Your article Where's your head at? (December 12) was an interesting read. However, I can't help thinking that there were some huge generalisations about how men and women respond to stress. For one thing, I have known women who don't like to talk about their emotions and men, especially British and American men, who talk about how they feel all the time. In fact, if we keep pretending this is purely based on gender, we do men and women a huge disservice. I have read many articles about men in the UK complaining about women being cold and failing to consider their emotions. The reality, in my opinion, is that men have and always will share their emotions when they think it is useful or needed.
Mary Smith, Dubai
Delivery drivers need to slow down and follow the rules
I refer to your article New survey reveals motorcycle delivery drivers' fears and perceptions (December 12). I am one of many who care a great deal about the safety and security of everyone on the road, including and especially pedestrians. Delivery drivers do themselves no favours and make it very hard to avoid them, swerving in and out of traffic and driving up hard shoulders and between lanes rather than within them. I realise they have delivery deadlines, but frankly, until they start to obey the rules of the road and drive safely, they will continue to be involved in accidents that are often their own fault.
Elan Fabbri, Dubai
Austerity isn't the worst thing in the world
I refer to your article UAE exploring levying additional new taxes, but not on income (December 11). This was to be expected. We can't live for free forever.
Nicole Hughes, Abu Dhabi
Saudi diversification harbours untold benefits to the public
This refers to the editorial Saudi cinema ruling signals new era (December 13). Obviously, this move will bring about positive change within Saudi society. Yet in a world where technological advancement seems to be at its peak, it's not just cinema that can influence minds, so all the other forms of entertainment that the kingdom is reviving will definitely attract revenue as well. Nevertheless, cinema and theatres will definitely lift spirits and boost morale within domestic and professional spheres. Lifting the ban on cinema would also certainly create more job opportunities in the country, particularly among the younger generation, many of whom are looking forward to a change in their job profiles and earnings. Indeed, the economic growth that will result from this move cannot be overstated, as the government may well fund initiatives in setting up digital studios and similar facilities with the support of foreign direct investment. In short, progress and development cannot be achieved without big drastic changes such as these. That is why their diversification initiatives are laudable.
Ramachandran Nair, Oman
UAE deserts continue to charm their campers
I refer to your article Billion-star accommodation (December 13). Camping in the UAE deserts truly is an awesome experience. In the years we lived there, we never got tired of camping under the bright stars. I truly miss those wonderful years.
Ellen Enriquez Mercado, United States
One of the best places for an excursion in winter. In fact, camping in the deserts of the UAE is one of the best experiences of my life. We can't wait to do it again.
Qazi Noman Ali, Abu Dhabi
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MATCH INFO
Barcelona 4 (Messi 23' pen, 45 1', 48', Busquets 85')
Celta Vigo 1 (Olaza 42')
2019 ASIA CUP POTS
Pot 1
UAE, Iran, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia
Pot 2
China, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Qatar, Thailand
Pot 3
Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, India, Vietnam
Pot 4
North Korea, Philippines, Bahrain, Jordan, Yemen, Turkmenistan
The bio
Favourite book: Peter Rabbit. I used to read it to my three children and still read it myself. If I am feeling down it brings back good memories.
Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.
Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.
Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.
Dubai Bling season three
Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed
Rating: 1/5
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Xpanceo
Started: 2018
Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality
Funding: $40 million
Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)
Game Changer
Director: Shankar
Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram
Rating: 2/5
The specs
Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors
Power: 480kW
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000)
On sale: Now
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Australia tour of Pakistan
March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi
March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore
March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
How to avoid crypto fraud
- Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
- Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
- Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
- Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
- Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
- Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
- Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
About RuPay
A homegrown card payment scheme launched by the National Payments Corporation of India and backed by the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank
RuPay process payments between banks and merchants for purchases made with credit or debit cards
It has grown rapidly in India and competes with global payment network firms like MasterCard and Visa.
In India, it can be used at ATMs, for online payments and variations of the card can be used to pay for bus, metro charges, road toll payments
The name blends two words rupee and payment
Some advantages of the network include lower processing fees and transaction costs
