In the last month there have been two visits to the Blog from New Delhi in India. As well as our first visitor from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. I suppose that in economic terms there is a significant contrast between these two countries. Vast tracts of the Indian Sub Continent would be relatively poor compared to those that live, work and play in the United Arab Emirates. But not as poor as those who are suffering in Niger, Chad, West Africa and Pakistan.
Sharjah is the third largest Emirate of the United Arab Emirates, with tourism, business, and investment all booming. The University offers courses in (amongst other subjects) Health Science, Sharia (Islamic Law), Business, Management, and Arts. The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization boasts an array of outstanding artifacts in its collection. Like Sharjah, New Delhi also has an airport, and thriving tourism. I was recently speaking to someone that spent a month on holiday in India and raved about the experience. The unusual bit being that he was not a young 'back packer'. He is retired and spent the month in India with his wife. They thought that the food and culture were wonderful and that the holiday and the costs in India were all well priced.
That's the joy of being in a society that can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. Where people can afford to travel throughout the world. We don't depend on the success of crops for survival. And all too often we have disposable income that extends beyond our basic needs. So please consider this when you make that all important donation to the aid relief for Niger, Chad and West Africa.
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