tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post8474363538801758000..comments2023-10-17T16:44:08.588+03:00Comments on Fake Plastic Souks: Sweaty SharjahAlexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-54108636182316634842010-07-21T22:29:16.050+03:002010-07-21T22:29:16.050+03:00There was a comment from an unnamed SEWA official ...There was a comment from an unnamed SEWA official during the last round of cuts; namely that cuts were made in areas with "non-national" majority, in other only some residents of Sharjah deserve uninterrupted power, the ones that pay less for electricity.<br /><br />Many sharjah residents were complaining that decoration lights in villas as well as the University city seemed to be supplied endlessly with power even when the "non-national" areas didnt have power for hours....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-53803828076069671392010-07-21T20:36:53.543+03:002010-07-21T20:36:53.543+03:00I've been reading about this. It's horrifi...I've been reading about this. It's horrific without power or water in UAE summers. I believe the blackouts frequented mid 2000's, especially the Non-industrial areas in SHJ.<br /><br />Spot on, on SEWA. It's like they are overwhelmed, lazy or don't care.<br /><br />I'm writing from Atlanta, GA - it's 103 degrees, humid and blazing heatwave. Thankful for the power and the covered parking.roshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271894997251528158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-89047901377176210882010-07-21T17:47:39.861+03:002010-07-21T17:47:39.861+03:00I totally agree. Let's all head to temperate c...I totally agree. Let's all head to temperate climates suitable for the human body.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686713163229053516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-58095048807152664622010-07-21T11:34:26.471+03:002010-07-21T11:34:26.471+03:00about as absurd as those cities in Russia or Norwa...about as absurd as those cities in Russia or Norway where you cannot survive without heating for most of the year. <br />Austria could offer to sell some mountains to the UAE though, it would help to lower their national debt:)Johann Grabnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943107654818523444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-52905408369501580452010-07-21T10:45:54.455+03:002010-07-21T10:45:54.455+03:00It actually makes me wonder how sensible it is to ...It actually makes me wonder how sensible it is to build these cities that cannot survive without a/c for most of the year. It's unnatural.<br /><br />I am writing this from the foot of an Austrian mountain. It's 18°, sunny, light mist in the valley. Temperature set to rise to 25°. Should be just about right for a refreshing swim in the mountain lake.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686713163229053516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-9971450442824605012010-07-21T08:42:52.300+03:002010-07-21T08:42:52.300+03:00Interestingly enough, I'm writing this comment...Interestingly enough, I'm writing this comment from my car because there is no electricity in the office or any of the surrounding malls.<br /><br />I actually love Sharjah, but she keeps on breaking my heart with all of these cuts and I might soon have to file for divorce - something I really don't want to do.Fahed Bizzarihttp://www.twitter.com/FahedBizzarinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-35559529427348993872010-07-21T08:24:43.582+03:002010-07-21T08:24:43.582+03:00I was going to write something but you've done...I was going to write something but you've done a good job summing it all up.<br /><br />When I was there last year I recall the power cuts and water cuts even. Mom was around and suddenly the water stops running from the afternoon till some odd hour in the morning. We started to eat out and shower in the gym.<br /><br />It's absolutely mind boggling how a governmental institute can stay silent and expect to get away with it. What's worse is that they actually are charging extra now since the last power cuts as a measure to even out the costs.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594501161073415313noreply@blogger.com