this temporary life.
From Mr Kant Chander
Dubai
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Make peace possible
So adorable and pure! This is the product of good parenting and morals. His parents should be proud and he should have his wish fulfilled, whatever it takes. Nothing is impossible.
From Ms Carol Ann
Abu Dhabi
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