All countries face external problems. Today’s Khaleej Times in Dubai reports that cargo ships sent from the UAE to Somalia face problems from pirates and hijacking of vessels of of the Somaili coast. Local headlines concern the safety of construction workers who have to work throughout the day in high heat conditions, the abuse of housemaids from other countries, and the murder of a sailor by his captain on a Norwegian oil tanker.
The business page reveals the true concerns of Dubai – the economy, the sliding dollar, the need for budget hotels, and the rising cost of mortgage rates. It’s been 6 months since I’ve been here and there are new hotels, resorts, shopping malls and condos everywhere. This type of market is bound to create a rising cost for everything.
Meanwhile on CNN, I see that the US and Libya are restoring diplomatic ties so I guess that means we’re all friends again and now we can travel there to see the Roman ruins and give Libya our tourist dollars.
The business page reveals the true concerns of Dubai – the economy, the sliding dollar, the need for budget hotels, and the rising cost of mortgage rates. It’s been 6 months since I’ve been here and there are new hotels, resorts, shopping malls and condos everywhere. This type of market is bound to create a rising cost for everything.
Meanwhile on CNN, I see that the US and Libya are restoring diplomatic ties so I guess that means we’re all friends again and now we can travel there to see the Roman ruins and give Libya our tourist dollars.
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