The UAE is a role model for tolerance

he UAE has always been an incubator of tolerance, setting an excellent example for freedom of religion so that people can practice their own faith and beliefs (“Church hails UAE’s example ahead of golden jubilee”, Gulf News, March 27). The country has always made attempts in promoting religious tolerance among people, preventing fanaticism, enriching cultural tolerance and contributing to an international effort to promote peace, coexistence, harmony and respect for every faith and religion. A number of local, regional and international initiatives stand testament to the rulers’ magnanimity and equanimity, as they establish harmonious relationships between people from all walks of life. If people become aware that regardless of different castes, creeds and beliefs, we are human beings first, then good-will and harmony is sure to replace fanaticism. From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni Abu Dhabi

Good memories

I got married in this church. I have very good memories of practising my Christian faith in Dubai. From Ms Edna Fernandes Dubai Facebook comment

Keep an eye on children

My heart goes out to the family of this little girl (“Sharjah toddler falls to death from 11th floor”, Gulf News, March 27). May God have mercy on her. But parents should take care of children and warn them not to misbehave. The balcony in any residential building would be really high, so perhaps parents can set up barriers to keep children from slipping off. From Mr S. Khalid Bajaber Dubai Facebook comment

Lesson learned?

U S President Donald Trump’s stunning defeat, when trying to replace Barack Obama’s health care act, is a lesson he and his right-wing cronies should learn from (“Trump ensnared in fiery GOP civil war”, Gulf News, March 27). It was beyond embarrassing for him to suffer this defeat, especially when Republicans

are currently in majority, in the Congress. I don’t think his eagerness to replace the signature Obamacare plan was out of concern for poor people. He has been having issues with Obama right from the time he became president.

While he was boasting about replacing the act and telling everyone it was his first priority, it is shameful to learn that it was just empty talk with no real substance. I hope Trump takes this defeat as a lesson and starts becoming more humble. There is nothing more damaging than to have your own party losing respect and trust in you, and turning you down, as the Republicans did to Trump. If this will not force him to learn, nothing else will. From Mr Abu Bakr N. Qasim Toronto, Canada

Solution to electronics ban

T he US and UK have banned laptops and tablets as carry-on luggage on flights originating from some airports in the Middle East, as well as in North Africa. I believe this ban would financially hit Gulf carriers, because traffic from premium class passengers — where essential revenues are generated — would be reduced. Travellers in business class do a lot of work on their laptops and tablets, especially during long-haul flights.

I suggest that all the airlines affected by this ban consider providing laptops and tablets during long-haul flights to passengers in first and business class. After use, the passengers could return these computers to cabin crew at the end of their flight. This would help reverse the potential of losses due to the recent ban imposed by US and UK on Gulf carriers. From Mr Ejaz Ahmad Magoon UAE

Best of the BJP?

T he selection of Yogi Adityanath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) was a total surprise, as his foul mouth had irked many in the past (“Development for all, appeasement of none, says UP CM”, Gulf News, March 26). To be frank, many Indians living in India were also surprised about his appointment as the Chief Minister of our largest state.

However, the added responsibility seems to have definitely mellowed down his tone.

His speech in Gorakhpur pleased almost everyone. I am confident he can match India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with regards to his developmental programmes, especially regarding the minority community.

I am also hopeful he could be one of the best Chief Ministers from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ranks. From Ms Janaki Mahadevan Chennai, India

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