| Question |
| New visa law restricting transfer is demoralising for expats |
| Will the US air-strikes result in overthrow of the Taliban regime? |
| Has the economic recession affected you? |
| Will the US wipe out the Taliban from Afghanistan? |
| Witchcraft craze amongst children is unhealthy. |
| Arab governments are silent about AIDS victims in the region. |
| Will Bin Laden be captured alive? |
| Should India attack alleged terrorist camps across the border? |
| Should January 1 remain an optional holiday in the UAE? |
| Will Indo-Pak talks defuse the war-like situation on the border? |
Is enough action being taken to clamp down on prostitution in Dubai?
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Do you think President Musharraf's speech will make any difference to extremism in Pakistan?
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| Should the Al Qaeda prisoners in the Cuba camp be treated well, as befitting prisoners of war? |
| Are you comfortable with the AC on in full blast in your office in winter? |
| Film-based song and dance shows are a waste of time and money. |
| Do you celebrate Valentine's Day? |
| A majority of drivers violate traffic rules on roads. |
| Pearl's murder will discourage international journalists from investigating the terrorist nexus. |
| Great shopping deals attract you more to DSF than entertainment events. |
| Do you think tinting of car windows is safe? |
| Did you want it this year? |
| Do you prefer this year's Global Village venue to last year's? |
| Do you think President Bush is doing enough for the Palestinian cause? |
| Should children of expats, born in the UAE, be given UAE citizenship? |
| Ex-king Zahir Shah's return to Afghanistan would bring stability to the war-ravaged nation. |
Jean-Marie Le Pen's success in the French Presidential elections
is proof of growing xenophobia in Europe. |
| Will you be sponsoring your parents for residence visa? |
Schools in Dubai can now raise fees only if they fulfil certain criterion.
Do you support this Govt. decision? |
| Post Sept. 11th, students from the UAE are not keen about pursuing higher studies in the U.S. |
Musharraf is introducing Maths, English and Science in the curriculum of religious education. Do you approve?
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| Will the Norwegian sponsored truce between the Sri Lankan Govt and Tamil Tiger Rebels work? |
| Can Hamid Karzai, the new President of Afghanistan, bring political stability to the war torn country? |
| Nuclear capability ironically helped avert an Indo-Pak war. Do you agree? |
| Are suicide bombings furthuring the ultimate goal of a Palestinian state? |
Do you agree with DOHMS' plans to phase out the health card system in Dubai?
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| Do you agree with the new rule that requires companies to reapply for labour card for women on family sponsorship paying Dhs 1200 every year? |
| Are company owners taking adequate preventive measures to protect their workers, especially construction workers, from the summer sun and heat? |
| Are you satisfied with the number of bus services available in Dubai? |
| Is it right for America to conduct pre-emptive strikes against Iraq to dislodge Saddam Hussein for fear of Iraq developing chemical weapons of mass destruction and using it against the US? |
| Do you agree with the ban on heavy vehicles on Sheikh Zayed road which is to be enforced from August 15? |
| Do you prefer this year's DSS to last year? |
| Has the economic recession affected you? |
| Dubai to build railways next year. Will it lessen the traffic in dubai roads? |
| Qatar open to serving as base for US attack. Do you think it as a right decision? |
| Do you support a regime change in Iraq? |
| Should we keep our mouth shut to all the nonsense from our boss? |
| Should we allow our children to smoke? |
| Do you think the traffic in Dubai roads should be more controlled? |
Do you think the crime rate in Dubai has increased in the past few years?
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| Do you think the sniper suspects in the US should be given death penalty? |
| Do you think the teachers should be banned from beating children? |
| Do you think the Real Estate Owners in Dubai should reduce the high rents? |
'Dues must be claimed in
a year of stopping work'. Do you agree with it? |
| Absconder has legal right to claim dues. Do you agree with it? |
| Do you prefer this years DSF to last year? |
| "Dhs2,000 deposit for visit visa; Dhs1,000 fee to change status". Do you find the Govt. decision justifiable? |
| Will Saddams exile be able to avert the war? |
| Can US have a say in changing the regime in Iraq? |
| Do you think Saddams regime can come back? |
| Do you think Dravid should be made captain of the Indian Test team? |
| Do you think it is safe to use Credit Card on the Internet? |
| Is Sadr invention of Bush(US)? |
| Should the Shoppers taking trolleys out of supermarkets be charged? |
| Do you think Iraq will be stable after 30th June? |
| Is Jemima's inadaptability alone responsible for their (Imram and Jemima) separation? |
| Is it time for Tony Blair to resign? |
| Are George W. Bush and Tony Blair greater threats to the rest of the world than Al Qaeda? |
| Will the crisis in Sudan too be dealt like the way Iraq was? |
Isn t it the time now for the US-led coalition forces to spare Iraq (Iraqis) and leave?
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| Should the Iraq elections be postponed? |
| Will normalcy prevail in Iraq after elections? |
| Is the speed limit increase on the Dubai Abu Dhabi road safe? |
| Are there sufficient entertainment opportunities for families in dubai? |
| Should Pets be allowed in Flats? |
| Are health care options availabel in UAE expensive? |
| Do authorities need to employ more discretion in informing the public about suspects of terrorist attacks? |
| Is this the right time for the US to pull out of Iraq? |
| Did you buy anything on the Internet? |
| Do you think U.S. may face another terrorist attack this year? |
| Is there an end to the hostage crisis? |
| Will Beslan Carnage help Chechnya towards the road of independence? |
| Is the Arab world too ignorant about Palestine? |
| Are the available summer classes for kids in the UAE meeting the resident's need? |
| Will expanded camera surveillance on public places in high risk countries help foil terrorist attacks? |
Environmentalists called the recent Bombay floods, a disaster waiting to happen.
Do you agree? |
| Will the hike in visit visa fees significantly reduce the number of job seekers coming to the UAE? |
| Was the US Administration very slow in response to Katrina aftermath ? |
| Was the US Administration very slow in response to Katrina aftermath ? |
| Will parliamentary elections in Afghanistan stabilise the country ? |
| Were the authorities very slow in providing relief operations to the quake victims in South Asia? |
| Does Public transport in UAE needs to upgrade its services ? |
| Will sky rocketing prices of real estate, force expats to leave dubai ? |
| Are high rise residential buildings in Dubai, are safe enough to withstand Earthquake ? |
| Is Driving in Dubai Safe ? |
| Do you feel, there should be censor on freedom of speech ? |
| Are the drainage system in Dubai good enough to handle floods? |
| Is crime rate increasing in Dubai ? |
| Will a seperate lane for cyclist & 2 wheel drive help in decreasing traffic bottleneck in dubai? |
| Is Iraq, slipping deeper and deeper into civil war. |
| Do you feel, confrontation between Iran & America will result in Global Economy Recession? |
| Do you feel, end of Zarqawi, will bring stability in Iraq? |
| Do you think the traffic in Dubai roads should be more controlled? |
| Is US adopting double standards in Middle East? |
| Is United Nations a puppet in the hands of US? |
| Have you ever faced racial discrimination in Dubai? |
| Do you feel Dubai Metro will ease traffic congestion ? |
| Is Lebanon heading towards Civil War? |
| Has SALIK (Road Tax) helped in reducing traffic Congestion in Dubai? |
| Do you feel expats will leave Dubai, because of High Cost of Living ? |
"Do you think it's the government's responsibility to provide health insurance for those who can't afford it?"
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| Does it pay to rent or buy property? |
| Is the harsh weather dampening DSF celebrations? |
| Is the cost of living spiralling out of bounds in Dubai? |
| Is the RTA doing enough to prevent fatal accidents on Dubai's roads? |
| Are there enough buses on Dubai's roads? |
| Is it right time to invest in the properties in Dubai? |
| Film directors overstep the bounds of social etiquette as torch-bearers of freedom of expression. |
| Shopping takes a backseat this DSF! |
| Private sector holidays must equal that of the government sector |
| Asian expats in Dubai - overworked and underpaid! |
| Internet City is a warehousing facility - not Silicon Valley |
| Jerusalem can be the capital city for both Israel and Palestine. |
| MP3 will destroy the music industry. |
| Have you ever ordered food on the Internet? |
| Betting on cricket matches should be legalised |
| The UAE should have more than one ISP. |
| Public Transport between Dubai and Sharjah |
| Do you recycle newspaper in the UAE? |
| Booked your summer holiday on the Internet? |
| There's no fun place other than Dubai in the Gulf. |
| Hackers alone, trouble Dubai's ISP |
| Like nationals, expats also can have tinted glasses. |
| Is this years' DSS worth staying back and not going for vaccation? |
| Dubai beaches need a thorough cleaning operation |
| Should Kapil Dev continue as coach of the Indian cricket team? |
Can peace be established in the Middle East?
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| Expats should be allowed to purchase property in the UAE to boost economy. |
| Medicines are too expensive in the UAE. |
| Universities for expat children in the UAE should be encouraged. |
| Movie tickets overpriced in Dubai |
| Overprotected children in Dubai unprepared for outside world. |
| Remove ban on working class and liberalise labour market in the UAE |
| Al Gore is a better bet than George W. Bush for the Middle East |
| Maternity leave is inadequate in the UAE (45 days) |
| Flights from Rift Valley stricken countries ought to be banned. |
Do you use your government health card?
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| Is America helping the Palestine Cause? |
| Gulf states should provide more action & less summits. (The ME crises) |
| Will Dubai surive the eventual drying up of oil-wells? |
| Should Dubai ban nationality-based job advertisements by recruiting consultants? |
| At 200,000 US$ for a one b/r, Dubai Marina does not make economic sense. |
| Crime should not be censored. Tell Dubaiites like it really is! |
| Will ceasefire in Kashmir work? |
| Would you support your beautiful daughter's decision to enter a beauty pageant? |
The spirit of Holy Month is threatened by commercialisation.
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| The Bush/Powell combine will spell more trouble for Iraq. |
| Can National women effectively replace expat women workers? |
| Technology in 2001 will isolate us further from each other. |
Expatriate women with stipulated salary
should be allowed to sponsor family. |
| Iraq with Saddam still poses a threat to the region. |
| Show of strength on streets (People Power) spells danger for democracy. |
| Taliban should hand over Laden for trial. |
| Would just an 'I love you' do for Valentine's Day? |
| Is corruption widespread in Dubai? |
UAE Labour Laws should allow for a minimum period of casual leave,
not just sick leave. |
Traffic Police will manage the gargantuan traffic bottlenecks
during DSF 2001 successfully. |
| A World body (not national governments)
should control World Heritage Sites to avert Bamiyan tragedy. |
| Dubai Supermarkets must end plastic bag menace. |
Is it time to get medicine from cheaper sources?
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| Is the USA still a hot destination for IT Professionals? |
| Health care to cost, DEWA bill hike ... is Income Tax next? |
| Religious leaders (of any denomination) need to accept scientific realities, to appeal to the youth. |
| Is a space ride worth $20 million? |
| Should China return the US spy plane? |
| Bush's energy plan strikes a good balance between energy needs and environmental concerns. |
| Indo-Pak cricket series revival is a positive step towards peace. |
English Captain, Nasir Hussain asks
UK Immigrants of Indo/Pak origin,
to support the English cricket team. Do you agree? |
| Would you pay a million Dirhams for a car number-plate? |
Telephone raffles (Cityline/Emirates Call) condemned as a gamble.
Aren't Gulf-based airport duty-free raffles a gamble too? |
| Gulf residents are slaves to brands. |
| Computer Institutes in Dubai are a money-making racket. |
| The recently introduced Gulf-India ferry service will affect the airline industry. |
| You would go in for a paid email service. |
| G8's Globalisation efforts do not work for they are anti-poor. |
| Authorities and contractors turn a blind eye to construction workers' plight in summer. |
| Shoppers taking trolleys out of supermarkets should be charged. |
| Are the new taxi drivers sufficiently trained for Dubai roads? |
| Lower income ceiling should be fixed
to enable labourers to sponsor their families. |
| Should poor nations be allowed to flout patent laws to produce cheap medicine? |
'UAE totally anti-racist' says UAE official at conference. Do you agree?
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| Should the state enforce modesty in dress? |
| Has Osama Bin Laden been proven guilty? |