In reference to the news Trump cancels Kim summit over North Korea's hostility (May 25), this is really unfortunate. I was hoping that US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would come to an agreement and we could sleep all more peacefully.
Alas, this might not be meant to be. For now, we will continue to live under the nuclear sword of Damocles.
The common people of North Korea will agonise under harsh sanctions, including those on food and medicines.
Mr Kim should be more stable and judicious. Leaders have to be predictable and should be trustworthy.
A nation cannot talk peace in the morning and call the vice president of the country it is negotiating with a “dummy” in the evening. Mr Kim should just pick up his phone, dial Mr Trump and press for the meeting on June 12 in Singapore. He should heed the following: blessed are the peacemakers.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
Celebrities should adhere to the highest standards
Regarding your story 'We got you' - Harvey Weinstein accusers relieved and elated at rape charges Harvey Weinstein charged with rape (May 26), while we are waiting on the outcome of the case, it has been interesting to see the latest development in the Hollywood film industry.
Based on the accusations, the movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been charged with rape.
He was subject to a lengthy investigation by New York police over the past few months.
Whatever the result of any court case, it will be difficult for his image to recover from all the allegations, despite his awards and achievements.
All celebrities have a responsibility to safeguard their reputation and adhere to the highest standards of behaviour.
K Ragavan, Denver
In the spirit of Ramadan, let’s help those who help us
Regarding your story Finding kindness across the UAE during Ramadan Dubai (May 26), we are planning to donate iftar to hundreds of RTA taxi drivers on Monday in the spirit of Ramadan.
Any taxi drivers who are near Jumeirah Beach Residence are invited to pass by the Rixos Premium hotel entrance in Dubai and collect their meal from Luigia pizzeria.
This is about more than appreciating taxi drivers. This initiative aims to provide a proper meal to those who, due to their duties supporting the community, aren’t always able to break their fast at iftar time.
It is time for us to thank taxi drivers for the work that they do for all of us, year round.
It only makes sense celebrating Ramadan with those who give so much of themselves for the community.
Our packs include food and drinks and all taxi drivers are welcome to collect one.
Antonio Lagrutta, general manager, Luigia, Dubai
Please stop our mobile phone network from crashing
I have been having issues for months and am very unhappy.
Sam Anderson, Dubai
NO OTHER LAND
Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal
Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham
Rating: 3.5/5
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Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
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'The Sky is Everywhere'
Director:Josephine Decker
Stars:Grace Kaufman, Pico Alexander, Jacques Colimon
Rating:2/5
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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hall of shame
SUNDERLAND 2002-03
No one has ended a Premier League season quite like Sunderland. They lost each of their final 15 games, taking no points after January. They ended up with 19 in total, sacking managers Peter Reid and Howard Wilkinson and losing 3-1 to Charlton when they scored three own goals in eight minutes.
SUNDERLAND 2005-06
Until Derby came along, Sunderland’s total of 15 points was the Premier League’s record low. They made it until May and their final home game before winning at the Stadium of Light while they lost a joint record 29 of their 38 league games.
HUDDERSFIELD 2018-19
Joined Derby as the only team to be relegated in March. No striker scored until January, while only two players got more assists than goalkeeper Jonas Lossl. The mid-season appointment Jan Siewert was to end his time as Huddersfield manager with a 5.3 per cent win rate.
ASTON VILLA 2015-16
Perhaps the most inexplicably bad season, considering they signed Idrissa Gueye and Adama Traore and still only got 17 points. Villa won their first league game, but none of the next 19. They ended an abominable campaign by taking one point from the last 39 available.
FULHAM 2018-19
Terrible in different ways. Fulham’s total of 26 points is not among the lowest ever but they contrived to get relegated after spending over £100 million (Dh457m) in the transfer market. Much of it went on defenders but they only kept two clean sheets in their first 33 games.
LA LIGA: Sporting Gijon, 13 points in 1997-98.
BUNDESLIGA: Tasmania Berlin, 10 points in 1965-66
Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
