tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post116133844205250634..comments2024-03-28T22:59:15.275+04:00Comments on UAE Community Blog: New York Times on Dubaisecretdubaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115610824191031176noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1164749686047371752006-11-29T01:34:00.000+04:002006-11-29T01:34:00.000+04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161503412882342152006-10-22T11:50:00.000+04:002006-10-22T11:50:00.000+04:00No, I do not mean that. I mean had it not been for...No, I do not mean that. I mean had it not been for the Arabs running it and the Indians carrying out the tasks, it would have not gotten anywhere.Emiratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462585396693212163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161450715819226602006-10-21T21:11:00.000+04:002006-10-21T21:11:00.000+04:00"Dubai is the Best Arab-Run, Indian order taking c..."Dubai is the Best Arab-Run, Indian order taking city in the world."<BR/><BR/>What is - "Indian Order taking" ? you mean Indians take just oders and do as told?<BR/><BR/>Hmmmmmm if so, perhaps true I suppose.roshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271894997251528158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161422677709724852006-10-21T13:24:00.000+04:002006-10-21T13:24:00.000+04:00Dubai is the Best Arab-Run, Indian order taking ci...Dubai is the Best Arab-Run, Indian order taking city in the world.Emiratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462585396693212163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161420655114856702006-10-21T12:50:00.000+04:002006-10-21T12:50:00.000+04:00I sincerely hope, some of the newer foreigners do ...<I>I sincerely hope, some of the newer foreigners do tone down on their clothing a bit - I mean what's the harm in throwing around a sarong or not wearing a skirt that doesn't end right after the belt buckle?</I><BR/><BR/>Well noted blogrosh.<BR/>Recently I've been reading a lot of foul language on <A HTTP://SECRETDUBAI.BLOGSPOT.COM/2006/10/MOON-NOT-SOON.HTML HREF="url" REL="nofollow">SD's post here</A> which seems to reflect the strong anti-western undercurrent in this region. <BR/><BR/>I feel the blame for this goes both to the permissive image Dubai has projected for itself over the years, as well as to a select bunch of Western Expats who wish to pretend that they are still in their own countries! <BR/><BR/>The authorities are to blame because by <I>allowing</I> such behaviour in the public places they have flouted their own civic code of conduct for the country they are running; few Western Expat communities are to blame because they seem to push the country's goodwill to the negative extremes!<BR/><BR/>It's a sad confusion of what a modern Arab would like to have in this country: "An UAE where you can experience the World" OR "A world of experience within an UAE" - the latter is more appropriate to retain one's identity.shansentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116071647828153760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161408913623762672006-10-21T09:35:00.000+04:002006-10-21T09:35:00.000+04:00Yeah what's the deal with Dubai being the "best ru...Yeah what's the deal with Dubai being the "best run Indian city"? This is a first?<BR/><BR/>I am half Indian(alright, I admit, I've never lived in India, sort of oblivious to Indian customs etc all) - however, besides having a lot of Indians/Pakistanis in the UAE - howz the above statement true?roshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271894997251528158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161393608812598022006-10-21T05:20:00.000+04:002006-10-21T05:20:00.000+04:00"Any move to enforce the strict rules of Sharia la..."Any move to enforce the strict rules of Sharia law, a-la-Saudia, runs the risk of violent opposition, severely affecting its marketability to the Western World, plus negatively affecting the overall economy of the region."<BR/><BR/><BR/>Very true Shansenta - Dubai sadly may stand the risk of losing it all.<BR/><BR/>What makes this place so wonderful & unique is it's western liberal atmosphere, with the proper dose of checks & balances as per Islamic and Arab traditions - something very unique.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, I sincerely hope, some of the newer foreigners do tone down on their clothing a bit - I mean what's the harm in throwing around a sarong or not wearing a skirt that doesn't end right after the belt buckle?<BR/><BR/>UAE maybe all glamour & grandeur, however it is still taking it's baby steps towards progress and the westroshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271894997251528158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161359043006743712006-10-20T19:44:00.000+04:002006-10-20T19:44:00.000+04:00best run indian city.... hmmmmm thats new . it is ...best run indian city.... hmmmmm thats new . it is a suburb of Mumbai ... but that certainly does not make it the best run city. <BR/>he heAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161348336086613152006-10-20T16:45:00.000+04:002006-10-20T16:45:00.000+04:00It's a very interesting and thought provoking arti...It's a very interesting and thought provoking article, which raises the oft-asked questions:<BR/><BR/> <B>1) How much permissive Dubai should be? -</B> I guess in it's strategic efforts to draw attention and business, it has stopped considering that it's a Muslim state governed by Sharia laws.<BR/><B>2) Does Dubai really have any deep-rooted culture that can be sustained? -</B> As a city-state, it has all signs of a flourishing metro culture, but sadly, no "Arabic culture", that Sharjah / Abu Dhabi enjoy.<BR/><B>3) Does Dubai at all wants to be recognised as an epitome of Arab culture and values? -</B> I guess not! Showcase to some extent, yes, but not a live example of GCC Arab culture which can be practiced / assimilated. Much of its showcased culture is often meant for sale to Western world - not for adoption.<BR/><B>4) How much Dubai closer to UAE? - </B> Yes, it enjoys the position of a commercial capital of UAE, a conduit for Western entry to UAE; But it is more recognised as a wealthy priveledged brother of UAE.<BR/><BR/>Therefore no matter how the professors / intelligentsia / social thinkers would like to talk or debate about it, Dubai has come too far to sustain the deep Arabian flavour in it's identity.<BR/><BR/>Any move to enforce the strict rules of Sharia law, a-la-Saudia, runs the risk of violent opposition, severely affecting its marketability to the Western World, plus negatively affecting the overall economy of the region.<BR/><I><BR/><A HTTP://SHANSENTA.BLOGSPOT.COM/2006/10/DEBATING-DUBAIS-DISTINCTIVENESS.HTML HREF="url" REL="nofollow">(also cross-posted here)</A></I>shansentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116071647828153760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1161343280522606272006-10-20T15:21:00.000+04:002006-10-20T15:21:00.000+04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.shansentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116071647828153760noreply@blogger.com