Dubai ruler approves $408m canal project

Posted by: red Monday, 4 March 2013 5:24 PM[UAE] - expat

@bambooman: you should read some history books while talking about Inventions and India. Zero symbol first used by indians, Pi infinite (c. 1340?1425) (if you know mathematics) , recently India sent 6 satellites of other nations to space, (not possible just by copying something). Well, one point I agree with you is the copying the technology, but that is something universal problem of the filthy corporate.

@Oldtimer: Good example

Posted by: Oldtimer Monday, 4 March 2013 11:19 AM[UAE] - UAE

bambooman - I wish the people who colonized my country for almost four hundred years would have packed their bags and gone HOME soon after they set foot on our shores. But NO, they conquered, pillaged, plundered and took away all our wealth some of which are still shamelessly used during coronation ceremonies! The richest man in the world then was the Nizam of Hyderabad. What have they got that was originally theirs? From their staple food of Potato to coffee, tea, pepper and spices all were taken. Originality my foot!
The world is an interconnected place where modern day trade and tourism drive the global economy. This inevitably leads to multiculturalism whether you like it or not. Copycats, thieves and people out to make a fast buck abound in ALL countries; we have systems in place to deal with them. This global interdependence will keep increasing, if the present economic model is to survive; you cannot be an insular society and hope to still make it big economically!

Posted by: bambooman Tuesday, 19 February 2013 4:40 PM[UAE] - USA

Aside from Japan, the US and some countries in Europe, the world of design and invention is unheard of. China for one has no intention of ever abiding by a thing called a Patent. While I am at it, I will also toss India and S. Korea into the fry pan as well. Stealing prints, ideas and incorporating reverse engineering is precisely how these third world countries thrive. Oh and should I mention that the thieves learned their engineering skills in either Japan, the US or Europe. And never get me started on medical advancements as we all know the best of the best hospital in the world is the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. If you don't believe me, look where the people with real money go when they have cancer. Lastly, one of these days I shall go back home. Perhaps everyone should go back to where they were born and we shall see who prevails.

Posted by: Rick Monday, 15 October 2012 10:06 AM[UAE] - USA

It's great that all these fancy projects are being funded. Question is why can't we get a straight answer on when basic and very necessary infrastructure projects will be started.
Case in point -the Dubai Investments Park roundabout and access road from Emirates Road. There are so many businesses and residents moving into DIP, but RTA doesn't seem to want to spend one red cent on improving the roads to access this multiuse community which is getting more crowded daily.

Posted by: Jimbo Sunday, 14 October 2012 2:53 PM[UAE] - UAE

My family and me have lived happily in Jumeirah 2 for many years. Now we will reluctantly have to move to make way for this canal and incur all the costs and hassle of finding somewhere to live at a comparable cost to what we pay now, moving costs, etc. etc. Will the government compensate us for this forced move? I am sure the landlord will be handsomely compensated but the poor ol' expat??? I won't hold my breath!

Posted by: greydog Sunday, 3 March 2013 5:27 PM[UAE] - UAE

Get real Jimbo - you're renting a property in a rapidly changing city. Did you really think nothing would ever change?!