Islamist Web Site Warns U.A.E. to Expel Non-Muslims
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Islamist Web Site Warns U.A.E. to Expel Non-Muslims
July 24 (Bloomberg) -- An Islamist Web site warned the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East's fourth-largest oil producer, to expel non Muslims and Westerners, including the U.S. ambassador and other U.S. citizens, within 10 days or risk attack.
``If you refuse to do this, we ask God to settle the matter or we will settle it with our own hands,'' said the posting July 19 by an unidentified individual on al-Sakifah Web site, which also carries statements attributed to al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Hilary Olsin-Windecker, spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy in Dubai, said in a telephone interview ``all threats are taken seriously.'' About 20,000 U.S. citizens are resident in the U.A.E., she said. About 100,000 U.K. expatriates also live there.
The U.A.E.'s open borders, cosmopolitan demographics and pro- U.S. stance could make it a target for terrorism, said Kevin Rosser, a security analyst at Control Risks Group. Still, he advised treating the Internet posting with caution.
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``If you refuse to do this, we ask God to settle the matter or we will settle it with our own hands,'' said the posting July 19 by an unidentified individual on al-Sakifah Web site, which also carries statements attributed to al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Hilary Olsin-Windecker, spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy in Dubai, said in a telephone interview ``all threats are taken seriously.'' About 20,000 U.S. citizens are resident in the U.A.E., she said. About 100,000 U.K. expatriates also live there.
The U.A.E.'s open borders, cosmopolitan demographics and pro- U.S. stance could make it a target for terrorism, said Kevin Rosser, a security analyst at Control Risks Group. Still, he advised treating the Internet posting with caution.
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Not really. We used to get threats like these all the time. Im sure a certain element is true but it really is nothing that can be done about it! Your no more at risk for being a westerner in the UAE as you are on the London Underground and thats a very sad fact!!
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There has always been 'threats' to the stability of the UAE and the population here. That comes from the highest sources in the British embassy, but these days where are we safe? Sadly, as has been mentioned before, even as you go about your daily business back home you are a target.
Maybe the USA got their information wrong prior to embarking upon the War against Terrorism, maybe they sparked a whole new one off....
Maybe the USA got their information wrong prior to embarking upon the War against Terrorism, maybe they sparked a whole new one off....
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C'mon cut the crap with the USA to be blame,...it's like those guys who like to says 'that girl been raped because she dressed too sexy' No excuse man, you are what you are and in this case those terrorists are vicious killer!
C'mon cut the crap with the USA to be blame,...it's like those guys who like to says 'that girl been raped because she dressed too sexy' No excuse man, you are what you are and in this case those terrorists are vicious killer!
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No, the USA is right on this. There was a problem long before they got involved so deeply. Do you really think these people would change if the USA totally removed themselves from all Muslim areas?
Pirates used to roam the high seas freely until all nations got together to finally stamp them out. (well almost).
Now it is time for all nations to band together and stamp out all the Muslim Extremists. Not just the terrorists but also those who support them morally and financially.
Pirates used to roam the high seas freely until all nations got together to finally stamp them out. (well almost).
Now it is time for all nations to band together and stamp out all the Muslim Extremists. Not just the terrorists but also those who support them morally and financially.
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Not all Muslims are terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims.
In the Philippines, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Pakistan and now Europe the problems of terrorism is rooted in the fundamentalism of this religon. It has to be put out and has to be put out from within which likely will not happen under the current leadership. It is a cancer on the world that has to end for their sake as well as the worlds. The excuses has to end on our and their parts. They would still be blowing up people no matter the wests policies that is just the ideology they have. You are not like us to you have to die. It is time to join the 21st century.
In the Philippines, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Pakistan and now Europe the problems of terrorism is rooted in the fundamentalism of this religon. It has to be put out and has to be put out from within which likely will not happen under the current leadership. It is a cancer on the world that has to end for their sake as well as the worlds. The excuses has to end on our and their parts. They would still be blowing up people no matter the wests policies that is just the ideology they have. You are not like us to you have to die. It is time to join the 21st century.
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You're all quite right about what to do against terrorism, but it seems to me that you seem to be a bit over-relaxed about the issue. The question is not if they will try/execute acts of terrorism in the UAE as well as in other well run emirates, but when!
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All wonderful replies, fair enough about the risks radi ra....etc....
What I do wonder about is everyone's interpretion of terrorism and Islam.
Shocking, but I wll not delve into such a sensitive subject since religion is taboo on Pprun or so says the moderator as soon as one gives a varying opinion on the events.
What I have to say is as long as your approach will be one of head burrying ostriches as long as you will have these terrorists clamoring on how they will kill and destroy the west.
Incidently, Westerners do not make press releases when they want to say the same, they just say it to you with any derogatory term associated with your creed, but that is acceptable...
What I do wonder about is everyone's interpretion of terrorism and Islam.
Shocking, but I wll not delve into such a sensitive subject since religion is taboo on Pprun or so says the moderator as soon as one gives a varying opinion on the events.
What I have to say is as long as your approach will be one of head burrying ostriches as long as you will have these terrorists clamoring on how they will kill and destroy the west.
Incidently, Westerners do not make press releases when they want to say the same, they just say it to you with any derogatory term associated with your creed, but that is acceptable...
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Sorry LHR Rain,
I have to disagree with you when you say all Terrorists are Muslim....lets not forget the origional modern terrorists who were all Northern Irish Catholics and Protestants and they are still out and about, perhaps a lot more low key than before!!! Not to mention the likes of the uni-bomber in the states, he was presbyterian...
Although Im not muslim I dont think its fair to make that comment!
I have to disagree with you when you say all Terrorists are Muslim....lets not forget the origional modern terrorists who were all Northern Irish Catholics and Protestants and they are still out and about, perhaps a lot more low key than before!!! Not to mention the likes of the uni-bomber in the states, he was presbyterian...
Although Im not muslim I dont think its fair to make that comment!
Well sounds like a good reason why we should get a pay rise....lets call it danger money. Where else can you fly for 2 to 3hrs and any direction to find a different war zone?
Show me the money!!!!
Don
Show me the money!!!!
Don
You think you are not a target if you live in the Middle East....hit the web site that has the video of the guy getting gunned down in his garage and then beheaded in Saudi.
They were nice to him....shot him dead before whacking his head off.
It happens...the threat is real....it is coming to a neighborhood near you soon.
They were nice to him....shot him dead before whacking his head off.
It happens...the threat is real....it is coming to a neighborhood near you soon.
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SASless...you watch too many movies. I would agree with SS. Dubai is like Lisboa and Casablanca during the WWII. Everybody is here. As long as nobody rocks the boat we will be here for a looonggg time 
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With the likes of David Beckam, Michael Owen, Juglio Iglesias and all the bigheads buying property in DXB, I wonder if Osama has bought anything here. Would do wonders to get the exorbitant rents down.......although maybe not - even Osama is not dumb enough to blow up his own neighbourhood, so that would make it the safest place on earth!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe someone should offer him a cave at Silicone city.......
Maybe someone should offer him a cave at Silicone city.......
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The threat is real and ignoring it will not make it go away.
Lisbon and Casa aren't situated in the Ruhr valley thus are poor comparisons. Almost as poor as comparing Dubai to other large western cities. In Dubai non-asian expats stand out from the crowds and congregate in a relatively small number of predictable areas. If non-muslims are targetted here you will soon feel very vulnerable with few places to hide.
Have a nice day!
Lisbon and Casa aren't situated in the Ruhr valley thus are poor comparisons. Almost as poor as comparing Dubai to other large western cities. In Dubai non-asian expats stand out from the crowds and congregate in a relatively small number of predictable areas. If non-muslims are targetted here you will soon feel very vulnerable with few places to hide.
Have a nice day!
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Osama Bin Ladin
Well you do not need to go very far, like bekham and the rest Osama Bin Ladin does have a house in Dubai, next to Al ourouba street in Jumeirah 1.
Until a year ago it had a police hut right next to it.
guess he got the t-shirt and he's been here, rents got too high for him, or maybe it was the traffic jams?
Who knows?
You are all my friends, slama laykum.
Inchallah you stay as long as you like, but dont touch my "friends" Ok?
Understand?
OUallahi!
Until a year ago it had a police hut right next to it.
guess he got the t-shirt and he's been here, rents got too high for him, or maybe it was the traffic jams?
Who knows?
You are all my friends, slama laykum.
Inchallah you stay as long as you like, but dont touch my "friends" Ok?
Understand?
OUallahi!
Last edited by Sheikh Spear Pispot; 26th Jul 2005 at 19:29.