One has to remember the Ca$h is in AUH and a lot of it is invested in DXB. I would however say that GF should be ok with the new owners. The Emirati investment wants a sound and quick profit return. I do not see SR Technics management being changed to accommodate a team to scare the present or future customers because of previous losses of love. If SR Technics was based in AUH, my opinion would be different.
EK will never go public as well said by the EK bosses because AUH will take over it and do as it pleases... either to make a single Emirates identity or just Etihad which means Union or United in English. Do you now see the (failed) attempt to link up with (Man) United? Just a gossip...