Learning to respect each other after 7/7

Readers discuss the anniversary of 7/7. Other topics: air travel attire, getting paid early, Ramadan in Turkey, investing in the future and tourism in Fujairah

On the anniversary of 7/7, readers discuss religious tolerance. Paco Serinelli / AFP

With regards to your article, Born amid the mayhem, British Muslim children of 7/7 face uncertain future (July 7), it doesn't accurately portray how non-Muslims feel about others. The truth is that the majority of people don't care about the religion of a person, but about the actions of a person.

Most people in the UK respect religion but you also have to understand that when we see pictures of preachers at a mosque shouting out that acts of terrorism are good and supporting acts of violence then many people are going to get upset.

Personally I know people of all different religions and I don't judge a whole community based on the acts of a few madmen. On this anniversary of 7/7, people must remember to always stand united and speak out against gross acts.

Carol Goodey, Dubai

Perhaps some of these children should come to the UAE. This country is a safe and beautiful place for Muslims to grow up in. The lessons learnt in the UAE can only but serve the entire global Muslim community in a very positive way.

Brigitte von Bulow, Abu Dhabi

Investing in the future

Concerning your report, Filipino UAE expatriates struggling to pay for social security scheme (July 7), the problem is that the entire social security scheme is not functioning online.

How can people be expected to use it and pay dues when they are unable to even get an online inquiry through the system?

Jamie Garcia, Sharjah

The points raised in this piece miss the fact that many Filipinos don't trust their own government. Who is going to invest money into a system that seems to be run by corrupt officials?

I don't think that people avoid paying just because they have low salaries or not enough time to make the effort.

Once we see real changes in the government then we will see that all of our sacrifices are worth it and more people will invest in the system.

Shauna Miguel Lirio, Philippines

Ramadan in Turkey

Regarding your profile of the Turkish ambassador to the UAE, My Ramadan: Turkish ambassador celebrates diversity and Emirati traditions (July 7), the beauty of Ramadan can be seen when people get together to break their fasts together.

It is heartening to witness people from all walks of life and different countries breaking their fasts together in mosques united by their beliefs. The UAE is a perfect place to experience the true spirit and joy of this blessed month.

Fatima Suhail, Sharjah

Bringing tourism to Fujairah

I read your comment piece Fujairah's abandoned homes offer tourism potential (July 7) with interest because few people are discussing the fact that the area is a great place to have a cheaper villa that could be used for a weekend getaway with the family. Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah are full of untapped potential.

Furrukh Rao, Abu Dhabi

If this area was in the United States, the market would be narrow for a villa with no electricity or running water. I am not saying you won't find buyers, but there will be a lot of work needed to make the area attractive.

David Blandford, USA

Proper air travel attire debated

Your editorial, Comfort in the skies (July 7), got me thinking about what I wear for these long trips. It depends on the weather at my destination and, perhaps more importantly, what I am going to be doing when I get there.

For my next flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin, I'll likely be travelling in my signature jeans and T-shirt. You can't beat the comfort.

Mark Railton, Ireland

One can's be comfortable without looking like a slob on a long-haul flight

Chris Read, Dubai

Any 15-hour flight is hard enough without having to worry about who I should impress or who I might even encounter along the way.

I will likely never see any of those people again, so I choose sweatpants.

Patricia Cooksey. Dubai

Don’t forget to save a little

Concerning your report, Abu Dhabi Government employees to receive salaries early (July 7), don't spend your salary too quickly. It will be a long time until the next payday! Caroline Wareham, Dubai

A month and a half before the next payday. Be careful! Tariq Jallad, Dubai