The world's tallest hotel in Dubai Marina
In reference to David Tusing's report Inside the world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, as it welcomes its first guests (November 15): I love it when Dubai breaks its own records
Ahmed AlQedrah, Dubai
Welcome plans to ease traffic congestion
In reference to the report UAE to spend $46 billion on roads and transport to cut traffic congestion (November 5): Recently, my grandson visited Dubai and was amazed by the tremendous developments that have taken place over the past 16 years since he left after completing his schooling at Our Own English School, Sharjah, in 2009.
On one hand, the country has made remarkable progress and Dubai has rightfully earned its place on the global map as one of the most talked-about cities in the world.
On the other, despite the extensive measures taken by the RTA, traffic congestion remains a major challenge. It is good to hear that the authorities have invested in finding effective and sustainable solutions to address this issue and make commuting smoother for all UAE residents.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru
Big regional wins in the book world
With regard to David Tusing's report Omar El Akkad and Rabih Alameddine take top honours at National Book Awards - the ‘Oscars of publishing' (November 20): A blistering read and such a well deserved award.
Grace Gordon, Dubai
The inspiration of Ons Jabeur
With regard to Andy Lewi's piece Ons Jabeur: Dubai academy is a 'dream come true' (September 8): Wishing Ons all the best. I am a Special Olympics tennis player. I watched her play at the Mubadala Open and hope to meet her one day at the centre.
Clara Lehmkuhl, Abu Dhabi
Congratulations to Ons. She is such an inspiration. Wishing her all the best for the new academy.
Carla Flores, Dubai
Lebanon's right to sovereignty
With reference to Nada Maucourant Atallah's report Lebanon to protest to UN over 'aggression' of Israel's new wall (November 16): Lebanon has the right to protect its sovereignty.
Dani Brooks, Dublin, Ireland
Lebanon wants them outside its borders. Lebanon wants the kind of walls so that they can't see us and we can't see them. Lebanon wants their drones our of our skies and the noise of the drones out of our children's little ears. Our adversaries continuously and purposely cause suffering to our people, to nature by destroying the ecosystem for generations to come. Lebanon wants this all to end.
Lina Diab Rouklala, Beirut, Lebanon
