I have just heard that the CoT Boeing for EK has confirmed that management have gone back on their promise NOT to hire any DEC's.
Apparently DEC recruitment for the B777 will be formally annouced next week!
Previous DEC recruitment had an approx 75% failure rate and if this rumor is true it will be a complete reversal of the company promise to the pilot group. Looks like the Boeing fleet are in for some bad news! Watch this space!!!