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Heeello Abu Dhabi !!
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March is a bumper month for everyone, as Abu Dhabi again outdoes itself
with amazing choice, quality and value. 5 ShopCall
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Our calendar is chockfull of events for high profile events including the
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Abu Dhabi Media Summit and the 6 What’s Hot in Abu Dhabi
prestigious annual Laureus sports awards. For sport lovers there’s also the
Abu Dhabi International Triathalon and the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 8 City Bites
2010.
10 My Abu Dhabi
Family fun is coming in all forms, from the quirky to the specialty, including
the Royal Drive 2010, the International Sculpture Symposium 2010, the Abu
Dhabi Festival and of course the supercool Wakestock festival. 11 Home Smart

So much to do, and so little time. Be sure to take our central pull out event 12 People Meter & Meet your Neighbour
planner along. Plan ahead and enjoy!
13 Making a Difference

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drive did not take heed that the traffic lights have now
changed. Before the new DOT changes, forward going
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front going lights are green the left turning lights are
still red. I know the traffic department has an extensive
radio campaign—I hear it all the time on the Arabic radio
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traffic light changes. It is a shame that people don’t listen
carefully and don’t pay more attention on the road.
Wafa Nasser
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Our hope is that the public heeds the safety
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taxi stopping etiquette and how difficult it is to catch a
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surfing techniques, wakeboarding is a surface water sport which in- event were carefully selected to create a io na l pe rformers are a H otel , on
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history,” states Symposium Director Salwa ra to rs on the Yas Mar ul ev ar d to enthral spec
Flash bring you Wakestock Abu Dhabi: a free wakeboarding and accele Corniche Bo named
Zeidan, Director of the Salwa Zeidan the length of usic festival
music festival, the likes of which you have never seen! The world’s
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20 Mar – 7 Apr, Abu Dhabi Theatre and Emirates Palace
turnout with more than
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for the event which, for the symphonies from one of the grandmasters of the Romantic era which will captivate the
second year running, will be hearts and minds of UAE residents. Established in April 2004, this classical arts festival
totally staged across Abu Dhabi
never fails to attract high calibre regional and international artists to the capital annu-
emirate.
ally. This year the primary focus of the event will be the the Festival of Bilad Al Khayr
The cross-country motor sport spectacular, organised - where the Seven Emirates unite motivated by the legacy of the late H.H Sheikh Zayed
by the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) is the season-
bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi Festival endeavours to bring together all nationalities
opening round of both the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup and the FIM
Cross Country Rallies World Championship. and communities living in UAE by providing a platform where cultural minds meet and
exchange ideas through public, life-long learning projects. For a complete list of the
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 ���� Ready for some Sea Flava?
Shang Palace presents seafood lovers with an exclusive seafood
menu and the freshest catch of the day at Shangri-La hotel.
Available for lunch and dinner from 8th to 23rd March, this
promotion is not to be missed if you are up for a tasteful culinary
Arabian Sea adventure.

Falling for Falafel!

Just Falafel promises to serve crunchy light
falafels to its customers and it does just that! No
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city (Hamdan and Khalidiya Street), easy access
to both its branches allow people from all walks
of life the chance to learn about this traditional
and healthy fava bean snack. Just falafel outlets
are nowhere as big as neighbouring restaurants
but then again, you don’t need much space to create
the tasty Arabian snack anyway! If watching servers and
cooks working ambidextrously at breakneck speeds does not surprise you then
the affordable falafel rates and refined, original taste of these beloved chickpea nuggets
will. Spread across Lebanese humus on pita bread, doused in Indian curry or served straight
up with side serving of fresh salad, falafels might just be the healthy mid-day snack you need
to refuel those brain cells.

“With falafel there is something for everyone. Each person has their own unique tastes, and with our outlets
offering so many different varieties and preparation methods, each person can find their individual favourite choice,
and become a part of this culinary classic.”

Mohammad Bitar, Founder and Managing Director

MEKONG RIVER Ring the King

COMES TO ABU DHABI! No more fumbling for restaurant menus under sofa
cushions or kitchen cabinets! Customers can now dial
one dedicated number - 600 5 2222 4 to place orders
Home to many traditional Vietnamese specialities, at any Burger King restaurant anywhere in the UAE.
Shangri-La celebrates the Mekong River with a host
of native cuisines which can now be enjoyed in
Hoi An from 10th to 19th March in addition to the
regular a la carte menu.

Note: Hoi An is open from 7pm to

11:30pm daily.

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 MyABU DHABI
Life, love and happiness on
Carine Bruyninckx is a resident of Abu Dhabi who found her
happy ending on the docks of our capital city.
Abu Dhabi and I applied for company
accommodation as that boat was too
small for all four of us. We immediately
shifted to the appartment and settled
in, neglecting the boat. The bildge
pumps that should expell the water
coming in were disconnected (it
was an old wooden dhow boat) and
slowly it filled up with water and
sank at the marina berth! The 999
“I am a Belgian cargo pilot and I first
sea rescue team of Abu Dhabi did a
came to Abu Dhabi on a contract
wonderful job putting the boat afloat
for Etihad Crystal Cargo three years
and we brought her to Mina Zayed
ago. I stayed in a hotel here for three
for repair. Sea Light marine company
weeks every month and I really liked
repaired it so beautifully that it was
the city.Then one day, me and my
better than before and... I fell in love
companion were looking for a
with the manager, Abou Ahmed, who
restaurant in the Marina club and
was responsible for the repair work.
found an advert – ‘House-boat dhow
However, the companion from my
for sale’. This was a completely
early days in Abu Dhabi still needed
different approach to
the boat as a house, so he bought it
accommodation. We would have
from me.
100% ownership and if things go
wrong we could sell it! I bought the
“I had a new love, a new life but I
house-boat in one hour and what
became ‘boatsick’. I missed my life at
followed next were three years of an
the marina too much. Abou Ahmed
incrediblely good life at the marina
consoled me and said that he had
near Marina mall (in close proximity
built more than 200 boats and he
to all the shops and entertainment).
could build a perfect house-boat in
Our friends visited from Europe and
which both my daughters could live. I
we often went out at sea, sleeping on
agreed and the new house-boat was
some of the smaller islands at night,
ready in four months! My daughters
ah... life was going great!
spent two years in it while attending
their french school - Lycee Massignon.
“A couple of years later I had the
The new boat has three bedrooms
opportunity to bring my children to
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each equiped with an air condition-
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big kitchen, one Jacuzzi, two terraces
them as...
and even a slide!
“Now that my daughters have gone
back to Belgium, I want to sell the
boat to build a new smaller one Air Fresheners: Simmer a half dozen lemon slices with a
with only one bedroom but with the handful of cloves in water and say good bye to bad odours.
financial crisis we have not been able
Taste Enhancers: When roasting, add lemon peels to the mix
to sell it. Besides it is still a too good
and enjoy the new taste!
a boat to simply give away at a lower
price and we simply enjoy our time
Pot Polishers: Dip half a lemon in a small dish of salt, and rub it
on it everyday. On the weekends
over tarnished copper.
we sail to the near by islands with
friends, we swim all year round, go Household Cleansers: Make a paste out of half a cup of baking
fishing on it and catch a lot of soda and liquid dish soap. Use a lemon half to scrub kitchen
hamours that we cook in different and bathroom surfaces.
ways. It is so much better than living
in an appartment. You have fresh Stain Removers: Remove berry, coffee, and tea stains by
air from the sea even in the hottest soaking stained areas in lemon juice for about an hour.
months; there are turtles, barracudas,
crabs, hamours, rays, and a crazy Dishwasher ‘Detoxers’ : Run a dishwasher cycle with half a
number of other fishes in the Marina. lemon in the top rack to freshen the appliance.
I spent hours watching them from
the boat. Everybody in Abu Dhabi Hiccup Healers: Bite into a lemon and get instant relief from
goes to Marina Mall so friends often annoying hiccups.
drop by to say hello. It feels like a
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 PEOPLE METER Making a
Meet
People Meter is an offbeat way to learn more Each of us can in his, or her, own way make a difference in our world. Sometimes this can be a simple gesture, and
about our community and its people, who sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated to the hero that resides in each and every one of us, and to the
sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for us all.
come from different backgrounds, cultures
and walks of life.
YOUR
YO Volunteer opportunity at AD Triathlon: FEMALE
NEIGHBOUR If you are all pumped up for a sporty month
after the Terry Fox run along the Corniche last TRIATHLETES
Roopali Mehra month then this volunteering opportunity is for
you! The organizers for Abu Dhabi Triathlon are IN ABU DHABI
looking for a number of volunteers to help make it
Roopali Mehra is an Indian expat who fell in love with this The world’s top female athletes are gearing-up to
a world class race. If you are interested in
city. She shares her story with us this month: compete in the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
volunteering for the event please email info@abudhabitriathlon.
(ADIT). With more than 500 participants
com and in the subject line put VOLUNTEER.
“Abu Dhabi is one of the best places I have ever been to confirmed from 25 countries, it’s going to be a
and I can assure you that I have done quite a bit of globe dash to the finish line, skid marks and all! Here’s
Reception Tents and Valet Parking: Abu Dhabi Municipality
trotting. This city has a unique culture of building what two of the top-tier professionals had to
has launched valet parking services along with reception tent
relationships. I have made some really wonderful friends say about the event which has attracted the
facility to its visitors. The tents, which have a heritage-inspired
during past 12 years. People from different cultures and world’s top 50 athletes to the shores of
design, reflect authentic traditions of the emirates and are
nationalities are now like a family. Abu Dhabi:
meant for receiving customers and visitors in comfortable
environment, and offering them hospitality and other services “I am super excited about making the trip to
“I was born and raised in New Delhi. My husband, Manu including newspapers. Abu Dhabi in March. It is a great opportunity
Mohd. Usman Sarwar Nadia Mohamed and I got married and came to Abu Dhabi in December for me to step up in distance and try to learn a
1997. When we landed in UAE, we thought we will spend a The Greenery Prize: Good news city residents! Abu Dhabi lot about myself. With such a great organiza-
Pakistani Somali American year or two and then go back to our homeland, little did we tion behind the race, and a great prize purse,
Municipality has bagged the Greenery Prize at the 10th Arab
Sales & Marketing Data-Entry Personnel realise that this city is going to be our home. Towns Organization Awards last month. Abu Dhabi has 1250 it is set to attract a great field of top pro males
hectares covered by plantation, while the number of trees and females.” Julie Dibens
What first word comes to your mind when I say: “I was always keen on being a working professional and outside our ‘nature-loving’ city are in excess of 5.5 million! With “I can’t wait; I’m really looking forward to racing
that is what led me to educating myself even after statistics like that no wonder the competitors went green... with the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon.
marriage. I pursued a degree in Masters of Business envy. The race-distances, the course-design and
Difference Love ‘n’ Need Difference Obama Administration, from University of Bradford in England. Just professionalism of the organization are
when I thought I was ready to embark on a professional Saadiyat Beach Classics Charity Gala Dinner: Organized by promising to make this race a hotspot in the
Faith Allah Faith Islam journey, God had other plans for me. I discovered I was Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the dinner event’s calendar. The world will see triathlon at
Fragrance My GF Fragrance Flowers pregnant. My first child my son was born in 2001 March successfully raised more than Dh 1.2 million. The Zayed Higher its best and I am thrilled that Abu Dhabi is
Tunae Soul-stirring Tunae Harmonious and my second baby arrived in December 2002. Both my Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, Khalifa adding triathlon to the list of successful
kids were born in Corniche hospital and since my kids were Foundation, and the Gary Player Foundation are some of the world-class events.”
Circle Boundary Circle Table only 20 months apart I had my hands full. The working humanitarian organizations which will be sharing the funds. Yvonne Van Vlerken
Time Running Out Time Deadline woman in me took a back seat.

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“Abu Dhabi city offers a whole lot of activities for kids.
Joy Success Joy To the World!

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From tennis to football to golf and lots of painting and
ade’)
Twilight Romantic Twilight Team Jacob! (aka ‘the Rahma brig

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art lessons for the creative minds. Since it is not a very big
Wealth Necessity Wealth O La La! city, you dont waste time in travel because the distances
are not too long. You have the best of the world brands
Braeden Enzo Manuel is Wayne and Rowena
and designer labels available in the world class malls here.
Puras’s adorable two year old boy

QuickQuestions
Moreover it has the best restaurants and all cuisines are In a bid to
adhere to who was born in UAE and needs your
available to residents and tourists. From the hardcore sustainab global
ility stand immediate help. Last October, he underwent
Indian eatries to the lovely Italian pasta, Mexican ordered th a rd s, TDIC ha
e world’s fir s an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test as
enchiladas - you name it and they have it here! st two
zero-emis his parents noticed that he was unable to utter
sion all-el
to Abu Dh ectric buse even a single word. The ABR confirmed what they dreaded most: their
“I love Abu Dhabi because it is indeed a very beautiful abi for op s
Bani Yas Is eration on son is completely deaf. In order to rectify their son’s condition the Puras family has decided
1) What is your dream world!!! I love to travel, place with a lot of greenery. It is most definitely one of the land. To be Sir
to go ahead with a cochlear implant, surgery, and the speech therapy required to give their
cleanest cities I’ve seen. But what I like the most about Abu from this m introduce
job? just don’t have the onth, Sir B
ani Yas
d son a normal life which will cost a minimum of Dh 216,275.
Dhabi is safety and security. My husband has to travel a lot Island, the
Usman: I want a job time to. due to work and I have never felt scared to be alone here natural isla
87-square
ki lometer
nd, will be “As we can not afford the amount no matter how much we tried, we are determined to ask
which helps me earn 2) Your motto in life: with two little children. destinatio the first
n in the w everyone who could help, even if it would mean begging everyone even for a little amount to
public tra orld to ha raise money for our son for him to live like any normal kid around, being able to hear
loads of money, but with Usman: Live n let live. “To all those who are reading this and are new to the city nsportatio ve a
solely on a n system ru loving words from us, having education; and just like you and me being able to hear music and
respect n honour. Also, a all I can say is give it time and you will soon discover that ll-electric
buses.
n
laughter...” Wayne & Rowena Puras
Nadia: Don’t dwell over there is no better place to live than Abu Dhabi. When I
sexy secretary wouldn’t
the past. Work on making compare it to the hustle bustle of a big city, I feel very Contact: Wayne - 00971 50 2832122 • Rowena - 00971 50 3401733
hurt! ;) comforted to see the peace and harmony of this place. Live
your future look better your life to the fullest because you live only once.”
Nadia: Anything to than your past! Making a Difference is a celebration of good people and good deeds. Please share with us your ideas, activities and community
do with travelling the ‘public-good ‘ stories. Send them to editorial@abudhabitempo.com
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handyhelper
helper AND THE
AWARD
SETTING GOES TO...
A TABLE Abu Dhabi is the hot spot for sport fans this year as yet GET NOTICED AT WORK!
another sporting event hits town! Only this time, the
participants will be dressed to impress and the only
Everyone enjoys the experience of fine dining workout involved will be avoiding a mental block while
when they don’t have to set the table delivering an acceptance speech. Lo behold! The annual
Despite all your attempts to get
themselves.While some pretend to know the Laureus World Sports Awards will be staged at Emirates noticed at work Mr. Brown Noser
basics, others simply chicken-out when assigned Palace on March 10. Celebrating sporting achievements snagged the promotion and that
such a task. Although it is not rocket science, from January 1 right up to December 31, 2009, this
setting up a informal dining table is a science of awards ceremony will be broadcast to a worldwide TV luxury vacation you had set your
precision - place the water glass too far and your audience in 180 countries. sights on ever since you joined
finicky guests will sign you up for table etiquette Here’s a list of some the nominees from a few the company. Don’t lose hope;
lessons! Here are a few guidelines you can categories: we have devised a strategy which
follow:
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year ensures that you will bag the next
• Firstly, make sure that all flatware and silverware
• Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Athletics, 23 promotion and leave the
• Roger Federer (Switzerland) Tennis, 28
placed on the table is an inch away from its edge. • Lionel Messi (Argentina) Football, 22 competition chewing on
Make sure all cutlery and dining utensils are at
Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year
office supplies wishing they had
settings equidistant to one another.
• Shelly-Ann Fraser (Jamaica) Athletics, 23
thought of it first!
• Begin by placing the plate in the centre of the • Sanya Richards (United States) Athletics, 24
placement mat. Remember that often as the meal • Serena Williams (United States) Tennis, 28
Be the Beacon: Management prefers to promote problem Be a Leader: Become the ‘go-to’ guy (or gal... we don’t
is laid out, the first course plate is simply replaced Laureus World Team of the Year solvers over whiners so when things go wrong, don’t look believe in gender bias) for office colleagues. Support the
with main course plate. • Barcelona FC (Spain) Football for people to blame instead help colleagues solve the management in new initiatives and try to play a more
mess and move on. Be the shoulder everyone can count proactive role in everyday situations at the office so that
• Brawn Formula One Team (United Kingdom) Motor
• Since silver that is needed first is set the farthest on and for what it’s worth: always keep a smile on your
Racing people notice your input.
(right and left) from the plate, begin arranging face. Your positivity will not go unnoticed (wink, wink).
.Keep this information handy for your own good. Cut out and save it in a folder

• Germany Women’s Football Team (Germany) Football

the utensils by placing two forks to the left of the Be Smart: Make sure your boss knows what projects
• Los Angeles Lakers (United States) Basketball Be Innovative: Volunteer for other workplace tasks which
plate. The fork for the first course is placed on the you are working on. Seek his or her guidance and input
• New York Yankees (United States) Baseball involve organizing and planning, for example: office
outside and the one for the main course will be on forthcoming initiatives and ideas. Don’t pester them
parties and picnics, company newsletter publishing, and though! Also, make sure you are involved in projects that
on the inside. The upper limit on number of forks Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year HR committee meetings etc. These moves will set you
that can be placed on the table per seating is allow you to work with your seniors. So that next time
• Jenson Button (United Kingdom) Motor Racing, 30 apart from the rest of the masses and show top levels around they know whom to select from the ranks.
restricted to three. executives that you can pull your own weight. Not to
• Mark Cavendish (United Kingdom) Cycling, 24
mention, you’ll have loads of fun with office mates and get
• Next, position two knives to the plate’s right (the • Tom Daley (United Kingdom) Diving, 15
to know them better. Next time around, they too might be
outside knife will be used first). If required soup Laureus World Comeback of the Year rooting for your promotion!
spoons may be set on the table to the right of the
knives. Remember to provide butter knives only if
• Lance Armstrong (United States) Cycling, 38
Be Thorough: Try to imitate those whose position you Time Management Tip # 6*
• Kim Clijsters (Belgium) Tennis, 26 wish to occupy someday. This in no way means losing
butter or bread are set on the table. Place the Be shrewd when managing time. If you want to
• Jessica Ennis (United Kingdom) Athletics, 23 your individual identity and sense of self just to please
butter dish or the bread plate in the 11:00 others. The trick is to single out attributes that set them avoid long meetings schedule them right before
• Tom Watson (United States) Golf, 60
position from the plate. The dessert spoon and apart from the rest of the pack and adopt these in your lunch or the end of day when most people
fork are laid head to toe near main plate’s “I am really pleased that for the first time we’ll be going work life. will be more inclined to brevity in order to get
top side. to Abu Dhabi which is one of the most exciting cities in away. If you want to avoid pointless meetings,
the world.” Be a Player: A team player! (What did you think?)
then cancel them, and change the communica-
• The water glass should be put at 2:00 position Participate in team projects so you can highlight your
Boris Becker, Vice Chairman Laureus World Sports ability to ‘gel-in’ with fellow workers. Management is
tion direction in favour of other options such as
to the dinner plate. Any other beverage glasses
Academy always on the look-out for people who can take memos or email. Most meetings, if not properly
should go to its right.
directions well and synergize large groups of people to managed, are unnecessary time wasters for all
To download a complete list of nominees and
• Finally place the napkin centred on the dinner work together on difficult tasks successfully without those involved.
categories for the Laureus awards log on to *Part 6 of a 12 issue series
causing too much ruckus amongst members.
plate or fold it to the left of the forks. www.abudhabitempo.com and click on Tempo Downloads.

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 KICKING
The Power Lies Within
© Photography by Ali A. Al - Tamimi
Aging gracefully is what everyone desires but very few are
willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes which can
enable them to achieve this goal. Most people resort to
cosmetic surgeries, while others opt for skin rejuvenation
techniques. Either ways, there are easier methods to
looking and feeling younger everyday. Here are a few tips
to get you on your way:
Prevent Sun damage: Photoaging causes premature age
spots and deep wrinkles inside our skin. So listen to Baz
Lurman’s song and rememeber to you use sunscreen! If
you really want a tan, opt for a fake one and when outside,
protect your skin from UV rays by wearing clothing which
covers your entire body.
Go Smoke Free: Smoking causes destruction of collagen in
your body, this accelerates aging. The damage once done is
irreparable! Our suggestion: buy some nicotine patches and
quit smoking today!
Drink Water: To look young it is essential to hydrate the
skin from within. Water can help you do that as it forms the
medium which enables anti-aging nutrients to be carried
to cells inside your body. On an average, 8 to 10 glasses of
water a day should do the job. For summer months your
intake of water should increase as you sweat out most of it
during the day.
Reduce Alcohol Intake: Alcohol causes dehydration and
blocks the intake of key nutrients which inturn rapidly ages
our skin. Already we know that too much alcohol can cause
some major health problems, so why take the risk?
Green Tea Parties: Enjoy regular cups of green tea in
power form and your skin will reap the benefits. Not to
mention it also helps reduce abdominal fat, and protects
you from cancer and heart disease. So what are you waiting
for? Go green today!
THE
BEAT
March is looking to be one ‘excitement-packed’ month in the
capital. Wakestock Abu Dhabi is set to keep the beat of the city
alive with its fantastic selection of artists performing at the
festival. Arabic artists, Carole Samaga and Fady Andraos will
perform alongside alternative rock band, Maximo Park and hip
hop legends, De La Soul on the Corniche's Al Sahil beach from
the 4th to the 6th of March. Here's what's lined up:
Carol Samaha March 4th
Carole started her career as an actress, and discovered her love
of singing through musicals. She launched her singing career
in 2003 with the album "Helm", which took the Arab market by
storm and won her the Best New Arab Female Singer award in
the same year.
Goldierocks - March 4th
Goldierocks is Sam Hall - DJ, presenter and party planner
du-jour. Renowned for her energized DJ appearances and
invading parties / aftershows all over the world, she is also
growing her reputation as a respected producer, presenter and
music journalist. We look forward to sampling her ultimate
Electro-Rock 'n Roll Disco as it swings into town for
withAich
Win!
5 sets of Ecojot paper products!
Prize: This month Ekotribe and Abu Dhabi Tempo
have paired up to bring you another exciting
contest. Ecojot is a beautiful range of Canadian
made 100% post-consumer recycled paper products
which are perfect for today’s eco savvy user. 5 lucky
winners will each win a set of one Notebook (3X4), a
Journal (5X7), an Eco Calendar and an Eco Workbook
(6X9).
Eco Benefits:
· They use acid-free, processed chlorine free paper
& board.
· All the inks & glues are vegetable based, therefore
bio-degradable.
· No new trees are used to make the paper & the
paper mill is powered by biogas harnessed from a
nearby landfill.
· All the protective packaging is corn-based.
· Furthermore, they try and use as much locally made
raw material as possible.
How to Win?

HEALTHBEAT By Dr. Max Sawaf

Wakestock 2010.

Fady Andraos - March 5th

What I did not Know, Could have Killed me!
“Aging is not very pleasant, but it is
the only known way to live longer.”
Sainte Beuve
Are you tired of yo-yo dieting? Do you
have trouble getting out of bed in the
morning without lots of coffee? Are
you suffering from chronic fatigue or
decreased memory? Does it take you
a long time to recover from a cold
and are you plagued with recurrent
allergies? The fact is that these are
this as a normal part of aging.
I can never forget my dad who at
age 80 was crippled with Parkinson’s
disease as he sat in his wheel chair
unable to walk after a fractured hip
and incapable of recognizing his
kids due to his damaged retina from
age related macular degeneration.
Compare my 80 year old dad to my
78 year old father�in�law who keeps
up his daily one hour walking routine
as part of his balanced diet. He has
never touched a cigarette. He travels
independently and continues to drive
his car in Damascus’ busy streets. Now
wouldn�t you choose to be like him
and live with his quality of life?
The fact is that fear of death is as old
as recorded history. Could the recent
explosive interest in anti�aging
medicine and in extending life be
partially a reflection of our fear of
Fady was discovered after reaching the semi finals in a popular
Answer the question: How many trees are used to
make Ecojot paper?
Send in your answers along with your name and
Arab reality show, and shot to fame as the lead in a Lebanese mobile number to contest@abudhabitempo.com
sitcom Fady & Rady. His first single, "B Alby Dally", was released with Ecojot Contest in the subject line.
in July 2007 and with its innovative mix of rock and eastern
music it went straight to the Arabic music charts.
Maximo Park - March 5th
Paul Smith (vocals), Wooller (keyboards), Lloyd (guitars), Tiku
(bass) and Tom English (drummer) have been gathering crowds
all across Europe with their infectious energy and upbeat
nature. Their music is a mix of funk, disco and indie rock . Their
songs are meant to quicken the heart and set the pulse racing,
through a musical ethic that's dense and filled to the point of
bursting with ideas, lyrics and melodies. Renowned for their
performances onstage, you don't want to miss this!
De La soul - March 6th
De La Soul are a massively influential hip-hop group hailing

all symptoms of accelerated aging
or sub-optimal health. With early
prevention you can prevent yourself
from slipping on to the wrong path,
the path of disease.
The truth: You don’t have to accept
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with his friends and keeps lifting
some light weights while taking some
nutritional supplements. He maintains
a healthy muscle�to�fat ratio, and
presents a good physique to the
world. He eats to live, rather than
live to eat, enjoys salads and fruits
death, or is it the fear of disability
associated with old age? Regardless
of the reasons for the interest in
anti�aging medicine, we all realize
that we need radical changes so that
we stay independent and productive
much longer.
Tempo March 2010
CONGRATULATIONS
from New York. The three band members - Kelvin Mercer,
Vincent Mason and David Jude Jolicouer are best known for
their eclectic sampling and quirky, surreal lyrics and were one
of the earliest alternative hip-hop acts. Their debut album, 3
Winners of Envirosax Contest
Rama Krishna Asapu. Atia Sharmin. Archana Manmohan.
Feet High and Rising, which was a critical smash hit has been
described as a "hip-hop masterpiece." Shiella Marie Pecson. Gilbert Rahhal
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 My S t y l e Tr e n d SETTER
This time around Tempo brings you a chic collection of belts. Don’t write these off as passing fashion
fad; sometimes the right belt is all you need to highlight your personal sense of style and add that
“wow” factor to your outfit. Choose wisely though, the wrong pick can leave others thinking ‘trashy’
instead of ‘trendy’! Check out our picks of the month:
Tempo spots
fashionable and
smart dressers Sunglasses: Extreme
Dh 350
around the city. For Him
Tommy Hilfiger
Webbed Leather Belt
SPOTTING...
Name: Shirt: Zara
Rani Samer Sadi Dh 170 For Her
Qaradeh Anne Klein
Single Prong Belt
Age: 22

Nationality: For Her

Palestinian
Evans Black
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What do you do (work)?

Graphic Designer in a For Her
design company.
Forever 21
Your most valued
Ethnic Vibe Elastic Belt
fashion possessions? Pants: Zara
Sunglasses Dh 250

The One Thing I Regret

Buying:
Hats For Him
The One Thing I Dream
Ed Hardy
of Buying: Men's Domino Leath er Belt
An awesome guitar
OUR FASHION
Style inspiration:
EXPERT SAYS:
Vibrant colors and Shoes: Aldo
attractive patterns Dh 290 Definitely a shirt that will
effect my mood get you noticed! And pairing For Him
positively and it with black pants is wise.
inspire me to dress Vertical lines always make Ed Hardy
my best! you look taller and although Men's London
slightly dated, probably fits
your occupation well.
Calling Leather
My Style Philosophy: Belt
Simple and chic

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By Rantan Rave

It’s My Turn!
We all know that one of the biggest no-no’s in any civilized society
is to jump a queue. That goes for ANY queue, anytime, anywhere...
whether you’re lining up for muffins and a tall, no foam, decaf latte
with blueberry muffin on the side; or the gas station near
Shahama (the longest line I’ve seen); or at a grocery shop with
only two items in hand and five housewives with full shopping
carts ahead of you. You don’t jump a queue! Exceptions to the
rule? Maybe only if you’re buying syrup of ipecac to take home
to your grandmother who accidentally ingested your nail polish
remover, or you’re buying cable to rescue a child that hangs
precariously on the third floor of your building. Other than that
I’d say no exceptions.
You would think that was a universal rule, like ‘thou shalt not kill’
etc.... But you invariably come across these absolute dim-wits
(not my first choice of adjective), who think they have a God given
right to YOUR space in the line. Even though you don’t have a sign
on your back that says, “If it pleases you in any way, please proceed
ahead of me.”
So stick to the fundamentals of the golden rule: no queue
jumping...anywhere anytime. And that goes for everything from
standing in a line to get your prescriptions, in your car as you wait
Arablish
Of movies and bad accents
Watching “My Name is Khan”—the new
Bollywood-meets-Hollywood Shahrukhan
movie— was like breathing a lungful of
N YT HI N
FUN ABOUT LIFE
wonderfully fresh air. Not only because the
movie dealt with the September 11 attack
and the subsequent stereotyping and I have had it with driving! If it weren’t for exorbitant taxi fares, I would
harassment of Muslims with intelligence and
sensitivity, but also because it delivered an
have chucked my car keys in the sea along time ago. Early last year, I was
authentic Islamic and ‘Arabic’ experience. driving my car through an intersection on a busy residential road when
The producers may have taken some creative I stopped at a traffic light. Just as the lights were about to go green, a
license in the timelines between events, but
right from the first moment it was clear this
midnight black sports car came zooming towards my car from behind
movie is different from your typical and rammed into it. Thank goodness the driver recalled his training
commercial film because of the absence of lessons at the last minute and managed to hit the brakes before he
silly mistakes about Islam in general and
Arabs in particular. Clearly has to do with the
pushed my car in the path of oncoming traffic. When I recovered from
the shock, I composed myself enough to walk out of the car without
fact that the acting and production teams
included Muslims? It might also have helped
clinging onto it for support (as my legs were shaking). The police were
that Imagenation Abu Dhabi (as one of the
producers) may have vetted content with a
close-by so they responded to my call quickly. However, the Arab driver
qualified subject matter consultant? Maybe. who had hit me refused to step outside his car till the police came. He didn’t
even check on me! The police were very concerned and polite. When the driver
Mistakes abound in Hollywood. Remember
Gwynth Paltrow as an UN interpreter in A did come out of his car I was shocked (for the second time that night, I might add) to
Perfect Murder? Her Arabic –delivered in see that he was a teenager, no older than my son of 18!!! The officers made him apologize
a smooth monotone—sounded like utter
gibberish to an Arabic speaker. And of course to me. I only heard a distant mumble of the word “sorry” but that’s all I was going to get out of him. It has
there’s “Body of Lies” which was partly shot in been a year since but I can’t seem to get over this incident.
the UAE. The movie was full of bad Arabic and
Kate R.
non-relevant accents. The movie’s gritty
content was undermined by bursts of

Over to
to enter the traffic, or in a bank as you wait to be served by the audience laughter whenever someone spoke

next available teller.
And the bank is exactly where I recently encountered the
phenomenon everyone should be wary of: the new hybrid
jerkface. This is an individual who doesn’t come in and take your
place in the queue. Oh no, that would be impolite. What the NHJF
does is use a clever technique that makes YOU look bad if you
object to them taking your spot. This is the scene: you have ticket
number 351, and after 48 minutes of waiting you are absolutely
relieved to take a seat before the teller. Then two minutes into
your ‘session’, a polite looking man (or woman) pokes his head and
after clearing his throat ‘uncomfortably’ (all a show folks, believe
me) and saying ‘excuse me’ with a smile he proceed to ask a ‘quick
question’ of your teller. The teller, disarmed because of the ‘excuse
me’ and the very polite smile, looks your way apologetically and
then proceeds to serve the NHJF as if this was a legitimate turn.
And here’s the quandary: if you object you take the risk of
sounding petty and unchivalrous.
Now through this column we send a clear message to all the
NHJFs out there: we are on to you! We are not fooled by your
fancy airs and put on politeness. Go back and stand in the line, like
the rest of us!
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‘Arabic’. The movie was set in Iraq and Jordan
and had a smattering of Dubai locations.
While many of the characters were supposed
to be Iraqi, the few actors who actually spoke
‘real’ Arabic had strong local dialects from
Egypt, Morocco and other Arab countries.
Not Iraq. And then there’s the Jordanian head
of security, a central Arab character in the
movie—this guy couldn’t deliver an Arabic
phrase to save his life.
Sure as a non-Arabic speaker you may think
it unreasonable to expect perfect accent
casting since the majority of the film going
audience is non Arab speaking. Well, yes... but
to draw a parallel about what it feels like to
an Arabic speaker, it’s like showing the Queen
Elizabeth and her government speaking in a
mix of Texan, Australian, Jamaican, South
African and New Zealand English. Funny,
right?
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“Well, I feel sorry for Kate Nothing of this sort has ever happened to me but when you think of
it, it is rather sad that some of the youth in this city has lost its respect for elders. Thank God some
youngsters still have some manners left. Only yesterday a young boy bumped into me and said ‘I am
sorry sir’, these were his exact words! ” A.K
“I would have slapped him... and probably ended up in jail! Seriously, kids today
need to learn that you cannot play with cars. They are dangerous tools
meant for grown ups who can handle responsibility...or at least
spell it! I am a teacher and you won’t believe the audacity of the
teenagers I have to deal with everyday in the ‘private’ school that I work for.”
Nutty Professor
“I think the policemen did their part. The rest is up to the parents of that horrid young
man. I hope they revoked his license for sometime.”
Sunil K.P
“Parents should stick those ‘Am I driving responsibly?’ bumper stickers on their kid’s
cars. They should mention their numbers too so that people report reckless driving
instantly. My parents did that when we were living abroad. My brother hated it but I
didn’t mind as I knew it was the right thing to do.” Kelly Graham
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Peregrine (Falco Peregrinus): For hunting purposes, the
female Peregrine, ‘Shahin or Bahri Shahin’ is also thought Trend-spotting Abu Dhabi online
to be better than the male, ‘Shahin Tiba’.

Training Falcons
The trainers or ‘Falconers’ as they are called must master
the three ‘Ps’: patience, proficiency, and perseverance. This
aspect of the hunt is what makes it a sport! Sitting on the
trainer’s cuff called, ‘Mangalah’ which is used to protect
his hand from sharp talons, the falcon is held by a cotton
leash of sorts, called ‘Al Sabbuq’. Its reactive head and
keen eyes are covered by Al Burgu. This helps them slowly
adjust to a new environment. Using the Tilwah method
to call them back, experienced falconers demonstrate
complete control over their birds. This method basically
involves holding up a bag of bait to lure the falcons back
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Releasing March 5: Starring Johnny Depp,
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tumbles down, a rabbit-hole one afternoon
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place where she encounters a savagely
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FALCON
Falconry is the art of training Falcons in hunting
techniques. As a sport that came to UAE many years ago,
its learning and mastery is a valued tradition among
many Emiratis and residents. There are two species used
for hunting in UAE:
Popular Species
Saker Falcons (Falco Cherruq): This species of falcons
is native to Middle Eastern countries. The female Saker
called, ‘Al Hurr’, is larger in size and substantially more
powerful than the male, which is named, ‘Garmoush’. Al
Hurr is usually preferred by hunters due to her display of
strength and endurance over long flights.
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MacQueen’s bustard (Arabic: Houbara), Stone Curlew
(Arabic: Kiriwan) and Hare (Arabic: Arnab) are mostly used
as bait. Houbara is a powerful bird that can weigh up
to four kilograms and is known for its high speed both
during flight and on land. This is why Falconers enjoy the
chase even more.
Falcon Passport
”Today no falcons can be taken abroad by their owners
unless they are in possession of passports for their birds.
The Falcon Passport provides a legal structure that com-
plies with CITES and, at the same time, provides falconers
with a permissible, easy-to-use way to participate in the
traditional sport of falconry,” says Dr. Frederic Launay,
Director, WWF UAE Project Office.
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“The Abu Dhabi “Travelers Welcome” Campaign is too
fantastic for words. The imagery is really
moving.”
http://otheroman.blogspot.com
“...last night, Al Jazira and Al Wahda, tied for first atop
the tables, squared off in Al Wahda’s cozy 12,000-seat
stadium, and it was a doozy”
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@noaf_e All good.. Watching TopGear it’s the AbuDhabi
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Championship this year? Will update you about it soon!
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Green Zone
Releasing March 12: Matt Damon and
director Paul Greengrass team up for this
latest action-packed war time movie set in
the early days of Iraq when US strategy to
deal with insurgency in the land was still
murky. Amy Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Antoni
Corone and Brendan Gleeson co-star in the
movie. Fans of the Bourne series will love
Matt in this movie!
Remember Me
Releasing March 12: Robert Pattinson
is back after his immensely successful
portrayal of Edward in the twilight series.
Pierce Brosnan and Emilie de Ravin join
him on screen in the unforgettable love
story of two young people who learn how
important it is to have passion in their lives
and make every day count.
She's Out of My League
Releasing March 12: Jay Baruchel, Alice
Eve, Krysten Ritter and T.J. Miller star in this
refreshing story about a guy who can’t
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Yainnk
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SandLand
Ace Your Interview!
It is a universal truth that no one likes to be
interviewed for a job. It would be clearly less
painful if upper level management ran us through It’s Not all Sand Here....
body scanners (like the ones at airports), which
were somehow calibrated to measuring our Recently, I had the opportunity to explore the wilder side of
aptitude for handling job responsibilities. When Abu Dhabi. No, it wasn’t the newest flashy nightclub or
the right candidate passes through, the machine major sporting event, it was much cooler than that, a
would simply beep in acknowledgement. Science mangrove tidal flat visit via sea kayak!
hasn’t exactly caught up with this ingenious idea
quite yet, so we have to subject ourselves to the If you look at the Abu Dhabi area in Google Earth you will
Dear Um Saif, see a literal maze of small islands dotting the Arabian Gulf
methodical assessment and elimination of coastline. Because of the relatively gentle and warm waters,
inappropriate candidates till the appropriate My husband and are on the verge of divorce due to
the islands are hotbeds of flora and fauna.
candidate is discovered. Having fairly vast constant disagreements that I now believe are irreconcil-
experience on both sides of the interview table, I able. All I can say is that I am European and my husband is
Mangroves are the creators and keepers of the islands.
from the Levant. We have two children below 10 years old.
can safely say that the key to acing interviews lies Our family and friends think our differences are cultural,
They are unique plants that thrive in salt water and infertile
in practice and preparation. Here are some marine sands. Mangrove plants actually separate fresh water
but I think the differences are more from our personalities,
common interview questions and their less-than- and the way we deal with everyday issues. He does not from brine and exude the resulting salt crystals from the
common answers. First answer the question like to discuss things and he is very stubborn, so I don’t underside of their leaves. Their root system prevents soil
erosion and insures these islands will not eventually wash
yourself then compare it with the answers always know that he is unhappy about my actions and the
resentment builds in both of us. What is a clearly a cultural away with the tide as well as provides protection for smaller
interviewers are looking for. aquatic species. The islands are their own small ecosystems.
difference is the way that we each want to try to solve our
problem: I want us to see a marriage counselor in Dubai
Q: Tell us a little about yourself. sorry for you is not the way to go on A: Honesty is the best policy if you are who is a friend of mine, and my husband wants us to talk However, mangroves are very sensitive to environmental
to the elders in his family. What do you think, Um Saif? disruption so care must be taken by us two legged creatures
this question. Now...err... if you were Mother Teresa or Dalai Lama but not
A: This question sets the stage for the Another issue is that my husband wants our two kids to especially in the “Full Speed Ahead” development phase
fired, let me be very clear on this: you’ll if you are the average human being currently underway in Abu Dhabi. If the mangroves
interview but be careful of what you stay with his mother until we resolve our problems and that
need a good explanation!! All I can who has had more than one moment is something I cannot accept. disappear, so does Abu Dhabi’s unique coastline. That would
say! The interviewers do not wish to say is don’t play the blame game, stay of disgrace to hide. Just mention that be a shame and practically irreversible.
know all the details about your life. positive and if it was your fault then your colleague once complimented Trying-to-hold-on
They are not making a movie about tell employers how you have changed you on dedication and persistence It was a perfect day out in the tidal flats and a nice break
you! Remember to stick to relevant and rectified the issue/condition. to get the job done. Again the main Dear Trying-to-hold-on, from the many manmade entertainment venues available
facts about your education, experi- point is to keep it short and to the here. Although I enjoy a fun night out on the town as much
ence and career goals. Q: What you know about this Marriage is a delicate thing for any couple, of any race, as anyone, it is rejuvenating to commune with Mother
point. We don’t want you digging up
let alone a multi-cultural marriage which has Nature once in awhile. I encourage my fellow Abu Dhabians
company. holes for yourself and then trying to additional challenges and stresses, and requires double to do the same, but remember to leave nothing but your
Q: Why did you leave you last job? crawl your way out. the amount of work to make the union succeed. I always footprints!
A: Do a background check on the have sympathy for children in divorce situations as
A: There are three dimensions to this company before you go for an Q: Have you done anything to divorce can scar children for life. For their sake, and for Randy Parker
question depending upon the interview. If you think you’ve heard further your experience? yours, I would suggest you seek a NEUTRAL counsel,
circumstances of your present this many times... it is because it’s true! neither his family elders, nor your friend counselor. Randy has been a resident of Abu Dhabi since August, 2008 and
employment or unemployment). If Check out the company’s website A: This is your chance to prove that Arbitration by elders is a popular way of resolving works in the travel industry. He has a blog at:
you are looking for a new job because for press releases, news, events, new you are a self motivator, pro active, problems in Arab culture, and I believe that it works only http://expatuae.blogspot.com/
you wish to move towards better when the people involved are from both families, are
initiatives, contacts, organizational creative and basically well rounded
wise, and have both your interests at heart. The fact that
opportunities and get to a position structure etc. This makes you look person with an avid interest in you are both willing to seek solutions is a good thing as
that allows you to grow and explore prepared (well that’s because you are hobbies, social activities and sports. the only way a marriage can be saved is if both sides are
all facets of your capabilities... then if you follow my advice!), confident Remember that it’s worth mentioning willing to change. Emphasis is on ‘both.’ As for sending
just go ahead and say so! Stir clear of and serious about the position you only if it is related. Anything that your kids to his mother; I think that’s a bad idea. Your
any mention of money here, you don’t have applied for. reflects on your efforts to improve kids need their lives to go on uninterrupted, including
want to sound materialistic, do you? skills such as self-sufficiency, time school, their rituals etc. They don’t need an upheaval
On the other hand, if you were down- Q: What would your previous in their lives. So while you are trying to resolve these
management and motivation is a issues, please don’t fight in front of your kids. Solve your
sized, be positive, stick to facts and be co-workers say about you if they good thing. Remember to keep your problems like grown ups. I pray you succeed.
brief. It is a sad fact that has happened were here right now? chin up and best of luck!
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