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Momentary Musings: Debating Dubai's Distinctiveness
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. John B. Chilton. Who's writes the Emirates Economist. Blog, has posted a NYT article on Dubai. On UAE Community Blog. Which, sort of validates my oft-voiced contention that in its mind-blowing -speed growth initiatives, Dubai - and to some extent UAE as a whole - is fearing the loss of its grip on its Arab identity. Some quotes from the article:. 8220;We fear that the expatriate is going to impose his culture on us,”. 1) How much permissive Dubai should be?
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Momentary Musings: June 2009
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. The Urgent Need for Therapy. These days, it's a common thread of discussion among most of the Expats - regardless of the direction they come from, to UAE. It could be any one of these threads:. Did you hear "so and so" are leaving the country for good? You know i heard that there has bee 26000 one way departures in one week alone thru Emirates Airlines? I heard that your good friend and his wife lost their jobs together? What are they doing now? No wonder t...
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Momentary Musings: January 2008
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. How NOT to be ripped-off while taking a loan. Usually, for every new entrant in Dubai - i.e. one who has got an employment, got an accomodation and a bank account - applying for a personal / car loan is the 2nd most important step towards settling down.All the banks - esp. the MNC banks - know about this quite as well , and are sitting there just to grab you to make a kill! 1) Don't jump on to the very first "lucrative" offer. 4) Look for the hidden fees.
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Momentary Musings: An honest start to keep Happy "happy"!
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. An honest start to keep Happy "happy"! 8216;Happy to be in Dubai; I’ve a better life here’. 8211; says Ms. Happy Bulosan (not her real name), a 22 year-old Filipina resident from Dubai. She and her name – Happy – represent the general state of mind of an estimated 2 million Filipinos working in the Middle East. It will be taken care of; no worries! I feel I’d not be the first one to say that they do not! Take the example of Happy: “When I joined here,...
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Momentary Musings: August 2008
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. 7 step Salary negotiation for Dubai newbies. Over the last 2 years, the living costs in Dubai has multiplied - and so have the new job seekers! We all agree that Dubai has a charisma of its own, that attracts scores and scores of career makers, investors, the big-bold-beautiful, and what not! Keeping them in mind, I had submitted a salary negotiation advice thread in DiscussDubai.com. Almost 2 years ago! Such is the demand of Dubai as a career builder!
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Momentary Musings: November 2009
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. United we stand for UAE". I’ve been living here for the last 8 years now, and I can say that Public holidays here are primarily “Emirati affairs” - with the expatriates rarely participating in it like the way they do in developed countries. Instead, their celebrations are restricted to enjoying it just as a holiday. Recently however, I saw s ome interesting developments. The Art competition intended for all residents. Selected entries will be displayed at t...
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Momentary Musings: December 2010
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. An honest start to keep Happy "happy"! 8216;Happy to be in Dubai; I’ve a better life here’. 8211; says Ms. Happy Bulosan (not her real name), a 22 year-old Filipina resident from Dubai. She and her name – Happy – represent the general state of mind of an estimated 2 million Filipinos working in the Middle East. It will be taken care of; no worries! I feel I’d not be the first one to say that they do not! Take the example of Happy: “When I joined here,...
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Momentary Musings: November 2010
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. A question of Ethics and Sensationalism. My entry into the UAE blogging world was more or less inspired by Secret Dubai Diary. At times, some of the posts were found inappropriate by the moral police and as a result, we are not able to access her blog directly within UAE. Undeterred, she continues to write - though less frequently - and one can read her blog thru a feed-reader or google reader. Most likely the intent was to convey that Arab businessmen woul...
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Momentary Musings: "United we stand for UAE"
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Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. United we stand for UAE". I’ve been living here for the last 8 years now, and I can say that Public holidays here are primarily “Emirati affairs” - with the expatriates rarely participating in it like the way they do in developed countries. Instead, their celebrations are restricted to enjoying it just as a holiday. Recently however, I saw s ome interesting developments. The Art competition intended for all residents. Selected entries will be displayed at t...
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Momentary Musings: The Urgent Need for Therapy
http://shansenta.blogspot.com/2009/06/urgent-need-for-therapy.html
Random thoughts that create ripples in my head. The Urgent Need for Therapy. These days, it's a common thread of discussion among most of the Expats - regardless of the direction they come from, to UAE. It could be any one of these threads:. Did you hear "so and so" are leaving the country for good? You know i heard that there has bee 26000 one way departures in one week alone thru Emirates Airlines? I heard that your good friend and his wife lost their jobs together? What are they doing now? No wonder t...
