With regard to Ruba Haza's report Abu Dhabi to activate traffic cameras that detect tailgating this month (January 6): boggles the mind that people don't understand the dangers of tailgating. Whether someone hogs the left lane or not, you do have a choice to not engage in reckless driving. Yes, it is reckless to drive that close to another car at high speeds.
Malinda Smalberger, Abu Dhabi
What kind of driving discipline are you demonstrating by tailgating? Never mind who is right or wrong. You are endangering lives by doing so, including your own.
Jeff Holzl, Kuala Lumpur
The Raisina Dialogue should help develop India's soft power
With reference to Taniya Dutta's article India showcases global aspirations with Raisina Dialogue (January 13): the summit in New Delhi will raise the issues of trade wars, global security, climate change and many topics, including fake news. About 2,000 delegates from various countries and ministers are expected to attend, including Russia and Iran. India may want to clarify its stand on the recent controversial Citizenship Amendment Act and expand its soft power. Hope these talks pave the way for India's understanding in the global arena.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
Protests show a democracy is vibrant and alive
This is with regard to your report India's top court says internet shutdown in Kashmir is illegal (January 10). In any democracy, the right to protest is paramount and inalienable. Every person is important. So even after a decision is taken by the majority, if some individuals disagree, they have the right to protest and make their voice heard. If they do not protest, who will listen to them? Protests show that a democracy is alive and vibrant. However, the remonstrations have to be peaceful, without loss of human life and public property. The right to dissent, is not a license for vandalism.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
The flooding in the UAE should be used as a positive learning experience
With reference to Ramola Talwar Badam's report Dubai airport flooding: Flights delayed or cancelled (January 11): it wasn't "extreme" and it wasn't even the worst I have seen since being here. What's weird is why there were so many problems this time. I just hope it's used as a positive learning exercise.
Michael Grantham, Al Ain
The rain caused a management crisis. We need to learn to invest in crisis management as a sector.
Steven Caeser Mutyaba, Dubai
We were stuck in traffic for a long time due to the rain. It is unusual for a country like the UAE because they don’t normally have to handle large quantities of water. For us in Lebanon, we expect these sorts of inconveniences.
Muhieddine Y Mohammad, Beirut
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How Islam's view of posthumous transplant surgery changed
Transplants from the deceased have been carried out in hospitals across the globe for decades, but in some countries in the Middle East, including the UAE, the practise was banned until relatively recently.
Opinion has been divided as to whether organ donations from a deceased person is permissible in Islam.
The body is viewed as sacred, during and after death, thus prohibiting cremation and tattoos.
One school of thought viewed the removal of organs after death as equally impermissible.
That view has largely changed, and among scholars and indeed many in society, to be seen as permissible to save another life.
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The Cairo Statement
1: Commit to countering all types of terrorism and extremism in all their manifestations
2: Denounce violence and the rhetoric of hatred
3: Adhere to the full compliance with the Riyadh accord of 2014 and the subsequent meeting and executive procedures approved in 2014 by the GCC
4: Comply with all recommendations of the Summit between the US and Muslim countries held in May 2017 in Saudi Arabia.
5: Refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of countries and of supporting rogue entities.
6: Carry out the responsibility of all the countries with the international community to counter all manifestations of extremism and terrorism that threaten international peace and security
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
Three trading apps to try
Sharad Nair recommends three investment apps for UAE residents:
- For beginners or people who want to start investing with limited capital, Mr Nair suggests eToro. “The low fees and low minimum balance requirements make the platform more accessible,” he says. “The user interface is straightforward to understand and operate, while its social element may help ease beginners into the idea of investing money by looking to a virtual community.”
- If you’re an experienced investor, and have $10,000 or more to invest, consider Saxo Bank. “Saxo Bank offers a more comprehensive trading platform with advanced features and insight for more experienced users. It offers a more personalised approach to opening and operating an account on their platform,” he says.
- Finally, StashAway could work for those who want a hands-off approach to their investing. “It removes one of the biggest challenges for novice traders: picking the securities in their portfolio,” Mr Nair says. “A goal-based approach or view towards investing can help motivate residents who may usually shy away from investment platforms.”
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