I refer to Food-disposal machines could reduce waste going to UAE landfills (July 15).
The whole idea of Ramadan is to value food and feel what the poor must be going through without even a single meal per day.
In the UAE, some people celebrate Ramadan like a festival. There are grand iftars which end up in too much food going to waste.
Chithra Unni, Dubai
Food waste is a global problem. For example, the United States throws millions of tonnes of food away each day only because it was prepared the day before.
Muna Hussein, Kazakhstan
I don’t understand why people cook so much for iftar and suhoor.
My stomach has shrunk so much from fasting that I cannot consume much. Because of the heat, all I want is liquids.
Aziza Al Busaidy, Sharjah
Space mission will be inspiring for the young generation
UAE plans to launch mission to Mars in 2021 (July 17) illustrates another reason why it's so awesome to be living in the UAE at this moment in its history.
It’s the mindset and ability to dream that has transformed this nation.
Knowing many young people, I have no doubt that this vision is being passed on to a generation that is already making us proud.
Ahmad Barnard, Abu Dhabi
Cycling not suited to Dubai’s streets
The suggestion in UAE must target younger generation for public transport to succeed (July 15) that people ride bicycles in the UAE would not be practical.
Drivers don’t respect cyclists, so if people started riding bikes, the death toll would skyrocket.
Walking is also completely out of the question. Promote the Metro more and maybe people will leave their cars at home.
John Paravalos, Dubai
Walking or cycling are not viable options in the UAE.
Dubai was not designed for this; a complete retrofit would be required.
Randall Mohammed, Dubai
Dogs are better off left in the UK
I am writing in response to the letters headlined Dubai Marina dog ban is unjustified and discriminatory (July 16).
Before my family moved out to the UAE, we thought long and hard about whether we should bring our dogs with us. They were a part of our family for a very long time.
I researched the issue and came to the conclusion that they would be better off if they were re-homed in the UK.
I wish more expatriates had done the same thing, then we would not have such a high number of abandoned animals.
Fiona Cooke, Dubai
The UAE is not a country where one should own a dog. That’s why I left my beloved pet at home with my mother in her village in the UK.
My dog can run around freely in the garden and walk through beautiful countryside. Here, he would suffer in the heat and not be welcome.
Andrea Richardson, Dubai
I realise that not everyone is a dog lover, but I think a dog park should be created in Dubai.
Susan Shawwa Khalil, Abu Dhabi
People should live within their means
I am writing in reference to Filmmaker and family found dead in Dubai flat (July 17).
This is heart-wrenching. It would appear that the man was under financial stress, however he could have spared the lives of his wife and child, possibly by sending them back to their homeland. Surely they would not have been put behind bars for his indebtedness.
This incident is a reminder that dreams can turn sour in Dubai if finances are not properly managed. Expatriates should be careful to live within their means.
There are many temptations in the UAE and one must take care to overcome them.
Sunita Joshi, Dubai
Seeking the truth about meeting
Your story Anger in India over meeting with Pakistani terror suspect (July 17) caught my attention.
The recent meeting of the Indian journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik with Pakistan terror suspect Muhammad Saeed has ignited a storm of protest in India, especially among the opposition parties in parliament.
For its part, the Indian government has said the meeting is nothing to do with it.
I hope the truth of this matter can be established as soon as possible.
K Ragavan, US
