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I was two years in Middle East and it is a safe place to stay and live as well. No worries for your Wife as long as she dresses not like on the on the Cope Cabana with 3 square inch of cotton only on the street and the beach. I would go there again if I needed to. If you apply for Emirates then they appreciate if you take your wife withe your for the interview and the assessment. Both of you can have a look and then make up your mind after the first impression is diagested when you are back home and slept over it a few days. You might like it then. I meet a Pilot from GulfAir as well last year and he was happy with Dubai and did not wanted to move to Singapore for all they offered him. If you think about Macao then have a look. Remember the magic number on type is +500 hrs. That helps fpr Etihad, Emirates does not make a promise for y specific type. They look for a Pilot to hire and give you a seat what they need to fill. Quatar is a all Airbus operator at the moment and a former colluage from me is there and happy with the treatment. India is a option as well as the Aviation business there is faster growing then the Indian nationals are able to obtain the licence and the training departments are training people for the line. With a substantial expirience in training they will give you a fast track for entry. Try it, it is worth. PM me if you need contact details. I am happy to assist you there when I can.
I hope you will find a safer place to live a life without the worries to leave home for work what happens during your absence.
Fly safe and land happy
NG