The talented Mayyas are lifting Lebanon's spirits

Host Terry Crews, far left, with members of the female Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas, who were crowned winners of the latest season of 'America's Got Talent'. AP

The Lebanese troupe will take home a $1 million prize and the chance to headline a Las Vegas show. AP

Mayyas react to the announcement they had won this season of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images

Kristy Sellars and Terry Crews react as Mayyas are announced the winners of season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty Images

America's Got Talent finale, from left, Mayyas, Terry Crews, Chapel Hart, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Kristy Sellars. Getty Images

Nadim Cherfan, centre, with the dance group Mayyas, winners of season 17. Getty Images

Mayyas perform during the 'America's Got Talent' finals on September 13. Getty Images

The co-ordinated dance featured white, feathered outfits and sparkling globes of light in a moody routine that won a standing ovation from the crowd. Getty Images

Appearing on 'America's Got Talent', the group have their sights set on winning the coveted $1 million prize. Getty Images

Terry Crews with Mayyas on stage. Getty Images

Mayyas attend an 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 live show at Sheraton Pasadena Hotel in California. Getty Images

Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas perform in the semi-finals of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty

Judge Simon Cowell said the performance was 'as good as it gets'. Getty

The group danced to a selection of Arabic melodies. Photo: YouTube

Lebanese dance crew Mayyas have appeared on season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'. Getty

Judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara said they felt 'hypnotised'. Getty

The Lebanese dance company won season six of 'Arabs Got Talent' in 2019. Photo: MBC

Mayyas celebrate with choreographer Nadim Cherfan (in black), after their ‘Arabs Got Talent’ win. Photo: MBC

Mayyas's 'Arabs Got Talent' win came with a new car and a 200,000 Saudi riyal ($53,333) cash prize. Photo: MBC

The group are known for their physical style, performed to Arabic melodies. Photo: MBC

At the time, Mayyas said they planned to use their 'Arabs Got Talent' cash prize to set up a dance studio. Photo: MBC

After winning 'Arabs Got Talent', they appeared on the UK spin-off 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions' in 2019. Photo: Shutterstock

The group on 'Britain's Got Talent: The Champions'. Photo: Shutterstock

Regarding Katy Gillett's report Mayyas win 'America's Got Talent' season 17 (September 15): Congratulations to all the participants. It was so well deserved. A fantastic show of talent and perseverance. Bravo Lebanon, and bravo Mayyas and the choreographer Nadim Cherfan.

Nada Mogharbel, Dubai

Their performances throughout the competition were flawless. This is totally well deserved,

Chukwubuikem Nwobodo, Enugu, Nigeria

They deserved it. Theirs was a one of a kind performance, just fantastic.

Delilah Francia, Arizona, US

Congrats to the people of Lebanon and thank you, Mayyas. What a rewarding moment for them. It can't be more fun than this.

Agaba John, Kampala, Uganda

Monetary circumstances are pushing some Lebanese to the edge

With reference to Nada Homsi's report Lebanese depositors hold up two banks and take hostages to withdraw savings (September 14):

It's so sad that she had to use a gun to withdraw from her own savings.

Saima Anwar, Karachi, Pakistan

It was not a real gun, it was her nephew's toy.

Nino Khoury Kateb, Beirut, Lebanon

Cheer as Sri Lanka takes the Asia Cup home

With regard to Amith Passela's report Sri Lanka celebrate Asia Cup title as sport unites troubled nation (September 13): That is just awesome. They played like champions. Congratulations from Pakistan.

Sanaa Umar, Lahore, Pakistan

Dasun Shanaka and team were in great form and the determination on the field was evident. Pure sportsmanshio. Well done to Sri Lanka on a well deserved victory. Warm wishes from Pakistan.

Khawar Mehdi, Karachi, Pakistan

Schools in the UAE showing respect to the Queen

With reference to Anjana Sankar's report Some British schools in Dubai to close early for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral (September 14): Well done to all the schools who are showing great respect at this sad time.

Kay Lancaster, Dubai

That is such a decent gesture. I hope all schools in some way show respect to the Queen.

Debbie Mae Rongo, Abu Dhabi

Queen Elizabeth II marked a distinction for her nation and the world. A symbol of unity, wisdom, humility and grace, she charted a new era of dynamism with values and principles as the central unyielding pillar of her reign. She remains the ultimate manifestation of a uniting figure in Britain.

Collins Chong Yew Keat, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia