Although it's a bit "tongue in cheek" McMurphy sums up risk very well. Driving on SZR in Dubai involves constant hazard identification and risk mitigation. Tip for anyone new to driving in DXB: Don't ever drive in the far left lane whilst driving between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Not ever.
I have lived and worked in Kabul, Baghdad, Dubai and a dozen other places from North America to Africa to Southeast Asia. I can say with certainty that the biggest risk working for Serco in Baghdad is that the bar at Camp Serco will run out of beer on the weekend thanks to the Icelanders and the Canadians.