Racism in Dubai

• An american man has just been sentenced to 3 months in jail for making rude gestures and scuffling with a local man (gulf news, page 3, 11/04/08) Who apparently cut in front of him while they were driving on shk Z road. Anyone who has driven on the roads of Dubai has experienced how dangerous the driving is. Particularly speeding locals in their 90% tinted Land Cruisers.The fatalities speak for themselves. The American had his family in the car whereas the Local guy was alone. However, the locals claim stands in court and the expat was punished. A few years ago, in a case of road rage a Local man slapped a french lady because she would not give way on the road. He was merely fined AED 5,000.No jail term just a fine. This is the kind of racism one has to deal with in the GCC. It isn't based on skin colour. Its based on how influential the local that you deal with is.

  Fed up 12 Apr 2008, 04:35 - Report

Racism in dubai