There are many reasons for the German election result
With reference to your story Germany's far right steps out of the shadows and into parliament (September 24), the Merkel government has been characterised by inflexibility, censorship and the demonisation of its critics. If the nationalist parties are on the rise, it's because of the unhindered flow of migrants to Germany and Europe.
Davos Williams, Abu Dhabi
Insurance companies should act more responsibly
After reading UAE Helping Hands: new mum left with Dh373,000 hospital bill after baby is born 15 weeks early (September 24), my reaction was to think the insurance company should be taken to court. How on earth is giving birth prematurely a pre-existing condition? The authorities need to be notified and step in when insurance companies behave like this.
Aiysha Hurley, Abu Dhabi
It is about time that insurance companies realised their caring and vocational responsibilities.
Heidi Struiksma, Abu Dhabi
Heavier fines would ensure that we had safer roads
I appreciate the effort that is being put into reducing road accidents (Seventeen speed cameras installed along Abu Dhabi motorway, September 24). I would suggest they increase the cost of fines too, as that would act as a powerful disincentive.
Name withheld by request
Why do Apple always get the credit for innovation?
In reference to your story Road safety campaigners have heralded the arrival of a new piece of Apple software (September 24), I am not sure this is a new piece of Apple software. I think it has been around for quite a while in some shape or form. Apple has finally put it on their phones and now they are being praised for "inventing" this technology.
Mohannad Alchalabi, Dubai
I’m charged up by electric cars, shame they cost quite so much
Your story Free Salik, parking and charging among raft of incentives for Dubai motorists to go electric (September 24) caught my eye, but both the Tesla Model X and S are too expensive, even when you consider the incentives now on offer.
Rashed Al Kawari, Dubai
Respect cuts both ways in the NFL anthem dispute
In reference to your report Donald Trump antagonises fresh group of unlikely enemies – millionaire football team owners (September 25), how is this a lack of respect for the NFL? The same league that fleeces taxpayers out of billions annually for new stadiums at the expense of basic infrastructure. The same NFL that lied for decades about head trauma that led to the early death of once great warriors. The commissioner has no room whatsoever to lecture anyone about respect.
Rick Hood, Abu Dhabi
Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
MATCH INFO
Mainz 0
RB Leipzig 5 (Werner 11', 48', 75', Poulsen 23', Sabitzer 36')
Man of the Match: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)
The specs: Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Price, base: Dh1 million (estimate)
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 563hp @ 5,000rpm
Torque: 850Nm @ 1,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 15L / 100km
In the Restaurant: Society in Four Courses
Christoph Ribbat
Translated by Jamie Searle Romanelli
Pushkin Press
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval Noah Harari, Jonathan Cape
Coal Black Mornings
Brett Anderson
Little Brown Book Group
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
Various Artists
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
Who is Tim-Berners Lee?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee was born in London in a household of mathematicians and computer scientists. Both his mother, Mary Lee, and father, Conway, were early computer scientists who worked on the Ferranti 1 - the world's first commercially-available, general purpose digital computer. Sir Tim studied Physics at the University of Oxford and held a series of roles developing code and building software before moving to Switzerland to work for Cern, the European Particle Physics laboratory. He developed the worldwide web code as a side project in 1989 as a global information-sharing system. After releasing the first web code in 1991, Cern made it open and free for all to use. Sir Tim now campaigns for initiatives to make sure the web remains open and accessible to all.
Which products are to be taxed?
To be taxed:
Flavoured water, long-life fruit juice concentrates, pre-packaged sweetened coffee drinks fall under the ‘sweetened drink’ category
Not taxed
Freshly squeezed fruit juices, ground coffee beans, tea leaves and pre-prepared flavoured milkshakes do not come under the ‘sweetened drink’ band.
Products excluded from the ‘sweetened drink’ category would contain at least 75 per cent milk in a ready-to-drink form or as a milk substitute, baby formula, follow-up formula or baby food, beverages consumed for medicinal use and special dietary needs determined as per GCC Standardisation Organisation rules
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 620hp from 5,750-7,500rpm
Torque: 760Nm from 3,000-5,750rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed dual-clutch auto
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh1.05 million ($286,000)
Disposing of non-recycleable masks
Use your ‘black bag’ bin at home
Do not put them in a recycling bin
Take them home with you if there is no litter bin
- No need to bag the mask
