Better debt recovery system is needed

A reader calls for a debt redressal mechanism. Other topics: Palestinians, special needs children, job market

A proper a debt recovery mechanism will benefit everyone, a reader says. Antonie Robertson / The National

The country needs to have a better debt recovery mechanism (Jobless, homeless and unable to get a break, April 17). The current system is neither helping families with large amounts of debt, nor is it helping landlords and creditors. A person needs to earn to be able to pay back loans.

In the case of KM, who has been living in a car since he lost his job, he cannot pay back his dues because he cannot work as his passport has been confiscated. Forcing someone to suffer like this is unacceptable.

Akeela Bharuchi, Dubai

I feel sorry for this poor family. You never know what is around the corner.

I hope they will be able to sort out their lives and the man can work.

Unfortunately, such incidents are happening frequently.

Sophie Allan, Abu Dhabi

Justice is elusive for Palestinians

The detention by Israel of the blind Palestinian karate team is the height of inhumanity and high-handedness (Blind Palestinian karate team detained at Israeli border after return from Dubai tournament, April 15). It's astonishing how Israel has been acting brazenly as the rest of the world keeps its eyes shut.

When it comes to relatively small problems concerning some countries, powerful and mighty nations react strongly. But in the case of helpless Palestinians, it’s otherwise.

It seems there is no real justice anywhere in the world.

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Dubai

Special children deserve better

There is no need to consider the opinion of parents of special needs children (Parents say facilities in UAE fail special-needs children, April 17).

As an educator and a father of a special needs girl, I am only seeking a school that genuinely has an inclusive education programme.

It doesn’t matter what parents want. It’s what our children need.

Mohamed Molhim, Sharjah

Based on my experience, special needs education in this country is far below international standard.

If parents can afford the ridiculous school fees here, they should send their children abroad for a better quality education.

Gaby Priestley, Abu Dhabi

There is no help for any children with special needs in the majority of schools in this country.

It’s mainly the British schools that have help and it costs a fortune to get it.

Having qualified special needs assistants is the way to go.

Val Long, Dubai

I was forced to go back to the UK from Oman to get help for my dyslexic son. I did look at the options in the UAE, but did not find anything suitable. Much work is need.

Zoe Shephard, UK

It’s really sad to see so many beautiful children being left behind because there just aren’t any affordable and readily available resources.

Jennifer Oakley, Canada

Work smarter, not harder

I agree with the letter writer that we need to work smarter (Efficiency in the economy, April 15), especially as times are tough. However, the job market has never been easy.

Even though companies recruited generously at times in the past, they usually retained people who contributed to their growth. This is the case all over the world. But then, at a time of cutthroat competition, employees will perhaps need to tighten their belts even more.

Leslie S, Dubai