While debates over refugess continue, the city of Getafe and its football club did something concrete by bringing Osama Abdul Mohsen to Spain (Syrian tripped up by Hungarian journalist arrives in Madrid, September 18).
The Syrian refugee who was tripped by a Hungarian journalist last week has also been assured of a job and a place to live near the school’s training facility.
I congralulate the mayor of Getafe, the school and its staff.
Rachida Djebel, Dubai
Hats off to Spain for taking in refugees, even though its economic situation is not great.
Kevin Martin, Abu Dhabi
Thank you for informing us that Mr Mohsen’s odeal has ended on a happy note.
Angela HG, Jamaica
Death delivers another blow to the UAE
I was shocked to hear about the death of Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed, son of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum dies of heart attack, September 19). Too many painful stories have been coming out of this country this month.
Mj Uy, Abu Dhabi
Such sad news. May Allah bless his soul and give the family patience to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Benazir Khan, Dubai
For any man to lose his child is heartbreaking. I offer condolences to the bereaved family.
Dave Pryce, Dubai
I was extremely sad to hear this news. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to the Ruling family on their loss.
Fatima Suhail, Sharjah
I offer my deepest condolences to Sheikh Mohammed and to the people of the UAE.
Douglas Paredes Miguel, Abu Dhabi
Keep family out of marriage
I enjoyed reading Ayesha ALmazroui's opinion piece Times change, but should our marriages too? (September 16). I think young men and women should not feel pressured to conform to the expectations of society and family. Marriage is not about society and family, it's about two people matching and being compatible. If couples get married to make a third party happy, they are likely to regret their choice.
Ro bint Hala, Abu Dhabi
Arranged marriages have never been the problem, but “forced” arranged marriages have been.
Jazzel Imz, Dubai
People should do whatever works for them and their families. If you want an arranged marriage then have one, if not, do what’s right for you. It’s pretty simple.
Patricia Cooksey, Abu Dhabi
I think it becomes complicated when the family gets involved. In my case, I first got married and then we visited our families. It worked out well.
One more thing: some people have very high expectations from their spouses. They should realise that they are not buying a product.
Ioana Askar, Dubai
Refugees need to learn German
I agree that maps in Arabic will make travelling easier in German cities and make refugees feel more welcome in that country (Germans show refugees the way, September 16), but at what cost?
News that these people are being helped by Germany is fantastic, but if they are going to integrate well into German society then there needs to be some urgency attached to learning the German language.
Giles Heaton, Dubai
Germany is particular about people knowing and learning their language at some stage.
Jennifer Hasenknopf, Dubai
