The article Why Middle East companies should avoid job cuts in these times of low oil prices (June 10) is insightful. Generally organisations hold an assumption that nobody is indispensable, but the research here shows how some knowledge can never be replaced.
Sangeetha Bhaskaran, Dubai
A visit to Dubai was a pleasant experience
I am a tourist from India, visiting Dubai for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by the vibrancy of the city. Wherever I looked, I saw construction work in progress. The sounds of machinery all around confirm that Dubai’s economy is on the right track.
I would also like to applaud the high standard of your newspaper. The articles are very informative and cover a wide range of subjects. The editorials are excellent. I shall take copies of your newspaper home to show them to my people there.
The people are nice and the work culture is fantastic. I was particularly impressed with tourist-car drivers, most of whom seemed to be from India and Pakistan, while I had delightful interactions with some of the members of the Filipino community at hotels and malls.
I would like to come again to Dubai and would recommend others to visit this emirate.
Thank you Dubai for this pleasant experience.
K Singh, India
Food wastage ought to stop
In reference to your report Excess food from Emirates Palace iftars distributed to Abu Dhabi's needy (June 12), this is a great act of kindness.
We would like to see the supermarkets and other restaurants doing the same. We see tonnes of food go to waste while many starve. I have seen people helping themselves to massive amounts of food during iftar in open buffets, which they can’t eat.
I think restaurants should specifically tell people not to waste. That way many people will be aware of this problem.
Naima Fisk, Dubai
With today’s technology and logistics, the food could be packaged, blast frozen and shipped overseas to people who are in dire need of food.
Randall Mohammed, Dubai
That’s a great thing to do. I wish other hotels, restaurants, as well as supermarkets would do the same. We have to reduce wastage.
Abeer Al Nowais, Dubai
Every single hotel in the UAE that hosts these lavish iftar buffets should be required to do the same.
Mariam Ahmed, Dubai
Leftovers? This is seen as something? If they really want to do something, let them make a meal just for them, not give them someone’s leftovers. How degrading!
Marc Springer, Dubai
Encouraging story of a mother
The story of the Dubai mother, Rana Akkad Atassi, is encouraging (Dubai mother campaigned for special needs centre guaranteeing a place for everyone, June 14).
My dream is that one day there won’t be any special needs anything, but everything would be fully integrated. I can see it happening because young people and children are just so accepting.
Carly James, Dubai
This is such an amazing idea. I believe all children have the right to education, regardless of their ability level. Bravo Ms Atassi.
Chassie Selouane, Dubai
