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I am always appalled when driving past bits of desert where people have stopped for a picnic. The post picnic carnage is truly a disgrace and speaks volumes about this place.

Let's start with prosecuting litterers. will it happen? I doubt it.

I am always appalled when driving past bits of desert where people have stopped for a picnic. The post picnic carnage is truly a disgrace and speaks volumes about this place. Let's start with prosecuting litterers. will it happen? I doubt it. Yes that is truly sad and our club http://www.emarat4x4....

I am always appalled when driving past bits of desert where people have stopped for a picnic. The post picnic carnage is truly a disgrace and speaks volumes about this place. Let's start with prosecuting litterers. will it happen? I doubt it. Yes that is truly sad and our club http://www.emarat4x4....

Anybody heard anything about this? http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3777251,00.html Wave of arrests follow plot to blow up Dubai tower Month and a half after plan to blow up tallest skyscraper in world exposed, 45 more suspects arrested in addition to eight arrested when plot unraveled. Pal...

There was always stories of paying the terrorists off.... Maybe this is just another symptom of the recession

I am looking for job for almost 5 months. I have 2 yrs experience in Dubai as Office coordinator and Sales coordinator. I have finished my Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. I am a graduate in Business Management. And I also have my drivers licensed. Is the market down? I think you m...

A bit more detail from the Washington Times for anybody interested:

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/se ... rror-plot/

Speedhump wrote:It's a scary thought, Shaun and Bez in the UAE, can't wait!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rRoCmc6Y5A

Yeah, awesome line up on the Dubai Soundcity weekend...Echo and the Bunneymen, Super Furry Animals, Ian Brown, Doves etc etc....Can't wait!

I work in Advertising and I would say no.

It is openly sold over the counter at most pharmacies. If this is legal or not, I'm not sure

This is happening all too often. WEas talking to somebody the other day that had to endure a court case. The accusations did not stand up in court and the judge threw it out. Blatant lies by a local guy could have landed him in prison. It is a tricky situation and I for one would not like to advise ...

The person I was talking to was American.

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I hope you get banned you mug!

I'm going to start carrying an assault rifle in my car. Pray you don't cut into my lane without indicating. No, in fact, DO, you can be my stress relief for the day.[/quote] :lol: I know how you feel! Using the mobile phone, doing 60 in the outside lane on SZR is top of the pile for me......oh and 2...

Actually, forget "where are the police".....WHERE ARE THE PARENTS?

Dr Strangeglove wrote:Why recruiters fail:

Because they're all lying, cheating scumbags out to make a quick buck.

Round them all up, put them in a field and bomb the b*st*rds I say.

Doctor......I must say I do like your thinking and general all-round attitude.
Are you from Middlesbrough?

No smoggie, you'll be disappointed to know that I'm shandy drinking southerner. (Tequila shandy)[/quote]

Didn't Sh Mo take the hump when the standard of driving was cristicised in the British press some years ago. That is the problem: Acknowledging the fact that the standards are appalling and doing something about it. Instead, deflect the attention to the expat community. Chocs is right. How can one c...

The main problems lies with the fact that they don't give two hoots about anyone else on the road.


Yes I agree. Driving in dubai is a fair representation of life here

Arrogance, selfishness, elitism are the norm. Life is cheap!

I am certain that some people of a certain gender and nationality (which I will not mention ) have not even taken a test.

The 12 year old kids I saw behind the wheel of a land cruiser last week certainly hadn't.

I'm sure that this is fairly old news. Unless it's a similar case

surprised there are no votes for the good old Wrangler. Rugged and good VFM

He does a runner, owing a sizable amount and then gets paid for the story (I presume)???? Funny old world, eh?

Chocs: not sure how these things work but why would he do the article if he wasn't getting paid? As you say, he has highlighted exactly where he is.

I got all of my savings out of this place when the British pound crashed to around 5. I have no intention of ever bringing anything back here.

Has anybody had a massive hike in their DEWA bills?

Recently got one of the re-designed, bills to find a 3 fold increase! absolutely scandalous!!!

Facebook protest page: My DEWA bill increased in September 09 by a crazy amount for no reason!

Looks like we are being hoodwinked again!
it could only happen in dubai!

Service generally is the pits.

Why?

Because training costs Dirhams. Why would any sponsor foot the bill for something he cares nothing about. His only aim is to make easy money. He only cares about getting the cheapest labour he possibly can.

I walk around in circles if I am followed....The assistant doesn't have a clue what's going on...very funny!

uaekid wrote:hey comaan guys ,you are not bashing other expats ,are you? I thought you are all rocket scientist here !! LOOOOOOOL

Like the poor old shop assistants...were all just here to get what we can... even the "rocket scientists" LoL