Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Protection

This is probably one of the more paranoid comments I will post on this blog... (so proceed with that in mind)

Did you know that the security for important personalities here in the UAE is pathetic? Im not talking about in official events, when bodyguards are a must, Im talking about in the day-to-day life of important personalities like the top Sheikhs of the 7 emirates... Sheikh Mohamed walks around with barely any security at times... Sheikhs of Fuijairah also need a LOT more security, especially when it comes to their majlises and the like . And security for foreign dignitaries needs some help too... Just yesterday I saw emir Sultan of Saudi Arabia (who is the crown prince) with no security whatsoever,,,

Whether there is a need for such security is debatable, since it makes the Sheikhs less accessible, BUT what needs to be feared is not the local population, its the influx of foreigners coming into this country, which is bound to increase crime rates, and as a result, the risk to the leaders we cherish.

END OF PARANOIA

2 comments:

Arabized said...

I have the same paranoia!! I was just ranting about that the other day! I mean...are you kidding me...
practically no security and if they do have security its soo pathetic. -sigh-

Anonymous said...

I think they're cool and courageous to be walking around like that. And perhaps have fewer enemies than other leaders of the world. Which is a good thing!