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At The Crossroads



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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 7:03 pm    Post subject: Entering the UAE Reply with quote
Recently I saw a documetary on privacy issues and the issue of the UAE screening at airports were one of the topics.

I guess they are scanning people's eyes now?! I just was in the UAE a couple months back and they did not do this to me. Anyone know of this new procedure?
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed



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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2009 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I entered the U.A.E. five years ago and got a retinal scan. How'd you get missed!

NCTBA
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audi321



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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
They only do the retinal scan if you are going to become a resident. If you came without a visa (ie: British passport etc. ) and as a tourist then they do not do the scan on you.
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Zoot



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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not true Audi321. I came in on my passport without a visa and had a retinal scan the last time.
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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
In that case, it is totally random and if they can be bothered. I came in 6 months ago to Dubai and they did not do it on me. Maybe only Abu Dhabi do it? Well just like a lot of things in the UAE, it really depends on the mood of the person serving you.
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Never Ceased To Be Amazed



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PostPosted: Thu May 21, 2009 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
audi321 wrote:
In that case, it is totally random and if they can be bothered. I came in 6 months ago to Dubai and they did not do it on me. Maybe only Abu Dhabi do it? Well just like a lot of things in the UAE, it really depends on the mood of the person serving you.

or, the underlying logic??? Yeah, right, a national "serving" YOU! Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing Laughing

Sorry, there are a lotta good 'uns in gov't. service here, but I hadda run-in with an all-too-typical youngster today...





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PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 3:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey gnocci... long time no see... you've been gone about a year, so I guess you avoid us during the academic year. Laughing

VS
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 5:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi VS. I really haven't been avoiding! There's just not much to say or complain about. All is great at UAEU. Last year's admin shake-up turned out to be a good thing. Our campus is running smoother than ever with the new blood. Original plans to retire in January '10 and return home have been put on hold Very Happy . Let them scan my retinas all they want!
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PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gnocchiman wrote:
Hi VS. I really haven't been avoiding! There's just not much to say or complain about. All is great at UAEU.

Glad to hear it. If only it were more common... but then it would get very quiet and dull here. Laughing It sounds like you are getting into 'just one more contract' mode. I have friends who have been saying that for the last 3 or 4 contracts.

VS
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