Seems many here are a bit sensitive about their colourful history.
And if the Prime Minister is right, what will happen to the value of your gulf stocks? What about your property investment on the Pearl or the Palm? What about your career, difficult to relocate in a ruined job market?
I quoted a well informed european politician, his statement may just turn out to be the most important advice you ever ignored.
But dont worry, there will always be jobs here for date pickers and fishermen.