With regard to your news story, Dubai tailgaters beware, cameras to catch you are activated today (July 1), I would like to know what happens when, inevitably, someone cuts into the five-metre gap you have dutifully created, thereby meaning you are no longer five metres from the car in front?
One of the primary causes of tailgating is when poor drivers cut into spaces good drivers have left as a safe stopping distance. That, and people who think they are so special and entitled that their time is more precious than everyone elses’.
Simon Buckerfield, Abu Dhabi
Are the police able to explain how they will know when a car merges into the gap left by another driver, causing the driver to slow down further to recreate the gap – but not in time for the radar to detect it?
I can see the potential for this intervention to actually create more rear-end accidents here rather than less.
I wonder how much research and testing went into this before implementation
Jim Buckingham, Abu Dhabi
I think this would work best if combined with education about lane control. One cause of tailgating is driving slowly in the outside lane when the other lanes are empty.
If they moved over to the empty, slower lanes, as they are supposed to, people who are driving at 120-140 kph wouldn’t tailgate them to get them to move.
Ryan O'Donnell, Abu Dhabi
Heartening act from Alwaleed
It is great to read that the Saudi Prince Alwaleed has pledged his wealth to be used for charitable causes (Saudi's Prince Alwaleed pledges entire $32bn fortune to charity, July 1).
It is heartening to see the rich give a part of their wealth towards the welfare of the less privileged. It is important that we understand that all the wealth we earn and other materialistic possessions will remain here after we depart from this world.
It is wise to put this wealth towards good causes that will continue to earn us prayers and praises long after we are gone.
Fatima Suhail, Sharjah
I don’t know much about this man but I would like to highlight that a pledge is not a donation. Organisations cannot run on pledged money – it doesn’t exist.
Let the media write articles about real donations – that’s much more commendable.
My own opinion is that a true philanthropist would simply act and say nothing
Treasa Ni Mhaolmhuaidh, Abu Dhabi
I believe a portion of this money should go into researching how to make renewable energy more cost effective and efficient, as well as on food and water security and on education.
Randall Mohammed, Dubai
Call for the return of BBC
The removal of the BBC World Service in English from the FM airwaves is a disaster (BBC World Service to cease broadcasting in Abu Dhabi, June 23).
Every English speaker I know listens to it every day on their car radio or at home.
The National, as the pre-eminent English language newspaper in the UAE, should campaign without delay to have this important news service re-instated.
I hope other readers will send a deluge of emails in support of this idea.
David Willis, Abu Dhabi
Uninformed and ranting online
With regard to your article about how social media makes it easier for people to express their outrage (The outrage index is rising – and we are all to blame, July 1), my view is that the outrage has probably always been there.
People are still ill-informed but the difference now is that they have multiple platforms with which to demonstrate their ignorance.
Dave Pryce, Dubai
The lack of media literacy is often taken advantage of by organisations and some will believe what they read or hear, even if it is not factually supported.
Anyone with access to social media can instantly give a poorly informed opinion, knowing at least one person might agree. Where does it end?
April Tarman, Dubai
European heat wave is fleeting
With regard to your article, Europe is not so cool this summer (July 1), you ask if the heat waves Europe has been experiencing are causing some of us to rethink our travel plans for the summer.
I’d like to point out that it is still cooler than here and it’s not like their heat wave will last.
Carol Goodey, Abu Dhabi
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-finals, second leg:
Liverpool (0) v Barcelona (3), Tuesday, 11pm UAE
Game is on BeIN Sports
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Rain Management
Year started: 2017
Based: Bahrain
Employees: 100-120
Amount raised: $2.5m from BitMex Ventures and Blockwater. Another $6m raised from MEVP, Coinbase, Vision Ventures, CMT, Jimco and DIFC Fintech Fund
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
'My Son'
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Starring: James McAvoy, Claire Foy, Tom Cullen, Gary Lewis
Rating: 2/5
GAC GS8 Specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo
Power: 248hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 400Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 9.1L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh149,900
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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U18 Age Group
Name: Ahmed Salam (Malaga)
Position: Right Wing
Nationality: Jordanian
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Position: Left Wing
Nationality: Morocco
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Name: Mohammed Rajeh (Cadiz)
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U16 Age Group
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How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
WOMAN AND CHILD
Director: Saeed Roustaee
Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi
Rating: 4/5
RESULTS
1.45pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,200m
Winner: Lady Parma, Richard Mullen (jockey), Satish Seemar (trainer).
2.15pm: Maiden Dh75,000 1,200m
Winner: Tabernas, Connor Beasley, Ahmed bin Harmash.
2.45pm: Handicap Dh95,000 1,200m
Winner: Night Castle, Connor Beasley, Satish Seemar.
3.15pm: Handicap Dh120,000 1,400m
Winner: Mystique Moon, Sam Hitchcott, Doug Watson.
3.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner: Mutawakked, Szczepan Mazur, Musabah Al Muhairi.
4.15pm: Handicap Dh90,000 1,800m
Winner: Tafaakhor, Sandro Paiva, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.
4.45pm: Handicap Dh80,000 1,950m
Winner: Cranesbill, Fabrice Veron, Erwan Charpy.
RESULT
RS Leipzig 3
Marcel Sabitzer 10', 21'
Emil Forsberg 87'
Tottenham 0
