(Abu Dhabi Police Force)
This leads to the second most asked question....Do you feel safe being an American in the Middle East?
The answer usually surprises most people. Even with these guys (pictured above) in charge I feel much safer than I do in Houston or Dallas. The locals drive like maniacs (more on that tomorrow), but I just stay out of their way.
This leads to the second most asked question....Do you feel safe being an American in the Middle East?
The answer usually surprises most people. Even with these guys (pictured above) in charge I feel much safer than I do in Houston or Dallas. The locals drive like maniacs (more on that tomorrow), but I just stay out of their way.
Last spring there was a report of a tourist lady that had her purse snatched while walking on the Corniche. The suspect was quickly apprehended. Sharia law states that thieves must pay with the loss of their hand. Lets just say this guy will save money buying mittens this winter. Swift punishment is always the best crime deterrent. I felt the same way when we lived in Singapore.
Am I being too confident? Low crime doesn't mean no crime.
Am I being too confident? Low crime doesn't mean no crime.
I'll admit that the news media is very censored. Al Qaeda may blow up Abu Dhabi island tomorrow, but headlines will be "City Makes Room for New Development". The "Desert Strangler" and "Abdul the Ripper" may be stalking the streets as we speak, but we would never know. Oh yeah, and over here I'm Canadian ...anybody seen my maple leaf?
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Hi Juli,
I've just read your entire blog with Mike looking over my shoulder for much of it. Guess I missed some of the earlier ones when I was back home in March and April. Anyway we got quite a chuckle from your insights and stories. That 45 degree heat must be getting to ya and keeping you indoors in front of the computer. Sadly, I must admit I'm one of those geographically challenged people who didn't know where Abu Dhabi was let alone how to spell it. But after reading all your little jewels of info.I feel as if I've been there! Also Mike and I had no idea what PBR in Vegas was. Thought you were talking in some sort of texting slang. Looked it up. Sounds like fun. By the way I'm also the "Canadian" down here. Come see us in OZ and keep the stories coming.
Love...Kathy
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