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Pork Banned in the UAE

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raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 02:17 AM Post #1
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	In a region that considers pork haram (or forbidden), the UAE is lucky enough to still have it imported for the expat community. There are two outlets that sell pork (in a special hidden area of the supermarket, along with a select number of hotels that offer pork dishes). In light of recent events however, the UAE has as tkaen a precautionary step and declared all imports and sale of pork banned across the UAE... Forbidden Pork Banned in the UAE Does anybody know if they have discovered whether the swine flu is passed on through consumption....I didn't think it was! Do you think this is an excessive precaution? Maybe its a way of getting rid of a "nasty" product.....I am going to go into withdrawals. -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

sianeth	Apr 30 2009, 02:38 AM Post #2
Jet Setter Group: Local Expert Posts: 2643 Joined: 9-June 07 From: Edinburgh, Scotland Member No.: 60100	Yeah this is definitely an excuse to get rid of it! You can't get it from eating pork - its an airborne virus. Damn, I hate these scare stories... stuff like this is whats gonna make people panic over it all I think.

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 02:58 AM Post #3
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	I agree....I think it is over precautious.....and definately can cause panic.....someone at work the other day went and bought a whole box of face masks.... -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	Apr 30 2009, 08:01 AM Post #4
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yeah, I agree with Sian, looks like an excuse to me too. I'm curious as to what this "secret" section looks like... -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 08:40 AM Post #5
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	It's just a separate room really with a sign that says pork section "for Non-muslims only" I just feel naughty every time I go in there! -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	Apr 30 2009, 08:42 AM Post #6
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	I see...why do you feel naughty? Do people give you looks? -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 08:49 AM Post #7
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Apr 30 2009, 08:42 AM) I see...why do you feel naughty? Do people give you looks? I don't know I just feel naughty because it is such a taboo meat here in the region....most people shopping are expats, but sometimes you pass a local and you can see them watching you..... I can't understand it though because the locals eat beef or veal bacon, which is gross....if something is haram (or forbidden) why eat something that tastes and looks similar -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	Apr 30 2009, 08:51 AM Post #8
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Yeah, it's an interesting thing...all those "workarounds" in strict religions. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 08:52 AM Post #9
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	QUOTE(starlagurl @ Apr 30 2009, 08:51 AM) Yeah, it's an interesting thing...all those "workarounds" in strict religions. it's the same as non-alcoholic wine and beer......but I really shouldn't judge.... -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	Apr 30 2009, 08:53 AM Post #10
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Non-alcoholic wine is good though! It's like fancy grape juice. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

rbisset	Apr 30 2009, 09:28 AM Post #11
Planet Pioneer Group: Local Expert Posts: 2215 Joined: 3-May 06 From: Guildford, UK Member No.: 692	Do you have a licence to have alcohol in your home? I thought it was funny that they couldn't spray champagne after the grand prix in Bahrain. -------------------- My Travelogue Rich

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 11:05 AM Post #12
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	Yes I have a licence for alcohol in my home, but many people don't and you can buy it without it (but not in the Dubai Emirate). If you get caught you go to gaol! Nothing wrong with non alcholic wine, it's just bizarre that locals drink it although they are against booze.... -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

yafnaf	Apr 30 2009, 06:47 PM Post #13
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 15-April 09 From: SLC Member No.: 275992 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Well my favourite crazy move in the Swine flu outbreak was Egypts slaughtering of thousands of pigs. Al-Jazeera called it a misguided effort to prevent the spread of the flu which made me laugh. ooh Egypt. I also found this, but I don't think the media will stop using Swine flu and start using N1H1... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/30/s...b_n_193772.html And I also read somewhere that Israel wanted to rename the disease Mexican flu because it was offensive to Jews and Muslims who don't eat pork... I thought this was funny in the midst of a so-called pandemic someone is worried about cultural sensitivities. hah. -------------------- David

raniroo	Apr 30 2009, 11:27 PM Post #14
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	Here is the article about the renaming of the swine flu due to religious sensitivities. BBC article -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	May 1 2009, 08:50 AM Post #15
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	What the??? So just saying the WORD swine or pig offends jews and muslims? That makes absolutely no sense at all. I don't have any muslim friends, but my Jewish friends are not offended by talking about pigs. -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

raniroo	May 1 2009, 08:55 AM Post #16
Sightseer Group: Local Expert Posts: 946 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Sydney Member No.: 19411	I know! It's absolutely ridiculous.....PC is so over the top now a days... -------------------- If you really look like your passport photo, you need the holiday! "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

starlagurl	May 1 2009, 09:56 AM Post #17
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	sighsighsigh! -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

yafnaf	May 1 2009, 07:20 PM Post #18
Explorer Group: Members Posts: 109 Joined: 15-April 09 From: SLC Member No.: 275992 Nominate me as a Local Expert	Haha but its pretty great to laugh about. But I am getting pretty tired of swine flu this, swine flu that, I'm pretty ready for it to blow over already. -------------------- David

aopaq	May 2 2009, 12:47 AM Post #19
Tripper Group: Local Expert Posts: 1919 Joined: 31-May 06 Member No.: 893	QUOTE(yafnaf @ May 1 2009, 08:20 PM) Haha but its pretty great to laugh about. But I am getting pretty tired of swine flu this, swine flu that, I'm pretty ready for it to blow over already. Don't get too tired until you have had your try at the swine flu game! Try it here at Swinefighter.

starlagurl	May 4 2009, 09:18 AM Post #20
Rolling Stone Group: Local Expert Posts: 14509 Joined: 5-November 07 From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 103914	Omg... That game...is ridiculous. Here is something else I found: 1976 swine flu video -------------------- My most recent blog: A trip to Toronto that turned into a trip to Niagara

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