4 February 2012

It really makes us proud that the First Star Quiz contest winners are from our small township of Ruwais.

These two kids are Shreyashree and Bhargav studying in the Asian International school, Ruwais. Though we live in a remote area with very limited facilities such great achievements have made the school, the parents and all the people of Ruwais proud.

On behalf of all the people of Ruwais I would like to congratulate these two children for their brilliant performance and wish them success for their future.

4 February 2012

I’ve been a fan of Khaleej Times reading both the paper and online editions regularly. I really like your special editions as well but in my opinion there is something missing.

Since you’re doing special edition of every country of residence of all expats living in the UAE, then why don’t you also bring out a special edition for Filipinos about their country, their culture and the people?
I think it is only fair since they form one of the larger number of expats populations in the UAE. It will be nice to have a special edition for their Independence Day as well as more special editions. Looking forward to reading some more!

4 February 2012

With reference to the letter regarding the safety aspect, especially designated areas for the labourers and bachelors would be a better step towards security of the family residents in many areas of Sharjah as well.
There have been incidents of bullying and criminal attempts on the passers by especially on young children.

Stringent patrol in crowded areas and strict regulations could curb this to a great extent and reduce the tension of the residents. The fear of anti-social elements makes one suspicious of everyone around and that has made the lives of people increasingly difficult here. The freedom of movement is restricted due to these factors. Hope immediate action is taken to ease the situation.

4 February 2012

I live in Nahda 1, in a building located on the Dubai and Sharjah road, near the Sahara centre. The problem is that there are no streetlights thus increasing the chance of accidents in this area. Also, only the 22 number buses come here, so whenever we want to go anywhere else we have to go all the way to NMC hospital to board the bus. So, I want to request the authorities concerned to route other buses to Nahda 1 and to place streetlights in this area. This will be a great help.

4 February 2012

Henna has been in use from centuries by females to adorn themselves. There are many types and uses of henna but nowadays salons are offering many different variety and colours of henna.

They add some kind of oil to it to get a darker colour and to stay for a longer time. Many parlours say their henna is of a very good quality and with a strong long lasting colour but as a customer I don’t know how what the secret ingredient is that they use? The municipality has thus taken a very good initiative to prompt monitoring of dangerous henna mixes since we don’t know what chemicals they mix with henna. These can have a bad impact on the skin as well as affect the user’s health. I think such a step will force all parlours to take extra care about their customers’ health.