With regard to the report Marcus Rashford 'sorry' for penalty miss but 'will never apologise for who I am' (July 13): No apologies ever needed for identity or ethnicity, only assured improvement in his ability to take spot kicks in the future.
Srinath Sambandan, Hyderabad, India
Well done, Marcus. Be who you are, a kind and talented footballer who helps feed hungry kids – something that those thuggish, supposed-to-be England fans are not. It was a game of football, it’s done now. We can move on.
Glynys Hatfield, Dubai
What a shame for those who made him feel that he needs to apologise for anything. He did his best in the situation he was in.
Bozena Gab, Abu Dhabi
He should not be apologising for anything. People need to get a grip. The joy and the disappointment is what makes sport great.
Greg Rice, Guilderland, New York
Rashford should keep his head up high.
Abdelrahman Traboulssi, London, UK
He doesn't need to apologise for anything. He had a nation on his shoulders. Only ignorant fans would demand an apology for a missed shot, a fouled-up pass. The better team won, that's it. It hurts but that's it.
Massimo Albano, Rochester, New York
The greatest players of all time have missed penalties; it is part of the game.
Joe Khachoyan, Beirut, Lebanon
The violence in South Africa has gone too far
With reference to Jack Dutton's report South Africa: eyewitnesses describe terrifying riots that killed 72 (July 14): the people of South Africa were already struggling. These recent events have made matters worse. It's very sad. Looks like hard times are ahead.
Suria Newham, Abu Dhabi
The violence is taking place across South Africa, not restricted to poorer areas. There are places where there is complete lawlessness and rioters are burning infrastructure to the ground. There is now limited access to food or fuel.
Teagan Peat, Abu Dhabi
The violence and looting we are seeing qualifies as a state of emergency. It's gone too far already.
Fernadia Kearns, Dubai
Need more people like this animal lover in Iraq
Regarding the video posted on The National's Facebook page Young Iraqi woman fosters and treats stray cats and dogs in her city (July 13): I would love to support this woman. She's doing a great service.
Ria Vd Graaf, Rotterdam, Netherlands
We need more people like her.
Ricky Mestre, Dubai
Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
How to register as a donor
1) Organ donors can register on the Hayat app, run by the Ministry of Health and Prevention
2) There are about 11,000 patients in the country in need of organ transplants
3) People must be over 21. Emiratis and residents can register.
4) The campaign uses the hashtag #donate_hope
Frankenstein in Baghdad
Ahmed Saadawi
Penguin Press
Wicked
Director: Jon M Chu
Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
