A thorough investigation needs to be conducted into all fire-related incidents (Torch tower blaze: clean up begins after fire in Dubai Marina, August 4). I hope the residents are safe.
Arif Khan, Dubai
Those who supplied the cladding material for the building must be brought to book. The building got a makeover after the 2015 fire. I think the material supplied at that time did not meet the standards. Frequent incidents like this will tarnish the image of Dubai. Strict and decisive action must be taken immediately.
Name withheld by request
Abu Dhabi needs more places where people can walk
I enjoyed reading the article Walking in Abu Dhabi: a matter of life and death? (August 6). I lived in Abu Dhabi from 1970 to 1983. Back then, the Corniche was the only place where you could walk for kilometres on end.
Majid Goussous, Dubai
British politicians ought to be held accountable for their actions
I am writing in reference to HA Hellyer's opinion piece Britain must deal with the shadows of the Iraq war (August 2). If Britain's government is going to continue to allow its forces to be dragged through the courts even 20, 30, 40 years on and be prosecuted, then the country's politicians and enemies of the state should also continue to be taken to court for justice.
Dave Pryce, Abu Dhabi
Emiratis must be encouraged to tell people about their culture
Why don't Emiratis work as cultural teachers in all educational organisations (UAE's new expat teachers given a education in Emirati culture, August 4)? What's the logic of training expatriates to train expatriates? I'm sure a lot of anxious Emiratis who are unemployed would be thrilled at this opportunity. Why only restrict them for HR to supervisory jobs? Let them spread their culture.
Khurram Takkhar, Abu Dhabi
Gulf states must actively try to stop Iran’s domination of Iraq
Your article Why time was right for Iraq and Saudi Arabia to focus on common enemies (August 4) was excellent. In my opinion, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States are well served to actively identify and reach out to influential Iraqi Shia leaders willing to resist Iran's domination of Iraq.
DT Debye, Dubai
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
Volvo ES90 Specs
Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
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Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
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A Prayer Before Dawn
Director: Jean-Stephane Sauvaire
Starring: Joe Cole, Somluck Kamsing, Panya Yimmumphai
Three stars
Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
- Join parent networks
- Look beyond school fees
- Keep an open mind
Tuesday's fixtures
Kyrgyzstan v Qatar, 5.45pm
The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo
Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000
Engine: 5.6-litre V8
Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic
Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km
Our legal columnist
Name: Yousef Al Bahar
Advocate at Al Bahar & Associate Advocates and Legal Consultants, established in 1994
Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
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.
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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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.
