Sharjah to build Gulf's first rubber road

Posted by: Ex-Expat Wednesday, 2 June 2010 2:01 AM[UAE]

jajaja, we heard it all before: The 'guests' don't go crazy about the rubber roads and instead remind about the urgent development really needed: Power. And what happens: It gets personal. But maybe I would be the same if I come from Masafi, backberry. On a personal note: Left Europe with a university degree because the region looked like a interesting developing place and Sharjah was cheaper. However, since basics in many cases are still not right, but the blabla continous to be big (rubber roads), I decided to move on. And here comes the surprise for you, backberry: To a real third world country, where they know they have to fix their power problems and not talk about rubber roads. And fair prices in correlation to what is offered. And thats good for business. Gotcha, backberry, your stereotypes don't apply to everybody.

Posted by: John Tuesday, 1 June 2010 10:50 PM[UAE] - United Arab Emirates

I must say that I agree with the people who are the real sufferers here. Yes, this news on tyre recycling is great, and developments like these should move forward. However, don't forget the Basics. Water, Electricity and Food. When most of the residents suffer due to extreme heat and lack of power and when the businesses are suffering, the attention should be there. When people are frustrated due to the lack of basic amenities and someone talks about very forward initiatives like this (which, by the way should be costing a lot of investment-and dont even think it will recover money in these market conditions!) it doesn't paint a good picture about the emirate. Whether you survive on a huge credit from international banks is not the question here. Lets not forget that all these new initiatives are costing money too. So, why dont take those 'Giant Leaps' slower and take the 'right step' by investing in the right areas (SEWA)? Businesses are suffering. The warning signs were there last year. What guarantee is there that these rubberised roads will be put to use at all by the commuters in the years to come if the basic essentials for survival is lacking?

Posted by: Blackberry Tuesday, 1 June 2010 5:32 PM[UAE] - UAE

No, actually, you still dont get it. There is NO definition to 'third world country' by the UN; what you are referring to is "developed/developing" states. Please refrain from giving standard phrases your own definition and then parading around like the all-knowing Oracle. Comparing Western Europe, a country that had rule of law and access to education and science since the late 1600's, to Sharjah, which only became a state less than 40 years ago, is not only hilarious, but is also an indicator of your pompous self-righteous behaviour. If Western Europe was so great, what made you move to the backwards middle east, and to sharjah of all places? Clearly Europe was great, but you were probably second rate at what you did, or am i wrong? You know i'm right :) I got it, you "did not".

Posted by: Ex-Expat Tuesday, 1 June 2010 3:57 PM[UAE]

Blackberry: Don't know where you have your definition of third world from, but it is wrong. Check the United Nations definition and you will see. I can only talk about Europe. When I lived there (Western Europe) I remember 1 power cut in about 20 Years. In Sharjah I had 20 in one year... The generators in the hospitals are there by law and just in case. (There are hospitals that did not have to use them in 30 years, but they will run if they have to). I know its so hard to see that the European standards are still so much better, but thats the way it is. I got it, you not.

Posted by: Blackberry Tuesday, 1 June 2010 1:52 PM[UAE] - UAE

Actually, before you parade around here telling people to "get it", i should remind you that, "by definition", third world countries are labelled so for purely political reasons and have absolutely no relation to whether or not they have running water and a powered-on electric grid. It has nothing to do with the 'basics' and everything to do with what kind of political ruling system is in place and who are its allies. Thats it, thats all. Get it?