From the Editors: COVID-19 fines an effective deterrent

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From the Editors: COVID-19 fines an effective deterrent

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Published: August 22, 2021 12:51 Gulf News Editors and Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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Stock Quarantine — FINES ARE AN EFFECTIVE DETERRENT: The announcement by the UAE attorney-general that non-compliance with quarantine rules incurs hefty fines should serve as a stern reminder for anyone who might let their guard down as the UAE combats COVID-19. A comprehensive list of 21 categories of violations has been drawn up with fines ranging from Dh1,000 to Dh50,000. Besides fines being deterrents, the will to comply with the rules should come from within. As residents, we must willingly - and naturally – follow all precautionary measures for our own good and that of our community. [COMMENT BY: Sharmila Dhal, UAE Editor] Image Credit: Shutterstock

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lebanon fuel — FUEL PRICE INCREASE LATEST BLOW TO LEBANESE: As though things were not bad enough in Lebanon, there is a new problem Lebanese have to contend with. The government said on Sunday it was raising gasoline prices by 66 per cent in a partial reduction of fuel subsidies. One can’t really blame the authorities, as the central bank can simply no longer finance fuel imports at hugely subsidised exchange rates. But Lebanese, many of whom have reached a state wherein they are bartering household items for baby food, can hardly be expected to pay 66 per cent more for fuel. Every passing day, it seems, brings more hardships for the population. The situation has reached a boiling point - and could very easily get totally out of hand. [COMMENT BY: Omar Shariff, International Editor] Image Credit: AFP

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OPN 210822 EDIT — PEOPLE MUST BE KEPT SAFE IN AFGHANISTAN: The situation in Afghanistan is becoming complicated. Seven people have been killed in chaos at Kabul’s international airport. There is a perceived threat from the Daesh affiliate in Afghanistan. The US Embassy has issued a new security warning telling its citizens not to travel to the airport without instruction from a government representative. And at the same time, thousands of people are being flown out of the country every day. All this makes the situation in the country fluid. All efforts must be taken to keep the people safe and ensure that they have access to food, clothing and shelter. [COMMENT BY: Alex Abraham, Senior Associate Editor] Image Credit: The New York Times

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