I refer to your news report Obama becomes first US president to visit Hiroshima bombsite (May 27). This was a wonderful gesture by the American president. The horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki can never be erased from the pages of history. Yet, the visit by Barack Obama to Hiroshima will act as a balm on old wounds.
Mr Obama’s speech at the memorial was thought-provoking and sincere. He seemed to have spoken from his heart.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
Mawaqif’s way of functioning raises doubts
I had a couple of strange experiences with Mawaqif, which made me doubt the quality of their systems.
In the first one, I was issued a fine of Dh500 on February 22. To avail of the 20 per cent discount on offer, I made the payment of Dh375 on February 27 through the payment machine located at the Mawaqif centre on Electra Street. When I checked my fines on the Ministry of Interior website in April, the figure of Dh500 was showing. Mawaqif staff told me to contact the third party responsible for the machine-payment services. Accordingly I contacted the company that informed me that I had indeed paid Dh375. Yet the pending amount of Dh125 was showing in the system. This means I did not get any discount as promised.
In the second incident on May 28, I went to the Mawaqif office to get a parking permit. There I found out that not only would I have to pay Dh125 from the previous fine, but I also would have to pay a fine of Dh500 issued in 2011. Strangely, when I went to Mawaqif earlier this fine was nowhere to be found on the system. When I sought a picture as proof of my offence, they had none.
I had to pay these two fines even though there was no justification for Mawaqif to charge me. I had no other option but to clear the fines as I had to get a parking permit.
Arsalan Arshad, Abu Dhabi
Corniche hit by noise pollution
I live on the top end of the Corniche in Abu Dhabi and the noise pollution can be bad there.
The main problem is from the drivers of cars and motorbikes who rev their engines so loud it wakes up my children and me frequently in the night.
I have heard that 32nd Street is often used as a drag strip, therefore many young people show off their vehicles by revving their engines loudly.
Can this be stopped by imposing a curfew on noise from vehicles, say after 10pm? In fact, stop selling the exhaust enhanceers that make them so loud.
Daniel Simon, Abu Dhabi
Women can help fight extremism
I agree that women can play a significant role in curbing extremism (Women have a powerful role to play in preventing extremism, May 28). It's unfortunate that throughout the Middle East and beyond, the antiterrorism voices are those of men.
In mosques or on podiums, it’s only men who speak against extremism. Why aren’t women from the Muslim world coming forward and speaking their mind? I think in many ways that can be more effective.
Women throughout the world help shape families and social environments. So they can offer a distinctive advantage in strengthening the cultural fabric, helping detect and deter the early signs of extremism and serving as a powerful force as peace builders and mediators. Women’s ability to communicate positive values and work with young people in their communities must be put to good use.
Ameer Ahmed, Dubai
An example of harmony
Your article UAE signs agreement to ensure equality for all religions (May 20) was brilliant. It's a great initiative to create equality and inclusion among communities rather than division.
Well done, UAE. More countries need to follow this example.
Kiran Jan, Dubai
RESULTS
Mumbai Indians 181-4 (20 ovs)
Kolkata Knight Riders 168-6 (20ovs)
Mumbai won by 13 runs
Rajasthan Royals 152-9 (20 ovs)
Kings XI Punjab 155-4 (18.4 ovs)
Kings XI Punjab won by 6 wickets
Allardyce's management career
Clubs (10) - Limerick (1991-1992), Perston North End (1992), Blackpool (1994-1996), Notts County (1997-1999), Bolton Wanderers (1999-2007), Newcastle United (2007-2008), Blackburn Rovers (2008-2010), West Ham United (2011-2015), Sunderland (2016), Crystal Palace (2016-2017)
Countries (1) - England (2016)
How to come clean about financial infidelity
- Be honest and transparent: It is always better to own up than be found out. Tell your partner everything they want to know. Show remorse. Inform them of the extent of the situation so they know what they are dealing with.
- Work on yourself: Be honest with yourself and your partner and figure out why you did it. Don’t be ashamed to ask for professional help.
- Give it time: Like any breach of trust, it requires time to rebuild. So be consistent, communicate often and be patient with your partner and yourself.
- Discuss your financial situation regularly: Ensure your spouse is involved in financial matters and decisions. Your ability to consistently follow through with what you say you are going to do when it comes to money can make all the difference in your partner’s willingness to trust you again.
- Work on a plan to resolve the problem together: If there is a lot of debt, for example, create a budget and financial plan together and ensure your partner is fully informed, involved and supported.
Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
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Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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One in nine do not have enough to eat
Created in 1961, the World Food Programme is pledged to fight hunger worldwide as well as providing emergency food assistance in a crisis.
One of the organisation’s goals is the Zero Hunger Pledge, adopted by the international community in 2015 as one of the 17 Sustainable Goals for Sustainable Development, to end world hunger by 2030.
The WFP, a branch of the United Nations, is funded by voluntary donations from governments, businesses and private donations.
Almost two thirds of its operations currently take place in conflict zones, where it is calculated that people are more than three times likely to suffer from malnutrition than in peaceful countries.
It is currently estimated that one in nine people globally do not have enough to eat.
On any one day, the WFP estimates that it has 5,000 lorries, 20 ships and 70 aircraft on the move.
Outside emergencies, the WFP provides school meals to up to 25 million children in 63 countries, while working with communities to improve nutrition. Where possible, it buys supplies from developing countries to cut down transport cost and boost local economies.
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Winner: Omania, Saif Al Balushi (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)
5.30pm: Conditions (PA) Dh85,000 1,600m
Winner: Brehaan, Richard Mullen, Ana Mendez
6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,600m
Winner: Craving, Connor Beasley, Simon Crisford
6.30pm: The President’s Cup Prep (PA) Dh100,000 2,200m
Winner: Rmmas, Tadhg O’Shea, Jean de Roualle
7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Dh70,000 1,200m
Winner: Dahess D’Arabie, Connor Beasley, Helal Al Alawi
7.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner: Fertile De Croate, Sam Hitchcott, Ibrahim Aseel
Ain Issa camp:
- Established in 2016
- Houses 13,309 people, 2,092 families, 62 per cent children
- Of the adult population, 49 per cent men, 51 per cent women (not including foreigners annexe)
- Most from Deir Ezzor and Raqqa
- 950 foreigners linked to ISIS and their families
- NGO Blumont runs camp management for the UN
- One of the nine official (UN recognised) camps in the region
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Europe’s rearming plan
- Suspend strict budget rules to allow member countries to step up defence spending
- Create new "instrument" providing €150 billion of loans to member countries for defence investment
- Use the existing EU budget to direct more funds towards defence-related investment
- Engage the bloc's European Investment Bank to drop limits on lending to defence firms
- Create a savings and investments union to help companies access capital
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Emiratisation at work
Emiratisation was introduced in the UAE more than 10 years ago
It aims to boost the number of citizens in the workforce particularly in the private sector.
Growing the number of Emiratis in the workplace will help the UAE reduce dependence on overseas workers
The Cabinet in December last year, approved a national fund for Emirati jobseekers and guaranteed citizens working in the private sector a comparable pension
President Sheikh Khalifa has described Emiratisation as “a true measure for success”.
During the UAE’s 48th National Day, Sheikh Khalifa named education, entrepreneurship, Emiratisation and space travel among cornerstones of national development
More than 80 per cent of Emiratis work in the federal or local government as per 2017 statistics
The Emiratisation programme includes the creation of 20,000 new jobs for UAE citizens
UAE citizens will be given priority in managerial positions in the government sphere
The purpose is to raise the contribution of UAE nationals in the job market and create a diverse workforce of citizens
