There are many things which money can't buy
I do not understand some of the points in the opinion article Wealth is important, but it doesn't build a child's character (March 25).
1. In the beginning of the story, the author says: "This news produced in me a deep strain of geography-envy." Is it only money that has value and nothing else?
2. The writer says a 10-year-old child asked her mother how much money she was going to leave him. Can a child of that age ask such a question? It's sad if he really did, and I would blame the parents for spoiling the child.
3. I don't understand what the author wants to convey by saying: "This approach is a bit harder for those of us who live in the East, where household help is readily available." Do all of us in the East have maids? I don't have, although I can afford to have one. Why can't children do some of their own work?
4. Parents do not need help ("Help for parents in this situation is at hand"). They must discipline their children. What is "positive psychology"? Why would parents need it to discipline their children?
5. All children stop whining after a certain age. When they do so, they are no longer children.
6. The Penn Resiliency Project doesn't help. Children only need loving care. Even a "super-rich" can't buy that.
J Lee, Dubai
Expensive fashion is in poor taste
Do we really need to promote such expensive abayas when there is poverty all around us (A Dh65 million abaya, March 20)?
The world's most expensive abaya with red diamonds and precious stones woven into the skirt of the gown will only fascinate the rich. Fashion designers should show some sensitivity while designing something like this. Such activities only show our ignorance towards the poor.
Haseeb Malik, Sharjah
Dubai must avoid short-term gains
I don't understand why so many construction projects are being approved in Dubai (Dubai's Meydan villas back under starter's orders, March 21).
Work has started on many new residential projects in the emirate. I am worried that this could lead to another property bubble.
New developments should be regulated. There is no reason to sacrifice long-term objectives for short-term gains.
R Charlton, Dubai
More questions on education
The relationship between market forces and quality is important but complex (Students told to take care choosing a university, March 24).
I am sure Dr Bhayani's study is helpful in exploring that relationship (a clear reference to access his study would be helpful).
At the same time, we must ask if there is any guarantee that the employers in Dr Bhayani's study have a clear long-term vision for the economic development of the nation as a knowledge-based society.
Clearly, in one set of articles and editorial the key questions relating to the alignment of demographic issues, education, employment and economic development policies cannot all be addressed.
I hope The National will go on to look at them in detail.
Martin Prince, Dubai
The Sorbonne was one day a new university and not so well-known. It is the same with Princeton and other big universities. Everything needs a start, everyone deserves a fair chance.
Brigitte von Bulow, Abu Dhabi
India must protect the animals
I was sad to read the story about poachers killing one-horned rhinos in India (Poachers kill rare rhinos in wildlife park, March 25).
The Indian government must do more to protect these animals. At one point of time, Royal Bengal tigers were killed indiscriminately. They are still being killed, but fortunately the number has fallen. Now the focus has shifted to rhinos.
Trade in endangered animals thrives on demand in many countries, including China and Vietnam. But this cruelty must stop.
Patangrao Kadam, the forest minister of Maharashra, was right when he said last year that forest guards should not be booked for human rights violations when they kill poachers.
Every state in the country should ensure same.
That is one way to save these animals.
Clearly, something more needs to be done immediately apart from just increasing forest patrols.
There is no excuse for a failure to protect them.
Petrina, Abu Dhabi
Hunting resort not an exciting idea
The news First hunting resort to open in UAE (March 26) is disappointing.
Why should people go to a resort to kill animals? I, for one, will not visit this resort. Something is not right about it.
Name withheld by request
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Coach of the Century, 2001-2020: Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), Jose Mourinho (Tottenham Hotspur), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid), Sir Alex Ferguson
Club of the Century, 2001-2020: Al Ahly (Egypt), Bayern Munich (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), Real Madrid (Spain)
Player of the Year: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
Club of the Year: Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Real Madrid
Coach of the Year: Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta), Hans-Dieter Flick (Bayern Munich), Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)
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Company name: Hoopla
Date started: March 2023
Founder: Jacqueline Perrottet
Based: Dubai
Number of staff: 10
Investment stage: Pre-seed
Investment required: $500,000
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Name: HyveGeo
Started: 2023
Founders: Abdulaziz bin Redha, Dr Samsurin Welch, Eva Morales and Dr Harjit Singh
Based: Cambridge and Dubai
Number of employees: 8
Industry: Sustainability & Environment
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Investors: Venture capital and government
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Rating: 4/5
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4pm: Al Bastakiya Listed US$250,000 (Dh918,125) (Dirt) 1,900m.
4.35pm: Mahab Al Shimaal Group 3 $200,000 (D) 1,200m.
5.10pm: Nad Al Sheba Conditions $200,000 (Turf) 1,200m.
5.45pm: Burj Nahaar Group 3 $200,000 (D) 1,600m.
6.20pm: Jebel Hatta Group 1 $300,000 (T) 1,800m.
6.55pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Group 1 $400,000 (D) 2,000m.
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Other ways to buy used products in the UAE
UAE insurance firm Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) last year launched an e-commerce website with a facility enabling users to buy car wrecks.
Bidders and potential buyers register on the online salvage car auction portal to view vehicles, review condition reports, or arrange physical surveys, and then start bidding for motors they plan to restore or harvest for parts.
Physical salvage car auctions are a common method for insurers around the world to move on heavily damaged vehicles, but AWNIC is one of the few UAE insurers to offer such services online.
For cars and less sizeable items such as bicycles and furniture, Dubizzle is arguably the best-known marketplace for pre-loved.
Founded in 2005, in recent years it has been joined by a plethora of Facebook community pages for shifting used goods, including Abu Dhabi Marketplace, Flea Market UAE and Arabian Ranches Souq Market while sites such as The Luxury Closet and Riot deal largely in second-hand fashion.
At the high-end of the pre-used spectrum, resellers such as Timepiece360.ae, WatchBox Middle East and Watches Market Dubai deal in authenticated second-hand luxury timepieces from brands such as Rolex, Hublot and Tag Heuer, with a warranty.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Telr
Based: Dubai, UAE
Launch year: 2014
Number of employees: 65
Sector: FinTech and payments
Funding: nearly $30 million so far
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Company Profile
Name: Direct Debit System
Started: Sept 2017
Based: UAE with a subsidiary in the UK
Industry: FinTech
Funding: Undisclosed
Investors: Elaine Jones
Number of employees: 8
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Winner: Ibn Malik, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi.
10pm: Handicap Dh185,000 (D) 1,400m
Winner: Midnight Sands, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.
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MATCH INFO
Europa League final
Who: Marseille v Atletico Madrid
Where: Parc OL, Lyon, France
When: Wednesday, 10.45pm kick off (UAE)
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