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If you're implying that the same could happen in Dubai ... Ras Al Khaimah is a far cry from the sophisticated and relatively civilised Emirate of Dubai, both in distance and attitude, as well as their respective interpretation and implementation of Shariah law. The powers that be are far more tolerant in Dubai than their neighbours in Sharjah and even the more distant Abu Dhabi.

Also, double standards are rife in this part of the world - Westerners literally get away with murder - and I would put money (if it was allowed :rolleyes:!) on the woman punished not being of Western origin. Harsh but unfairly true.

Ever picked up a copy of Sharia law? OK, not rivetting reading for most of us, but next time you stroll into your local Islamic bookshop have a look at one (English translations are available).

Have a look at the section on punishment for adultery. It's death by stoning of course...but the interesting bit is the rule on how to stone a woman to death.

The text dictates that a woman must be placed in a trench in the ground before the process commences...so that if she happens to become 'exposed' or 'unclothed' during the barrage that she will not cause scandal to herself or the spectators. How thoughtful.

Dubai may be different (today)...but Iran used to be a liberal regime as well, until the Mullahs got a grip.

That's me well and truly Fatwah'd then.

Any one of you guys ever submitted a pilot application with this airline? After all these adverse comments about this country and its national airline I sincerely hope not. I hope that all the above comments I have read aren't the results of unsuccessful applications or interviews.

Hi guys. I'm not going to move this but........wouldn't it be better on R&N or Terms of...?, or was it shoved here from one of those?
Sure looks like an AT issue to me!

OK I give in! Just seen the bit on R&N about it. If you can keep it on AT issues and not too phobic I'll TRY and persuade 'Towers' to have it back!

[This message has been edited by BOAC (edited 02 May 2001).]

Actually woofer, you're half right. I did apply to them once when times were tough. I did the group interview and breezed it. I was offered the job.

I went home and thought about it. The contract arrived later by post. By then I wasn't so desperate any more and I returned it with a polite thank you note.
Glad I did too.