It is disturbing to hear of cases of violence among schoolchildren (Boy, 6, hurt in school incident, March 6). The young boy appears to have been a victim of bullying.
Most bullies take advantage of the fact that their victims do not report what they go through. The teachers should have been alert.
Had the teachers been vigilant and had the management paid heed to the boy’s mother, the child would not have had to bear so much pain. I hope his eye isn’t damaged permanently. The boy who carried out the attack should be expelled for his behaviour.
Name withheld by request
My heart goes out to this young boy and his family. As a teacher of young boys myself, I see, on a daily basis, how mean and cruel they can be to one another. Any form of bullying or hitting or any disrespectful behaviour of any sort is not tolerated in my classroom.
Tesha Rector, Abu Dhabi
Security comes first for the UAE
With regard to the story about three British citizens being arrested in Fujairah on grounds of national security (Three British plane spotters arrested in Fujairah, March 4), one simply has to understand where one is before one embarks on any stupidity. Plane spotting may be an innocent and enjoyable (to some) pastime, but many countries are security conscious and for very good reasons. Hopefully the three Britons will be proved innocent, be severely reprimanded and sent on their way.
Dave Pryce, Dubai
With hundreds of Europeans and North Americans joining extremist groups like ISIL, you cannot help but suspect such activities. Chances cannot be taken on security issues.
Also if something goes wrong, most people will criticise the country’s security. In this case, the suspects have just been taken into custody for questioning. Why do something like this, which is prohibited?
Mohammed Yusuf, Abu Dhabi
I am happy to know that the Government is taking all steps to keep the country safe.
Haifa Joomah, Abu Dhabi
Time to talk about HIV/ Aids
I am happy to see the problem being discussed openly (Society must support those with HIV/Aids, March 5). That's a step in the right direction. I wish Nasser Al Mazrouei finds happiness and has a long and healthy life. Majdel Musa, Dubai
Mr Al Mazrouei should be praised for not marrying without disclosing the fact that he is HIV positive (not a sufferer as indicated in the title).
Gordana Latinovic, Dubai
Sadly, HIV is everywhere. I hope he can find that special person. With proper precautions it should not be transmittable. Just look at retired American professional basketball player Magic Johnson – his wife is still HIV negative.
Maria Padilla, Dubai
Is there a place for cyclists here?
I am so sad to hear about cyclist deaths again and again (Tributes to cyclists killed in accident, March 4). The mentality of drivers in UAE cannot cope with cyclists on the roads. There aren't enough cycle paths either, so please stop cycling and don't encourage cycling.
J Smith, Abu Dhabi
Emoji app needs to fix problems
The Emoji app is cute, but doesn't work properly (Emoji app celebrates Emirati culture, March 5).
You can’t use it just as you would any other app, through the keyboard. You have to paste stickers into your message, which means you need to open the app, copy the sticker, open a message and paste. This is annoying.
I downloaded it. But after a while I went to the app store and got a refund.
Yannis Paravalos, Dubai
