Originally Posted by studi
This case is an obvious sign of how society works there. It's not about giving respect, it's about to show whos country it is and who has to shut up.
Giving the middle finger to a policeman (stupid of course) and be fined: normal
Getting in jail for it: strange
Being deported: totally ridiculous
In other words, working there means you give up all your rights for the money. Thats the way you are regarded there, an exchangable human capacity with a certain price. When supply was small, people were treated well (Emirates some years ago), now Dubai has become a certain fast selling item, so no efforts needed anymore. If you don't like it, you can leave.
This is something which is totally in contrary to western world civilisations: in "our" sphere of influence, also the "lowest" foreign worker has his rights which are guaranteed, regardless whether he is arguing against a local or even a governmental position.
I guess this case will have an impact on prospective applicants to middle eastern jobs. It is another warning sign, and this time not from so called "disgruntled ppruners" (no pun at them intended), but from an official tribunal. Keep discovering.
One does not have to travel to the Middle East to encounter this kind of treatment. Just replace Emirates by Swissair in your previous post! I still remember a central European Alpine State where a similar mentality prevails!
Pot....Kettle...Black....
