Irresponsible drivers must pay higher penalty
Another foggy morning in Abu Dhabi, another near miss on my drive to work (Flights cancelled, delayed and diverted as fog hits Dubai airport (January 22).
Motorists have been repeatedly urged to slow down, use fog lights and low-beams, and avoid hazard lights and high-beams. But many still seem to ignore this advice.
When will they learn that it's not safe to speed, tailgate, fail to signal and operate mobile phones while driving, least of all when visibility is low?
Traffic authorities should consider increasing penalties for careless drivers during high-risk times. In Australia, for example, black points are doubled during Christmas and Easter holidays.
The authorities could also consider temporary revocation of licences of erring drivers.
R McGrath, Abu Dhabi
Women need to follow their dream
Ayesha Al Khoori's blog post, Careers, the Emirati husband repellent (January 24) filled me with hope that there are well-educated, independent women in this society who do not see themselves as being little more than an appendage to a successful man.
Ayesha, I am sure you gain immense satisfaction from your career now and look forward to a very exciting future.
I think men who disagree with you should take six months' paternity leave and give a go at some hands-on caretaking.
It happens elsewhere in the world, and it creates a wonderful lesson for children that the role of homemaking is shared equally between their mother and father.
Facing all the facets of running a home - raising children (and not abrogating this role to a nanny), keeping track of the children's education and so on - requires physical, mental and emotional capacity. Men who lack them quickly flee to their workplace or to their friends.
Women deserve to take their full place in all aspects of UAE society and if one clearly has this in mind and a dream to follow, why would anyone want to stop them? Life is much more than sitting about waiting for a husband. Ayesha is showing the way.
Judith Finnemore, Abu Dhabi
Men and women are not equal. We are built differently, physically, mentally and emotionally.
One cannot survive without the other. We depend on each other, and each has his or her role in society and the family. Change is good, it's inevitable. But we must be careful. We have seen the effects of these changes in some of the more advanced nations.
Family is most important. A broken family can cause more damage than one can imagine.
T Kaley, Dubai
Dubai machines refuse new coins
I am referring to Abu Dhabi Mawaqif: shiny new coins not accepted, (January 21). It's the same in Dubai - the machines accept only old Dh1 coins. The machines should be made to accept all coins issued in the country. This problem must be solved immediately.
Aziza Al Busaidy, Dubai
Safety concerns at Global Village
The circumstances surrounding the death of a visitor at Global Village were shocking (Dubai Police investigate man's death at Global Village, January 25). This is the second case of death at Global Village in the past three years. In 2010, one person reportedly died and 13 people were hurt when an entrance to the Indian pavilion collapsed.
I am concerned about the safety of the Ferris wheel at Global Village. The investigations being carried out in this case will hopefully lead to better safety regulations.
F Suhaill, Dubai
Dreamliners call for investigation
Dreamliner's safety problems are likely to continue (All Nippon Airways scraps further Dreamliner flights, January 27).
What needs to be addressed after a series of incident of this nature, with this particular model of aircraft manufactured by Boeing, is whether the Federal Aviation Administration has the necessary knowledge, expertise and particularly integrity to check the whole process of the manufacturing cycle, before issuing certification for airworthiness. Or does it rely more on Boeing's reputation to certify a new aircraft model such as the Dreamliner?
Haridas Nayak, Dubai
Hard Rock Cafe demolition is sad
I was sad to read the news that Dubai's old Hard Rock Cafe is being pulled down.
In fact, demolition has been going on for a good week or so. The cafe was a popular landmark in the emirate and it could have easily been preserved.
I wonder what is going to replace the building.
Dominic Kirkwood, Dubai
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UK-EU trade at a glance
EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years
Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products
Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries
Smoother border management with use of e-gates
Cutting red tape on import and export of food
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Specs
Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
On sale: Available for pre-order now
Price: On request
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
ELIO
Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett
Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Rating: 4/5
Huddersfield Town permanent signings:
- Steve Mounie (striker): signed from Montpellier for £11 million
- Tom Ince (winger): signed from Derby County for £7.7m
- Aaron Mooy (midfielder): signed from Manchester City for £7.7m
- Laurent Depoitre (striker): signed from Porto for £3.4m
- Scott Malone (defender): signed from Fulham for £3.3m
- Zanka (defender): signed from Copenhagen for £2.3m
- Elias Kachunga (winger): signed for Ingolstadt for £1.1m
- Danny WIlliams (midfielder): signed from Reading on a free transfer
SERIES SCHEDULE
First Test, Galle International Stadium
July 26-30
Second Test, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
August 3-7
Third Test, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 12-16
First ODI, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
August 20
Second ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 24
Third ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 27
Fourth ODI, R Premadasa Stadium
August 31
Fifth ODI, R Premadasa Stadium
September 3
T20, R Premadasa Stadium
September 6
World Cricket League Division 2
In Windhoek, Namibia - Top two teams qualify for the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, which starts on March 4.
UAE fixtures
Thursday February 8, v Kenya; Friday February 9, v Canada; Sunday February 11, v Nepal; Monday February 12, v Oman; Wednesday February 14, v Namibia; Thursday February 15, final
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Engine: Long-range single or dual motor with 200kW or 400kW battery
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Max touring range: 620km / 590km
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more from Janine di Giovanni
Disability on screen
Empire — neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis; bipolar disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Rosewood and Transparent — heart issues
24: Legacy — PTSD;
Superstore and NCIS: New Orleans — wheelchair-bound
Taken and This Is Us — cancer
Trial & Error — cognitive disorder prosopagnosia (facial blindness and dyslexia)
Grey’s Anatomy — prosthetic leg
Scorpion — obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety
Switched at Birth — deafness
One Mississippi, Wentworth and Transparent — double mastectomy
Dragons — double amputee
Normcore explained
Something of a fashion anomaly, normcore is essentially a celebration of the unremarkable. The term was first popularised by an article in New York magazine in 2014 and has been dubbed “ugly”, “bland’ and "anti-style" by fashion writers. It’s hallmarks are comfort, a lack of pretentiousness and neutrality – it is a trend for those who would rather not stand out from the crowd. For the most part, the style is unisex, favouring loose silhouettes, thrift-shop threads, baseball caps and boyish trainers. It is important to note that normcore is not synonymous with cheapness or low quality; there are high-fashion brands, including Parisian label Vetements, that specialise in this style. Embraced by fashion-forward street-style stars around the globe, it’s uptake in the UAE has been relatively slow.
Indoor Cricket World Cup
Venue Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23
UAE squad Saqib Nazir (captain), Aaqib Malik, Fahad Al Hashmi, Isuru Umesh, Nadir Hussain, Sachin Talwar, Nashwan Nasir, Prashath Kumara, Ramveer Rai, Sameer Nayyak, Umar Shah, Vikrant Shetty
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Dates for the diary
To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:
- September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
- October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
- October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
- November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
- December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
- February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
