Mini,
Iam about to try and convey exasperation not patronise you so bear with me.
For gods sake calm down. EK are not alone in unstable npas due to lack of practice. I was demonstrating how another operator dealt with it. Another manifestation of the ek flat earth menality.Defensive isolationist.
As with all the many issues re ek on these boards little sympathy will be forth coming from your professional fellow pilots if the constant reaction is to assume its a vendetta by the company and all outsiders are knobs. The assumption that only ek have these issues, from DEC to NPA, ad nauseum is counterproductive. They dont, and to shout down outside opinion is to become the management you despise. Its part of an even BIGGER picture
I agree with your views on confidence and that it would appear that banning them (practice npa) is exactly the opposite to what is required.
However It does come across that people feel its was done just to annoy them. ie taking it personnally. Incompetant management is also a common industry theme and is omnipotent.
If you continue to practice npas at will why get so ....ed off. Follow your own philosophy of confidence.No point in being in the gulf if your so ....ed off.
When the hassle exceeds the fun its time to move on. Which is why Im an ex expat about to become one again.