But Segmund, we are only , and in some cases barely, tolerated here as expats. We have no say in anything. And I am not complaining about this, just stating a fact.
What we do or say has no weight here ,what so ever.

And as for foreign companies. Take Sephora or Boots for example. Go to any of those places outside the Gulf or ME and they are known for excellent products and excellent customer care.
Here they are a total failure on both accounts. Why? because the staff has zero clue.
Do those companies care? I suppose they do, why don;t they do something about it? I must assume they can't...for what ever reasons.