Welcome back to Dinner at Thirty-Four. I am Mariam, Reem is here, and Reem has news. Reem met someone. I know, I know. He is Canadian, he is an engineer, he is polite to waiters, and his contract with his company ends in two years, after which he goes home to Calgary. This is the most Dubai problem there is. Half of this city has a leaving date, and if you only dated people who are staying forever, you would date nobody, because nobody is sure. So tonight we talk about dating with a clock on the wall. When do you mention the date? Is a wonderful two years worth it? And how do you explain a temporary boyfriend to a very permanent Emirati mother? Reem is going to make a decision before dessert. You are listening on Witspeak Podcasts.