It is heart-breaking to read of the plight of the Syrian refugees who have been displaced as a result of war in their home country (Obada is 3,000th baby to be born in Jordan refugee camp, April 20).
Women and children are the most vulnerable. It is difficult to imagine the hardships they have to go through.
It is a constant struggle for women to protect their unborn children while living in harsh conditions and not having enough to eat. Developed nations should extend more support to these women in desperate need of medical aid and other assistance.
Fatima Suhail, Sharjah
House shortage is hitting home
The rises forecast in Shortage of new homes to push Abu Dhabi rents higher (April 21) are already happening.
I just rented a one-bedroom, hall and kitchen flat at Mussaffa for Dh75,000 per year.
That’s a really high price for the area, but I had no choice.
H Hazim, Abu Dhabi
This may be the perfect time to bring the rental cap back.
Bridgette Whisenand, Abu Dhabi
What shortage of stock? From my observations, there are definitely more empty flats than renters. Name withheld by request
Don’t put trust in ‘miracle’ diets
I was pleased to read your editorial, No pain, no gain (April 22), about the proper way to lose weight and gain fitness.
There is no easy way to losing the extra kilograms that take years to pile on.
“Miracle” weight-loss products and remedies are nothing but a myth. Their effects are short-term and some of them can do more harm than good.
People should instead adapt to a healthy lifestyle rather than rely on pills, surgery and other methods.
Name withheld by request
Your editorial says “the real solution lies in common sense”. That is absolutely spot on.
Dave Pryce, Abu Dhabi
The image you used on your website of a woman working out on an exercise bike really highlights the message of the editorial.
The picture shows the results that intensive exercise can bring to the body.
M Van Den Hoven, Abu Dhabi
There is one great way to lose weight – dance it off. Find a joyous dance class where you can have fun.
Lexie Mac, UK
Thanks for taking care of animals
Thank you for publishing Abused puppies prosper at Dubai home three months on (April 23), about the animal welfare work by Hank and Lynn Harrington.
Great strides are also being made by the SOS for Emirates Dogs organisation.
They are three women relying on donations and their own money to keep animals safe, rehabilitate wounded animals and find them homes.
Jen Bishop, Abu Dhabi
Rodgers is not in the same league
I refer to Richard Jolly's English Premier League story, Looking like a nearly man: Brendan Rodgers's Liverpool too often left at 'almost' (April 21).
Maybe in 20 years or so, Rodgers will be a big enough manager for a club like Liverpool but, right now, he’s playing catch up with managers like Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
Ian Lowe, UK
Pupils inspired by leaders’ walk
Our names are Solenne and Elsa. We are both 10 years old and in grade 5 at Greenfield Community School, Dubai.
We are doing a big project about children's health and we were really inspired by your article, UAE leadership takes part in healthy living walk in Abu Dhabi (March 30).
We have decided to hold an event where the whole school will walk around the football pitch together to show that they are passionate about children’s health.
Solenne and Elsa, Dubai
Many in Europe are struggling
Rashmee Roshan Lall's column, The rich world cannot live in an anti-migrant fortress (April 22), doesn't account for the fact that many Europeans are also jobless.
About 50 per cent of Spanish youth are out of work, and even many Germans are doing low-paid jobs just to survive.
Dani SH, Dubai