Middle East Unrest !!!
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I guess peaceful people who demonstrate for more justice,democracy in this part of he world It's considered as a security threat...
I'm afraid that the authorities by acting like that have just put oil on fire...
I'm afraid that the authorities by acting like that have just put oil on fire...
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There's a good reason that land in Barsha is given away for building on. And jobs in banks for the boys. I still don't see Dubai or UAE in that Al Jazeera pic there NLH. It does make interesting reading though
Why would you protest when you can afford a Ferrari at age 20
Why would you protest when you can afford a Ferrari at age 20
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Only that the 20 year old in the Ferrari is probably a Sunni. In Egypt we witnessed the masses more or less united against a common foe. In Bahrain it is the inequalities between Sunni and Shia which ignited the flame.
I don't believe there is enough kindling here to cause a flame but there still discrimination between the two.
I don't believe there is enough kindling here to cause a flame but there still discrimination between the two.
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Indeed. The ruling families here are Sunni as are the majority of Emiratis, so not likely to be an issue as you rightly point out.
Any aggro is likely to come from 'foriegn workers' who will just be booted out!
Any aggro is likely to come from 'foriegn workers' who will just be booted out!
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OMDB-PiLoT Locals in UAE have it all on silver platter! They don't need any revolution here. But ya, if the remaining non-local 80% population come out, there's going to be a LOT of chaos for sure. Imagine democracy in UAE - a South Indian as your president with Pakistani ministers in the parliament. Filipinos will still be at cashiers though.
I'm sure these Asians are more intelligent than you could ever be! You're just lucky you have white skin or a passport worshipped by Arabs. If these Asians had the same and you all stood before an interview panel, I'm sure you'll be the first to be sent home!
That goes to you too, Farrell!
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Contacted; The oil wealth that is controlled by AUH is theirs, under their soil. Dubai gets to control what wealth it gets from it's much smaller oil and gas reserves.
The UAE is a federation with the central government in Abu Dhabi but with each emirate having independence in their internal affairs and control of their assets.
The UAE is a federation with the central government in Abu Dhabi but with each emirate having independence in their internal affairs and control of their assets.
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I think that a popular revolution is unlikely.
The UAE governments are savvy enough to recognise which way the wind is blowing and political evolution will occur. It is already happening in a incremental way: gulfnews : Members applaud gradual changes in poll process
I wouldn't be surprised if there is much debate going on amongst the Emiratis.
Freedom of political discussion on TV, Radio and newspapers would help a lot.
The UAE governments are savvy enough to recognise which way the wind is blowing and political evolution will occur. It is already happening in a incremental way: gulfnews : Members applaud gradual changes in poll process
I wouldn't be surprised if there is much debate going on amongst the Emiratis.
Freedom of political discussion on TV, Radio and newspapers would help a lot.
it looks like you have a positive grasp on UAE, if you know, can you say the same for Qatar?
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Dubai has tried to build an economy independant of Oil Revenue (ie. not in Abu Dhabis pocket)
Despite obvious mistakes, has been quite successful.
Despite obvious mistakes, has been quite successful.
Quite successful in that it had to turn to Abu to bail it out?? Yes, quite successful
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Qatar... well recently I heard the following:
1-Qataris think Democracy is for poor people
2-To protest do you need to get out of the Land Cruiser?
3-Can the protest area be Shaded with A/C and Shisha?
4-How much should we pay to every Indian who will protest in our behalf?
5-Can we have the protest between 9 pm and midnight?
6-any gifts or prize for those who attend?
if protest are a success and democracy comes can we have the world cup earlier than 2022??
1-Qataris think Democracy is for poor people
2-To protest do you need to get out of the Land Cruiser?
3-Can the protest area be Shaded with A/C and Shisha?
4-How much should we pay to every Indian who will protest in our behalf?
5-Can we have the protest between 9 pm and midnight?
6-any gifts or prize for those who attend?
if protest are a success and democracy comes can we have the world cup earlier than 2022??
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@contacted, thanks ... so according to what you know it looks like all the expats are pretty safe in the QR arena!
those characteristics in addition to a freakishly big belly, the smart-phone head set in their right ear while drinking a spice-latte at Starbucks are actually a very good sign of democracy!
Qatar... well recently I heard the following:
1-Qataris think Democracy is for poor people
2-To protest do you need to get out of the Land Cruiser?
3-Can the protest area be Shaded with A/C and Shisha?
4-How much should we pay to every Indian who will protest in our behalf?
5-Can we have the protest between 9 pm and midnight?
6-any gifts or prize for those who attend?
if protest are a success and democracy comes can we have the world cup earlier than 2022??
1-Qataris think Democracy is for poor people
2-To protest do you need to get out of the Land Cruiser?
3-Can the protest area be Shaded with A/C and Shisha?
4-How much should we pay to every Indian who will protest in our behalf?
5-Can we have the protest between 9 pm and midnight?
6-any gifts or prize for those who attend?
if protest are a success and democracy comes can we have the world cup earlier than 2022??
those characteristics in addition to a freakishly big belly, the smart-phone head set in their right ear while drinking a spice-latte at Starbucks are actually a very good sign of democracy!
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haha. the same in Oman.
there was a demonstration the other day, totally pathetic. according to local newspaper> "as many as 300 citizens have gathered and walked ALMOST 200m carrying signs "we love you sultan, but give us more well paid jobs"
needless to say i ALMOST pissed myself laughing when reading it...
there was a demonstration the other day, totally pathetic. according to local newspaper> "as many as 300 citizens have gathered and walked ALMOST 200m carrying signs "we love you sultan, but give us more well paid jobs"
needless to say i ALMOST pissed myself laughing when reading it...
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This is just the beginning
The unrest will spread to many countries. It is inevitable. Only the timelines are in question.
Our economy is based on depletion of resources not their protection. Our monetary system is based on debt. Profit is maximised at the expense of other humans. The most successful managers are those who are in fact mentally deficient. The best lack the empathy prevalent in most human beings, thereby making them the most efficient at maximising profit as the consequences to others are transparent and irrelevant to this missing function of their abnormal brains.
See:
YouTube - ZEITGEIST: MOVING FORWARD | OFFICIAL RELEASE | 2011
The world revolution begins. It will be bloody. This is only the beginning. Greed and gross inequality will force millions into the streets in countries all over the globe. Those addicted to power and money will not give it away without considerable bloodshed.
Our economy is based on depletion of resources not their protection. Our monetary system is based on debt. Profit is maximised at the expense of other humans. The most successful managers are those who are in fact mentally deficient. The best lack the empathy prevalent in most human beings, thereby making them the most efficient at maximising profit as the consequences to others are transparent and irrelevant to this missing function of their abnormal brains.
See:
YouTube - ZEITGEIST: MOVING FORWARD | OFFICIAL RELEASE | 2011
The world revolution begins. It will be bloody. This is only the beginning. Greed and gross inequality will force millions into the streets in countries all over the globe. Those addicted to power and money will not give it away without considerable bloodshed.
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These Arabs should have taken lessons from the Chinese on how to suppress these damn infidels asking for political freedom...........
....How stupid are they...... All is not lost they can outsource to the Chinese still.........HU is listening. 
....How stupid are they...... All is not lost they can outsource to the Chinese still.........HU is listening.
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The Chinese are having the biggest problem in the world right now.
Although the economy is booming many Chinese are hungry and want to have a piece of the cake.
Before there was nothing to linger for, today there is.
Tension is the result of the gap between the have not and the have it all ad it a challenge to keep the balance right.
Although the economy is booming many Chinese are hungry and want to have a piece of the cake.
Before there was nothing to linger for, today there is.
Tension is the result of the gap between the have not and the have it all ad it a challenge to keep the balance right.
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Chinese already taking over UAE
With the down turn, the Indians, who populated the building sites, have been reducing in numbers, and the Chinese slowly taking over.
Does any one have statistics to show the number of Chinese workers, and Chinese firms in UAE.
Glf
Does any one have statistics to show the number of Chinese workers, and Chinese firms in UAE.
Glf