Hey boys and girls, I don't know where this got started but saying your squawk code when changing frequency's is NOT required!!! Neither is saying what position you are at or going to!!!
From the Middle East to most places in Europe you are under radar coverage. The controller knows your code, where you're at and where you are direct to. So lets just stick with what is required.
Call sign and altitude.
Cheers.
Togalk, below is the definitive guide to squawk code usage for the UAE FIR:
1. If you enter the UAE FIR via either ORSAR or DARAX (Tehran FIR), say your squawk and level/level passing.
2. If you enter the UAE FIR via either KITAP or TANSU (Bahrain FIR) say your squawk code and level.
3. If you depart DXB/AUH/RAK etc, say your squawk code and level passing on first contact with APP.
4. Should you ever find yourself departing from Al Dhafra, say your squawk code and level/level passing on first contact with Al Dhafra APP and UAE ACC. Highly unlikely though.
Edit to add: Feel free to say good morning.