I think you are right we need lots more great F/Os but they are worried . I have a friend offered a job here he went to Qatar instead , as a captain mind you. Also heard Qatar may look at Ek F/os who may be able to go in as Decs , but you have to resign first ,call them.
At least they r trying to do the right thing over at Qr knowing they have many A/C to crew.....
With the known orders on the 777 the list of commands should be out at least 1 year ahead of time including transitions...
For EK to save a few pennies now on training they will pay a large penalty in the long term............! look out....