With regard to Nada Homsi's piece Mass graves near Damascus emerging with hundreds of thousands believed to be buried (December 17): Reading about the cruelty meted out to the Syrian people, the stories from Sednaya prison called "the human slaughterhouse", what came to mind were the horrors of the Second World War.
Killing one's citizens in such brutal ways should have been unacceptable by the international community and should have had no place in the world.
The excavation at places where deceased civilians are mass buried must be supported by international organisations and socially conscious groups. I hope that justice and a happy future await the Syrian community.
Ramachandran Nair, Kerala, India
I want my children to learn Arabic
With regard to Leila Aboulela's piece The struggle to pass Arabic on to my children (September 27): Even as a non-native speaker, I love the Arabic language and I really want my children to speak, write and think in Arabic at an excellent level. Unfortunately, the Arabic education provided in some schools tends to not be up to the mark. Schools should consider dedicating a full week to teaching all subjects in Arabic and alternating with weeks in English. This approach would help pupils not only learn the language but also deeply understand and appreciate its beauty. Immersion is key to mastering any language. And this would allow children to practice Arabic in real-life contexts while building their confidence and fluency. Implementing such a system could significantly improve their proficiency and connection to this wonderful language. I think there should also be free Arabic courses after schools or on weekends so that all who want to learn are able to do so.
Myri H, Abu Dhabi
The Indian consulate in Dubai's kind gesture at a hard time
With reference to Ramola Talwar Badam's article Indian consulate to aid families of nine killed in Khor Fakkan bus crash (December 17): I was saddened to read this. Also by the fact that the men had come to Khor Fakkan from Ajman to pick up provisions such as rice and lentils that their company provides for free at its head office. The bus, which was carrying 83 workers from a construction company based in Ajman to Khor Fakkan, overturned at a roundabout, resulting in nine lives being lost.
Road safety remains a key issue and it is crucial that the cause of the incident be investigated, and accountability sought. It is commendable that the Indian consulate in Dubai, however, has stepped forward to support the families of the nine victims. Nothing can replace the loss of loved ones this assistance is a much-needed gesture in such a difficult time
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
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Gothia Cup 2025
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The Settlers
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Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz
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Three ways to get a gratitude glow
By committing to at least one of these daily, you can bring more gratitude into your life, says Ong.
- During your morning skincare routine, name five things you are thankful for about yourself.
- As you finish your skincare routine, look yourself in the eye and speak an affirmation, such as: “I am grateful for every part of me, including my ability to take care of my skin.”
- In the evening, take some deep breaths, notice how your skin feels, and listen for what your skin is grateful for.
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Dybala 6', Bonucci 17', Ronaldo 63'
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The UN General Assembly President in quotes:
YEMEN: “The developments we have seen are promising. We really hope that the parties are going to respect the agreed ceasefire. I think that the sense of really having the political will to have a peace process is vital. There is a little bit of hope and the role that the UN has played is very important.”
PALESTINE: “There is no easy fix. We need to find the political will and comply with the resolutions that we have agreed upon.”
OMAN: “It is a very important country in our system. They have a very important role to play in terms of the balance and peace process of that particular part of the world, in that their position is neutral. That is why it is very important to have a dialogue with the Omani authorities.”
REFORM OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL: “This is complicated and it requires time. It is dependent on the effort that members want to put into the process. It is a process that has been going on for 25 years. That process is slow but the issue is huge. I really hope we will see some progress during my tenure.”
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Match info:
Manchester City 2
Sterling (8'), Walker (52')
Newcastle United 1
Yedlin (30')
If you go:
Getting there:
Flying to Guyana requires first reaching New York with either Emirates or Etihad, then connecting with JetBlue or Caribbean Air at JFK airport. Prices start from around Dh7,000.
Getting around:
Wildlife Worldwide offers a range of Guyana itineraries, such as its small group tour, the 15-day ‘Ultimate Guyana Nature Experience’ which features Georgetown, the Iwokrama Rainforest (one of the world’s four remaining pristine tropical rainforests left in the world), the Amerindian village of Surama and the Rupununi Savannah, known for its giant anteaters and river otters; wildlifeworldwide.com
