The dogmatism of the EK management as depicted here by mana(gement) is typical for an uneducated ex-army (navy-whatever) mediocre little man from the midlands. And his team.
Funny that the little man talks about UAE law, a mix of sharia and western law and takes that as a basis for the contract the pilots have signed. Law of the contract is were you signed it, in your country.
Funny that he talks about a totally failed manpower planning, something the little man can not do anything about.
The little, insignificant man has not done anything for the fleet, pilots, employees for the past seven years.
Keep on going with your `pre war Yorkshire hospital` management style.
eventually your time will be up.