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Tongkat Ali 12th Jul 2007 07:40

Mary, MASenger is not entirely wrong!. He is alluding to a worst case scenario; ie when conflict escalate between American backed Jewish interests and Muslim radicals. When **** hits the fan, I sincerely advise you have a ready escape plan. Other than that things will be OK; just lie low, keep cool and do not get into altercations that get you in trouble with the authorities ( includes traffic accidents.....you will always be wrong no matter what ) which will expose your identity and provide an excuse for the sickos to jump on you. As Sireh had wished...Shalom & Wassalam.

Hazrail 12th Jul 2007 07:48

Been in and out of the Gulf for over 30 years, have met many of my brethern and even celebrated a few times Rosh ashana in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

As long as it's low key, it's cool.

Give it a go!

Shalom

Hassan Bok 12th Jul 2007 08:53

Assalamualaikum Tongkat...nak chot minah jahudi ke? Mary, keep cool and all will be cool & dandy...shalom.

Mary P. 12th Jul 2007 21:23

Thanks for all your insightful posts.

Mary.

MASsenger 13th Jul 2007 03:02

Ohhh Mary P, you`re not gonna leave us high & dry with a sweet bye,bye. After getting us all worked up, yeh goda tell us gal!!! What`s you`re decision. To go, or not to go!

Mary P. 13th Jul 2007 06:48

Keep your pants on MASenger! Let me apply first then I'll get back to you.

Kisses,

Mary

Sal-e 13th Jul 2007 12:28

Hevenu shalom alechem!

Payscale 13th Jul 2007 16:08

Hi Mary,

Dont come! It may sound harsh, but why would you put yourself in a position
where you must make escape plans and not tell who you are. Its not worth it.

Take care.

Hazrail 13th Jul 2007 17:53

Just bring the ten commandments with you there is a lack of morality prevailing, don't know if you can see it yet...

While you are at it bring your M4A1, you might just needed to blow the head of one of these islamic terrorists.

downwindabeam 13th Jul 2007 23:47

what about a jew who'se a US citizen while in his/her passport it says they were born in Israel...?

It could be a family of diplomats who are jewish that just happened to be stationed in Israel at the time..... do you think they stand a chance as pilots for EK?

-downwindabeam

blueside^ 14th Jul 2007 05:16

Immigration
 
Downwindabeam I would recommend referring that question to the
United Arab Emirates - Ministry of Interior Naturalization & Residency Administration - Dubai http://www.dnrd.gov.ae/dnrd/default.htm. They will certainly be able to answer this question for you.
Nevertheless my guess would be no problem. :ok:

Obfuscation 14th Jul 2007 11:33

What about Jewish passengers? Several months back an Emirates flight from Osaka to Dubai, (operated 3 crew) was assigned with a local F/O. A premium class passenger was a Jewish female. The local F/O got wind of this and refused to do the flight. Eventully special dispensation was received from the DGCA to operate the flight back with 2 pilots only. The local F/O returned to crew accommodation and paxed back the following day. Do you think any disciplinary action was tken? No, just a great job in hushing it all up. So how many Jewish pax do EK have on their thrice daily JFK Flights. I guess it would not look good to potential customers if word got out.

Dr Know 14th Jul 2007 21:03

On A JFK?

Man I can't tell you how many Jews but next time I'll count the empty seats, subtract that from the total and advise you on the amount if Indians...sorry British/American/Canadian passport holders we carry to and from JFK:ok:

Tristar 15th Jul 2007 06:58

Salam
 
I am a Bahraini Muslim and I have a Bahraini Jewish friend, there are a hand full of Bahraini Jewish families leaving in perfect harmony here; non of them has ever (at least in recent history that I can recall) been harassed or disrespected. I hope the same is the case in UAE. The point I am making is that we don’t have any thing against Judaism, in fact Judaism and Christianity is a part of our religion. However Zionism is totally different matter; if I where you I would openly admit that I am Jewish but I will defiantly not show any support for the Zionists or the Zionist state (Israel).
Enjoy the heat, humidity and the heavy traffic. :)

Thylakoid 15th Jul 2007 07:26

Dr. Know, except for a few Europeans and Australians, EK makes a great deal of its money carrying Indians, Pakistanis, and Asians in general, with or without the so-called first world passports.
Had EK depended on carrying Jews, or other white western folks, they wouldn't make any money.

Now, as per hiring Jewish pilots, this is a non-issue. There are several pilots with Jewish surnames flying for EK. Quoting Tristar above, the Arabs tolerate all other religions (as long as you don't try to talk them out of theirs); but, they have a big bone with the Zionists, the land-takers, the Israelis.

the Shue 15th Jul 2007 11:30

From all my time living here, one thing I've learnt is to never say "never". Making money is the prime concern around here and if bringing in another pilot means more money, you have a chance.

However, even if you did make it in, I would guess that sooner or later someone, a coworker or even a passenger, would object to it and all would be for not.
(Bye the way, my full admiration for your open-mindedness.)

MASsenger 16th Jul 2007 01:46

I`m holdin ma pants, he,he,he, good one Mary. You sound like a fun girl, would love to hockup. However for your own good,and this really difficult for me to say, but stay away!

texanlubab 21st Jul 2007 21:37

rosh hashana
 
where can i find out about rosh hashana services in dubai, may end up being there...

Ibn Kalb 31st Jul 2007 12:47

Mary

If Dubai doesn't work, come to bahrain. we have a synagogue and some prominent Jewish families (nonoo has the Western Union Franchise and Reuben deal in electronics). We did/do have a Jewish member of the Shura council.

Half the posts here are reasonable the other half are nutters. I would encourage you to come to the Gulf and see what it's like.

kingoftheslipstream 31st Jul 2007 13:22

Shalom Mary...
... you have been requested by a nice gentleman to bring the 10 Commandments with you, if y'all come.
I was wonderin' if, since there's a whole bunch a rules here already, if ya could just bring, say, 6 or 7 Commandments?
I'd like that!:)
Good luck with your initiative young lady!
k-o-t-s


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