I refer to psychologist Justin Thomas's opinion article, Online gamers beware, you might be dangerously addicted (July 28).
I know this is the case, and I am trying to stop playing online games.
Name withheld by request
To anyone who experienced the bias of the United States' media during the Vietnam war, the reporting of present-day conflicts will be nothing new (American media distorts the way Palestinians are viewed, July 27).
The television news channels make a big thing of one rocket falling through the roof of one house injuring one person, but rarely touch on the firing of Israeli arms destroying whole blocks of houses and killing many people at one time.
A family of 18 Palestinians was killed in one such incident.
In a cynical way of looking at the Israeli/Palestinian “problem”, the only people profiting from it are the arms dealers.
The US must understand that this catastrophe will continue as long as it continues its total, unquestioning support of Israel’s actions.
Americans must learn that Israel is not their only friend in this part of the world. In fact, I would say it is their worst enemy, since this “friendship” has caused the death of so many young Americans.
Gail Gordon, Dubai
This is a warning to readers to watch out for a surprise at the cinema.
My family went to see a movie at a popular Abu Dhabi multi-screen cinema on Monday and we were welcomed with a big increase in food and beverage prices.
What used to cost Dh34 before Ramadan is now Dh50.
Alan Branson, Abu Dhabi
I enjoyed reading It's a nappy Eid for UAE mums and their newborns (July 28).
They should make a television series about the work done at the Corniche Hospital by Dr Khulood Al Suwaidi and her team.
Everybody likes stories about babies, and the show could also be used as a way to communicate health issues and encourage more people to seek jobs in health care and medicine.
Omar Jaramillo , Germany
Congratulations to the mother pictured in the article, Lucian Zimmerspitz, and to her baby, Kian.
J Bishop, Abu Dhabi
I have seen some complaints on your Facebook page regarding HSBC refunds three years of monthly charges to customers (July 27).
Nothing will ever satisfy some people.
HSBC has refunded customers’ money proactively, yet some people are questioning this.
Hala Jammal, Abu Dhabi
Did the customers receive interest on their refunds?
Faizan Uddin, Dubai
In reference to Crowds flock to Dubai and Abu Dhabi malls to celebrate Eid Al Fitr (July 29), I don't see the fascination with malls.
Why not go to a park, a lake, a beach or a mountain instead?
J Paravalos, Dubai
I agree with your editorial Airlines deserve help in avoiding conflict zones (July 29).
Commercial carriers shouldn’t be flying over war zones.
Donna Ligon, US
I am glad that Emirates has stopped flying over Iraq, but I wonder what other airlines in this region are doing.
Name withheld by request
It is good to see that Indian Muslims are doing something about the suffering of Palestinians (Muslims in India boycott Coke and Pepsi in silent protest against Gaza attacks, July 29)
This is a show of solidarity with the victims of attacks by the Israeli military.
K Ragavan, US
More on Yemen's civil war
Titan Sports Academy:
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Location: Inside Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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Gearbox: 10-speed automatic
Power: 405hp at 5,500rpm
Torque: 562Nm at 3,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 11.2L/100km
Price: From Dh292,845 (Reserve); from Dh320,145 (Presidential)
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The UAE's journey to space
Draw
Quarter-finals
Real Madrid (ESP) or Manchester City (ENG) v Juventus (ITA) or Lyon (FRA)
RB Leipzig (GER) v Atletico Madrid (ESP)
Barcelona (ESP) or Napoli (ITA) v Bayern Munich (GER) or Chelsea (ENG)
Atalanta (ITA) v Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
Ties to be played August 12-15 in Lisbon
If you go
The flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Nairobi, with fares starting from Dh1,695. The resort can be reached from Nairobi via a 35-minute flight from Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or by road, which takes at least three hours.
The rooms
Rooms at Fairmont Mount Kenya range from Dh1,870 per night for a deluxe room to Dh11,000 per night for the William Holden Cottage.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
- 2018: Formal work begins
- November 2021: First 17 volumes launched
- November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
- October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
- November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
Stormy seas
Weather warnings show that Storm Eunice is soon to make landfall. The videographer and I are scrambling to return to the other side of the Channel before it does. As we race to the port of Calais, I see miles of wire fencing topped with barbed wire all around it, a silent ‘Keep Out’ sign for those who, unlike us, aren’t lucky enough to have the right to move freely and safely across borders.
We set sail on a giant ferry whose length dwarfs the dinghies migrants use by nearly a 100 times. Despite the windy rain lashing at the portholes, we arrive safely in Dover; grateful but acutely aware of the miserable conditions the people we’ve left behind are in and of the privilege of choice.
