Someone mentioned quite early on in the thread that they are having housing difficulties for staff? I have applied to this scheme and have been doing some research, I have founnd that Ex-Pats are NOT allowed to buy property in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, unlike Dubai. Ex-Pats can only rent?
Of course Etihad provide company accomodation but where is this, what is it like, who is it with (another law I have found is that in the UAE you cannot live with a member of the opposite sex unless you are married!?)
What I have read about the internet screening, lack of freedom of speech (media) and the fact that it is an offence for an Ex-Pat to say anything remoletely condescending about a national. Also, take a look at this
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstor...9520-20312333/
I don't want to come accross as disrespectful to any other culture or religion here, I am a Police Officer in the UK and consider myself to be well travelled and somewhat cultured. However, the UAE do state they are a 'free' country, however I have seen some articles recently that have left me concerned as to whether or not I want to live there.
Anybody with more knowledge or currently in the UAE, can you enlighten me on this please?
Thanks