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VOLUME12 | JULY 1-15, 2010
FROM THE EDITOR
Hello Abu dhabi,
sometimes life deals you a rare hand, an opportunity to take stock of what you have and to realize ENTERTAINMENT
that there are others so close to you who are vulnerable and yet so invisible.
4 USPAcE
I had a spare bed that my son outgrew, and I decided (as I do with all my things) to give it away to
someone in need. I sent out a message through the grapevine that anyone wanting the bed should 6 wHAT’S HOT
bring their own car and pick it up from my home.
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A young shy teenager showed up at my home, along with a friend, to help carry the bed. I was
impressed with the young boy’s politeness and his quiet dignity. I learned that he lived with his 10 FOOTbALL FUN QUOTES
widowed mother and younger siblings and that they depended completely on handouts. 11 FOOTbALL TENT
something about his thin awkward gait moved me, and I called him back. I handed him Dh 500 and
told him to make sure he gave it to his mother. A day later I called a friend of his mother’s to make sure
the boy delivered the money. The lady I spoke to told me that he had indeed given the money to his FASHION
mother who then bought him his insulin shots. I almost cried when I heard this.
12 TRENDSETTER
Look around, Abu Dhabi. reach out to those who may be in need, even if they are too dignified to
reach out to you. If anyone wants to help this boy’s family, please let me know, and we’ll put you in 13 MY STYLE bLUEPRINT
touch with them.
respect and humanity,
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FEATURES EDITOR wEbSITE DESIgNER 21 MAKINg A DIFFERENcE
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ALMA KADRAgIc
NOORI PASSELA 22 YANK IN SANDLAND
MARKETINg cOORDINATOR RANDY PARKER
EDITORIAL cOORDINATOR
MANjUL AbHISHEK
23 TEcH TALK
vENITA SUbRAMANIAN RIzwAN TARMOHAMED
PRODUcTION cOORDINATOR 24 MY AbU DHAbI
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3. Dear ed,
SPACE REVIEW
what’s your take on the sitcom show Maryam Fahad and Abbas, both
students, review the latest TV hit.
I am loving the new look of the magazine! It is clean, neat, and How I Met Your Mother? Maryam: I love it! It has such a great
much easier to navigate than the previous issues. storyline which begins in the future with
this ordinary main character telling his
My only concern is that it is becoming too standard and kids about how he met their mother.
neutral, I would like to see some funky pages that will attract
Self-explanatory.
people my age (17) to it more!
Angie Abbas: It’s basically the latest answer to
Friends but with more romance and an
interesting plot.
Dear ed, Maryam: Not that Friends was bad. But
I really appreciate the section of Tamakkan: it is a great HIMYM is nice for a change. It has some
opportunity for Emirati youth to express and show what they really funny and unique characters like
are capable of. Keep up the good work and great inspiring Ted and Barney.
articles!
Abbas: Especially Barney. He could
Hajr honestly give Joey Tribbiani a run
for his money. Joey had only one
signature catchphrase, “Hey, how ya
Dear ed, doin’?”, throughout the whole series
I am a 16 year old guy who is very interested in technology; whereas Barney comes up with new
in your last issue you talked about the new 4GS iphone and ones in literally every few episodes. You
the blackberry curve 8900, it is nice to know this information, should’ve heard this one: “Legen – Wait
but mobile phones are not the only things that people are for it! – dary!”
interested in. I think we have had enough of smart phones
already! I think there are a lot of great technologies out there Maryam: Definitely one show to start
which are alien to us that we would be more interested in. watching if you haven’t filled that
Thank you. Friends-shaped hole in your life
Moussa
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Because the earth’s axis is tilted
It is all about the tilt of the earth’s axis. Many people believe that
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the temperature changes because the earth is closer to the sun
in summer and farther from the sun in winter. In fact, the earth is
farthest from the sun in July and is closest to the sun in January!
During the summer, the sun’s rays hit the earth at a steep In last issue Tempo asked
angle. The light does not spread out as much, thus increasing
the amount of energy hitting any given spot. Also, the long Do you think the new cameras in do you think football players
daylight hours allow the earth plenty of time to reach warm the streets are a good solution for have lost their sportmanship?
temperatures. Visit Abu Dhabi
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4. What’sHOT
Happenings in Abu Dhabi
by venita Subramanian
bEAcH ROTANA SUMMER cAMP
13 june – 5 August 2010
Beach rotana Abu Dhabi has a summer camp for kids 5-12
years old at the Beach Club until August 5. Activities from 9
to 2 pm include arts and crafts, water games, treasure hunts,
singing, dancing, painting, and much more. The camp also
includes educational games such as saving the environment
by creating toys out of recycled materials. For more
information on the camp,
contact 971 (0)2 697 9302 or bodylines.beach@rotana.com
ExPLORINg PATTERNS PLAYINg wITH PATTERN
The workshop on exploring Patterns is primarily focused This workshop can be enjoyed by the entire family.
on the teens. Participants attend a two hour stand-alone Participants attending will learn about a collection of
session between 3.30pm to 5.30 pm. The workshop motifs from existing textiles in the exhibition. They
focuses on the principles of harmonious design that attend only once, for a two-hour stand alone session
make up the beautiful textiles we see in the traditional
and then create their own textile work to take home
bUSHRA PROgRAM Make the best of Abu Dhabi’s summer camps for children.
The Women’s Union is organizing summer activities for children
nomadic display. The students will use this opportunity
to design their own piece to take home with them.
with them.
13 june - 8 july Kids summer activities between 5-15 years of age.
organized by women’s Union For more information, contact 02-4475333.
wORKSHOP wITH
THE PRINcE’S ScHOOL OF
TRADITIONAL ARTS
SUMMER IN 11-15 july, gallery One Education Room,
AbU DHAbI Emirates Palace
24 June - 4 August
organized by ADNeC and Abu Dhabi Tourism exploring Traditional Design Principles in Nomadic Textiles
Authority, summer in Abu Dhabi is for the The workshop is an introduction to the visual languages of
entire family. summer in Abu Dhabi will spill geometry and “nabati” ornamentation. Participants will attend
in to six shopping centres - Abu Dhabi Mall, five days of the workshop from 10am to 12pm and will need to
Marina Mall and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, as attend all ten hours of the workshop in order to complete the
well as Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain Mall and Bawadi Mall workshop projects. Participants will learn the principles behind
in Al Ain. traditional designs and work towards completing their own
traditional nomadic design.
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5. Beat withaich
by Aicha Diop
This summer will sizzle from more than just the
effects of the sun. Colombian sensation Fatiniza
has slowly crept into the Dubai music scene and
hit us with a bang on the launch of her album
Confusion. Her emotional songs are influenced
by her Columbian roots that made her who she
is and borrow from classic rock which she loves.
Fatiniza is loaded with energy. she combines
this and her ever feisty character creating an
energetic and alluring on-stage presence.
Now Dubai-based, Fatiniza was born in the
Colombian mountains and raised to the beat of
Latin rhythms. she has come a long way from
the days when she would scribble down lyrics
and hum melodies.
Her debut album Confusion, a work of original
material including “out of Control” and”Babe
Come on” features an eclectic mix of rock & Pop
with a contemporary Latin edge in “Hard to Be
Your Woman” and “Fortune Teller” which echoes
mystical Asia. she composes the lyrics and
develops the melodies for all of her work.
she also stays very involved in the arrangement
and production of every song
Fatiniza says, “Music is my life. everything I
do has a melody sewn into it and I just try to
express this through my songs.”
Fatiniza has enjoyed considerable media
attention, the highlight of which was to be
nominated for a Time out Dubai Nightlife
Award for Best Local Band in Dubai 2010.
Catch Fatiniza’s next live performance at “rock
Nation” in The Music room, Majestic Hotel on
July 9. she will also be performing in selected
virgin Megastores through the summer where
her album Confusion is available across the UAe
and Middle east courtesy of Daxar Music Middle
east. No confusion here, she is headed for great
things!
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6. FunQuotes FootballTent
about Football some people
tell me that we
professional players are
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and football! The tent has large screens for
everyone to enjoy live matches.
Women can also enjoy the beautiful UAe
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Paintings and works donated by various artists. Sunil Kumar, an artist at the tent, paints the portrait of H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin
Sultan Al Nahyan. Sunil is a resident of Abu Dhabi for the last three years and
says working at the Nahtam tent has been unique and exciting.
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7. TrendSetter My Style BLUEPRINT
In this issue, Tempo brings the best of trendsetter with two smart yet casual looks from Le chateau
Tempo spots fashionable
LIME gREEN and smart dressers around
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she knows that
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My style Philosophy:
of dressing well is
bRIgHT PURPLE simplicity, elegance, one outstanding
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8. City Bites
by venita Subramanian
HANOI
lOcATiON: KHAliFA BiN ZAYed sTreeT,
ABU dHABi
Hanoi is perhaps one of the best far eastern
restaurants in the city, and for good reason. An
authentic vietnamese eatery by heart, there is
no getting away from the liveliness of the place.
Although the restaurant is not much to look at
from outside, the pho (rice noodle soup), goi
(vegetable vinegar pickle), and other authentic
dishes are indications of genuine vietnamese
cuisine.
The noodle soups start at around Dh 25 and are
the best way to start your meal. The spring rolls
rating are likewise delicious, but be sure to try some
vermicelli salads on the side. A meal for two
Food Ambience costs less than Dh 100 and is well worth a visit.
Value for money Overall
MOTI MAHAL
lOcATiON: sAlAm sTreeT
What Moti Mahal manages is traditional
Tandoori food served in a decorative wooden
interior setting. The friendly atmosphere with
soft lantern lighting and Mughal hangings on
the wall all come together to give you a relaxed
feel. Hidden in the chasms of salam street, this
popular Indian restaurant is pleasantly cheap
and cheerful.
start with a plate of paneer tikka, essentially
grilled cottage cheese with vegetables, but so
much more than it seems. equally compelling
are the Tandoor prawns, served with spicy mint
chutney. special mention goes to the assorted
naan (Indian bread) basket that can be enjoyed
with a variety of curries that the restaurant
rating
offers. You will leave keen to come again. Food Ambience
Value for money Overall
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9. Raising the Bar Making a
by venita Subramanian
Difference
TEMPO LOvES
TEMPO INTRODUcES DOMINIc Each of us can in his or her own way make a difference
in our world. Sometimes this can be a simple gesture, shelter for destitute cats and dogs
gOTHARD, THE MAN bEHIND and sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated
to the hero that resides in each of us, and to the sharing
THE gREEN FOUNDATION of great news that will make our planet a better place for
everyone.
The Abu Dhabi government is creating a haven for destitute
cats and dogs, in an effort to promote animal welfare in Abu
Dhabi. The shelter will be the first of its kind in the emirate
by venita Subramanian and is said to be capable of housing about 200 animals. The
HELPINg HAND government ensures that all animals will be treated with care in
accordance with international standards.
save a Turtle
All stray cats and dogs in the shelter will be implanted with
a microchip, details of which are entered into a database.
In a 2006 report, the International Association of The database helps people find their pets in case they are
For over five thousand years marine turtles
electronics recyclers estimated that three billion have provided food to coastal dwellers in the lost. The shelter will neuter these animals. Although
units of electronic waste will be discarded by 2010. Gulf. Here is your chance to address the decline the location of the shelter is not
of turtles, an irreplaceable ecological resource finalized, it is said to be a
With further advances in technology, this number is
in the Gulf region and beyond. By adopting full-fledged facility housed
most likely to go higher than expected. a turtle, you contribute to the efforts of the in seven buildings. The
eWs-WWF in the Gulf region. The proceeds shelter also includes
Acknowledging the pressing need for electronic from the project will focus on eWs-WWF Marine surgery and treatment
Turtle satellite project and help identify the rooms, as well as a
Gothard is currently running a project recycling, Dominic Gothard, an expatriate from the quarantine station.
turtles’ nesting and feeding grounds in the
UK founded the Green Foundation in 2009. The Green
at The Capital Club in Dubai to collect Gulf. Adoption costs dhs 200 which includes
Foundation claims to be the first regional electronic an adoption certificate, a cuddly soft toy turtle,
mobiles and laptops for the benefit product recycling company for all powered items a sticker, and complete information about the
of Operations Smile – a charity that including mobile phones, laptops, printers, Tvs, music
program you are supporting.
raises money to surgically repair lip systems, and so on.
and mouth deformity in children.
Gothard says he established the Green Foundation to
For more information on the
Marine Conservation
EcOFUND
The Green Foundation has also done Fundraiser for the Gulf coast Oil spill Fund
bridge the gap for consumers and companies looking Turtle Project visit
electronic collection in local schools www.gulfturtles.com
not only to achieve Csr objectives but also to help Where: Left Bank @ souk Qaryat Al Beri
and educational institutes in the UAE those less fortunate. When: Thursday, July 1st
to raise awareness of environmental Time: 6.30 pm to 9 pm
issues. The Green Foundation works with regional and local Download www.gettag.mobi
to scan this tag on your mobile.
charities to collect mobile phones and laptops on As the world watches what may be the worst U.s.
their behalf. The Foundation recently launched the environmental disaster in decades, the Greater New orleans
Foundation has established the Gulf Coast oil spill Fund
“cash for mobiles” and “cash for laptops” initiatives in to help support organizations providing critical services to
conjunction with emax, to encourage mobile phone fishermen and their families and helpp the communities most
and laptop recycling with an instant cash incentive to affected by the oil spill.
consumers. Donate Dh 50 and receive a free welcome drink from Left
Bank. Win door prizes, including brunch for two at the Belgian
Gothard believes that UAe must work towards Café, beach access at Intercontinental, and more. All funds
collected will be sent to the communities in need.
introducing legislations that ban the use of
landfills for electrical items to increase responsible If you miss the fundraiser, you can contribute on the website
below.
recycling practices. Green Foundation boasts about
maintaining the highest possible environmental and
more information at:
industry standards in electronic recycling.
http://www.gnof.org/gulf-coast-oil-spill-fund/disaster-on-the-gulf-coast//
Making a Difference is a celebration of good people and good deeds. Please share with us your ideas, activities, and community
public-good stories. Send them to editorial@abudhabitempo.com
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10. Yank insandland TechTalk
by Noori Passela
TANNED AND RESTED
by Randy Parker Tumblr
I am back in Abu Dhabi from my month-long annual leave born and raised in the area that is directly threatened by With the threat of Facebook
in the United states and have a new perspective on things the sludge. When I was in Northwest Florida, I went to the advancing onwards to global
for a while anyway. It was a fun but sometimes hectic trip domination, it should have been
beach and took some photos because the tarballs were
as I traveled from the Northeastern cities to the southwest safe to guess that we were done
not there yet and wanted to capture the pristine beauty of
deserts to the southern Gulf Coast and back again. The with social-networking sites and
the sugar white sands before it was too late. At that time,
severe jet lag I had for a few days upon return to the UAe their ilk for the time being. And
the oil slick was reported to be just offshore. of course, we have once again
is finally gone. Travel can be cruel sometimes.
been proven wrong. According to
Let me tell you, the local residents are plenty angry but
one thing I noticed is that when I was in the Us, Abu statistics taken in March this year,
Dhabi seemed a far away, dim memory, and the reverse is they are determined to do anything to prevent damage to Tumblr averages at about 2,000,000
true. It’s as if the country I am not currently in hardly exists. the environment. Many people are volunteering their time posts and 15,000 new users per day.
I wonder if other expats and travelers experience this and efforts to help the cause. The citizens have mobilized!
phenomenon. Kind of freaks me out. Tumblr allows users to post
a variety of content to their
tumblelog, a short-form blog which
seems like a mash-up of Twitter’s
140 character specific tweets and Blogger’s online journal entries. Users can also follow other tumblelogs, updates of
which appear together in one stream similar to the former and which can “liked” or “reblogged.” Facebook much? so
far, not the most original of concepts but Tumblr’s UsP relies more on how easy it is to use as opposed to its content. The
“reblog” feature which allows content from one blog to be shared on another has proven to be especially popular, adding
on to Tumblr’s 85% user retention rate as compared with Twitter’s 40%.
sharable content falls into seven different categories: Text, Photo, Link, Quote, Chat, Audio, and video. A highly
sophisticated email system allows users to upload content directly to their own blogs via their desktop or mobile
phone. Whether it’s the latest snapshot from your vacation portfolio or the latest video sensation, Tumblr seems to have
it covered with an easy-to-follow uploading system for each format. Music lovers and sharers will enjoy the audio post
publisher which cuts down on time spent in uploading files to sites like Mediafire and Megaupload as Tumblr allows
direct posts of all content.
sign up for a free account on www.tumblr.com
Photos by Randy Parker of beach before oil slick in Northwest Florida
Another is that the joy and happiness of seeing family and
friends after a long period of absence is tempered by the
There are many BP branded gas stations in that area and
they were all devoid of customers. No one wants to be
Editing Restrictions Relaxed on wikipedia
sadness of having to leave them again for another year. seen purchasing BP products. To enhance their user-friendly policy, Wikipedia has opened up to 2,000 of their most
such is the balance of life I guess, bittersweet. controversial articles for editing. The list includes pages on former Us president George W.
I am off the soapbox now. It is good to get back to my job Bush, British Prime Minister David Cameron, and Iceland. oddly enough, “homework” was also
You see, the tax laws of my home country limit me to and friends here. After all, Abu Dhabi is where I hang my mentioned as one of the more touchy issues on the same list.
only 30 days per annum back home or I will get taxed on hat now and it is time to get back into the routine. every
any foreign earned income so my time is limited with my Previously, new or anonymous users were prevented from making any changes to articles
day can’t be a holiday or the thrill would fade.
important people back home. It is unfair, don’t get me deemed by Wikipedia administrators as “semi-protected” As Jimmy Wales, one of Wikipedia’s
.
Yin and Yang! cofounders, put it so adroitly, “These have had to be semi-protected for years just because they
started!
are too tempting for naughty people to try something funny.”
Anyway, I had a great time and was able to do most of
The changes should make it easier for these users to edit such items in a bid to encourage
the things I had planned. I saw big cities, snow covered
“thoughtful and sincere newcomers” to add their own wealth of knowledge to the mix. only
mountains, gambled in Las vegas, spent quality time with http://expatuae.blogspot.com 0.1% of the 3.3 million articles on the english Wikipedia are under edit protection at present.
my mother and brother and reconnected with my friends. see more of randy’s photos
one can’t ask for much more. on your mobile phone now. For the duration of the two month trial, Wikipedia viewers will notice a small magnifying glass
icon in place of the usual padlock on some articles. By clicking on it, edits can be suggested and
Download www.gettag.mobi
on a negative note, I am upset about the BP oil spill. I was to scan this tag on your mobile. placed on the “pending changes” page for further review by the main editorial team.
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11. MyABU DHABI TODAY’S gRADUATES,
TOMORROw’S MEDIA LEADERS?
by Alma Kadragic
Thirty-five Emirati students representing all the At the graduation ceremony at the Yas Hotel last major. He’s graduating now from Abu Dhabi Men’s, but he Amena Al Hosani from Zayed University was the presenter
national universities completed the Young Media month, the graduates heard Mrs. Hoda Al Khamis- hopes to attend more workshops at twofour54 to prepare during the ceremony. she has another semester before
Kanoo, founder of ADMAF, say, “Inspiration is the himself for becoming a print journalist. Meshal’s goal: to she graduates and is planning to work in public relations.
Leaders program sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Music key to unlocking the talent that lies within each explain emirati culture to western expats and to other “I’m graduating as a Pr major,” she said, “and that
& Arts Foundation (ADMAF). Most of them were individual. With this in mind, we have been able to Arabs. should be where my career begins. When I start being a
female with only four males in the group. They spent introduce these young apprentices to a panorama of professional, then I’ll see.”
Both Ali and Meshal attended the workshops and events
experiences and a plethora of leading figures.”
the academic year attending monthly workshops they covered along with female members of the group. Duaa Fahmi Mukhayer, also from Zayed, said, “I would
at twofour54 Tadreeb on website design and Keynote speaker sultan sooud Al Qassemi pointed since their higher education has been male-only as is the like to work somewhere where I can apply all that I have
to what lies ahead for the group. “The establishment rule at the national universities, how do they feel about learned.” she will graduate in January and is thinking of
development, photojournalism, video journalism, art
of twofour54, the inauguration of CNN’s fourth learning with girls? “Privileged,” said Ali, smiling. Meshal publishing, printing, photojournalism, perhaps making
of writing, how to cover an event, how to write for a global hub in Abu Dhabi, the launch of The National, said he found the experience “normal” and added, “we can films for the future.
magazine, presentation skills, and video production and the future creation of News Corp regional office get a lot of ideas from girls.”
Cica Al Attas, the only married Young Media Leader, is
for websites. in the UAe capital will all demand that journalistic
Two of the girls are already looking forward to working majoring in international relations at Zayed University and
standards be constantly upgraded,” he explained.
as journalists for Al Bayan daily newspaper in Dubai. enjoys doing interviews and writing. she wrote the only
After the workshops came assignments to cover, to “The Young Media Leaders graduates will certainly
They don’t have jobs secured yet, but they have applied opinion piece on the website. Her husband who attended
be in a great position to work in this industry as a
design, to photograph, to film, to present out of which and know that “they want locals.” Klaithen Al Darmaki the graduation said he has seen Cica’s interests expand
result of this educational opportunity.”
they would learn. What the students did can be seen and Iman Al shekely are graduating from UAeU in Al Ain, since she has been studying journalism and hopes she will
Ali Al Afeefi from Abu Dhabi Men’s College was an majors in journalism. Having to come to Abu Dhabi from keep on writing.
on the website www.mynews.ae that shows their engineering student who entered the program and Al Ain for the training workshops was more difficult for
work and allows them and the public to interact Young Media Leaders was founded in 2007. In the last
has now switched to a major in media. He’s “not sure them, but they were happy to get the training. Both said
three years, more than 90 young nationals have gained
through journalism and comment. yet” if he wants to go into journalism, but he has that their parents support their becoming journalists.
a unique understanding of global media through
been writing in english and Arabic and has three of However, when asked if parents would agree to her
a comprehensive and highly intensive program of
his pieces on the My News website. becoming a Tv presenter, Iman shook her head, maybe,
workshops, lectures, travel, and hands-on experiences.
eventually.
His colleague Meshal Bin Amro is an IT and business
From left, Cica Al Attas, Duaa Fahmi Mukhayer, Ali Al Afeefi, Meshal Bin Amro Young Media Leaders, Representatives of National Universities, ADMAF, and twofour54. Photos from ADMAF
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