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AnotherWorld Apr 10th 2009 8:57 pm

Finally escaped the UAE
 
Yes I finally got out, after damaging my passport and having to visit Dubai immigration 3 days in a row from Abu Dhabi just to get permission to leave the country, I made it to wonderful Thailand and never plan on coming back to the UAE. I'd fly over Antarctica just to avoid a transit stop of the place.

No issues leaving the country, no issues with my company approving a visa transfer even though I'd lost my job... everything sweet.

The Dean Apr 10th 2009 8:59 pm

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by AnotherWorld (Post 7470871)
Yes I finally got out, after damaging my passport and having to visit Dubai immigration 3 days in a row from Abu Dhabi just to get permission to leave the country, I made it to wonderful Thailand and never plan on coming back to the UAE. I'd fly over Antarctica just to avoid a transit stop of the place.

No issues leaving the country, no issues with my company approving a visa transfer even though I'd lost my job... everything sweet.

Yes that's all very well, but you'll be coming back for the next BE Night Out I assume???

AnotherWorld Apr 10th 2009 8:59 pm

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 7470873)
Yes that's all very well, but you'll be coming back for the next BE Night Out I assume???

Oh yes and it will be my first one.

Blue Cat Apr 10th 2009 9:01 pm

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by AnotherWorld (Post 7470871)
Yes I finally got out, after damaging my passport and having to visit Dubai immigration 3 days in a row from Abu Dhabi just to get permission to leave the country, I made it to wonderful Thailand and never plan on coming back to the UAE. I'd fly over Antarctica just to avoid a transit stop of the place.

No issues leaving the country, no issues with my company approving a visa transfer even though I'd lost my job... everything sweet.

good luck in Thailand :)

soukie Apr 11th 2009 1:17 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 
Congratulations on your escape AW hope it all goes well.

AnotherWorld Apr 11th 2009 3:47 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 
Thanks :)

Oh and a couple of hours ago, someone ffrom First Gulf Bank called on my UAE number asking if I wanted a loan top up. :rofl:

bimcnorth Apr 11th 2009 7:18 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by AnotherWorld (Post 7471418)
Thanks :)

Oh and a couple of hours ago, someone ffrom First Gulf Bank called on my UAE number asking if I wanted a loan top up. :rofl:

You owe them?

AnotherWorld Apr 11th 2009 7:44 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by bimcnorth (Post 7471792)
You owe them?

Yes I have a loan with them but havent missed a payment..... yet.

The Dean Apr 11th 2009 7:46 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by AnotherWorld (Post 7471837)
Yes I have a loan with them but havent missed a payment..... yet.

You've already left??

And they've offered you a top-up??

Then take the idiots for every penny they've got...............

AnotherWorld Apr 11th 2009 7:52 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 7471841)
You've already left??

And they've offered you a top-up??

Then take the idiots for every penny they've got...............

Thats what I was thinking. I wonder if they would credit my account without getting anything from my side...:huh:

The Dean Apr 11th 2009 7:56 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by AnotherWorld (Post 7471846)
Thats what I was thinking. I wonder if they would credit my account without getting anything from my side...:huh:

Then you use your online banking facility to transfer the money to Thailand.....

I'll take 10% for the idea, you keep the rest............

AnotherWorld Apr 11th 2009 7:57 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 7471854)
Then you use your online banking facility to transfer the money to Thailand.....

I'll take 10% for the idea, you keep the rest............

Ah the old trick of trying to copyright an idea ehhh. Next time the idiot calls me I'll ask him to western union another 100k over here and see what he says. :rofl:

bimcnorth Apr 11th 2009 8:01 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 
In general I would advice against skipping paying FGB in particular, any other UAE bank but FGB.

AnotherWorld Apr 11th 2009 8:05 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 

Originally Posted by bimcnorth (Post 7471863)
In general I would advice against skipping paying FGB in particular, any other UAE bank but FGB.

Would you care to elaborate on the reasons why?

bimcnorth Apr 11th 2009 8:34 am

Re: Finally escaped the UAE
 
Because it´s a bank with a direct connection to all major western intelligence networks.
Its chairman is head of UAE intelligence and security and runs an "invisible" prison for CIA just to give you an example..

But then they will hardly pursue anyone for a minor sum, but they will always know where you are and your name will always be on a file somewhere.


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