Life in Dubai
I live in the USA and for the past five years all I have talked about is how neat it would be to experience living in Dubai.
This has become a popular topic of conversation and a possible destination to settle down.
The government has a very progressive attitude, as is visible in the growth of the UAE.
From Mr Brandon Shea
Kansas City, USA
Interesting ideas
A great thing about Gulf News is that it has some extraordinarily interesting articles ("Record charts go to the dogs", Gulf News, February 19).
It is great to see a more comical side to hard news. Gulf News should cover more such interesting topics and articles for they provide a good read.
The fact that a chart-topping song is only audible to dogs really amazes me. If only Gulf News could try to create a bigger section on these little bits of information.
From Mr Uday Singh
Dubai
More space
Most people working at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) or in the offices nearby would agree that there is a dire need for more parking spaces in the area.
I reach at 8.10am to start work at 9am. I do so to ensure I get a parking slot, as otherwise, even if I am late by 15 minutes, the lots overflow with cars.
I do hope the authorities will grant the workers more parking spaces.
From Ms Padma Sudhakar
Dubai
Small joys
I must congratulate Gulf News for its excellent customer service! I recently reported a problem concerning the late delivery of the newspaper in the morning.
The customer service agent listened carefully and advised me what the appropriate action would be to take.
To be honest, I wasn't hopeful given other experiences. But to my delight, the small joy of reading my paper before work was restored from the very next morning!
From Ms Kim Thompson
Sharjah
Weather worry
It seems that ever since the tsunami in Indonesia and Thailand, the weather has been taking a turn for the worse in Asia ("Flash floods kill six people in the Philippines", Gulf News, February 19).
Recently a flash flood hit Manila, in Philippines, and killed six people.
Asia is not prepared for such violent weather, especially during the monsoon season.
Areas like South East Asia need to take more precautions in order to protect their environment from dangerous and, in extreme cases, deadly weather conditions.
From Mr Taylor Hussey
Dubai
Honoured
I was at the edge of my seat while watching the recent cricket match between India and Sri Lanka ("Thrilling two-wicket win for India", Gulf News, February 20).
It was by far the most intense and startling version of the game I have seen.
I was literally biting my lip waiting for the results and couldn't believe that India had won by two wickets.
From Mr Rahul Baharani
Dubai
Bowing out
I am shocked by Fidel Castro's decision to resign as president of Cuba ("Cubans not surprised by Castro's retirement", Gulf News, February 20).
After almost 50 years of rule, you would expect a man like Castro to rule till his death. Instead, he quits but not without honour.
It would be great if this could benefit Cuba in the same manner as USA's lifting of trade sanctions.
After all the attempts to assassinate Castro, his enemies have finally got what they wanted.
From Mr Guillaume Sabourin
Dubai
Leading by example
Being a leader is always tough, demanding and lonely. A leader cannot keep everyone happy.
Had President Bush sent troops to Darfur to halt the genocide there would have been an outcry against him for invading another country.
Now that no troops are being sent, he will be blamed for apathy!!
Finally, a leader has to live by his conscience. He should be able to sleep peacefully at night with the decisions taken during the day.
From Mr Rajendra Aneja
Dubai
Gulf News Readers Club member
Fair deal
A recent concert was by far the most expensive I've been to. Though the tickets were priced fine, the cost of food and beverages inside the premises was unbelievably high.
A can of soda cost me Dh15. To top it all, I had to buy a Dh10 chip embedded card before buying anything else inside the premises.
So, in reality the can actually cost Dh25. Wasn't it enough that the tickets were already priced at Dh300?
From A Reader
Dubai
Name withheld by request
Economic revival
President Pervez Musharraf has proved once again that he is a man of his word and is instrumental in bringing Pakistan out of yet another crisis ("Musharraf says he won't quit", Gulf News, February 20).
His opponents have been proved wrong. These elections have been victorious in highlighting the image of Pakistan as a moderate and progressive society.
This is a political revolution after an economic revival of the country. No politician could understand and face such complex challenges better than Musharraf.
We should acknowledge his efforts and congratulate him. Newcomers should work with Musharraf with the same dignity and respect with which he has kept all his promises.
From Mr Omar Malek
London, UK
