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VOLUME16 | September | 2010FROM THE EDITORHello Abu Dhabi,Ramadan offers so much in family and community togetherness. The incredibleambience seems to begin after Iftar, with lots of socializing, Ramadan festivalsgalore, and a time for the pious to draw closer to God through intensified prayerand greater good deeds. For those of you entrenched in rigid diurnal routines, dotry to break away for a bit, and experience the magic of Ramadan after Iftar.Speaking of good deeds, if ever there was a cause deserving our collectivegenerosity right now, it would be the Pakistan floods disaster. The crisis is ofhorrific proportions, with many on the brink of losing their lives. Fortunately aidis being raised at institutional and grass roots levels, so if anyone wants to donatebut doesn’t know how, please drop us a line so we can put you in touch with activelocal charities.To celebrate youthful expressions, we launch “Time Capsule” as a regular featurein Tempo. “Time Capsule” attempts to capture an individual’s life, thoughts andbeliefs in a single graphical freeze frame of time. Tell us what you think of it, andsend us your own “Time Capsule”.Peace, prayers, and generosity.editorial@abudhabitempo.comEditorSana Bagershfeatures editoralma kadragicEDITORIAL coordinatorSithara sethumadhavanMagazine/Web DesignerRIZWAN PERVAIZMarketing CoordinatorManjul AbhishekProduction CoordinatorRizwana ShahidEditorial ContributorsMAXINE GUARNIERIRandy parkerVenita Subramaniamsimone morganNoori PasselaAddressTo reach editorial at Abu Dhabi Tempo email: editorial@abudhabitempo.comIf you need to find out where you can pick up your copy call: 02 6673349 or check out the list ofTempo distribution points on our website.Note to Advertisers: Advertisers can request brand tagging with all advertisements. To reachadvertising call 02 6673349 or email: advertising@abudhabitempo.comDisclaimer:Tempo is a publication of BrandMoxie. Although Tempo Magazine does its best to ensure theauthenticity and accuracy of its contents, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility forerrors, mistakes and inaccuracies. The publisher reserves the rights of this product and no partof this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission ofthe publisher.CONTENTSENTERTAINMENT4 USPACE6 WHAT’s HOT8 Beat with SIth10 View point11 Tech TalkFASHION12 TRENDSETTER13 MY STYLE BLUEPRINTFOOD14 CITY BITESLIFESTYLE15 MOVIE WATCH19 MY ABU DHABI20 TIME CAPSULE22 MAKING A DIFFERENCE23 RAISING THE BAR24 TaMAKKAN26 PEOPLE METER27 SOCIAL NETARTS28 ARTICULATE29 YANK IN SANDLAND30 CLASSIFIEDS31 FUN PAGEPublished by:Media Licence No. 1/105866/242953 easy steps to use mobile tagsDownloadwww.gettag.mobito your smart phoneRunApplicationClick on tag besideeach article to havefun with onlinecontent, videos andcool tags!Visit abudhabitempo.comon your mobile phone.Download www.gettag.mobito scan this tag on your mobile.3

SPACEFREE ISSUEENTERTAINMENT I FOOD I FASHION I LIFESTYLE I ARTSDear ed,I happened to pick a copy of yourmagazine from the mall and I reallylike the stuff you guys are doing. I wasthinking if you can include bus routesin your centre page, it will be usefulfor people like me who are new to thecapital.Cheers!Erika KDear ed,My father was flipping through yourmagazine and was very impressedreading about the Volcano fountaininitiative. I have vague memories of thefountain and I think it will be great if thefountain returns.Maya VDear ed,I am a 16 year old. Can you run a story ondifferent career options for youngsters? Ilike your cool style and funky designs.Love you guys.Manu LExpress your thoughts and views. Email us:editorial@abudhabitempo.comCRAZYSTUNTSErrata. The wonderful story about theskateboarder in our last issue was penned by Kulsoom Zakir.the rhythm of your cityK’NAANSKATESPACE WALKINGIN THE CAPITAL p.6 p.9CANADIAN-SOMALIMUSIC SENSATIONJONESIN ABU DHABIBOARDINGABU DHABIp.26A U G U S T 1, 2 010THE COOLEST MAGAZINE IN THE UAE NOW WITH MOBILE TAGSsaYGlobal VillageBy VK KapoorWhile I was leaving India, some of my friends and relatives inquisitively enquired asto why was I going to a ‘small’ country such as the UAE. With this thought in mind,my journey began to the Arabian lands only to be taken by surprise.When I reached Abu Dhabi, I was driven from the airport to the hotel by aBangladeshi driver; a young boy from Nepal at the concierge got my bags from thevan to the hotel lobby and a pretty Philippino at the reception checked me in. Thenext morning, the duty manager from the southern part of India greeted me at therestaurant for breakfast followed by a gentleman from western India helped meset up my internet connection. And I relished a north Indian Thali from an Indianrestaurant for lunch.My colleagues at work are from Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and various parts of theworld and I treat patients from America and Russia living in UAE, and I have anEmirati chief.I talk to my Pakistani colleagues in Hindi/ Urdu; nurses from Philippines talk to each other in Tagalong, and the Keralite nurses(who speak Malayalam), though my compatriots, I have to speak in English when they want to talk to me because Hindi (mymother tongue) and Malayalam are like Arabic and Japanese to each other – nothing in common!Who says UAE is a small place? No way, this is a global village!TWITTER QUOTESSuparna Mathur@abudhabitempo My family &I loved the story on getting theVolcano fountain back in #AbuDhabi - have fond memoriesthere, def a landmark!HolidayInnAUH @linavasili I sawthe feature in @AbuDhabiTempocan’t wait to go to Jones TheGrocer, there website looks sonice as wellBeandssidous awesome! mobiletags from @AbuDhabiTempofinally works on my phone!yaaaay! cool experience. -wink-4Tempo September 1, 2010

Eid Mubarak The festival of joy!by Sithara SethumadhavanEid ul-Fitr is the celebration held to mark the end of Ramadan and to thank Allah for the strength he gave us to get us throughthis traditional period of fasting. This festival time is for fellowship, socialization, good wishes, and is celebrated with a variety oftraditions all over the world. Visitors to Abu Dhabi are often caught up in the celebrations, with shouts of Eid Mubarak (meaning“blessed Eid”) ringing through the streets.Residents in the city are looking forward to celebrate the festival and here they share their joy with Tempo.Tempo: Eid wishes for anyonethrough Tempo?Eid Mubarak to everyone. Let uscelebrate peace, and brotherhood.Eid Mubarak to all my muslim brothersand sisters. Keep spreading love, joy andhappiness.Shaima Saleh, YemeniTempo: Your fondest memory of Eid?I look forward to Eid and receivingeidiyas. I make sure that I collect themaximum amount of money from myfather and uncles on these days.Tempo: Tell us how a typical Eid daywould be for you.I wake up to the smell of bukhoor andthe delicious aroma of the breakfast. Mygrandmother would be busy all day inthe kitchen preparing the Eid snacks.Usually there would be guests pouringin the morning and it is very busy andcheerful all day.I make it a point to spend a lot of qualitytime with family and friends and havefun. The highlight of these three days isthe vast Arabic spread that is preparedfor lunch. The flavours remain till thenext Eid.Aadersh S K, IndianTempo: Your fondest memory of Eid?When I was a kid, Eid was joyousbecause of the long holidays that wehad. But today Eid is more than that. Itis all about joining my friends in theircelebrations.Tempo: Tell us how a typical Eid daywould be for you.An Eid day is unlike other holidays,because my day begins early as I visitmy friends’ place. Even at home, mymom gets into the mood and cooksamazing biryani.Tempo: Eid wishes for anyonethrough Tempo.Barsha Shaikh, BangladeshiTempo:Your fondest memory of Eid?Eid is always special. My mom lives faraway now and we will be missing herthis Eid. She will be fondly missed andall the Eids that I have had with herwould be my fond memories.Tempo:Tell us how a typical Eid daywould be for you.My day would begin with textingeveryone Eid Mubarak and makingplans. We would have a lot of outingsrelishing sweets.Tempo:Eid wishes for anyonethrough Tempo?May all be guided by their faith in Allahand shine in his divine blessings. EidMubarak!VoteMy typical weekend is:A. at the mall and cinemaB. at workC. with familyGot to www.abudhabitempo.com to voteOr vote throughyour phoneVisit Abu DhabiTempo’s websiteon your mobile phone.Download www.gettag.mobito scan this tag on your mobile.VoteDIn last issue Tempo asked:Do you think the age eligibility tostart driving should be 16 years?Yes: 23% No: 77%5

What’sHOTRAMADAN & EID 2010From August 20 to September 14This exhibition combines a consumer show with traditionalcelebration. The event starts right after Iftar, showcases familyfriendlyconsumer goods, unique gift items, Arabic food, toysand games, as well as traditional song and dance to bringin the festivity and an ambience of togetherness during theholy month of Ramadan. What caught Tempo’s eye is Stall No.20. Among the several exhibits on sale, this place has somebeautiful jalabiya and sheilas combined with custom-wovenfabrics in smooth cotton and silk. The influences were Arabia,African and Asia, all rolled into one. The designer, Safa AlManhali, an Emirati designer who designed the collection, andis known for her trompe l’oeil and mosaic work. Pick up somenice formal wear in time for Eid.Venue: ADNECTIESTO Live in Concert!1 OctoberWorld famous DJ Tiesto will be bringing his electronic grooves to the capital during a one night performance as part ofhis world tour. The Dutch sensation will bring his record breaking Kaleidoscope World Tour to Abu Dhabi, in what is sureto be a super sensory experience of lasers, light shows and giant LED screens. The DJ will stop over after Ibiza and Londonperformances and will then head for Miami. Promoters bill this as the biggest DJ-only tour ever; an event that will be seen byover one million music lovers over 14 months. (Would you like to review the Tiesto concert for Tempo? Enter to win Tempopress passes for the concert, with a paragraph on why you love Tiesto. Send this to sithara@abudhabitempo.com).Venue: ADNEC6Tempo September 1, 2010

RAMADAN ART BAZAARFrom August 15 to September 9Good news for art lovers in the city! Ghaf Gallery’s Ramadan Art Bazaar is indeed an artistic feast for those who wantquality art but are limited in their spending power. The art bazaar features original art work that can be purchased at veryreasonable rates. The event features 26 artists with diverse artistic influences. Among them are prominent Emirati artistssuch as Abdul Rahim Salem, Mohammed Al Qassab, Mattar Bin Lahej, Khalil Abdulwahid, Azza Al Qubaisi and Jalal Luqman,alongside expatriate veterans such as Neena Rai, R.P. Chezhiyan, Chritch and Emily Gordon. The exhibition offers an excitingmix of styles and media including digital paintings, sculpture and photography, in addition to more traditional art works.Venue: Ghaf GalleryFAMILY WORKSHOPFrom August 15 to September 5Photography ExhibitionFrom July 17 to October 17The Galleria (on the Corniche) brings art culture outdoors. If you’re brave enough to endure sizzling temperatures then youshould definitely head out to view the current exhibit on Arabian horses. The exhibit captures this enduring aspect of theUAE culture and heritage. The images are a journey of the past 15 years, offering a glimpse into the breed’s history in thiscountry. The exhibition features images from the President of the UAE Cup Series, which was established in 1994 by thelate Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to promote and celebrate the Arabian horse globally,Venue: Abu Dhabi Corniche, Gate: 4The Islamic Embroidery workshop at the Emirates Palace is anaesthetic inspiration, even for those who aren’t textile art fans. Theevent which is entitled ‘A Story of Islamic Embroidery’ exhibition,offers and engaging series of workshops that can be enjoyed byall members of the family, even younger children. Explore art andpattern making, design and decoration. Workshops are conducted byart specialists.Venue: Gallery One Education Room, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi7

Beat withSITHBy Sithara SethumadhavanGOOGOOSHA Star Yesterday, TodAy and Tomorrow!Googoosh, who will be performing live in Abu Dhabisays, “It is such an honour for me to perform in the UAEcapital for the first time, I am thrilled that after so long Iwill finally get to sing for my Abu Dhabi fans”.Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enoughfor music, or so they say. Meet Googoosh and you will saythe same. Faegheh Atashin aka Googoosh is among one ofthe most celebrated music artists in the Middle East whohas stayed at the top of her game for the past five decades.Googoosh was born to Iranian parents and entered theentertainment world as a child artist. Her natural talent forsinging and dancing drew enthusiastic crowd, and she hashad a solid, almost cult-like following ever since.She grew to mark her stamp alongside established Farsimusicians in the industry such as Ghazal, Delkash, Elahehand others. “Ghesseyeh Vafa”, the first of her compositionskick started her musical career and made her a householdname throughout the 60’s.This music maestro who is famous beyond the borders ofher country, has sung duets with artists such as Ray Charles,Tina Turner, Charles Aznavour, and Silvy Vartan. She hasperformed at international music festivals in France andTunisia and had month- long sell out run in Paris. Googooshalso holds credit to being the only Iranian musician signedto European record companies Barclay of France and RCAof Italy.With her concerts drawing large crowds of baby boomers,and a growing fan base of younger fans, she has had sellout concerts in prestigious venues such as the Air CanadaCentre in Toronto, Staple Centre in Los Angeles, MadisonSquare Gardens in New York, Globe Arena in Stockholm andWembley Area in London. In the span of a year, she was seenby an audience of over 1 million.“For as long as I can remember Googooshhas been singing...even when I was a kid, myparents loved to hear her songs. Now I can’ twait to go to see the concert with my mother.Isn’t that ironic?” Amira, 22Googoosh in Abu Dhabi will be an all seated performance.To book your tickets for the event go to:Famous Googoosh Songsboxofficeme.com• Baaghe Bi Bargi• Man Hamoon Iranam• Sezavar• Geryeh Konam Yaa NakonamFamous Googoosh Moviesticketingboxoffice.com• Bita• Honeymoon• Hamsafar• Mamal Amricayi• 3 Crazies8Tempo September 1, 2010

My Style BLUEPRINTTempo spots fashionableand smart dressers aroundthe city.Name:SusannaNationality:South KoreanAge:40OnyxoDh 574RolexDh 23,932 (!!!?)What do you do?I have the toughestjob. I am a homemaker.Your most valuedfashion possessions?My hand bags.The one thing I regretbuying:I must say handbagsagain. I have ahuge collection ofexpensive bags and ata time can carry justone.The one thing I dreamof buying:A nice big car.Style inspiration:Simple and elegantladies.My style philosophy:Comfortable clothing.Confidence will follow.OasisDh 300ShoesDh 144PradaDh 2872OUR FASHIONEXPERT SAYS:Nothing says classlike black. Here youhave a style thatexudes elegance,sophistication andpoise. But...orangenail polish (???!!!)13

City Bitesby Sithara SethumadhavanDOMEA quick bite and some coffee, or perhaps some peppermint teawith a cake? Then, Dome is a must-try for casual diners. Withits tastefully done interiors, its lovely view (from KhalidiyahMall cafe) and quiet ambience, it’s a nice place to relax witha book or enjoy a full meal. The Continental Breakfast withchilled juice, scrambled eggs, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes( with extra sausage add ons) is a tasty option to start the day.If you happen to drop by the place later in the evening, thenour suggestion would be to try smoked turkey sandwitch (ona ciabatta bread) with peach tea, or freshly squeezed lemoncitron presse with a carrot cake.“I come here with my friend just to have the carrot cake. It hasa layer of marizapan and is served with fresh cream- it lifts myspirits!”, says Maliha, a regular at Dome.Maliha also suggests trying the Dome Twister, a frozen coffee drink made from expresso extract, ice cream,chocolate and a secret blend of ingredients topped with cream. With a good variety of salads, gourmet sandwichesand coffees that are reasonably priced, Dome can be a nice a place to hang around after a busy day or just to spenda bit of time with yourself.A meal for two (including drinks) will cost around Dh 108INDIA PALACESpicy Indian food is a treat for the taste buds and if you arecraving Indian cuisine then India Palace should be an optionon your list. Though getting to the restaurant can be difficult(thanks to all construction work in Salam Street), once you getthere you will be pleasantly taken back by the cozy interiorswith classic Indian paintings, and beautifully embroideredcushions. This place is great for casual dining as well as largerformal get togethers.Jaya, a regular at India Palace says, “Every time I am here, I don’tmiss out on the aloo parathas and zafrani lassi. The parathas aresoft and just melts in the mouth. These are my favourites. I try alot of new curries in the menu and I like the food here. “With some good tandoori , flavoured dals and spicy biryanis, the menu has a decent array of Indian kebabs, spicycurries and yummy breads. Not to be missed, the gulab jamus are popular show stoppers. For the uninitiated, theseare warm, soft waffle balls soaked in sugar syrup that tantatalise the taste buds and tickles the child in you.A meal for two (including drinks) will cost around Dh 130.14Tempo September 1, 2010

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MyABU DHABIBy Noori PasselaManarat Al Saadiyat takes you right into the heart of the historical and cultural visionfor the development of the capital’s largest island.With the growing staple of articles on the quickeningpace of development in Abu Dhabi, residents and guestsalike must often wonder about the mysterious planningbehind Saadiyat Island. And so, against a backdropof arid heat and desert sand, the Manarat Al Saadiyatunravels the full story.The building cuts quite an interesting figure, even forthose driving by at 150 kms per hour. The beige-colouredbuilding, almost the same shade and texture of thedesert sandstone itself (when not lit up in bright jeweltones at night) is a 15,400 square metre visitor centre. Thestructure is designed for the very purpose of welcomingcurious tourists and residents into the vision behind thestories they have seen and heard in news snippets andgossip from local grapevines. Tempo has visited ManaratAl Saadiyat, and can unequivocally recommend it as aplace to get all the records set straight.Literally translating as ‘lighthouse’ or ‘a place thatprovides enlightenment’, Manarat Al Saadiyat seemscavernous on entering yet still manages to live up to itstitle in many more ways than one. Our tour begins withthe first of nine chapters narrating the chain of eventsinspired by the farseeing vision of His Highness the lateSheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.The nine chapters are an experience in totality; a journeythrough an interactive experience that brings the futureof the island to life. It is an attempt to show the thinking,ideas, challenges and inspiration behind one of the mostremarkable projects of our time.We went through all the chapters, completely awedby the sheer magnitude of what may soon come intoexistence in the next few years. When we headed backto the entrance the lobby did appear as cavernous asbefore, but an inspirational portal into the transformativeideas we’d just left behind. Truly history is in the making.Five reasons to visitManarat Al Saadiyat:1. Discover the story of Abu Dhabi: from tinycoastal oasis to a cosmopolitan city.2. Learn how Sadiyat is leading the way inconservation technologies and philosophy.3. A striking and immersive audio-visualexperience.4. Seven diverse districts, one destination.5. It’s the future of Abu Dhabi, so see it before ithappens!19

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Raising the BarBy Venita SubramaniamThe Nabit Girl!As Community Manager for a group buying website GoNabit, Danielle Khoury has her finger on the pulse of what’s in,out and on the way up in Abu Dhabi. Tempo catches up with her.Danielle: Yes of course, I was putting myself out therebut I believe in going after what you believe in. I turneddown a job offer without even knowing if I’d get aninterview with GoNabit. But I had to try. And what’s theworst that could happen?I’m so happy I did because I love my job. Not justsaying it, but I enjoy every bit of it. The team is amazingand close-knit. It’s an exciting atmosphere, and we’re allin it together.Venita: What is your typical day at work ike?Venita: Danielle tell us a little about yourself.Danielle: I did my schooling in Abu Dhabi and went touniversity in Boston. After working with an advertisingagency for a few years I moved back to Abu Dhabi.I was about to accept a job at an advertising agencyhere, until I saw a job posting on Bayt.com for aCommunity Manager for GoNabit. When I read it I hada gut feeling that this was my dream job. The way thejob description was written made it sound exciting,young, and fun.I read the job posting at 2 am and I tried to go to sleepafterwards, but I was so excited, I couldn’t. My mindwas buzzing trying to think of ways to stand out whenI send my CV.Since a big part of the job involved social media, Icreated a Facebook group to get Dan Stuart’s (CEO)attention. The idea behind it was I wanted to show himI could create buzz online, and I promised I’d have 500followers within a week. So I emailed everyone I knew,messaged all my friends on Facebook asking them toask their friends to join too. It was cool because I hadrandom strangers writing and wishing me luck andeveryone was so supportive. I had 500 followers inthree days. And I got the interview!Venita : Would it have bothered you if afterpromoting yourself through facebook, you didn’tget the job?Danielle: My job includes a bit of everything. I manageour social media accounts, such as Facebook, Twitter,Foursquare, etc. I spread the word about the deal, andget people talking about it online. I go to the city, meetAbu Dhabi residents, find out what makes them tick.And I’m always out trying to discover new places. Iwrite the copy for all the deals, so whenever you’rereading the deal descriptions, it’s what I’ve written.Venita: What deals do you usually focus on?Danielle: We run a variety so there is somethingfor everyone. For example, we’ve had yoga classes,restaurants, beauty salons, and summer camps as pastNabits. We don’t want to run deals that focus only oncertain people. We want to keep as many people aspossible happy.Venita: What is the favorite part of your job?Danielle: I go out and try so many new things. I goto places where I wouldn’t otherwise. I am getting tomeet so many people through my job and to discoverparts of Abu Dhabi that I didn’t even know existed.Venita: How effective is social media in Abu Dhabi?Danielle: At the moment Facebook seems to be themost popular, and businesses have caught on tothat, because now it’s almost impossible not to findbusinesses with Facebook pages. It’s really importantfor a business because not only are you creating anonline presence, but it’s essential to connect to yourcustomers, and have conversations with them. Twitteris still picking up in Abu Dhabi, but there are morepeople joining every day, and I think we’ll reach thesame level of Tweeps in Dubai soon.23

Tamakkan By Alma KadragicTamakkan Entrepreneur: Deem Albassem, SwitchDeem Albassem, 24, is owner of Switch restaurant in Dubai Mall. Deem was an inspirational presenter at Tamakkan recently; wewere impressed by the young lady who showed so much maturity, audacity and conviction, that we wanted to present her to Temporeaders.Tempo: Why did you decide to start Switch?Deem: My passion for food and art, I believe that if we wantto build a productive nation, then we have to start now, andthe result of the future depends on the present. I always askmyself, when will we stop consuming and start producing?When will we stop wearing what they create and startcreating what we wear? How are we building a NATION if thesimplest things in life are made by others and bought by us?That is my inspiration- my starting line.Tempo: What is the Switch concept?Deem: Switch is a food and design icon and a mixture of Araband western culture, a very futuristic and modern space whichis created locally; we serve international cuisine to visitingguests who will have the chance to experience a 21st centurycreation. The colors of Switch give you a very positive energy,and the typography in the ceiling gives the Arabic identity tothe brand. The walls are shaped like the letter س which is Sin Arabic. Every element in Switch has a story that will switchyou!Tempo: The design and look of Switch are unique.What is the food like?Deem: We have created an international fusion cuisine; dishesare taken back to their basic ingredients. In the Switch kitchenwe have created signature dishes like Arabian burger, Pinkpasta, Nutella pudding and many more. Our food is freshlymade with high standard of quality and cooked with love bySouth Africa’s best chefs.Tempo: How many employees do you have?Deem: The Switch team has 25 members, 20 work on the floorand kitchen, and five are behind the scenes.Tempo: Who are the investors in Switch?Deem: Al-Bassam Group is our investor. Al-Bassam is one ofthe leading companies in Saudi Arabia and in the other GulfStates with a range of activities.Tempo: You say there is money in the UAE for investment.What does a person have to do to get money for a project?Deem: A great idea, a clear plan will lead you to the rightinvestors.Tempo: What is your advice for young people who mightlike to start a business?Deem: Find your starting point, discover your passion, learnand read more, talk to people. Be inspired by the least thingsin life. Be brave to say it loud, and if someone tells you you’recrazy, know that you are doing the right thing.Tempo: Anything else you want to say?Deem: Never give up. Nelson Mandela said, “The greatestglory lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”ENTREPRENEURALERT:Tamakkan, the platform for youngentrepreneurs and innovators, starts up rightafter summer with its monthly seminars. Thenext one is on the evening of September 29 atMamoura Auditorium.Dr. Bob Lipsett will be giving a presentationentitled “Marketing on a Shoestring” followedby an entrepreneur case study. The event isfree but registration is absolutely necessary.To register, send your name, email and phonenumber to rizwana@brandmoxie.com.24 Tempo September 1, 2010

PeopleMeterPeople Meter is an offbeat way to learn more about our community and its people, who come fromdifferent backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.Quick hitsShawarma or falafel? Spicy ShawarmaBeaches or sand dunes? BeachesDates or chocolates? ChocolatesDo you speak Arabic? No (I have tried)Jithin ThajNationality: IndiaTime in Abu Dhabi: 5 yearsOther places lived: IndiaWhat brought you here?A good job opportunity and theattractive dirhams to Indian rupeeconversion rate got me here(approx Dh 1= 13 INR).What were your firstimpressions of this city?It is clean, and I couldn’t believethat this place was all desert once.Where can we find you hangingout? to be revealed soon. Idon’t want to be tracked down bymy parents.How has living here changedyou?The city taught me timemanagement and personally Ihave become more humble andgood with my interpersonal skills. Istill wonder about what it is that isinfluencing all this change.If Abu Dhabi were a coffee, whatkind would it be?A cappuccino without sugar.Any advice to a new arrival?“Learn to find happiness in thesmallest things of life…Otherwiseit will kill you everyday. It’s trueeverywhere, but especially inAbu Dhabi” .Ryan-Elner MellizaNationality: PhilippinesTime in Abu Dhabi: 5 yearsOther places lived: The cities of Makati, Cebu, and Cagayan de OroQuick hitsShawarma or falafel? ShawarmaBeaches or sand dunes? BeachesDates or chocolates? ChocolatesDo you speak Arabic? NoWhat brought you here?My job got me here.What were your firstimpressions of this city?It’s neat and extremely safeWhere can we find you hangingout?Malls and churchHow has living here changedyou?Living in this city has generallymade my life less stressful andhappier.If Abu Dhabi were a coffee, whatkind would it be?Mocha FrapuccinoAny advice to a new arrival?Be physically prepared for theextremely hot summers and coolwinters26 Tempo September 1, 2010

SocialNetBy Sithara SethumadhavanAbu Dhabi is buzzing with activity and yet finding a one stop portal on the city is often like looking for water in the desert.Tempo meets up with one person who has managed to put together the A-Z of Abu Dhabi. Meet Aaron Sorenson.Aaron: I would have to disagree. There’s always somethinggoing on. With all of the events, I’ve had plenty to writeabout. When I first got here, I was determined to doeverything the city had to offer, but after a while, foundthat I just didn’t have the time. In some cases, I’ve had tosearch things out, but there is plenty to do. It amazes mewhen friends who have lived in Abu Dhabi for five yearshave never gone to something like the camel races.Tempo: Do you feel with your blog you have been able toexpress yourself better?Aaron: Pretty much. It’s nice to have a creative outletwhile at the same time being able to pass alonginformation about the city.Tempo: Hi Aaron, please introduce yourself to the Temporeaders.Aaron: I’m originally from Milwaukee. I left the US rightafter University and traveled around for a while beforeending up in Japan. I was teaching English there, and thenshifted to Abu Dhabi where I teach math. I live here withmy wife and kids and we are having a great time here.Tempo: Tell us something about the Aaron that wedon’t know.Aaron: Since I’ve been here, I’ve hooked up with a fewpeople who are serious about cycling and triathlons. I’vebeen doing a lot of training and even go out for a 100kilometer bike ride with friends every Friday morning. I’malways seeking out new things to do with my family inthe capital.Tempo: And how did Abu Dhabi A-Z happen?Aaron: The blog started out as a way to keep friends andfamily updated on what was going on in my life in AbuDhabi. It was fun writing about the strange and wonderfulthings that were going on as well as being a good wayto vent about some of the frustrating things that werehappening. Now, I find that the blog has been a motivatorfor me to go out and do things. I need something to writeabout so I always have to be on the lookout fornew things.Tempo: Many say that Abu Dhabi is boring and nothingmuch happens in this city. As a writer, do you agree?Tempo: If you couldn’t blog, how different life wouldhave been?Aaron: Well, a Canadian friend of mine who lives in Japanwas trying to get me to do a podcast!Tempo: What is, and has been, your greatest inspiration inthe capital to write?Aaron: I've found that with so much to do here and somany cultural differences from the places I've lived, I reallyfelt the need to get my ideas out. With all of the eventsgoing on like WOMAD and the Red Bull Air Race, alongwith activities unique to this region like camel races anddesert camping I wanted to give people a feel for what itwas to live here. I also like to include things like gettinga driver's license and national ID to remind people that itis a city like any other...or to give advice to people livinghere about these processes. Initially it was meant as a wayto tell friends and family in the US and Japan about AbuDhabi, but now I'm pleased at the response that I've gotfrom strangers.Tempo: What is that we can expect to read on your blog?Aaron: I like to think it’s fairly light reading. The blog hasa slightly sarcastic slant with a bit of self-deprecatinghumour. I try not get too personal, but give readers a feelfor what living here is like through my news stories andmy own personal experiences.Read Aaron's blog:Do you have a blog or a social media site? ( Facebook, twitter etc or photographs you want to share with us)tell us: editorial@abudhabitempo.com27

Art-ICULATEBy Maxine GuarnierRana’s Magic Wand!Andrew Wyeth, the American artist, once said:“I dream a lot. I do more painting when I’m notpainting. It’s in the subconscious.”And so is it for Rana Flouty. This 34 year old fromLebanon is an artist, lawyer and a mother of three.Rana, who’s been in Abu Dhabi since 2005, says:” Abu Dhabi is wonderful and special to me. The city hasgiven me confidence to realize my dream of becomingan artist.”“I am an outgoing person as my profession demands it”she smiles and adds, “But when it came to my art work, Iwas timid about how people will receive it.”From a very young age Rana believed that art shouldbe direct and comprehendible. “I have heard peoplesay good art must have a straight interpretation and Iwas scared that people would not be able to derive ameaning from my work.”Abu Dhabi cast its magic on her. “The city is vibrant andmulti-cultured. Many artists here, without much formaltraining, produce wonderful pieces and are warmlyreceived. This is because Abu Dhabi is very embracingof artists.”Rana began her art journey. The first step she took wasto send a copy of her works to a leading art gallery intown. From then on there was no looking back, andtoday Rana’s works receive coverage in local media andshe has become a regular in respected local exhibitions.“I am still a budding artist. I don’t limit myselfto a particular style. I am still experimenting incontemporary, modern and various forms tounderstand art on the whole,” says Rana.Rana considers Khalil Gibran, the famous Lebanese-American author painter as her guru. “Khalil’s works haspersonality, and that’s what I am also trying to achievein my work.“Some of my works, especially ‘The two human bodieswithout a face’ has a deeper meaning. Anyone canrelate to it and I feel that connection is vital. If I don’tget my viewers involved in my piece, or if I am unableto induce a thought train, then the purpose of art islost”, says Rana.“To enjoy art, to do art... you need to realize thetechnique that you are comfortable in and then yourimagination will do the magic!”28 Tempo September 1, 2010

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tempofunpageSUDOKU 14Strange FactsThe SADDEST SONG EVER KNOWNEver heard about “Gloomy Sunday”? This was a song composed by theHungarian paintist Reszõ Seress in 1933. So what is it about this song? Itis said that after listening to this musical piece hundreds have committedsuicide. The strangest part is that the composer himself committedsuicide after playing the song. The Hungarian government has imposeda ban on this song. To date nobody knows what is it about this song thathas led to so many suicides. This is when they say music can kill.FUNNYQUOTESExperience is a dear teacher, and only fools will learn from no other.Benjamin FranklinSUDOKU14ANSWERHistory is the version of past events that people have decided to agreeupon.Napoleon BonaparteREACH FOR THE STARSIdeas do not stay in some minds very long because they do not likesolitary confinement.AnonymousAries (March 21- April 19)It is preferable to be aware of your pioneeringspirit and not disregard it. For acknowledgingit, you not only enjoy life more, but you avoidbeing pushed around by others.Taurus (April 20- May 20)Physical things start loosing their appeal, andyou feel more and more out of touch withthe world around you. You stop caring aboutmoney and will focus on your inner harmony.Gemini (May 21- June 20)You could have health problems broughton by overindulgence of food, drink, or thenight life which only gets worse as you age.Tame your urges and save the party times forweekends only and then try not to overdo it.Cancer (June 21-July 22)You can be oversensitive and something of aclinging vine which may cause you to harborimaginary hurts and slights, this can makefor highly unsettling conditions with yourpartner.Leo (July 23- August 22)Egotism, to the extent that you may be theLeo who thinks no one is quite as good atthings as you are and the people around youare made to feel small through your habit ofcomparison.Virgo (August 23- September 22)Finding yourself frequently alone and unableto keep friends for more than a few weeks. Trynot to be too argumentative.Libra (September 23- October 22)Try not to pretend feelings you do not haveand find a way to back gracefully out of asuperficial relationship; look before you leap.Scorpio (October 23- November 21)If you feel persecuted and put upon you willexpress it in conversation, this causes peopleto be ‘turned off’ of you so try to change yourattitude or, guard what you say.Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)Be sure that you have a ‘product’ to match allthe ‘advertising’ you do. Is it fact or is it fiction?Don’t feel lost and disillusioned.Capricorn (December 22- January 19)This is going to be your lucky month. You willgain in terms of money, beauty and success.There will be travel opportunities, however becareful on the domestic differences that maycome up.Aquarius (January 20- February 18)You should practice expressing yourhumanity by accepting people the way theyare and not find too much fault in them. Youseem to become physically ill more than youshould.Pisces (February 19- March 20)You must come out of yourself and open upto those around you, you have the power toinspire others making you an important partof the human race; take your rightful place.Please recycle this magazine: locations include Spinneys, Al Mamoura Building and behind Riyada Clinic.31