Clunk is right on. Free SMS between Blackberry users worldwide cuts Du and Etisalat out of alot of $$$$. These coneheads got caught and spanked, which is the highest insult to these people.
If a local feels like they have been embarrased someone pays, its never logical, just reactionary. The amount of unsold Blackberry inventory in the UAE will cost retailers a huge amount of money, including locals who have a share in retail.
This also sends a message to anyone who deals with the UAE. They are as reliable as a 30hr wx forecast.
six7driver, its not about payback for slots or Air Canada. Its about a culture who sense of righteous entitlement was knocked down a peg in full sight, so they react like a 3 year old.
If this has even a whiff of payback, EK or EY will never see another Canadian destination ever.