No smoking, please
A short while ago I was shocked to see some people smoking at a petrol station near a school in the Al Garhoud area. When I confronted the attendant and asked him why he did not stop people from smoking, he replied that the smokers would not listen. Additionally, it was surprising to note that the smokers were staff members from nearby schools. I think the authorities concerned should pay a surprise visit to the petrol station and penalise offenders with heavy fines. It is extremely dangerous to smoke at petrol stations - people can burn themselves or cause a fire!
From Dr Mohammad Eqbal
Dubai
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