Tolerance a key reason for UAE’s prosperity

Reader's praise the UAE's tolerance towards every community. Other topics: Sharjah families, Dawood Ibrahim, pets

Readers praise the UAE’s tolerance towards every community. Pawan Singh / The National

It has been said that one who practises religious and racial tolerance will overcome all adversity and prosper. Those that do otherwise are weak and will be condemned to poverty and destitution (Imam's anti-Hindu stance has no place in tolerant UAE, August 26).

It’s not out of luck, but by design that the UAE has become the most stable and successful country in the Middle East. True power is derived from doing good and those that develop societies based on fundamentals such as religious and racial tolerance are more powerful than those that do not.

Also, mixing politics with religion is a dangerous precedent and should be nipped in the bud. There are churches in Abu Dhabi, so what’s the problem with a temple? One needs to look at Singapore, where mosques, temples and churches exist side by side.

Randall Mohammed, Dubai

If we want unity, we have to be tolerant. I like visiting Dubai, because I know that I am likely to be able to find a place of worship there. The same can be said about the US.

It is a wise investment in our country’s future as a tourist hub, or even as a place where large companies from other countries look to set up shop.

Sussanne Cherrie, US

Families need peace of mind

In reference to the letters Be kind to the 'bachelors' (August 24), I think this is a sensible initiative by the Sharjah authorities. The decision to clear the area of bachelors has been taken after studying the situation in the area. It's not that these people should not have the right to relax. The purpose of this move is to ensure safety and peace for families living there. In fact, there are particular places in Sharjah where bachelors can live. Perhaps those who have been criticising this decision have not faced such issues, which is why they seem to be so angry.

Amir Maqsood, Ajman

I think the companies these “bachelors” work for should provide decent accommodation for them. These people work hard and deserve a decent place to stay.

Jacqueline Craig, Dubai

Dawood issue is not significant

It was amusing to read the piece The gangster who divides India and Pakistan (August 25). The leaked dossier cites one of the addresses in Islamabad as the home of Dawood Ibrahim, the gangster, which is in fact the residence of Maliha Lodhi, Pakistan's ambassador to the UN. Pakistani TV channels recently showed the video footage of the house.

Mohammad Hmza, Dubai

It is clear that India cannot expect much from prime minister Narendra Modi. He does not seem to be concerned about making India better. Instead, it appears that he wants to create an image of himself as the best prime minister of India. Unfortunately, that does not happen.

Instead of focusing on individuals like Dawood Ibrahim, Mr Modi should be concerned about the terrorist involved in the Mecca Masjid blast in Hyderabad in 2007 that killed nine worshippers, the blast in a Muslim cemetery in Malegaon in Maharashtra the previous year, Gujarat rioters and terrorists who killed Sikhs in Delhi. I suggest the Indian government treat every criminal equally.

Muzammil Hussain, Pakistan

The first sentence of the article – “One of the long-standing bones of contention between India and Pakistan that emerged in the lead-up to the cancelled talks at the weekend is Dawood Ibrahim” – is incorrect. The long-standing issue between the two countries is only Kashmir.

Abrar Bashir, Abu Dhabi

Take care of pets in summer

I refer to the article Dog deaths prompt warning (August 24). Factors affecting many areas of dog welfare are lack of common sense and laziness.

However, information can help. Perhaps veterinarians could help by putting up posters in their clinics, informing people about the dangers that heat poses to pets as well as dos and don'ts.

Name withheld by request