Al Kaabi, a curse or a bless?
Since the fashion nowadays is Emiratis vs Expats topics I decided to write about it in a different way, about the spark that was started by Dr. Ali Al Kaabi.Al Kaabi is the most dramatic minister the UAE ever had. Where else you'd find a young minister (36 yo) wearing those sporty clothes on duty ?
I bet that he would be happy to know that he is now in wikipedia. That is what I found there "He was appointed in 2004 on the same day of the president Shiekh Zayed's death. He was educated at the Harvard University. He follows a very pro-emiratisation policy"
I remember when he was first appointed most of the people had the impression that he has strong connection with the royal family since he was chosen at a young age and brought from no where (he was actually working in the military and one of the few who graduated from Sandhurst Royal military College). I heard that he is Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed friend.
What he has done since he took his job in October 2004 is more than what the UAE labourer ministers have done in the past 30 years. Many hate him specifically from the expats side while many others like him.
He started his first war with the ministry employees. The first thing he had in his mind is to trace all the visa gangs in the ministry. He forced them to have no commericial licenses and gave the choice to accept his decision or resign. Even one of my friends, whose relatives work in the ministry, said that Al Kaabi accused them for being dishonest to the country. He had a hard time that time, journalist attacked his policy but he moved on.to be continued ...
posted by Proud Emirati @ 11:05 PM
11 Comments:
impressive..
mashallah 3aliah... Dr. Al Kaabi is going places.
interesting....
Funny you should mention his clothes/fashion sense - one thing that struck me when I met him were his glasses. They were a slightly unusual but very stylish, attractive shape, that very much suited him.
^^ he is one of the few minister who looked so stylish. That is why I had to mention his clothes.
sh mohd grew up in the same neighborhood... i asked one of his family members abt harvard lol and he said it wasnt exactly so. :P
i am definitely a big fan of him .. i do think though that he could be more influencial
wow ... i read his poems he is a poet am i correct?
I have respect for people like him who try to do what is best for his even at the expense of pissin some people off.
He is also pro emarati,which is great... only point against him I guess is wearing westren cloths to work if he is representing his country.... unless its a sports event or something like that!!!!!!
I have respect for people like him who try to do what is best for his even at the expense of pissin some people off.
He is also pro emarati,which is great... only point against him I guess is wearing westren cloths to work if he is representing his country.... unless its a sports event or something like that!!!!!!
The clothing thing I can see past since he was out in the desert on sights (construction) checking things out.
He's very hands on, why wouldnt he be in that situation in sports gear so he can see for him self?
Also, when you meet him you will notice 2 things, 1. he is very well spoken, very very. he knows what he's talking about.
And 2. He has a sense of public service. he is doing whats right, and isnt too worried about who is annoyed by that.
A great pick for his position. Age shouldnt be a factor, and Im glad it wasnt in this case.
AL KAABi rules. I wish him well, where ever he is.
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