Children are smarter than we think
I read this article and was really touched (“Girl, 7, shaves head to support mother”, Gulf News, March 14). I think it’s commendable that a young girl, aged seven, has taken the initiative of shaving her head to support her mother. We feel that children don’t realise the seriousness of certain situations, but they are more mature than we give them credit for. Patients definitely would have a better chance of full recovery with the full-fledged support of their family and loved ones. Kudos to the little girl and I wish her mother well, for a full and speedy recovery. From Ms Madhavi Ochani Dubai
Keep your possessions safe
I t is not about trust (“Maid jailed for stealing Dh558,000 from businessman’s flat”, Gulf News, March 15). People are often careless with their money and jewellery, and this might tempt someone to rob them. Sometimes, temptation leads to people doing things they may never do. For example, the maid wouldn’t break a safe to steal something. That’s a planned action. But placing vast amounts of money in an unsecured location could lead to someone stealing on the spur of the moment. This is just a general observation, where carelessness on the part of one has led to temptation on the part of the other. From Mr Nimrud T. Dubai Facebook comment
Don’t generalise
I felt sad reading about this case. But as a housemaid, I feel our only investment
is to gain the employer’s trust. Without it, we cannot remain in the country or work with the people who hired us. I would say, please do not generalise — most housemaids are trustworthy and work hard. From Ms Ferby Repalda Quezon City, Philippines Facebook comment
Not worth it
I am a housemaid and you cannot imagine what some of us really go through. Sometimes, my boss misplaces something and she checks all of my belongings. I only wonder what would happen if she misplaces all her money! From Ms Matovu Sylvia Muscat, Oman Facebook comment
Why not trust maids?
I f an employer is willing to trust a domestic help with his/her child or children, then I believe they can also easily trust them with their money. If you compare money to a child, you would find that the child is priceless and much more precious than the money, unless the employer believes otherwise! From Ms Cassandra Jr. Sandra Dubai Facebook comment
The giving hand
T his is a commendable gesture (“‘Dubai gave me so much and now it’s my turn’”, Gulf News, March 15). Dubai-based prominent businessman Mahesh Menda seems to have an immense love and regard for education. He has donated Dh1 million to Dubai Cares. His humane and philanthropic gesture and his desire to give underprivileged children access to education is laudable, and so is his willingness to do his bit for the city that has fulfilled his cherished dreams.
Dubai Cares has been doing a lot of selfless work to bring about a tangible change in the lives of the less fortunate. Financial aid for such organisations gives a big boost to their laudable work.
It is good to see that many people are coming forward to help the poor and needy.
Such noble gestures will make a difference in many lives and fulfil the lofty aims of Dubai Cares.
Indeed, the Year of Giving in the UAE has begun on an extremely positive note. From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni Abu Dhabi
Travel cheap
I am really grateful and thankful to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai for initiating transport facilities that provide a pick-up service for passengers in Sharjah from different, key areas.
This is really a blessing for the common man’s pocket, as most people do not want to spend money on a taxi when trying to get to the bus station.
I would like to request the RTA to please dispense more Nol card top-up machines for bus and Metro travel, as well. This would enable people to save money on the cost of a taxi, and to cut down the duration of travel.
I hope the authorities concerned will be able to come up with a suitable solution very soon. From Mr Prasad Warrier Sharjah
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