With reference to Faisal Salah's write-up Clint Eastwood turns 90: 9 films to watch to celebrate the actor and director's career (May 31): that the versatile actor-director is going strong is good news not only for his fans but for Hollywood. In his career spanning seven decades he grew beyond the image of a cowboy and did other roles too that have stayed in the minds of his fans.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
Sheikh Hamdan sends a crucial message of hope to the country
I write to you in reference to your article Sheikh Hamdan says Dubai ready to take off as he reviews plans to revive tourism (June 1). Sheikh Hamdan is sending a message of hope to a world damaged by the pandemic. It is time to revive the tourism sector now that the outbreak is beginning to come under control. This will surely boost the economy and save livelihoods.
Wajahat Handoo, Dubai
The toll of the virus on the mental health of teenagers
As an avid reader, I find the articles in your newspaper related to coping with Covid-19 extremely insightful. As a 17-year old student of psychology, I have used this time to research the effects of the pandemic on teenagers, its impact on their physical and emotional well-being.
As ‘relaxing’ as this new lifestyle may seem, it isn’t easy on our mental health. We are missing out on graduations and birthdays. We are also combating the anxiety of an uncertain future with regard to university applications, final exams and financial burdens. As we reluctantly embark on adulthood, we realise that we have a responsibility to look after ourselves, our families and communities.
We can build our emotional resilience by harbouring positive emotions. We must have hope and pray that the world will overcome this pandemic. We must show gratitude towards our loved ones, to workers on the front line and to those who risk their lives every day to support the country.
Minal Edwards, Dubai
In the coronavirus era airlines too must adapt
I write to you in reference to your article Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia sets passenger temperature threshold for airline travel (May 31): I understand the reasons behind this new rule, but in this case, I believe that airlines need to change their own policies as well. Often, people may take a scheduled flight despite feeling sick because airlines are inflexible and passengers cannot afford to lose the money they have paid for the ticket. It is time that airlines changed the way they do business in the age of the coronavirus.
Monika Arora Agarwal, Dubai
