What about us?
Is the recycling process only for the people living in Dubai and Sharjah?
I have not seen a single recycling centre in Ras Al Khaimah that helps recycle household waste.
Even if there are recycling centres set up, some should be made available in residential areas for better visibility and easy access.
I know many people who are interested in recycling but cannot find the means to do so.
From Mr Anuj Mehta
Ras Al Khaimah
Ban nuclear bombs
Though global warming is a very important issue, one cannot ignore the danger posed by nuclear bombs.
While we move the Earth in a bid to save the environment, what would be the use if some nations at some point of time use nuclear bombs?
I urge all world leaders to consider this threat and stop making nuclear bombs.
We should channelise the same effort, time, energy and money used to make nuclear weapons into something more productive such as fighting poverty or for medical research.
From Mr Prakash D'Cruz
Dubai
Solution in sight
I firmly believe that as long as an effective traffic system is not established within Sharjah, there will be no improvement on the four roads leading to Dubai.
The problem is created by bottlenecks on roads in Sharjah. Similarly, during the morning rush hour, traffic bound for Dubai needs to be cleared all the way up to Jebel Ali.
This may happen only when all the ongoing road projects are completed.
From Mr S. A. Qureshi
UAE
Better hygiene
There is a need to increase the number of garbage bins at different locations of the emirates.
Garbage bins at certain points are overflowing, making the surroundings unhygienic. It would help if the frequency of collecting garbage were increased.
Additionally, I've noticed glass bottles being broken and purposely thrown on the streets by mischief mongers.
This could be dangerous for children playing in the area and innocent pedestrians out on a walk. The authorities must take stringent action against such vandalism.
From Mr S. A. Kader
Dubai
Taking advantage
Most employers tend to take advantage of the fact that allocating a low basic salary for employees would mean paying lesser gratuities ("Companies 'need to show more gratuity'", Gulf News, June 22).
A clear law regarding the salary structure needs to be implemented immediately. Seventy per cent of the gross salary should be basic.
Only this would benefit employees, considering the present level of inflation. Very few companies have increased the salary on the basis of employee needs pertaining to the high cost of living.
A justifiable minimum salary scale for each category is an urgent requirement.
From Ms Mathai Kunjumon
UAE
Good faith
A person who takes up his/her first job in the UAE is normally unaware of the rules and regulations with regards to employment.
The employer packages a contract worth Dh25,000 and the employee in good faith signs it.
It's only later that one realises that the entire amount is unilaterally bifurcated into different types of allowances, with the basic salary being kept as low as possible.
In most cases it does not exceed 40 to 45 per cent of the total salary. Gratuity should be paid on the basis of agreed total salary that is fixed barring bonus and subject to specific conditions.
Not only will this be fair but will encourage the employee to be more loyal and committed to the company.
From Mr Sumanta K. Banerjee
Dubai
