Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's death is terribly sad (Dubai Ruler's eldest son dies aged 33, September 20). May his soul rest in peace.
I offer my sincerest condolence to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum, Sheikh Rashid's brothers and sisters, as well as the people of the UAE.
Myriam Fakhreddine, Dubai
I offer my deepest condolences to all for this tragic loss. May God grant peace to the family and friends of this young man.
Tracy Wilson, Abu Dhabi
I was shocked to hear this news. I was a big fan of Sheikh Rashid who was kind and gentle at heart and a great sportsman. My sincere condolences to his family and the people of the UAE.
Rejane Serao, Dubai
May his soul rest in eternal peace. May Allah give the Maktoum family the fortitude to bear the great loss.
Hadiza Nuhu, Nigeria
May the soul of Sheikh Rashid rest in peace. I offer sincere condolences to the bereaved family and entire UAE.
Ria D Magpantay, The Philippines
Taxis should use technology
I fail to understand why so many taxis in Dubai do not use technological devices that can make things easy for everyone.
Taxi drivers may not know every route and destination in Dubai, while passengers are also not always expected to know the routes to their destinations. This is why taxis should have GPS devices.
I noticed that some taxis simply did not have the machine for credit card payment. It was disappointing.
Finally, all taxis must have a speed-locking system. It’s not hard to accommodate these things.
Mathew Litty, Dubai
Health care suffers in Delhi
It's both sad and shameful that people continue to succumb to dengue in the Indian capital (Delhi hospitals struggle against dengue deaths, September 17). The response of hospitals to such emergencies is often lackadaisical, which proves that health care in Delhi is in a poor state.
The Delhi government made so many promises to the people in the past, one of which was that it would improve health care. As usual, those promises proved to be hollow.
K Ragavan, India
Blame drivers for accidents
Neither roads nor the weather are responsible for the accidents (Reckless driving and poor roads are cause of increase in accidents, say RAK motorists, September 19). It's the driving culture that's the culprit.
People drive as if they are shooting an action movie. The Government is doing a lot to change this attitude, but it will take a lot of time and effort.
Maryam Al Hersi, Abu Dhabi
There is little doubt that most accidents are caused by reckless and callous drivers. It’s futile to blame them on bad roads or weather.
Shahid Khan, Dubai
Results for Stage 2
Stage 2 Yas Island to Abu Dhabi, 184 km, Road race
Overall leader: Primoz Roglic SLO (Team Jumbo - Visma)
Stage winners: 1. Fernando Gaviria COL (UAE Team Emirates) 2. Elia Viviani ITA (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) 3. Caleb Ewan AUS (Lotto - Soudal)
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UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
Match info
Manchester United 0-0 Crystal Palace
Man of the match: Cheikhou Kouyate (Crystal Palace)
TRAP
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Ariel Donaghue
Director: M Night Shyamalan
Rating: 3/5
Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas
Starring: Rose, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa
Directors: Min Geun, Oh Yoon-Dong
Rating: 3/5
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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Rankings
ATP: 1. Novak Djokovic (SRB) 10,955 pts; 2. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 8,320; 3. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6,475 ( 1); 5. Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) 5,060 ( 1); 6. Kevin Anderson (RSA) 4,845 ( 1); 6. Roger Federer (SUI) 4,600 (-3); 7. Kei Nishikori (JPN) 4,110 ( 2); 8. Dominic Thiem (AUT) 3,960; 9. John Isner (USA) 3,155 ( 1); 10. Marin Cilic (CRO) 3,140 (-3)
WTA: 1. Naomi Osaka (JPN) 7,030 pts ( 3); 2. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6,290 ( 4); 3. Simona Halep (ROM) 5,582 (-2); 4. Sloane Stephens (USA) 5,307 ( 1); 5. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 5,100 ( 3); 6. Angelique Kerber (GER) 4,965 (-4); 7. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 4,940; 8. Kiki Bertens (NED) 4,430 ( 1); 9. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,566 (-6); 10. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 3,485 ( 1)
The specs
Engine: Long-range single or dual motor with 200kW or 400kW battery
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Max touring range: 620km / 590km
Price: From Dh250,000 (estimated)
Greatest of All Time
Starring: Vijay, Sneha, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan
