Encourage equally
I was very impressed to read that 81 per cent of students studying in the UAE's federal universities are females ("Plan to attract and keep more male students", Gulf News, July 11). I applaud Emirati women for this achievement. However, I was quite perturbed to read Professor Samir's statement wherein he "hopes to reverse that trend". I think this trend is excellent and speaks volumes about Emirati women. Please by all means, encourage the Emirati men to pursue higher education, but why is there a need to have a higher number of men than women in universities?
From Ms Puja Dass
Dubai
Investigations
Private education has become nothing short of a business in the UAE ("Parents in UAE say high fees do not mean better education", Gulf News, July 13). The manner in which schools are increasing tuition and transportation fees is ruthless. Authorities should start investigating the financial accounts of schools to see whether they are taking any advantage by way of earning more profits as compared to previous years, with an unprecedented increase in the fee structure. Parents have no option left but to pay the fees. I hope the authorities stop this injustice and curtail the exploitation by school authorities.
From Mr M. A. Nazer
Dubai
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