I breathed a sigh of relief when numbers reappeared on street signs at intersections, helping motorists to navigate streets with new names (Street sign numbers do not add up: cabbies, April 7). But then came the disappointment: while the odd numbering seems to have remained the same, the even numbers are changing incomprehensibly in an apparent attempt by the authorities to challenge the cognitive ability of even the most adept drivers.
It seems that all of us have to just remember the old street name, the new one, the common name, the old number, new number, plus a couple of prominent landmarks.
There was nothing wrong with the old numbering system that went from two to 10 on the Tourist Club or Al Zahirah side and 22 to 34 on the Khalidiya side. If it ain’t broken, please don’t fix it.
Andreas Rosener, Abu Dhabi
Pet travel cause for concern
Thank you Rym Ghazal for the article that tells the truth about the ordeal of pets and owners (It's time to change flight procedures for precious cargo, April 9). I will never forget the flight from Rome to Amsterdam to Bahrain, with my three beloved dogs in the hold of the plane. I would have paid double to fly with them down in the hold. Luckily, KLM took good care of them, but I was terrified just at the thought of them scared and cold down there. Airlines need to realise that for us, pets are like people.
Sabrina Sandolo, Dubai
I have to say, as a pet owner who recently brought a cat from Dubai to the UK, I understand the need for animals to be kept separate and not endanger the health of those in the cabin. Our cat was fine in the hold. It didn’t seem traumatised at all. I do object to the price though.
Beverley Graham, UK
Flying nearly killed our cat. It’s outrageously stressful.
Also, it would have been cheaper to buy him a seat.
Karla Castle, China
There is no doubt that airlines are right not to allow pets in the cabin. Who will be responsible if someone gets an asthma attack in the sky?
Mohd Nawas, Abu Dhabi
I never understood why it costs almost double for pets to fly in the cargo hold. We paid Dh8,000 for our dog to travel and waited three hours at Heathrow to offload it.
Name withheld by request
Is a gold-plated phone useless?
Gold-plated phone (UAE first to receive gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, April 10).
This is why people are in debt because they feel they need to keep up with the Joneses. This is enough.
I would be so turned off if I saw somebody with that phone. I don’t care how rich he is. Use your head.
Elham Al Marzouqi McMillan, Dubai
This is probably a wiser investment than we think. It’s likely to retain or increase in value much more than a standard S6. It’s gold, so it is not going to devalue, as would a normal phone after a few years.
Name withheld by request
Drivers’ attitude is frustrating
After almost three years of living in the UAE, I've come to realise that not all of us react the same way to news of people dying almost every day in car accidents (Calls to keep watch on driving schools, April 11). It's clear that fines and penalties aren't yielding the expected results, because reckless and irresponsible drivers simply don't care and continue to commit the same mistakes.
Nothing will change unless the laws are enforced, errant drivers punished severely and roads continuously monitored. Why should innocent people have to be victims of bad drivers?
I look forward to a time in the near future when this situation will change.
Alma Anaya, Abu Dhabi
Lack of enforcement is the problem with the UAE and other modern Arab countries. My question is, how are you so modern if you don’t enforce traffic laws?
Aisha Muslimah, US
