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Bring back the Volcano Fountain – Letters – The National – campaign and cause to keep history of a great nation alive

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Awareness drives can curb diseases

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Awareness drives can curb diseases

The Muntada event on Alzheimer’s and diabetes, organised by Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation was an eye opener for all those who attended it (Doctors warn of growing risk of Alzheimer’s disease, September 16).

Lifestyle plays a crucial role in preventing both diseases. I sincerely thank the organisers for bringing in experts who helped the participants better understand these diseases with their clear presentation and interaction.

More awareness campaigns are needed on these health issues, especially among school and universitie communities.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
The National Dt. 17 Sept 2013

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Pedestrian lifts in need of repair – The National Dt. 06 September 2013

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Safety campaign needed at schools

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Safety campaign needed at schools 

Schools have opened after the long summer and Eid holiday break.

As there are now many new residents in the country, it is important to start traffic safety campaigns so everyone is aware of the dos and don’ts – especially mothers who are dropping off and picking up their children.

I have found that many of these drivers are not wearing seat belts.

Why not introduce a campaign where the road-safety checks are made by female police officers?

I feel they will be more effective when it comes to imparting knowledge to women and children about the dangers of not following traffic rules and regulations.

It will also give added prominence and recognition to the female members of the country’s police forces.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi

The National Dt 04 September 2013 
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Register for the e-gate service – Letters to the editor – The National Dt 03 July 2013

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Register for the e-gate service

The Ministry of Interior’s registration drive at two Abu Dhabi malls for the airport e-gate service was a great success.
The ministry called on Emiratis, as well as UAE residents and GCC nationals, to register for the service that will enable them to pass through immigration at UAE airports in as little as 20 seconds.
The campaign kicked off at Marina Mall on June 9 and ran until June 13. From there it moved to Abu Dhabi Mall, where it ran from June 23 to 27.
At both locations, the initiative received an overwhelming response. The registration process was simple and quick.
I urge those who haven’t yet registered to take advantage of the next round of campaigns.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi


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Cricket planners should allow for English Weather – Letters to the editor – The National Dt. 25 June 2013

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Taxi ranks would help prevent queue-jumping – Letters to the editor – The National

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Scandals tarnish once-great sport

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Scandals tarnish once-great sport

Scandals tarnish once-great sport
The unfolding saga related to the just-concluded IPL tournament (Sreesanth denies any spot-fixing, May 23) is sad for any Indian who loves cricket.
The scandals, accusations and blame games among the investigating authorities, players, team owners and the Board of Control reveal that it is no longer a “gentleman’s game”.
I strongly feel that this is not a one-off incident. However, the influx of money, the overnight elevation of players to mega stardom and the fanfare associated with the IPL has added fuel to the fire.
In many ways, this could have been foreseen by the authorities and they could have taken appropriate action earlier.
Legends are either born or achieve that status through hard work and a consistent approach to their profession and performance.
However, with the IPL we have seen one-off success going to the head of many young players, with bags full of money thrown at them.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi

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Taxi ranks would beat queue-jumping

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The summer is here already, and the heat is creating problems for those Abu Dhabi residents who have to wait for buses and taxis.
There are no sunshades available at many stops, and no discipline among those trying to board buses or taxis.
A lot of people jump the queue for taxis, while slower or more patient people have to wait forever.
I’d like to see dedicated taxi ranks in Abu Dhabi, with clear signage indicating where cabs should stop and where people should form queues.
Eventually I’d like to see state-of-the-art bus and taxi stops all across the city. And, if such a system comes, I hope all commuters abide by the rules.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi

17th April 2013



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Tremor reminds us of the need for emergency drills

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I felt the tremor at Abu Dhabi Mall on Tuesday (High-rises evacuated amid quake tremors, April 10), and I would like to make some observations.
If ever such an alarming situation happens again, and instructions are given to evacuate, people should not prolong their stay within the premises by asking questions such as “When can I come back?”, or continue with their meetings, coffee or telephone conversations.
They should leave immediately, taking the suggested route to the safest location in the open.
Equally important is that people should not rush towards the basement car park to move their cars out of the building.
This created chaos and confusion. I think the doors to the car park should have been blocked.
With the number of high-rises increasing, I think building owners and the civil defence authorities should conduct regular exercises to educate people how to act in such situations.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi

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