I’m one of those people who can’t let go of things that I feel are wrong. Call it a.. unique personality trait. Also, let me make it clear, I have nothing against Porsche or their owners. What I do have a problem with, is people who park as if they are entitled to more space. [...]
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UAE: 10 years for spreading false rumors
As an expat in the UAE, I have grown accustomed to accepting laws and regulations that wouldn’t necessarily sit well with me if I were a citizen. I’m constantly reminded that I am not a stakeholder but rather, a guest. I knew the deal coming in, so I have no qualms about it. As a [...]
Emirates NBD ATM looks broken into
The Emirates NBD ATM looks like someone tried to break into. It’s been this way for about 2 months now. This doesn’t make me want to stick my card in there.
Is ArabCrunch’s Gaith Delusional or On To Something?
“You wanna criticize dog, try a little mo I’m so tired of this I could blow, fire in the hole I’m fired up so fire up the lighter and the dro Better hold on a little tighter here I go” – Eminem, On Fire I liked ArabCrunch. I liked it a lot. Then, out [...]
It Ain’t Trickin’ If You Got It!
Jameel Al Theyab wrote an op-ed piece on how some Gulf Arabs are vulgar in their display of wealth, most specifically in London. It’s your typical light-weight editorial you would get on the last page or similar. I was, however, disappointed by the writing itself. Al Theyab first goes on naming places and things that [...]
Tickler Needed: Must Have Nimble Hands
We get a lot of job applications. Every day. Most of those are never even read. If you’re an electrical engineer and you’re applying for a job with us, I hope you never find a job. Sorry, no sympathy from me. You’re too lazy to even know who you’re emailing. Spammers get no love. So [...]
Hymen restoration – really?
I’ve often read these stories of hymen restoration (e.g. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8641099.stm) and found them to be disturbing to say the least. There are a few things that come to mind: 1) If you are planning on spending the rest of your life with some guy who will not spend his life with you because blood won’t come [...]
