Another point of view.
As a frequent observer of EK flight decks, mostly every other sector, I tend to agree with a lot of what 'my hands are tied' writes.
As the radio operator, I am frequently embarrassed by the crew members who insist on coming to a halt before commencing the take off roll, and similarly reducing to 15 kts or less before vacating at a high speed turn off.
Another thread commented recently on the slack R/T disipline in this area, once again, couldn't agree more. Seems to be a large group who think that its not macho to follow standard R/T procedures. Listen out to CX, LH, BA, SQ, QF, even Air India, and learn something.
Around two years ago, LHR asked all operators to conduct monitored continuous descent approaches into LHR, then published the results. EK was the 3rd worst operator with a 27% success rate.
Some 'humble pie' to be eaten, I think.