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Del

Be careful with that IMF, uaekid. The IMF has a history of lending money to Third World countries, knowing full well the country cannot pay back even the interest, never mind the initial amount. The IMF later returns with plans to 'restructure' the targeted country's economy: schools, hospitals, etc...

Del

Be careful with that IMF, uaekid. The IMF has a history of lending money to Third World countries, knowing full well the country cannot pay back even the interest, never mind the initial amount. The IMF later returns with plans to 'restructure' the targeted country's economy: schools, hospitals, et...

Del

What a disgrace. Its disturbing to see that now the Department Chiefs are instructed to spread these lies. First the Police chief and now this. Times if desparation. http://www.arabianbusiness.com/546094-more-work-visas-issued-than-cancelled---dubai Safadi admitted that government data needed to be...

Del

yorky500 wrote:I think it is a shame really.

So do the Sheikhs down in Abu Dhabi.

Del

scarlet wrote:I've been here three years and had only one anti-emirati comment made to me and that was from a lebanese woman not a westerner.

I'm not surprised - Lebbo identity crisis.

A lot Lebanese spend too much time saying, 'we're not really Arabs,' and try to behave/appear western.

Del

A dog eh?

Del

Hi All, I am planning to come to Dubai, even though the times are clearly not better there than anywhere else... but nevertheless.. My question is, what do you do in Dubai on weekends and after work. How´s the culture like in the city, it is not like going out for a drink after work I suppose? drin...

Del

There is a threshold figure, whereby the authorities will only come after you if you exceed that amount.

But none of my friends in banking will tell me what that fugure is!

Del

... with immediate effect... revised the credit limit on your card....

What do you think guys, more credit or less?

Del

smoggie wrote:definitely MORE!

You reckon?

Del

let me guess "Due to a windfall received from AD yesterday, we are delighted to be able to inform you that your credit limit has been increased 100% and the repayment interest rate has been reduced to 0.5% We recognise the worth and value of expatriates in Dubai" Close? http://209.85.12.2...

Del

Alex2001 wrote: She probably decided she hated Dubai before she went anywhere near the place.

That's what I thought.

Del

Question is, if it is less, and you are maxed up to the original limit will the bank expect immediate repayment of the difference to bring you under the new limit? Not saying you are, Del but an interesting one and I wouln't put it past them... Sorry - I got busy - I haven't checked the up or down-...

Del

England - no! Why should I put my life on the line for Big Oil & Co?
Is Afghanistan and Iraq REALLY a threat to 'our way of life'? - Unless lack of control of another country's resources counts as a threat.

Del

I'm talking about if the green green grass of home was invaded. Well it never will be invaded will it? Allied with NATO and the US, who would dare and for what purpose? For forty years 'they' tried to scare the pants off us with that fake communist threat. Now it's the fake Islamic threat. Are you ...

Del

K-Dog wrote:
quatroporte wrote:I heard its 150000K is the threshold...

but I can't confirm this

150 Million??????????????? Are you serious? I doubt any ordinary expat will have that kind of debt?

Del

Chocoholic wrote:I'm not after a UAE passport, nor do I sponge off the countries resources without contributing back to it.

Neither do MOST immigrants - despite what the Daily Mail and The Sun may say.

Del

The majority of the members of our royal family are military trained and have fought for their country. I just noticed that. Military trained yes, but I don't class sitting in a helicopter hundreds of miles away from the action (Prince Andrew, Falklands) as fighting for your country. And his dad, s...

Del

naruto wrote:i was thinking of doing the same ..

What, partying or clearing your mind of DF stress?

Del

Is your mobile phone Kosher or Jekyll? Press *#06# and the international mobile equipment identity number appears. Then check the 7th and 8th numbers: IF the SEVENTH & EIGHTH digits are 02 or 20, this means your phone was assembled in the Emirates and is bad quality Seventh & Eighth digits ...

Del

bushra21 wrote:02 (nokia 5800) --- go figure
Emirates, Bad.

bushra21 wrote:01 (nokia 6300 and 8800)
Finland, Good.

Del

Del

yes i think the one etisalat provides which I think looks like name@emirates.net.ae Ppl, be aware now that a sheik has died and his lawer is looking for someone who helps him to bring the money abroad...check ur mails, get rich quick :lol: :lol: :lol: Nigerian sheikhs in Dubai? http://209.85.12.231...

Del

Radio 1 DJ: ... and the first person to call in with the right answer wins two tickets to see Shaggy! OK, which Caribbean island is Shaggy originally from? Hello caller... Caller (Irishman): Hello... DJ: Is Shaggy from a - Barbados, b - Antigua or c - Jamaica? Caller: Ooh... that's a tough one! DJ:...

Del

Grilled Red Snapper
Indian Mutton Chops
Boiled Chicken

with

Salad, Rice and Roast Potatoes

Del

hack88 wrote:what makes you do that

I like cooking and I like women enjoying my cooking.

Del

Is that OK with you?

Del

muslimbengladeshi wrote:"Dubai Police will boycott local and non-local companies that use the current economic crisis as a pretext to carry out mass layoffs of UAE nationals at short notice without giving them enough time to look for new jobs,"

What about us?

Del

rudeboy wrote::D am drooling as we speak. if u luv cooking so much why dont u cook for us df members what u say. trust me DF members will luv ur cooking too come on del boy

I prefer to mix with the opposite s-e-x.

Del

TheChoosen wrote::occasion5:

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Del - Posts

Re: Another Shameful Act

Re: What do all expats do after working hours, social networ

Just received a text message from my bank...

Following on from Bushra's phone problem...

I believe this person posts on here:

Shaggy

I'm about to prepare lunch for five women.

Re: Another fine statement by "I swear by the Lord"

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