It's plain from the lively comments passed that there a lot of Ppruners out there who deeply care about improving "the system" but it seems we have strayed a considerable distance from the original thread.
Am I alone when I say there are one or two ATCOs (Aussie/English?) in DXB who seem to suffer from constant PMS?
No, you're not alone many of us have heard their tirades. Their attitude is a stain upon the unit and the profession.
These guys must by now be aware of this thread. (Who isn't in the UAE ATC scene) A little inward reflection or even HRT would go a long way as a prophylactic against requiring the services of a good proctologist after being shown the way out!!