Tubegreaser - didn't mean to strike a nerve with all of this safety stuff. It obviously bothers you personally. Yes, I am out of touch with you and your attitude - for that I am thankful.
To attack me personally achieves nothing but identifying your inability to acknowledge that there are problems and concerns within the aviation world of the UAE, not just GAL.
Fam flights - what do you learn from these, or do you just consider them a perk and get a free ride. Do you even sit up on the flight deck or enjoy the pampering back in business class?
Facility visits - You are probably correct since a pilot would have to submit his/her passport, UAE ID card, airline ID card, 2 passport photos, plus the 2 page application form to gain access even with an escort! If I were a pilot this would be enough discouragement to not even bother. A loss of education and potential communications link for both the pilot and the controller(s).
Bashing the wrong people? You are not being bashed, but your continued denial that there is nothing wrong is very concerning and it will not be me that gives you or your unit or GAL a bad name. GAL will do this by itself.
GOD's gift to aviation? Not hardly -
From one controller to another, I am no better than you nor am I less qualified but my 25+ years in atc entitle me to voice my concerns when my profession appears to be in troubled waters.