I write to you in reference to Daniel Sanderson's article UK money launderer who tried to fly £1.5m into Dubai will never see cash again (April 27). I am glad he got caught. I suggest we distribute this money among the sailors that were, until recently, stranded off the UAE coast for nearly two years. They have been through a lot of hardships and deserve compensation.
Miguel Llorente, Dubai
Violence is never the answer, in Sri Lanka and beyond
In reference to Ivan Watson's article Diary: Grief, bewilderment and growing outrage in Sri Lanka a week after suicide bombings (April 27): the continued trauma of grief-stricken Sri Lankans is understandable. The people of Sri Lanka are still in shock because of these terrible attacks and are still coming to terms with the terrifying number of innocent civilians that have been killed or injured. The shock is compounded by the fact that the terrorists were local youngsters, some from rich and educated families.
Muslims constitute about 9.7 per cent of the population of Sri Lanka, a very small community that has always coexisted peacefully alongside Hindus, Christians and Buddhists. Generally, the Sri Lankans are a peaceful people; at least, that is what I gathered from my visits to this beautiful island. This makes the scale and the horror of these attacks all the more baffling. After the initial shock wears off, authorities must find out what pushed these educated youngsters from respectable families to take this wretched path of violence and mayhem.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
Houses of worship should remain a safe haven for all
I write to you in reference to your article California synagogue shooting: one dead, three injured as gunman opens fire on Sabbath worshippers (April 28). I am saddened by the horrifying trend of terrorists murdering believers in their houses of worship. It seems we are inevitably heading towards a moment in history when mosques, churches, synagogues and temples will need permanent armed security for protection, just like airports.
Dina Karrar, Paris
Greta Thunberg is fighting against the whole system
I write to you in reference to Robert Matthews' article Why the world needs to take notice of Greta Thunberg's climate change warning (April 27). I commend Greta Thunberg's stance on climate change and her actions to bring more attention to it. But unfortunately, I believe that as long as big corporations are allowed to influence policy makers through lobbying efforts, nothing is going to change.
Nonetheless, Greta Thunberg is fighting for the right cause.
Said Elbanna, Dubai
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Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Sustainable Development Goals
1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation
10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects
14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development
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A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
- 2018: Formal work begins
- November 2021: First 17 volumes launched
- November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
- October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
- November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
What is dialysis?
Dialysis is a way of cleaning your blood when your kidneys fail and can no longer do the job.
It gets rid of your body's wastes, extra salt and water, and helps to control your blood pressure. The main cause of kidney failure is diabetes and hypertension.
There are two kinds of dialysis — haemodialysis and peritoneal.
In haemodialysis, blood is pumped out of your body to an artificial kidney machine that filter your blood and returns it to your body by tubes.
In peritoneal dialysis, the inside lining of your own belly acts as a natural filter. Wastes are taken out by means of a cleansing fluid which is washed in and out of your belly in cycles.
It isn’t an option for everyone but if eligible, can be done at home by the patient or caregiver. This, as opposed to home haemodialysis, is covered by insurance in the UAE.
