In response to your article Cristiano Ronaldo loves lording it over a rival – like he did over Mohamed Salah at World Cup 2018 friendly (March 24), I cannot wait for them to play wearing the same kit. This game was pretty epic. If it's any indication for what Russia is going be like this summer, I'm super excited.
Bruce Jones, US
Safe drivers should be rewarded for good behaviour
In reference to your article Safe drivers in UAE entitled to no-claims discounts of up to 20 per cent (March 25): could this be another marketing ploy? Sadly, these companies mostly just want to take your cash.
Name withheld by request
Discounts for safe drivers are long overdue but it is nice to see they are now on offer.
Ian Dolan, Dubai
Trapped for 17 hours with a screaming child? No thanks
In reference to your article World's second-longest flight touches down in London from Perth (March 25), screaming children would be the only concern on my mind on such a long-haul flight.
Saif Omar Al Suwaidi, Sharjah
The world must stand with France in its time of need
I refer to your article France mourns victims of terror attack (March 25): it was saddening to read about the recent terror attack that claimed four lives in France and injured three people. France has witnessed numerous terror attacks in the past and this latest one claimed by ISIL should be universally condemned. Parish priest Philippe Guitart spoke out about this attack and warned against scapegoating or targeting innocent Muslims.
People should learn to co-exist harmoniously in society and help each other. This incident will nonetheless have unsavoury consequences for communal relations. The French government should be more alert to prevent any such incidents in the future. The international communuty must stand with French people against terrorism to safeguard innocent lives.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
Data protection is a serious issue, particularly in India
I write in reference to your article India struggles to control information distribution from its own identity scheme (March 26): in the context of recent general data protection regulation adopted by the European Union, individual data protection has become a global concern. In India, a larger market for Facebook and other social media platforms is now a real concern for authorities. Since personal data is clearly being misused for various reasons, it is vital to have strong policy guidelines that safeguard the large volumes of personal information exchanged through social media.
India is scrambling to find a solution to restrict data leaks – particularly from the Aadhaar government information database – as they can have a detrimental financial impact.
N Ramachandran, Muscat
The details
Colette
Director: Wash Westmoreland
Starring: Keira Knightley, Dominic West
Our take: 3/5
Concrete and Gold
Foo Fighters
RCA records
Results
Stage Two:
1. Mark Cavendish (GBR) QuickStep-AlphaVinyl 04:20:45
2. Jasper Philipsen (BEL) Alpecin-Fenix
3. Pascal Ackermann (GER) UAE Team Emirates
4. Olav Kooij (NED) Jumbo-Visma
5. Arnaud Demare (FRA) Groupama-FDJ
General Classification:
1. Jasper Philipsen (BEL) Alpecin-Fenix 09:03:03
2. Dmitry Strakhov (RUS) Gazprom-Rusvelo 00:00:04
3. Mark Cavendish (GBR) QuickStep-AlphaVinyl 00:00:06
4. Sam Bennett (IRL) Bora-Hansgrohe 00:00:10
5. Pascal Ackermann (GER) UAE Team Emirates 00:00:12
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League, last 16, first leg
Tottenham Hotspur v Borussia Dortmund, midnight (Thursday), BeIN Sports
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Our legal consultant
Name: Dr Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.
The bio
Studied up to grade 12 in Vatanappally, a village in India’s southern Thrissur district
Was a middle distance state athletics champion in school
Enjoys driving to Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah with family
His dream is to continue working as a social worker and help people
Has seven diaries in which he has jotted down notes about his work and money he earned
Keeps the diaries in his car to remember his journey in the Emirates
Our family matters legal consultant
Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais
Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.
Overview
Cricket World Cup League Two: Nepal, Oman, United States tri-series, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Fixtures
Wednesday February 5, Oman v Nepal
Thursday, February 6, Oman v United States
Saturday, February 8, United States v Nepal
Sunday, February 9, Oman v Nepal
Tuesday, February 11, Oman v United States
Wednesday, February 12, United States v Nepal
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If you go
The Flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Johannesburg from Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Economy return tickets cost from Dh2,650, including taxes.
The trip
Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays (worldwidemotorhomingholidays.co.uk) operates fly-drive motorhome holidays in eight destinations, including South Africa. Its 14-day Kruger and the Battlefields itinerary starts from Dh17,500, including campgrounds, excursions, unit hire and flights. Bobo Campers has a range of RVs for hire, including the 4-berth Discoverer 4 from Dh600 per day.
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Tuesday's fixtures
Kyrgyzstan v Qatar, 5.45pm
