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Pot of gold for Dubai cabbie

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Posted on Tuesday, 13 May 2008

Response to M Shakeel



Perhaps you have no idea how much that poor cabbie earned. I am sure he earned enough to make a palace in paradise. I hope Dhs 1000 he got as reward brings him more baraka rather than enjoying on haram wealth.

 

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Posted on Monday, 12 May 2008

Pot of Gold



I think it's great there are so many honest people here in Dubai.

What I don't get is how mean such forgetful businessmen are who give a reward of only 1000 AED. I know his employer and the RTA gave more.

The owner has much to learn about life from this cabbie.

 

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Pot of Gold



Anyone dumb enough to leave nine kilos of gold in a taxi doesn't deserve to have them returned...

But while we're on the subject, I've lost my only pair of sunglasses. Prada, cost me about AED1000. If any nice taxi driver finds them, please let me know.

 

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Pot of Gold



Wow - the negative comments are truly amazing. Isn't it sad that rather than be thankful that there is one honest person out there we make snide comments about butter naan (? sorry - I dont get it ?).

As for difficulty in getting cabs - having lived in NY, London & Sydney the difficulty getting a cab here is the same.

Grant Goldsmith from Kuwait - you get my vote - at least your glass is half full.

 

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Posted on Sunday, 11 May 2008

Pot of gold for Dubai cabbie



That's the reason why poor will always remain poor. They just don't know how to manage a big amount of money. Ever heard of a businessman returning that much money?

Editor's reply Surely you don't think honesty and integrity are lost in increments of each extra dirham you earn? Honesty has nothing to do with what you do professionally, but who you are as a person?

 

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Pot of Gold



Why all the negative comments? Don't hate, congratulate. I welcome the good news. We have enough bad news today.

 

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I wonder..



I wonder how can someone forget that stuff. I bet the workers and cabbie's were too scared too get their hands on that stuff and thought its wise to return. Poor owner!

 

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Like it matters



All that honesty still won't make a cab driver take you to Sharjah or Bur Dubai though...

 

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Cabbie



I'd love to know if this Cabbie got anything in reward for his honesty.. Maybe an extra butter naan for his lunch from national taxis

 

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Pot of gold for Dubai cabbie



It is nice to see these acts of honesty, but does noone stop and wonder why people are trotting round the emirate with vast amounts of money in cash, sacks of gold and crude? It can hardly be legitimate business.

 

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