Gotta say, this isn't my highest priority, and the cigars are on me!!!
I didn't belittle procedural control, old "big board" style, or TAAATS, have the utmost respect for that type of ATC. My point was that a guy having worked the sequencing in and out of Dubai, would surely be better utilised on at the very least a busy arrivals sector, or even better Approach. Yes you fill the jobs that are needed, but from all reports Approach is short, and is getting shorter, so why not use that experience there.
Anyway not wanting this to be a slinging match, but be constructive. Hopefully common sense will prevail one day. Cheers all.