Anniversary Today
#16
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7 and a half years for me.
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6 years this easter. Where has that time gone, gulp!
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I first came to Dubai in February 2006 and moved permanently in November 2006. Time certainly flies...
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Just over 9 years since I came back
Now approaching half my life in the UAE and half in the uk which makes it somewhat confusing as to where I feel at home most
Now approaching half my life in the UAE and half in the uk which makes it somewhat confusing as to where I feel at home most
#27
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Most of the last 21 years in the region, but only three years here (Dubai) on this tour-of-duty (plus two years here a few years back).
When I first arrived in Riyadh (Oct 92), a fellow expat told me the 'golden rule' - "If you stay in the Middle East for two years, you will stay for twenty......". How I laughed..............
When I first arrived in Riyadh (Oct 92), a fellow expat told me the 'golden rule' - "If you stay in the Middle East for two years, you will stay for twenty......". How I laughed..............
#28
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First time in 1976.
UAE has been firmly in my heart ever since.
UAE has been firmly in my heart ever since.
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24 yrs in the Khaliji sand pit - neither bucket full yet - but both getting close...