With regard to your article, Disabled students thank Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for new houses (September 21), this shows how our leaders take care of their people.
They pay for our education, for our housing, for our medical needs here and abroad. They develop our country and also help many who aren’t Emiratis.
Sheikh Zayed, God rest his soul, fixed many cities, opened many houses and fed many people – to list just a few of his acts of philanthropy.
His legacy continues through his children, of whom we are very proud.
Abeer Al Nowais, Abu Dhabi
I have had quite a few conversations with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and he has always come across as a very humble and down-to-Earth individual.
Raymond Ramcharan, Abu Dhabi
The leaders of the UAE have been giving money to help those still living in Syria. Unlike the rest of the world, the UAE doesn’t feel the need to shout about what they are doing.
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When does a phone become an obsession?
Your article, Why are we in a relationship with our smartphones? (September 21), was very interesting to read.
Some people feel the compulsion to check their phones, no matter where they are or who they are with, to the point where passion crosses the line into obsession. That’s when it starts to take a toll on our relationships, workplace performance and even our physical health.
John Haddad, Dubai
What’s even more sad than people obsessively checking their phones is when people actually create a personality from the digital world, sharing pictures and videos of things that they didn’t create or take part in.
They then claim these pictures and videos identify who they are, but when you look deep inside you will find a lost child who is empty and seeking attention.
Kareem K, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan has to fight terrorism
The recent terrorist attack on the Pakistan base in Badaber (42 dead in Taliban attack on mosque at Pakistan base, September 18) shows how much the US-led war on terror has spilled over into the country.
Several terror groups have come into existence since the onset of the war, aiming to corrupt young, vulnerable minds and lure them into violence. Coupled with sectarian feuds and cross-border threats, the security situation in Pakistan has gone from bad to worse.
Pakistan has had to tackle this threat on several fronts but the overall goal is simple: the eradication of all terror-related groups, whether home-grown or foreign-infiltrated.
It was only after the army school carnage that the government understood that it had to step up its aggression towards terrorist outfits. As a result, Pakistan’s military pushed into the tribal areas where such outfits had usually found refuge and solitude.
The majority of these no-go areas are now secure. The military operation has only just begun but its effectiveness is apparent because the frequency and intensity of terror-related attacks have lessened. The attack on Badaber was contained within a couple of hours.
The operation still has a long way to go but its effectiveness and commitment cannot be understated.
Bilal Farooq, Abu Dhabi
UAE has helped in many ways
In relation to your article, UAE has been at the forefront of compassion (September 21), this country has helped those caught up in this in many ways, not just financially.
I hope these helpless victims will be able to find refuge soon.
Alya AlMakhawi Al Suwaidi, Dubai
Speed limits in town ‘too high’
I agree with concerns voiced in your news story, Deaths on dangerous Fujairah road have residents calling for speed limit reduction (September 21).
The 100kph speed limit is for the highway. The maximum in town should be 60kph.
Brigitte von Bulow, Abu Dhabi
Yoga fashion is just superficial
Your news story, Loving to love Lululemon – the team behind bringing the store to the UAE, (September 21) shows yoga is becoming an elitist pursuit.
Why is it necessary to wear matching clothing at a yoga class? It’s all superficial silliness.
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