Good for you, hope you enjoy yourself safe in yr land of protection.
It isn't just the Middle East where this sort of thing happens. I know of a lot of people in a UK company who were laid off and never saw the terms of their contract honoured........................and I am sure there are many others around the world with similar experiences.
Very sad to hear about yr friend but for heavens sake get out more and realise that when the money runs out .....................that's it!!