Religous issue in Dubai
Jul 3rd 2009, 1:23 pm
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Religous issue in Dubai
My friend has been offered a job in Dubai, her husband is Jewish although he is not a practising Jew will he have problems working/living in Duabi? Advice much appreciated
Jul 3rd 2009, 2:47 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
Thorny issue. I doubt he would be asked his religion. I'd think he should carefully craft his answer ahead of time though. I've tried to imagine this scenario before hypothetically and it's a tough one.
If it were me I'd avoid working/living in the gulf as a Jewish person. Minefield is the word that comes to mind. Maybe it would never be an issue and I'm not giving people enough credit. There's enough moments when it can be slightly uncomfortable being American here.
Worth noting I work primarily with Emiratis so my experience may not be particularly relevant. I'll be watching this thread with great interest. Best of luck.
If it were me I'd avoid working/living in the gulf as a Jewish person. Minefield is the word that comes to mind. Maybe it would never be an issue and I'm not giving people enough credit. There's enough moments when it can be slightly uncomfortable being American here.
Worth noting I work primarily with Emiratis so my experience may not be particularly relevant. I'll be watching this thread with great interest. Best of luck.
Jul 3rd 2009, 2:48 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
doesn't it state in your passport what religion you are?
Jul 3rd 2009, 2:55 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
I have a friend called Goldstein, Jewish, nose and all!
He drifts in and out of the ME, including Saudi, all the time without a problem.
Never mentions his religion.......ever.......
My advice to your mate is keep it to yourself.
He drifts in and out of the ME, including Saudi, all the time without a problem.
Never mentions his religion.......ever.......
My advice to your mate is keep it to yourself.
Jul 3rd 2009, 3:06 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
I actually helped a friend of mine to get an internship in Dubai, but his work visa got rejected due to his Jewish name.. Although of course that is not the official reason
Jul 3rd 2009, 7:16 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
i want dual emirati/UK.
that way i can sit on my arse do **** all day and blame the expats for everything.
hang on i do that already...doh
that way i can sit on my arse do **** all day and blame the expats for everything.
hang on i do that already...doh
Jul 3rd 2009, 7:24 pm
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Re: Religous issue in Dubai
Netherlands (Dutch) and New-Zealand, although I consider the Netherlands to be my home, as I grew up there and only was in NZ for the first 3 years of my life.
Decided to keep both, as it has no negative consequences for me and it makes it easier if I ever want to move down under.
Decided to keep both, as it has no negative consequences for me and it makes it easier if I ever want to move down under.
