With reference to Kelly Clarke's report UAE photographer captures lasting memories for families leaving Dubai (June 20): the photographer has taken amazing initiative in doing this but it is heartbreaking to watch.
Vica Burca, Dubai
What a kind gesture!
Sabreen Nayla Hashim, Dubai
God bless you, Paula Hainey, for making people smile. Every good deed matters.
Fazal Ibrahim, Dubai
It is uplifting to see happy pictures of children and animals
Regarding the centre page picture in the weekend edition of The National, of Merlin Coles sitting on his horse with his dog while watching Royal Ascot on the TV was so sweet. We need more heart warming news and pictures in these hard times. Please keep cheering us up. Thank you.
Lorraine Ludman, Dubai
A call expressing support goes a long way
With reference to the report Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed reaffirms support for Sudan in call with prime minister (June 20): this was a good gesture by Sheikh Mohamed and the people of Sudan appreciate it.
Mbuvi Francis, Nairobi, Kenya
India can offer lessons to other developing countries
Regarding the article by Taniya Dutta Indian markets become ghost towns as virus rages across major cities (June 16): the management of Covid-19 in India has lessons for the health infrastructure for the future not merely for India but also for other developing countries in Latin America and Africa.
There is need to improve psychological counselling in hospitals in India so that patients do not give up hope.
India needs institutional quarantine centres to be well-staffed and well-maintained. Otherwise it can lead to depression and more infections.
The medical staff of hospitals are under unprecedented medical stress. India needs to build more medical colleges and nursing training institutes. The best of talent sometimes seeks greener pastures abroad because of better operating conditions and facilities.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
An actor is discovered just after reading about him
With reference to Samia Badih's report 'We should tell our stories': How Youssef Kerkour is knocking down Arab stereotypes, one role at a time (June 20): what a coincidence – I am watching Marcella, a British series and he appeared as an Arabic troubled driver and his acting caught my attention. Very excited to watch this Hassan Akkad based story.
Rasha Saad, Abu Dhabi
