Eid reminds me that time flies by so quickly. I wish Eid Mubarak to all celebrating the auspicious occasion. I offer my sincere prayers for those who could not live to witness Eid this year.
We must also spare a thought for our Muslim brothers and sisters in war-torn countries and those affected by catastrophes.
May the Almighty bless us all.
Fatima Suhail, Sharjah
Every year we hear complaints about the rising cost of livestock (Cost of Eid livestock rises significantly, September 22). It's not surprising because the cost of living is rising steadily. However, if the prices of Eid livestock seem too high, could two or three families not share the cost between them?
Jacqueline Craig, Abu Dhabi
Diesel can’t be a better option
Regarding your article Big switch to diesel vehicles on the way after UAE fuel price change (September 24), I think it would be a big mistake to switch to diesel vehicles. Diesel may be cheaper and produce less carbon dioxide than petrol, but it's bad for everything else – from our lungs all the way to refinement.
Ben Adamson, Dubai
We know what diesel did to Europe. Diesel engines cost more up front and they produce more nitrogen oxide, which is linked to serious health hazards and smog. The cars have been blamed for the air pollution troubles in Paris. We know about the Volkswagen scandal. Changing to diesel is not green or smart.
Michael Stuart, Dubai
Disappointing Russian show
To say that the Russian-made Alice in Wonderland on Ice show that I took my family to recently (as did over a hundred other spectators) was underwhelming would be too kind and diplomatic. The production, sound and overall performance was substandard and not worthy of being presented at a venue like Emirates Palace and in a world-class city like Abu Dhabi that is trying to make a name for itself as an arts and culture hub.
Claudio Ramirez, Abu Dhabi
Why are stores so expensive?
The article Loving to love Lululemon – the team behind bringing the store to the UAE (September 11) goes to show that yoga is becoming an elitist and commercial affair. Why is it necessary to wear matching clothes at a yoga class? Who cares?
Christina Murphy, Abu Dhabi
All these stores are expensive. They just come here to raise their income. They don’t think about consumers. If items are overpriced, I won’t buy them.
Soad Elashrfi, Abu Dhabi
Netflix films cause concern
I am little discouraged to hear that certain films will be released straight to Netflix (Netflix makes the jump towards the film industry with four big-name movies in the works, July 12).
Filmmakers will have the difficult task of making a large-scale film look visually appealing on a smaller screen.
It’s especially surprising that one of the straight-to-Netflix film choices is a sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. This film is known for its stunning visual elements and choreographed martial arts stunts, so it only seems right to view it on a large screen at a cinema. If the films of the future are being made for Netflix, what does that mean for the visual and audio quality of those films?
Lee Anne Moore, Abu Dhabi
