Perhaps abdullah was rash in doing what he did. A formal tactful approach to NAS might have been better. However having worked in the ME for a couple of years, I understand abdullah`s actions. I found being polite, tactful or with professional ethics does not get anything done. People in authority appear to flaunt the law without any regard. Others who have connections ( wasta ) flaunt the law continuously. This madness in the ME is just a long windy endless road.
It might not have been the right approach, but you have to get the bull by it`s horns!