I refer to your report Thai cave boys describe two-week ordeal after release from hospital (July 18): the children have done their nation proud through their gratitude for all those who worked to rescue them.
I do hope that the Thai government will provide for the family of the Thai Navy seal Saman Gunan, who lost his life in the rescue effort.
A memorial to him, in the form of his statue at the entrance of the cave, would be a fitting tribute to him and would also stand as a symbol of the selflessness of the rescuers.
Rajendra Aneja, Dubai
The decision to regulate beaches stirs debate
I write in reference to the article Dubai to introduce more family-only beaches (July 19): although there are many beaches in Dubai where the issues detailed in the piece do not occur, I've been to one of the beaches in the city where fully dressed grown men came in groups and just stared.
It was uncomfortable. I understand the need for this decision.
Kiahni Alexis, New York
I have a question for the father of a seven-year-old, who was quoted in the article as saying: “Many men and labourers go to public beaches”.
Excuse my ignorance but I thought that labourers qualified as people too?
Miguel Llorente, Dubai
Open up the beaches to our canine companions
Ellen Fortini's article Keeping dogs cool in the UAE summer - in pictures (July 18) reminded me that, sadly, there is still not a single metre of beach where we can take our dogs.
Humans litter and destroy the beaches while our canine friends are not allowed to roam freely.
Nora Khawaneej, Dubai
Hole-in-the-wall Mexican street food sounds enticing
I refer to the article in your lifestyle section titled Burro Blanco: The tiny hole-in-the-wall bringing Mexican street food to Abu Dhabi (July 19): I cannot wait to try out this place. It sounds awesome.
Sarah Ali Chaudhry, London
I dream of success: boss Ahlaam Ali is an inspiration
I felt inspired by your article about single mother and entrepreneur Ahlaam Ali in Money & Me: 'I came to Dubai with nothing apart from my son' (July 19), and wanted to say: keep the ahlaam (dreams).
Saleha Ali, Dubai
Croatia’s football stars aren’t the country’s only attraction
Rudolf Abraham's article 24 hours in Dubrovnik (July 19) prompts me to say I that I want to be in Dubrovnik very soon. It's on my bucket list.
Jeffrey Bautista, Abu Dhabi
The rules on fostering in the UAE
A foster couple or family must:
- be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
- not be younger than 25 years old
- not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
- be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
- have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
- undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
- A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
The Perfect Couple
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor
Creator: Jenna Lamia
Rating: 3/5
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
Should late investors consider cryptocurrencies?
Wealth managers recommend late investors to have a balanced portfolio that typically includes traditional assets such as cash, government and corporate bonds, equities, commodities and commercial property.
They do not usually recommend investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies due to the risk and volatility associated with them.
“It has produced eye-watering returns for some, whereas others have lost substantially as this has all depended purely on timing and when the buy-in was. If someone still has about 20 to 25 years until retirement, there isn’t any need to take such risks,” Rupert Connor of Abacus Financial Consultant says.
He adds that if a person is interested in owning a business or growing a property portfolio to increase their retirement income, this can be encouraged provided they keep in mind the overall risk profile of these assets.
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
The specs
Engine: 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 540hp at 6,500rpm
Torque: 600Nm at 2,500rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Kerb weight: 1580kg
Price: From Dh750k
On sale: via special order
Going grey? A stylist's advice
If you’re going to go grey, a great style, well-cared for hair (in a sleek, classy style, like a bob), and a young spirit and attitude go a long way, says Maria Dowling, founder of the Maria Dowling Salon in Dubai.
It’s easier to go grey from a lighter colour, so you may want to do that first. And this is the time to try a shorter style, she advises. Then a stylist can introduce highlights, start lightening up the roots, and let it fade out. Once it’s entirely grey, a purple shampoo will prevent yellowing.
“Get professional help – there’s no other way to go around it,” she says. “And don’t just let it grow out because that looks really bad. Put effort into it: properly condition, straighten, get regular trims, make sure it’s glossy.”
NO OTHER LAND
Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal
Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham
Rating: 3.5/5
