| Date post: | 30-Oct-2014 |
| Category: |
Entertainment & Humor |
| Upload: | rizwanashahid |
| View: | 1,842 times |
| Download: | 5 times |
Free ISSUe
ALL ABOUTSHAF RAISI
p.8 p.24
TELLING THE WORLD ABOUT
THE UAEp.10
ENTERTAINMENT I FOOD I FASHION I LIFESTYLE I ARTS
THE
cOO
LEST
MA
gA
zIN
E IN
TH
E U
AE
NO
w w
ITH
MO
bILE
TA
gS
the rhythm of your city
TEn REAsons spain Won the
World Cup
JULY 16 -31, 2010
NEw YORk’SgUggENHEIM gIRLS
AMAL & AFRA
4 USPAcE
6 wHAT’S HOT
8 bEAT wITH AIcH
10 VIEw POINT
12 TRENDSETTER
13 MY STYLE bLUEPRINT
14 cITY bITES
20 RAISINg THE bAR
21 MAkINg A DIFFERENcE
22 YANk IN SANDLAND
23 TEcH TALk
24 MY AbU DHAbI
26 PEOPLE METER
27 SOcIAL NET
28 ART-IcULATE
29 FEATURE STORY
30 cLASSIFIEDS
31 FUN PAgE
AddressTo reach editorial at Abu Dhabi Tempo email: [email protected] If you need to find out where you can pick up your copy call: 02 6673349 or check out the list of Tempo distribution points on our website.
NoTe To ADverTIsers: Advertisers get free brand tagging with all advertisements. To reach advertising call 02 6673349 or email: [email protected]
disclAimer:Tempo is a publication of BrandMoxie. Although Tempo Magazine does its best to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of its contents, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors, mistakes and inaccuracies. The publisher reserves the rights of this product and no part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the permission of the publisher.
VOLUME14 | JULY 16-31, 2010
Published by:
Hello Abu dhabi,
summer has come to Abu Dhabi with children and adolescents pining for fun
and challenging things to do. Having visited some of the choices around town,
my conclusion is that Abu Dhabi needs a heavy weight permanent entertainment
centre that offers fun, education and challenging pursuits. As a long time resident
of the Pacific Northwest of the United states, I present two amazing examples that
once provided endless entertainment my own family: oMsI—the oregon Museum
of science and Industry, which is located in Portland, oregon, and the Pacific
science Centre in downtown seattle. Both are huge, vibrant and highly interactive;
offering endless opportunities for fun and real learning. They have amazing
science labs, laser shows, dinosaur exhibits, educational games, teen challenges
and an excellent platform of teacher engagement.
Abu Dhabi could do well to think of setting up an oMsI or a PsC here. It would
appeal to young and old, residents and tourists, and yes, it should be here
- all year around.
Get creative Abu Dhabi!
Visit abudhabitempo.com on your mobile phone.
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
FROM THE EDITOR cONTENTS
ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD
FASHION
LIFESTYLE
ARTS
EDITOR
SANA bAgERSH
FEATURES EDITOR
ALMA kADRAgIc
EDITORIAL cOORDINATOR
VENITA SUbRAMANIAN
MAgAzINE DESIgNER PRAVEEN PRAbHAkARAN
wEbSITE DESIgNER RIzwAN PERVAIz
MARkETINg cOORDINATORMANjUL AbHISHEk
PRODUcTION cOORDINATORRIzwANA SHAHID
EDITORIAL cONTRIbUTORS
AIcHA DIOP
FARAH g jDID
HESSA AL ROMAITHI
jALAL LUqMAN
RANDY PARkER
MEDIA LIcENcE NO. 1/105866/24295
Download www.gettag.mobi to your smart phone
run Application
Click on tag beside each article to have fun with online content, videos and cool tags!
3 easy steps to use mobile tags
3
the World Cup
Tempo July 16 - 31, 20104 5
SPACE
saY
Do you think teenagers should be monitored while using the Internet?
Dear Ed,My friends and I were getting back home after the devastating loss to Germany when the cops suddenly stopped us and showed us signs to come to their car. Out of curiosity we walked over to the cop when he suddenly said “Hey, I know Argentina lost the game tonight, but one thing’s for sure, Argetina and Brazil are on the same flight back home”. It is overwhelming that the entire country, irrespective of the place your from or whether your country is represented in the World Cup or not, the sheer beauty of the game, bring people from different parts of the world together.Nelson Davis
Dear Ed,I really appreciate the section about social net. It exposes young undiscovered talent, which gives them an opportunity for people to know them and their work. It also gives the talent a motivation to work harder. So kudos on your encouragement to them!Amal Mustafa
Dear Ed,Every time I read Tempo magazine I feel like I know everything about Abu Dhabi! Because I work a lot, I don’t follow a lot of news around here. Your magazine is my savoir!
Jack Bader
Free ISSUe
ALL ABOUTFATINIZAp.8
p.10
YOUNG MEDIA LEADERS GRADUATEp.24
ENTERTAINMENT I FOOD I FASHION I LIFESTYLE I ARTS
JULY 1 -15 , 2010
THE
cOO
LEST
MA
gA
zIN
E IN
TH
E U
AE
NO
w w
ITH
MO
bILE
TA
gS
the rhythm of your city
FOOTBALLFUN QUOTES
SAVE THETURTLES
Vote VoteD
Yes No
Visit Abu Dhabi Tempo’s website on your mobile phone.
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Twitter follower I love Abu Dhabi Tempo’s
DP with MJ and Jabulani in it ☺respect!
raka Galih hello all nice to meet u...
i luv tempo magazine” – raka Galih on Facebook
sarath sreekumarMy first mag thing
(July1 – 15) thank youAbu Dhabi Tempo
on Facebook
FAcEbOOk & TwITTER qUOTES
THE wINNER OF FIFA 2010: wHO gOT IT RIgHT? (well, almost...)
In last issue Tempo asked
do you think the new cameras in the streets are a good
solution for drivers to stay safe?
Yes: 66%No: 34%
How about them vuvuzelas?! They certainly took over the 2010 world cup! I’m pretty sure it caught more media attention than the players and teams themselves! Before the world cup no one outside of south Africa even knew what a vuvuzela was. Now people either hate them or they are crazy about them! Apparently the UAe now sells vuvuzelas in some gas station shops and i’ve recently noticed that they’re being sold in early Learning Centre??!! remember ‘the wave’? They have them in stadiums when the audience does synchronised standing and sitting? That was invented in seattle (I know because I lived there). The south Africa world cup crowd has changed that to vuvuzela blowing. Now that were all here in the UAe we should start our own tradition, some sort of crowd applause thing, that we develop, refine, and get ready for the next world cup. Just an idea.
Karam Bukair
VuVu....WHAT?!!
TEMPO’S THE wINNER OF OUR wORLD cUP PREDIcTIONS cONTEST: HUMAID AbDALLA
We ran the World Cup competition through the entire competition. Tempo received a little over 150 entries. obviously the later entries were closer to being correct than the earlier predictions.
None of the entries were totally correct. However we call Humaid Abdalla the winner because he had the CLosesT correct answer.
Humaid predicted the following: Winner of FiFA 2010: spainFinal game: spain vs Germany The score 2-1
“I think Spain was a strong team and had the confidence to win this tournament. They had what it took to win this time.”
We tip our hats to shamsudheen Narath who also predicted a spain win, but he predicted the opponent as Korea republic (score 3-2 ), who exited the game earlier than Germany.
OTHER PREDIcTIONS:rama Krishna predicted Netherlands winning over spain by 2-1
Kumaran predicted Brazil beating Argentina by 5-4
Angelo sator predicted Brazil beating spain
Karin200 predicted Germany beating spain, by 2-1
Karen Franzen predicted Germany beating spain by 2-1
Kunal Bhatia predicted Germany beating spain
Pariv K predicted the final two as Argentina Brazil
Nadeer Narath predicted Portugal beating Germany by 3-2
1. Zeeshan Khan: They play to win
that’s why.
2. infant rosario: Paul the octopus
said so! haha ;)
3. danica Antao: They played well
from the start of the world cup, it
seemed like they would make it.
4. Farida daruwalla: They have
great players!
5. mnetarwala: They had ball
possession at most times.
6. sujith Jayagopal: They had a good strategy and amazing players.
7. shaun Joesph: The main reason why I supported spain all the way long was because of great precision in their passes.
8. Priyanka dubey: I think they just got really lucky!
9. runil Athauda: Pure passion for the game.
10. Fallon lobo: They have amazing team spirit!
10 reasons why you think Spain won
Prize: six months free membership at World Gym in Abu dhabi
6 7
Happenings in Abu DhabiWhat’sHOT
After a huge success last year with more than 60,000 people
attending, the sixth Date Festival takes place from July
12-26 in the town of Liwa. This event celebrates the rich
heritage of Liwa and aims in particular to promote date
palm trees which have a prominent place in UAe’s heritage.
The Festival includes cultural events and the competition
of Mazayin Al ratab (half ripe dates), which helps improve
the quality of the dates and educate farmers on ways of
modern farming. several competitions such as “the best
heritage dish” draw the participation of chefs from top
hotels. educational programs help children become familiar
with the dates industry.
Yas Track Day offers you a chance to drive your car on
the Grand Prix circuit. If you are an inexperienced driver,
the Yas racing school’s instructors will be available for
driving tips and instruction. You can start by following
the pace cars for a few laps to get accustomed to the
track and the corners. sessions include half and full
day on the track to test your racing skills and your car’s
performance. Instructors however, reserve the right
to refuse entry to a participant. If you’re an adrenaline
junkie - and a licensed driver - take a shot and enjoy
being a racer for one day !
Prices start from 120 Aed. call 800 YAs (927) or +971
02 446 0384 for more information.
LIwA DATE FESTIVAL
THE ART OF THE AFgHAN RUbAb
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLIcATION IS jULY 31.
July23
July17 - 26
YAS TRAck DAY
july 22, 7pm, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island
by Venita Subramanian
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
Afghan rubab sensation Homayun sakhi, stars in a musical
performance with percussionists salar Nader on tabla and
Abbos Kosimoy on doyra – a Central Asian frame drum.
The performance is devoted to the traditional Kabuli style
of Indian raga in a musical question and answer (sawaal-
jawaab) between drums and other instruments. Nader
and Kosimoy will answer sakhi’s questions throughout the
performance, by transferring the rhythmic patterns of his
rubab to their drums. This performance is a showcase of
North Indian and Afghan musical traditions. entrance is free.
DO YOU wANT TO bE A FILM cRITIc AT THE AbU DHAbI FILM FESTIVAL?
Tempo readers, you have two weeks to
apply if you are reading Tempo the first
day it’s available. If you pick it up later,
don’t wait. Download the application form
at http://www.nisimasa.com/?q=node/370.
The first Nisimazine was created in 2006
at the Cannes Film Festival by a european
network of young cinema professionals
and fans called NIsI MAsA. since then, their
workshops have taken place at festivals
in Italy, Iran, Finland, Turkey, Netherlands,
Peru, and Brazil. Check out nisimazine-
The Abu Dhabi Film Festival began three
years ago as the Middle east International
Film Festival. The aim was to help create a
vibrant film culture throughout the region.
Under its new name, a strong focus on the
bold new voices of Arab cinema connects
with Abu Dhabi’s role as a cultural capital
in the region and marks the festival as
a place for the world to explore Arab
filmmaking. www.abudhabifilmfestival.ae
If so, here’s your chance, but you don’t have much tim to apply.
For the first time, Abu Dhabi Film Festival is running a film
journalism workshop called Nisimazine Abu Dhabi as part of the
Festival from october 14-23. They are looking for 8 people - 7
film critics and 1 photographer.
If you are 18-35, Arab or european, you should apply. Four
of the eight people selected will be from Arab countries
including the UAe, four will be european.
This international editorial team, along with two professional
tutors, will create daily issues of Nisimazine Abu Dhabi, a
newsletter covering the Abu Dhabi Film Festival and distributed
to audiences during the Festival.
eight issues of Nisimazine Abu Dhabi, printed in english and Arabic,
will contain film reviews, interviews, articles, news, and photos from
the festival. The electronic version will be available on the Nisimazine
website www.nisimazine.eu.
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Visit Abu dhabi Film Festival website for more info on your mobile phone now
July23
Beat withaich
8 9
DJ sHAF-rAIsI also known as shaf raisi, was infatuated with music long before he fell in love with the art of Djing. In his early stages DJ shaf raisi focused on mixing colorful House tunes, but later evolved to incorporating the stylistic effects of dance anthems, commercial house and r&B.
His magic is immortalized in his first album entitled, “sHAF rAIsI reMIXeZ” pumped up with top-notch r&B and House tracks.
Asked how he differentiates himself from other DJ’s, he replies, “I have a very deep strength in reading people’s body language, and I use this skill to enhance my performance, sound, and learning, more so than other artists.”
DJ shaf rasi’s experience has planted him alongside international and local DJ’s such as: Adnan Balushi (Auckland), Humaid Al Amri (radio 1), Haneef raisani (raisani records, Dubai),victor simonelli (West side records, New York), DJ Antoine (House Works, switzerland), Lenny Fontana (New York) and simon B (Legendary radio1 DJ) to mention a few.
He says, “The passion I feel, I want to share with my audience, the beats I play, I want to pound in people’s memory, and I want my music to speak for itself.”
He has kicked off in many events such as the Pearls and Caviar, sho sho, GT1 World Championship, red Bull kickoff party and many others. He will be performing in November at the etihad Airways Grand Prix Formula 1 with more than 10 million viewers around the world. You can catch him in the coming months in Croatia, New Zealand, and Miami.
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
by Aicha Diop
Meet the new summer sensational DJ. Yes, he’s here to entertain you and show you the new face of music. Please welcome DJ Shaf Raisi!
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Watch dJ shaf raisi’s video on your mobile phone now
1110 Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
ViewPoint
TELLINg THE wORLD AbOUT THE UAE
I took the first step toward my dream by joining the
Abu Dhabi Ambassador Program which is an initiative
of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). This program
is only three years old, and I was lucky enough to be a
graduate the second year.
The Abu Dhabi Ambassador Program is a lifetime
chance for any emirati to gain lots of valuable
information about the capital and its main tourist
attractions. Not only that, but it gives knowledge in
etiquette and many workshops which help you to
discover your strengths and weaknesses.
Many field trips were organised by ADTA through
the program to different places in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain,
and the Western region. one of the most important
lessons of the program was how to be an effective and
informative tour guide for our country, taught by a
number of specialists and professionals.
by Hessa Al Romaithi
After graduation a new salutation is added to your name
and will be mentioned every time you are introduced to
someone: Ambassador. How honored you feel after that!
After graduating from Zayed University with a bachelor
degree, I joined ADTA as International Promotion
executive. This new position is my second step to be an
ambassador. even though the core duty is to participate
in organizing the Abu Dhabi stand at international trade
fairs and tourism exhibitions, I meet many people from
various backgrounds, religions, races, nationalities, ages,
and educational levels.
It is a challenging career to represent your country each
time you pack your bag and travel to these exhibitions
because once you are there, wearing your traditional dress
and working at the Abu Dhabi stand, many people will
come over to ask about your culture and traditions or even
to take a photo with you.
People are always keen to know more about other
cultures and meet natives who can speak their language
and provide them the right information. I remember on
my first mission to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a group of
Malaysian ladies came forward and asked for permission
to touch me. “Are you real?” they asked. At first it sounded
very weird to me, but then I realized that they always see
us in photos or Tv but never had the chance to meet us in
person.
My second mission was to Germany where again our work
involved cultural exchange with professionals during the
exhibition and people on Frankfurt’s streets. The next
mission is to russia, and I’m sure it is going to be full of
adventures as well.
Travelling teaches many things about cultures and
traditions of the host nation, but my job requires me to
teach people when I’m travelling about my country and
answer all their curious questions. Not only that, but after
all the information I gained through the Ambassador
program and what I’m learning in my new job, I have
become a tour guide and ambassador for my country
even when I’m not abroad.
I believe every person is an ambassador for their country
and should work for free as a tour guide all the time.
Talking with Young Malaysians in Kuala Lumpur
Hessa with ADTA Director General
Mubarak Al Muhairi
Malaysians learning about the UAE from Hessa. Photos from ADTA I meet many people from various
backgrounds, religions, races, nationalities,
ages, and educational levels.
It has been always my dream to represent my country worldwide by sharing, with passion, the UAE’s essence and values. It gives me a great feeling to talk about our inspirational soul Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan and the wise leaders of my country.
A few years back, when I was studying Tourism and Special Events Management at Zayed University, I discovered my dream job which allows me to use all my strengths and interests. Ambassador, yes, being an ambassador for my country is the only job which can satisfy my desires.
The one Thing I regret Buying:
short dresses since i cant wear them in public
The one Thing I Dream of Buying:
A Valentino evening dress
Tempo spots fashionable and smart dressers around the city.
What do you do?
OUr FAsHiON eXPerT sAYs:
style inspiration:eliissa, Queen rania
senior student studying civil engineering
Your most valued fashion possessions?my lV bag
My style Philosophy:dress to impress and always look elegant no matter where u’re going.
Jeans Forever 21Dh 128
Shoes VenniciDh 85
Vest ZaraDh 99
Shirt ZaraDh 70
Name:
eman Hamaideh Age: 21
Nationality:
syrian
My Style BLUEPRINT
12 13
TrendSetterIn this issue, Tempo brings the best of trendsetter with two smart yet casual looks from Laura Ashley
gREEN AND ORANgE FLORAL PRINTED DRESS DH 436
RED AND wHITE FLORAL SkIRT DH 288
gREEN LEAVES SkIRT DH 312
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
FORMAL DRESS DH 572
PURPLE bEADED NEckLAcE DH 104
great w
ith pants
fishnets anyon
e?lim
e gree
n
with pumps
this summer!
great
florals a
re big
bauble-maniaget
ready for
A nice well put together look. cut off sweaters and jeans look great together. The colour of the hijab coordinates nicely with the other colours. And the shoes... well we need a full page just to talk about the shoes!
Food Ambience
Value for money Overall
14
City Bites
cHI cHI’SA popular restaurant at Le Meridien , Chi Chi’s looks like an
old fashioned Mexican eat out. The first thing that awaits you
after getting seated is a large bowl of nachos and a watery
salsa dip. For starters, chili fries come in good-sized portions
reasonably priced. For those of you looking for spicier options
on the menu, try the spicy burrito. Most portions are fairly
large and can challenge your appetite. If you’re in for a light
dinner, share the portions.
Bill for Two: dh119
Bottomless ice tea Dh 15 • Chilli fries Dh 26
Texas Nachos small dh 25 (large is dh 32)
Grilled chicken burritos dh 53
cHILLAxAs the name suggests, this downtown café in Khalidiya
has a huge teen following. With plenty of comfy sofas
and armchairs, Chillax has a lot to offer its young and
enthusiastic customers. You will be quick to notice the eager
staff and the friendly atmosphere that the café has to offer.
Most people come here to enjoy sheesha and snacks that
include Lebanese food, sandwiches, and salads. The café is
surrounded by television screens that play football games
and music channels at all times. Chillax also offers private
spaces for a cover charge of Dh 50 to enjoy some quality time
with your friends.
suraj, one of the regulars at Chillax, said “This is definitely a
cool place to hang out and is different compared to other
sheesha places around Abu Dhabi. I usually come here to
have the spicy chicken sandwich along with my regular mint
sheesha.”
Bill for Two: dh 105
Mint Sheesha Dh 25 • Watermelon juice Dh 22 • Arabic
salad Dh 18 • Spicy chicken sandwich with drinks Dh 40
rating
Food Ambience
Value for money Overall
rating
Text and photos by Venita Subramanian
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
Chi Chi’s has atmosphere and lots of food to share
Friends hanging out at Chillax
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Visit chillax website on your mobile phone now
Raising the Bar Making a DifferenceEach of us can in his or her own way make a difference in our world. Sometimes this can be a simple gesture, and sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated to the hero that resides in each of us, and to the sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for everyone.
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 [email protected]
20 21
by Venita Subramanianby Venita Subramanian
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
TEMPO VOTES FOR
TEMPO LOVESWater savers
It’s amazing what a tiny gadget can do to help save water. The UAe government has recently launched a campaign to fit water savers on taps of every home and work place in the UAe.
According to the eWs-WWF, this campaign is one of the most ambitious and effective water saving campaigns in the world. The water saver technician takes just few minutes to install the gadget at your home at no cost to you. This simple gadget can prevent millions of liters of water from going to waste.
How it works
even though we may not notice the difference in water fluctuations, water comes out of the tap at a constantly changing rate. This usually happens when more than one tap is used to draw water from the same source. An example of this would be when you have your shower and the washbasin tap on at the same time; you will soon notice that the tap starts running more slowly.
A water saver helps regulate the flow of water, ensuring that the water flows at a constant rate. For you it means that whether the pressure is high or low, you will still have the same flow of water. How can this help save water? Well, believe it or not, an incredible amount of water and energy is saved in the process.
Want to be a Water saver? Call 800 WATer to find out if the Water saver can be fixed in your neighborhood. send an email to [email protected] to find out more about Water savers.
Volunteers needed
Part of the ongoing Water savers campaign, Heroes of the UAe has a project this summer. volunteers are required to conduct a market survey in your emirate. send your contact information and details to Anjana Kumar at [email protected]
Trikke, a three wheel transporter, can be manually powered by the rider or by a long-lasting lithium battery. These new generation cycles are foldable and with their three wheel design are said to be stable and safe for riders. Manually powered, Trikke works by the shift of body weight from side to side. After a little practice, this action becomes intuitive and delivers a speed up to 28 km/h. The design of Trikke allows you to get maximum momentum as you move in different directions.
For those of you who are keen on an effortless ride home, the lithium battery operated Trikke comes with an accelerator and brake on the handlebars to give you better control. Battery operated Trikkes can last around 30 km and require two hours to charge the battery.
Trikke looks cool and fun but most importantly reduces carbon emissions and non-renewable resources released every day by cars. Trikke gives out no emissions and can easily take you to work without being stuck in traffic or having to worry about parking.
Dr. rachel shaw is a veterinary surgeon for the American veterinary Clinic (AvC), Abu Dhabi, and runs strays of Abu Dhabi, also known as sAD. I asked her about her typical day at sAD.
My working day consists of juggling my full time job as assistant veterinarian at the AvC with my many sAD duties. At breakfast I check through my sAD e-mails and deal with any pressing matters and enquiries before starting work at the clinic at 8am. Mornings are spent either doing consultations until 12 midday or the mornings surgical operations.
I break for lunch between 12 and 2pm and more often than not I have sAD appointments scheduled. These are either to health check and vaccinate a new dog we are taking in, finalise the adoption of a sAD dog and do the last set of vaccines and meet the new owners, or attend to one of our current sAD dogs that has a medical problem.
I return to work to do an afternoon of appointments between 2pm and 6pm ranging from everything and anything from routine check-ups and vaccinations to vomiting dogs, itching cats and limping hamsters!
At 6pm I rush home and enjoy a good hour walk with the dogs to reflect and distress!
I have 3 of my own dogs. rJ - a 12 year old rescue Yorkie terrier and PeG, a 10 year old rescue border terrier mix both whom I shipped over with me when I first came to Abu Dhabi. My latest addition is MIrACLe MAX, a rescue saluki mix from sAD who I adopted when he was just 4 weeks old. He was found abandoned in a garbage bin!
Q How long does it take for a stray dog to find a
new home?
This varies immensely between each dog and is
dependent on a whole variety of factors. Puppies
are relatively quick to get homed as they have the
cute factor on their side and people like to adopt
young dogs they can train themselves from a pup.
We average 1-2 months to home puppies. small
breed dogs and pedigree dogs of any age are homed
instantly in most cases. We have people on our lists
waiting to adopt small dogs. These dogs are suited to
the apartment living lifestyle of the UAe residents.
Q How can someone get a dog from sAd?
All the sAD dogs we have available for adoption can
be viewed on our website www.straysofabudhabi.
com, or drop into the sAD shop at the American vet
Clinic and fill out a form in person (Friday 9-10am and
Wednesday 6-7pm).
Dr. Rachel’s photo of her and Miracle Max
Glide the Trikke
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Visit Heroes of the UAe website on your mobile phone now
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Visit sAd website on your mobile phone now
Much as Chicago is known as the second city to New York in the U.s., Al Ain has the same relationship to Abu Dhabi city. As Abu Dhabi city gets the lion’s share of attention, Al Ain remains relatively unknown as the cultural and historical center of the emirate. The late, great sheikh Zayed bin sultan Al Nayed, father of the U.A.e., hailed from Al Ain. The town was his ancestral home and headquarters for the founding of this country. It was the discovery of the once lucrative pearl collecting business that shifted attention to the coast.
recently, I took a day trip to Al Ain with a friend from France. It is a short, pleasant 150KM trip from Abu Dhabi on the butter-smooth motorway. stark desert turned into green trees on the side of the road as we approached Al Ain, reminding me of my home in Florida.
First stop was the oasis in town. This was hard to find and when we did we were vexed as the entrance was unmarked and the pathways seemed too narrow for a car. Undaunted, we drove the alleyways and found a place to park. We spend a relaxing two hours wandering the oasis. Hint: the place is a maze, so don’t lose your way. There are also some surprises to be found among the date palm groves!
Next was Jebel Hafeet, an improbable rocky mountain south of Al Ain jutting 1300 meters above the flat desert floor. The steep multilane road to the top had more twists and turns than a rattlesnake and offered several turnouts to park and admire the view. Make sure you car is in fine tune as it will be tested. I saw many radiator geysers on the way to the summit.
We rewarded ourselves with eggrolls in the Mercure Grand hotel at the top of the mountain. This 4 star venue serves as a good weekend getaway from the city.
I recommend Al Ain as a diversion from the Abu Dhabi summer doldrums. You may not escape the heat, but the change of scenery is mentally refreshing!
by Noori Passela
TechTalk
23
PS3 Move
xbox 360 kinect
22
Yank insandlandThe Second city
Text and Photos by Randy Parker
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
Now here’s something truly original and mindboggling at the same time. True, the Kinect does borrow heavily from the Wii’s motion-detecting sensors but here’s an additional twist to the mix: it will apparently navigate panels and access functions using hand movements and voice control.
“Xbox, play music.”
voila! You get the point.
originally unveiled as Project Natal, the device had its official premiere at this year’s electronic entertainment expo with 15 titles already announced alongside 4 original titles created exclusively for Kinect: Kinect Adventures, Kinect Joy ride, Kinect sports, and Kinectimals. And since all gamers, casual and hardcore alike, love a good dose of celebrity in their games, the new Michael Jackson The Game is scheduled for release for the Kinect later this year, featuring many of the singer’s cult classic hits like “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.”
Like the Ps3 Move, the Kinect is already built to work with its home console, the Xbox 360 so the costs of obtaining one for your console should be almost equivalent to an upgrade as opposed to purchasing a brand new one
Like the Wii remote, the Ps3 Move appears to be nothing more than what it
looks like: a device resembling a microphone which can be strapped to the
user’s wrist. But like its popular predecessor, the Ps3’s answer to interactive
gaming aims to achieve more. The spherical end of the microphone-shaped
controller contains an LeD reader that senses its wielder’s movements
and provides feedback as vibrations or changing LeD colors. The wireless
Bluetooth technology ensures no tripping over any pesky wires during
playtime. one Ps3 system can support up to 4 of these controllers.
The Move also comes with the Playstation eye, a camera that tracks the
movements of each player and enables voice interaction while gaming
with the help of some built-in microphones. It allows up to 6 players to play
at a time over a wireless network. even better, the camera works just as well
with minimal lighting.
To get the fans going, sony is currently developing some new games
designed especially for the Move. slider sounds quite appealing: “Be an
armchair warrior, punching away to glory as you wile away those boring
moments on your office chair or work desk.”
MyABU DHABI
Afra’s interests have been widespread. she says she is a dedicated volunteer, “not always in art.” recently, she has volunteered with Formula 1 and the women’s football tournament as well as with TDIC for Manarat Al saadiyat and Art Abu Dhabi. Her mother owns Lotus spa in the Platinum Hotel, and Afra’s creativity extends to hairdressing for a few favorite customers.
Creativity is evident in the assignment the girls were given at the university to select a favorite piece of furniture, take it apart or deconstruct it, and re-create it as something different. Afra decided to use a chairs from her mother’s hair salon. she lengthened the legs, turned it around, and added a new element, jars with colored liquids. “It looks appealing to the eye,” she explained, “and there is anxiety added. Will it spill?” For the viewer, she has created a piece of conceptual art.
Amal took the same assignment in a different direction. she took a chair she loved to sit on as a child, sawed it in half, painted the halves black or white, sanded them to look used, and then reattached the halves in a new way. The result is “not a chair, but a sculpture,” Amal said.
At the Guggenheim, the girls will be shelving their own creativity for a while to learn about how a museum works; how the collections and additions to
collections are selected; how art can be organized to speak to a variety of audiences; and, of course, how the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be integrated into the Guggenheim international family of museums.
For Afra, the link between art and hair dressing is customer service. With women at the spa, she said, “I create a conversation with them in relation to their work and their personal interests.” At the Guggenheim, Afra expects, “to bring my customer service experience to benefit the museum. I can be the person who gets information from the visitors, feedback for the museum.” she also looks forward to making contacts in the museum business and using them back in the UAe.
For Amal, the focus is on developing her skills in the work she will be doing at the Guggenheim. she looks forward to “a great experience and opportunity.” Although she’ll graduate in January with a degree in interior design, she would like to work in a museum. “I like to know people’s opinions, to get even their negative comments,” she said. “I want to change their perceptions, perhaps influence them to understand art better.” Most of all, the Guggenheim experience is about her. “I depend on my family - I want to know what I can do myself,” Amal said.
This isn’t the first visit to the Us for either student. Afra used to visit her father who was studying medicine in Chicago and then Cleveland during 12 summers. Amal visited Philadelphia as a child and joined a one-week university trip to Peace College in raleigh, North Carolina, last year and then went back in the summer to study photojournalism and fiction for one month.
Now the girls will be living in New York with members of their families while they spend their days at the Guggenheim. The families are paying travel and living expenses and obviously support their daughters’ future careers in art. It wasn’t always that way.
Amal says that her parents - including her father who has an interior design business - used to think she wasn’t serious about art. As she got older, however, she started cutting out pictures of apartments and offices from magazines. By the time Amal was ready to select a major, it was art with a concentration in interior design.
24 25
by Alma kadragic
Photos by Abdul Rahman
Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
gOINg TO THE gUggENHEIM
Art students Afra Al Dhaheri and Amal Al Shehhi from Zayed University will spend four weeks this summer as interns at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the parent institution of Guggenheims around the world, in Italy, Spain, Germany, Lithuania, Mexico, and soon, Abu Dhabi. They leave for New York in late July. Their internship ends August 31.
Amal Al Shehhi with her project Afra Al Dhaheri with her project
Venita: Mark, tell me more about yourself .
mark: I’ve been very lucky to be born in New Zealand and be given the opportunities that come with that. I’ve lived in a few different cities around the world – London, Abu Dhabi, sydney, and a beautiful coastal town in sri Lanka called Arugam Bay. I’m a partner in a quaint little restaurant called The Green room in Arugam Bay, and I love the simple life there - surfing, eating, yoga, and meeting other people. I am a freelance writer and also work for myself as a copywriter and digital strategist.
Venita: How and when did you start eating Abu Dhabi?
mark: It was really an idea that was born out of good old necessity. Myself and a friend, Dennis Mohi, were roommates in an apartment in Abu Dhabi and, being two blokes, we used to order in delivery food a lot. We grew increasingly frustrated by the fact that all this incredible food from around the world was all around us, but there was no website with online menus to order from. We came up with the rather radical idea of walking every block in the city to gather menus from every restaurant. We’d finish work and then head off for two-three hours every night, collecting menus. I think it took us two months to finish the menu hunt.
It was just coming into May and the temperatures were almost starting to get too hot to do any more. We were clocking up a fair few kilometers every night, and there was no better way to discover every little side street and alley in down town Abu Dhabi. We ended up launching the website in late 2009. It’s a fantastic resource for delivery food and dining out in the city. We’ve got menus, user ratings, and reviews and an ever-growing directory of restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Denny and I love our food, so we’re happy to have this as our legacy to other foodies in Abu Dhabi.
Venita: Are you getting feedback on the website?
mark: We’re getting really encouraging feedback from users, and traffic is growing as more and more people talk about the site. Most people see it as a very useful resource. To have a database of online menus really opens up your delivery food options. The best ideas are simple and fulfill a basic need. There’s also user reviews which is helping people discover new restaurants in the city.
Venita: What’s your favorite restaurant in Abu Dhabi?
mark: Abu Dhabi is blessed with a very high concentration of 5-star hotels, so there is a huge range of very good dining options available. However, it’s on the streets of Abu Dhabi where you are going to really discover the hidden gems in this city. Haveli’s in Khalidiyah is one of those places. Without doubt some of the best Indian food I’ve had. Behind a grand old wooden door lies an unpretentious and pleasant venue, excellent service, and beautifully spiced Indian food.
Venita: What are the five most important things to have in mind while choosing a good restaurant?
mark: 1. Be adventurous. It’s great to have favorites but move around.
2. Ambience. Is it a romantic night for two that you want, or are you planning a girls’ night out? Pick a place that is going to heighten the mood of your evening.
3. Recommendations. There’s nothing like word on the street to let you know what’s hot or not, and restaurant reviews also can be useful, but don’t let these factors overly influence your decision. It’s your opinion that matters most, and food is such a personal thing.
4. Traffic. How busy is it? A sure sign something is (or isn’t) working.
5. Menus. When was the last time they changed the menu? 1984? A fluid menu can indicate a confident head chef who is willing and able to adapt the menu to work with seasonal ingredients.
Venita: one bad experience while dining.
mark: That’s the good thing about food. even a bad experience is going to make for good conversation later on down the track. I guess my worst food experience was in India. I’d eaten from a road side stall on the way back from visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra. It wasn’t long after that I fell violently ill in the middle of a 14-hour train journey. It wasn’t pretty.
SocialNetby Venita Subramanian
Do YoU HAve A BLoG or A soCIAL MeDIA sITe? ( FACeBooK, TWITTer eTC or PHoToGrAPHs
YoU WANT To sHAre WITH Us) Tell us: [email protected]
EATINg AbU DHAbI Mark Saunokonoko, a journalist, freelance writer, and a food junkie, introduced his website, Eating Abu Dhabi.
People Meter is an offbeat way to learn more about our community and its people, who come from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life.
PeopleMeter
Summer SunAdventure Mountain-climbingFacebook boring!Football FUN!Holidays beachesParents confusedSiblings AlrightLaughter Miss it!Rhythm Dancing
what’s the first word that comes to your mind when I say:
what’s the first word that comes to your mind when I say:
Summer FunAdventure water sportsFacebook Information Football DramaticHolidays FreedomParents guardiansSiblings Happy moments Laughter HealingRhythm Dancing
Q1. if you had to choose a theme song for your life at the moment, what would it be and why?
You Got Me – Colbie Caillat
Q2. Name one guilty pleasure of yours
Crossing the roads when the cars are just a few feet away from you. I love the adrenaline rush, I guess.
Q3. Your ideal celebrity dinner date?
Matthew Goode
Q4. The most disgusting food you’ve ever eaten?
raw sea food
Q5. The most dangerous thing you’ve done?
Have rendezvous outside my house late at night while my parents are asleep.
Q6. in 3 words, describe what’s currently running through your mind.
Life is boring
Q1. if you had to choose a theme song for your life at the moment, what would it be and why?
I still haven’t found what I’m looking for by U2. As it is exactly where I am at the moment in my life.
Q2. Name one guilty pleasure of yours
smoking
Q3. Your ideal celebrity dinner date?
Keira Knightley
Q4. The most disgusting food you’ve ever eaten?
Kidneys
Q5. The most dangerous thing you’ve done?
run off a mountain with a parachute
Q6. in 3 words, describe what’s currently running through your mind.
Home, Football and Friends.
Fazmina SideekNationality: Sri LankanOccupation: Student
grant YuleNationality: South AfricanOccupation: Assistant workshop Manager
26 27Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
Download www.gettag.mobi to scan this tag on your mobile.
Visit mark’s website on your mobile phone now
28 29Tempo July 16 - 31, 2010
by jalal Luqman
Art-ICULATEArt-ICULATEwhy do artists create art? A very elusive answer always seems to follow a question I have in mind.
“Why do artists create art?” An even harder question would be, who creates art? Is the production of art only the right of an artist? Is anybody who gets a paintbrush and in extreme happiness or sadness slaps paint on a canvas or on the wall considered an artist?
The easiest answer to anybody avoiding a debate would be...”well art is subjective”..and if you answered yes to that question then another question comes up. so can anybody write poetry, or a novel, or give a speech, or in some extreme cases perform surgery?
or is being or becoming an artist as easy as waking up in the morning and deciding to be an artist from this day on?
To manage to fit into this space in this issue of Tempo, I will not answer all these questions and focus on established artists and why they paint ... or why I think they paint.
If art is a language, then whatever an artist paints is in my opinion a sentence, a paragraph, or a message; also it could be an explanation or a description of something either of significance to the artist or to his or her society, and the people around him and around the painting.
I believe that whenever an artist produces a piece of art, that artwork has and must have a meaning behind it; even if the artist is relaxing or merely doodling, art done by an artist has meaning.
so why do artists produce art? van Gogh said, “artists make art” which vaguely means anything really (refer to earlier questions of who is considered an artist).
Yes, some artists paint in happiness, some in sadness, some in protest, and others in support; nonetheless, art has to have artistic value, and meaning; if it is just beautiful, then I would consider it craft.
If you can stand in front of a sculpture or a painting and completely understand it, or see exactly what it is or what the meaning is, then I find it hard to accept as art.
I’m off to Morocco to represent the UAe in the Assilah Art Festival and will let you know all about it in the next issue of Tempo, pictures, art, and craft.
The Assilah Arts Festival in Morocco was founded in 1978 by the former foreign minister and city mayor Mohammed Ben eissa and the artist Mohammed Malihi. The Festival started to support the town’s restoration and regeneration. Today, the Festival is one of the most important art festivals in Morocco. over the past three decades, this event has helped to promote dialogue, cultural exchange, and solidarity.
The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) showcases its wide program of arts, culture, heritage, and conservation initiatives and projects at the Assilah Art Festival, on the Atlantic coast of the northeastern tip of Morocco.
ADACH is supporting three emirati students at the Assilah Festival. Amal Al shehhi, Maha Al Yafei, and shareena Lootah will display their artwork at the Culture Palace.
See more about Amal on page 24.
Assilah Festival, july 10 - 27
Photo of shareena lootahImages from ADACH
(Left)Painting by maha Al Yafei
(right) - Painting by Amal Al shehhi
Featurestoryby Sana bagersh
Arab Dream in London
Posters of “Zayed and the Dream”all over the London Subways
I travelled to London on the week of 26 June with my husband for a quick getaway from the scorching heat of Abu Dhabi. It was short and sweet r&r—as six days tend to be--but it was also a visit rich with insight and experience. one thing must be said from the outset. London is probably the most vibrant place to visit in summer. There. (Let’s leave the debate on New York, Paris, etc. aside for another day).
This London experience was characterized by…yes, lots of walking (with blisters to prove) amazing weather (really), england’s tragic loss to Germany (yes, really long faces stumbling out of every pub), and….more Arabs than the entire population of Damascus!
With every visit to London, I find that it is
becoming more and more cosmopolitan,
and rapidly so. The city is more racially
mixed and appears to be well integrated.
A significant growth in the population of
Arabs (we’re talking residents here, not
just tourists) wearing hijab. I can tell you
that I felt more comfortable wearing a
headscarf in London, than I have in New
York, and I’m an American!
The subways offered a frequent reminder
of Abu Dhabi. The musical “Zayed and
the Dream” had posters plastered across
all the subway stations, and it reminded
me of the show by Lebanon based
Caracalla musical production company
that debuted in the UAe in 2008. It
was the singing, dancing extravaganza
about the creation of the emirates, and
sheikh Zayed’s extraordinary leadership.
Whatever happened to it, I wonder? After
it opened in the UAe, it never came back.
I would imagine it would be the kind
of production you would want to have
around the UAe’s national day?
Let’s say judging from the posters all
over town, ‘Zayed the Dream’ is still
very much alive in London and will play
for a two day engagement, August 1
and August 3, at the London Coliseum.
I wonder if some of the Arabs and in
London can get away long enough from
all the shopping, to catch the show…
tempoCLASSIFIEDS
Tel:+971 (2) 553-2200, Fax: +971 (2) 553-2211P.O.Box: 4048, Street 79, Mohamed Bin Zayed CityAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirateswww.mazyadmall.com, [email protected]
FOR SHOP LEASINGENQUIRY CALL
Get BrandtaGGed!MOBILe taGGInG tOMOBILIZe YOUr CaMPaIGnS
reaCh YOUr tarGet Market In reaL tIMe On theIrMOBILe PhOneS
31Please recycle this magazine: locations include Spinneys, Al Mamoura Building and behind Riyada Clinic.
“It is better to be beautiful than to be good, but it is better to be good than to be ugly.”Oscar Wilde quotes
“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh - at yourself.”Ethel Barrymore
tempofunpageSUDOkU 12
REAcH FOR THE STARSAries (march 21 - April 19)You are in need of some fun and exciting but feel too caught up with your daily routine. You need to relax and focus on things that matter rather than worry about trivial issues.
Taurus (April 20- may 20)You are lucky not to get affected by the present eclipse. Your circumstances tend to remain unaffected till the end of the month.
Gemini (may 21 - June 20)This month you will be seeing massive shift in your financials. You’re going to see some changes in your attitude, your money management skills and lifestyle. spend wisely!
cancer (June 21 - July 22)It’s your birthday this month and you want to feel special! You might see some developments in your personal and work life, remember to mark all your appointments.
leo (July 23- August 22)You may see some changes taking place in your job and will receive a lot of attention. Looks like your work will require more
effort from your side. Your co-workers and subordinates who report to you may announce a sudden departure.
Virgo (August 23 - september 22)This month, you will become stronger and wiser both in your personal and work life. You have faced a few challenges in the last few months but things are going to turn out easier for you.
libra (september 23 - October 22)This is a very important month for you and you must use it to your full advantage. This month will give you the chance to finish your incomplete work and assure you a pleasant retreat.
scorpio (October 23 - November 21)Finally things seem to be clicking into place. This month will be sweetness and light and allow you to travel as far as you like for a refreshing change.
sagittarius (November 22 - december 21)Lots will be going on this month so if you’re hoping to go on a vacation this month, you
might want to consider rescheduling it to August. You won’t want to miss the exciting news that is expected to happen in your career soon.
capricorn (december 22 - January 19)You must be wondering what could have possibly happened to create such a dramatic change over the last few months. Don’t worry, you are not alone; things are going to lighten up soon.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)You have arrived at your ideal month, the one you’ve been waiting for. After grueling months of loans, credit and debt, you will finally get some financial stability this month.
Pisces (February 19 - march 20)There is so much good news for you this month! You have a free road ahead and scope for new beginnings. enjoy the clear blue skies and start of new relationships!
SUDOkU12ANSwER
FUNNYqUOTES
THE gIgANTIc cLAw
Can you guess which Dinosaurs’s claw is this?If the answer is T- rex , it’s wrong.
This is the claw of Therizinosaurus.It’s 9 times bigger than a mighty T-rex claw. scientists
recently found this claw from Mongolia. And the most intresting fact is this is not a meat eating
dinosaur. It’s a plant eater!
www.brandtagged.com
Ad for UAE rad Communications.pdf 3/18/10 8:05:30 PM
