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MARCH 2010

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March is a bumper month for everyone, as Abu Dhabi again outdoes itself with amazing choice, quality and value.

Our calendar is chockfull of events for high profile events including the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the Abu Dhabi Media Summit and the prestigious annual Laureus sports awards. For sport lovers there’s also the Abu Dhabi International Triathalon and the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2010.

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.

So much to do, and so little time. Be sure to take our central pull out event planner along. Plan ahead and enjoy!

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VOLUME 6 | MARCH 2010

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1. Abu Dhabi Mall-5K: Tel: 02 645 4858

2. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre-6I:

Tel: 02 631 8555

3. Madinat Zayed Gold Centre-7I: Tel: 02 631 8555

4. Al Wahda Mall-8J: Tel: 02 443 7070

5. Khalidiyah Mall-8H: Tel: 02 635 4400

6. Marina Mall-7D: Tel: 02 681 8300

7. Al Falah Plaza-7J: Tel: 02 642 5800

8. Al Raha Mall-12HH: Tel: 02 556 2229

9. Yas Mall:On Yas Island Tel: 02 696 4444

PARKS & GARDENS

1. Zalamat Garden-9E

2. Family Park-7G

3. Al Mushrif Children’s Garden-11K

4. Sheikh Khalifa Park-14U

5. Khalidiyah Garden-8G

6. Old Airport Garden-15T

7. Al Ghaf Park-13O

8. Baldiyah Garden-6J

9. Capital Garden-5I:

CULTURAL SITES & ART GALLERIES

1. Ghaf Art Gallery-8G: Tel: 02 665 5332

2. Salwa Zeidan Gallery-9G: Tel: 02 666 9656

4. Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation-6H:

Tel: 02 621 5300

5. Heritage Village-7E

6. Barakat-9C: Tel: 02 690 8950

SPAS & SALONS

1. Anantara Spa-9C: Tel : 02 690 8885

2. Beauty Salon-10E: Tel : 02 666 6888/02 621 0000

3. Eden Spa & Health Club-4J: Tel : 02 644 6666

4. Gilles Poplimont Salon-6H: Tel : 02 632 4437

5. Le Spa-9B: Tel : 02 666 2228

6. Nicole Beauty Salon-4I: Tel : 02 666 6266

7. The Beauty Spot-7C: Tel : 02 681 8817

8. Tips & Toes -6C: Tel : 02 681 8386

9. Zen Spa-6L: Beach Rotana Hotel, Tel : 02 644 3000

HEALTH CLUBS

1. Abu Dhabi Health and Fitness Club-12K:

Tel: 02 443 6333

2. Armed Forces Officer’s Club-16U:

Tel: 02 441 5900

3. Beach Club-5J:Tel: 02 644 6666

4. Abu Dhabi Combat Club-10K: Tel: 02 443 0355

BEACHES

• Women’s Private Beach-9B: End of 18th Street

• Corniche Beach-8E: Along Corniche Road

• Breakwater-7E: End of 18th Street

MOSQUES

1. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Grand

Mosque-16V

2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Mosque-11L

3. Sultan Mosque-10G

SPORT CENTRES & CLUBS

1. Abu Dhabi Golf and Equestrian Club-12J:

Tel: 02 445 5500

2. Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Resort-15BB:

Tel: 02 558 8706

4. Al Wahda Sports and Cultural Club-9I:

Tel: 02 4433000

5. Abu Dhabi Marina and Yacht Club-4K:

Tel: 02 644 0300

6. Emirates Sailing School-12FF: Tel: 02 563 2700

8. Zayed Sports City-15S: Tel: 02 444 8000

9 . Al Jazeera Club-8I: Tel: 02 446 5855

10. Amateur Football Club-10J: Tel: 02 446 5850

11. Arabian Divers and Sport Fishing Charters

-11G: Mob: 050 614 6931

12. Abu Dhabi Ice Rink-15T: Tel: 02 444 8458

13. Abu Dhabi International Marine and Sports

Club- 8D: Tel: 02 681 5566

14. Abu Dhabi Sailing Club-3L: Tel: 02 673 1111

15. Abu Dhabi Ladies Club-10B: Tel: 02 666 2228

16. Abu Dhabi Chess Club-9J: Tel: 02 633 1110

17. Khalifa International Bowling Centre-15S:

Tel: 02 403 4650

HOTELS & RESORTS

1. Emirates Palace-8C: Tel: 02 690 9000

2. Hilton International Abu Dhabi-7F:

Tel: 02 666 6888

3. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort & Towers-4I:

Tel: 02 677 3333

4. Le Meridien Hotel-4J: Tel: 02 644 6666

5. Le Royal Meridien Hotel-5I: Tel: 02 674 2020

6. Abu Dhabi Airport Hotel: Tel: 02 575 7377

7. Millennium Hotel-5H: Tel: 02 626 2700

8. InterContinental Abu Dhabi-9E: Tel: 02 666 6888

9. Sands Hotel-6I: Tel: 02 633 5335

10. Beach Rotana Hotel-6K: Tel: 02 644 3000

11. Yas Hotel: Tel: 02 696 4444

12. Raha Beach Hotel-12HH: Tel: 02 508 0555

13. Shangri-La Hotel-16X: Tel: 02 509 8888

14. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr-15X: Tel: 02 654 3333

15. One-to-One Hotel-8K: Tel: 02 495 2000

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Tempo March 2010

Dear Tempo,

I was near Al Khaleej Al Arabi and Al Falah Streetintersection on February 5 when I witnessed a horrific accident. An ambulance and a 4-wheel drive crashed into each other. The reason is that the driver of the 4-wheel drive did not take heed that the traffic lights have now changed. Before the new DOT changes, forward going and left turning lights were also green. Now while the 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 stations—warning people about the Al Khaleej Al Arabi traffic light changes. It is a shame that people don’t listen carefully and don’t pay more attention on the road.

Wafa Nasser

Dear Wafa,

Collision with an ambulance no less?! DOT’s objective is to create a ‘green wave’ , and they have succeeded. Our hope is that the public heeds the safetycampaign.

Ed

Dear Editor,

I loved “Funny Thing About Life” in your Feb issue about taxi stopping etiquette and how difficult it is to catch a taxi if women keep stepping up in your waiting line and claim the taxi you’ve been waiting for—all on the basis of their gender. Being 18 and a young male, I am the most disadvantaged segment of the taxi customer. I have de-cided that I will give my taxi to an older person (provided they are really old and not pretending) but I refuse to allow a pretty young thing to take my taxi.

Young and Car-less

Dear Ed,

I agree with your conservation columns Tempo—good job for your constant reminders about environmental responsibility. But I have to say I somewhat disagree with your last issue of “On The Beaten Path”. Yes, we should be turning our ACs off in the current ‘winter’ in Abu Dhabi. But tell you the truth it’s not much of a winter here.Temperatures have jumped higher and we needour ACs!!!

Daniel B.

Dear Tempo,

I loved the Emirati machbus recipe in your February issue ! It’s not hard to make and my family loved it. Now all we need is a real Emirati restaurant! Could your Tempo reporters look into whether there are any out there? That would be great. Amy J

Dear Amy,

We’re on it. Ed

Dear Tempo,

I’ve moved to Abu Dhabi from New York. I’m grateful that Abu Dhabi city is laid out in grid form kind of like NYC—makes it easier to find places. Thanks for yourpull-out map and events guide. I keep it folded in my wallet and take it everywhere.

Anita

Dear Tempo,

I read Fatima’s letter in your last issue about the Corniche Road crossing near the coffee shops area. I agree that on busy weekends, people cram in the centre island to cross to the other side and that a ‘green wave’ that allows you to cross the entire road would be the answer. I do want to make a comment about how pleasant and polite some of the police crossing guards are. I don’t know if they are told to be nice as part of their jobs, but it really does make a difference to the public. Thank you, nice policemen.

S.D.

Khalidiyah MallFashion Show4-5th March & 11-12th March

Get in the Bohemian Groove!.Bhs stores across UAE are welcoming the season with a minty fresh

Womenswear line. Vibrant pinks and purples, bitter chocolates,

tangerines and jade are kept sophisticated with cool white tones

throughout their exotic bohemian globetrotter theme. Yes, flowing

maxi dresses and psychedelic gypsy skirts are back! Their nautical

range is what caught our attention. Choose wisely though, while

the bold clean lines in a fresh palette of white, navy and red

evoke timeless nautical style, if you do not select the right stripe

patterns for your body type then your style statement will

sink faster than you can say SOS!

A Boy Girl Thing for Sure!For stylish boys the Duck and Dodge range from Bhs kids

offers two main collections: Pop Life is all about clashing

colours and bold prints for the playful boy who loves cool

characters and graphics, whereas the Rock Idol collection

gives a laid back rock ‘n’ roll vibe look. Also, this season Sweet

Millie features a stunning range of pieces that will suit little girls

no matter what their style! Girlie girls won’t be able to resist the

Garden Party collection. Wish to go all hippy? Arizona Dream

collection offers colourful maxi dresses with patchwork prints

and tie-dye teamed with sun hats and canvas beach bags. Go on kids, have fun

dressing up!

Being a Girl is Fun!This spring summer Tammy has once again pulled together a collection that offers

a ‘one stop shop’ for fashion savvy teenage girls combining catwalk and celebrity

inspired must-haves with stunning accessories and jewelry. Check it out!

Inaugurated on 16th February, this is one of the first premiumout patient

centers to open in a planned network of 20. As a distinct ‘Center of

Excellence in Women’s Health’ this innovative facility offers a team of

competent healthcare professionals dedicated to meeting the unique and

changing medical needs of women of all ages. A comprehensive range of

sub-specialty services, which include General Obstetrics & Gynecology,

Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology and

Reproductive Medicine will help provide a fresh approach to women’s

healthcare in the capital. For more info call 02-6433494

HEALTHPLUS WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTEROPENS IN ABU DHABI

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Developed from a combination of waterskiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques, wakeboarding is a surface water sport which in-volves riding a wakeboard over water. World Pro Tour Water Sports organizers around the world will be looking to Abu Dhabi to set the tone for this year’s inaugural WWA Wakeboard World Series as Abu Dhabi Municipality in partnership wih Abu Dhabi Beaches and Flash bring you Wakestock Abu Dhabi: a free wakeboarding and music festival, the likes of which you have never seen! The world’s top 16 riders (that’s what they are called, seriously!) have already confirmed their participation.

In addition to the world’s best wakeboarders battling it out for a $50,000 prize purse (the largest one yet for the sport!), live music from the some of the hottest international and regional acts will entertain audiences over the wakestock weekend starting from 1 pm everyday till late. For details flip over to our music feature : The Beat with Aich.

What do artists from the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, Portu-gal, Bulgaria, Austria, Republic of Georgia, Japan, China, Korea, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Egypt and Lebanon have in common?

Give up? 17 of these contemporary artists will be participating in the Abu Dhabi International Sculpture Symposium. The program schedule includes a series of lec-tures at Zayed University campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai along with interactive onsite workshops.

“The artists taking part in this milestone event were carefully selected to create a multi-cultural atmosphere and were asked to present three proposals for sculptures that compliment the UAE, its culture and history,” states Symposium Director Salwa Zeidan, Director of the Salwa ZeidanGallery.

The six-week Symposium will result in the unveiling of 17 large sculptures (six me-ters) which will be permanently placed in selected locations around the city of Abu Dhabi for your viewing pleasure. For more info on lecture and workshop timings, venues and artist biographies log on to our website www.abudhabitempo.com

25 Feb – 7 Apr, Zayed University,Salwa Zeidan Gallery and theArmed Forces Officers Club

ABU DHABIINTERNATIONALSCULPTURESYMPOSIUM

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Young British conductor Daniel

Harding will lead the splendid

Mahler Chamber Orchestra in a

soul-stirring performance

focusing on on three “New

World” favourites: Bernstein’s

Candide Overture, Gershwin’s

jazzy Rhapsody in Blue,

performed by the extraordinary

Fazil Say, and Dvo�ák’s

heart-breaking symphonic

tribute to the music and people

of America. Abu Dhabi Classics

rises yet again to entertain music

lovers with spell binding

melodious evenings.

Performance starts at 8 pm.

ABU DHABICLASSICS5 Mar, Al Jahili Fort, Al AinHotWhat's

in Abu Dhabi

Registration for the 2010 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge (ADDC) is signalling a bigger-

than-ever competitor turnout with more than

100 challengers expected for the event which, for the

second year running, will be totally staged across Abu Dhabi

emirate.

The cross-country motor sport spectacular, organised by the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE) is the season-opening round of both the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup and the FIM Cross Country Rallies World Championship.

Entry to the 2010 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is open to cars and truckscomplying with FIA T1, T2 and T4 technical regulations, as well asmotorcyclists and quads running under FIM auspices.

Dhabi and Dubai along with interactive

“The artists taking part in this milestone event were carefully selected to create a multi-cultural atmosphere and were asked to present three proposals for sculptures that compliment the UAE, its culture and history,” states Symposium Director Salwa Zeidan, Director of the Salwa Zeidan

The six-week Symposium will result in the unveiling of 17 large sculptures (six me-ters) which will be permanently placed in selected locations around the city of Abu Dhabi for your viewing pleasure. For more

venues and artist biographies log on to our website www.abudhabitempo.com

melodious evenings.

Performance starts at 8 pm.

A unique combination of supercars from around the world and super duper

international performers are heading towards UAE. The Royal Drive 2010 will

begin with a gala dinner at the Yas Marina Hotel, on the evening of March 18.

The following day, participants will be flooring

accelerators on the Yas Marina circuit before following a pre-determined

route along the length of Corniche Boulevard to enthral spectators and

motor-sports enthusiasts. In Dubai, a 12-hour music festival named

“Elements” will be unleashed on audiences featuring live acts from

Grammy-winning virtual band Gorillaz and reggae-pop idol, Sean Kingston

alongside numerous international DJs. Here’s a little something to entice

the lads:

Cars participating in the event include Ferrari 458 Italia, a Lamborghini LP670 SuperVeloce and

a Porsche Carrera GT Mirage.

ROYAL DRIVE 201018 – 20 Mar, Yas Marina, Corniche and Dubai

2010 ABU DHABI FESTIVAL 20 Mar – 7 Apr, Abu Dhabi Theatre and Emirates Palace

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, the Abu Dhabi Festival features symphonies from one of the grandmasters of the Romantic era which will captivate the hearts and minds of UAE residents. Established in April 2004, this classical arts festival never fails to attract high calibre regional and international artists to the capital annu-ally. This year the primary focus of the event will be the the Festival of Bilad Al Khayr - where the Seven Emirates unite motivated by the legacy of the late H.H Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Abu Dhabi Festival endeavours to bring together all nationalities 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 festival’s performing program visit our website: www.abudhabitempo.com

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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.

Home to many traditional Vietnamese specialities, 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.

Falling for Falafel!

Just Falafel promises to serve crunchy light falafels to its customers and it does just that! No more, no less. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi 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 outletsoffering 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 COMES TO ABU DHABI!

Ring the KingNo 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 at any Burger King restaurant anywhere in the UAE.

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Carine Bruyninckx is a resident of Abu Dhabi who found her happy ending on the docks of our capital city.

“I am a Belgian cargo pilot and I first came to Abu Dhabi on a contract for Etihad Crystal Cargo three years ago. I stayed in a hotel here for three weeks every month and I really liked the city.Then one day, me and my companion were looking for arestaurant in the Marina club and found an advert – ‘House-boat dhow for sale’. This was a completelydifferent approach toaccommodation. We would have 100% ownership and if things go wrong we could sell it! I bought the house-boat in one hour and what followed next were three years of an incrediblely good life at the marina near Marina mall (in close proximity to all the shops and entertainment). Our friends visited from Europe and we often went out at sea, sleeping on some of the smaller islands at night, ah... life was going great!

“A couple of years later I had the opportunity to bring my children to

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 sea rescue team of Abu Dhabi did a wonderful job putting the boat afloat and we brought her to Mina Zayed for repair. Sea Light marine company repaired it so beautifully that it was better than before and... I fell in love with the manager, Abou Ahmed, who was responsible for the repair work. However, the companion from my early days in Abu Dhabi still needed the boat as a house, so he bought it from me.

“I had a new love, a new life but I became ‘boatsick’. I missed my life at the marina too much. Abou Ahmed consoled me and said that he had built more than 200 boats and he could build a perfect house-boat in which both my daughters could live. I agreed and the new house-boat was ready in four months! My daughters spent two years in it while attending their french school - Lycee Massignon. The new boat has three bedrooms

each equiped with an air condition-ing unit, toilet, basin and shower; one big kitchen, one Jacuzzi, two terraces 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 with only one bedroom but with the financial crisis we have not been able to sell it. Besides it is still a too good a boat to simply give away at a lower price and we simply enjoy our time on it everyday. On the weekends we sail to the near by islands with friends, we swim all year round, go fishing on it and catch a lot ofhamours that we cook in different ways. It is so much better than living in an appartment. You have fresh air from the sea even in the hottest months; there are turtles, barracudas, crabs, hamours, rays, and a crazy number of other fishes in the Marina. I spent hours watching them from the boat. Everybody in Abu Dhabi goes to Marina Mall so friends often drop by to say hello. It feels like a holiday everyday!

“Soon Abou Ahmed and I will be getting married on the boat. I guess I finally found my fairytale ending.”

The new boat has three bedrooms

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Air Fresheners : Simmer a half dozen lemon slices with a handful of cloves in water and say good bye to bad odours.

Taste Enhancers: When roasting, add lemon peels to the mix and enjoy the new taste!

Pot Polishers: Dip half a lemon in a small dish of salt, and rub it over tarnished copper.

Household Cleansers : Make a paste out of half a cup of baking soda and liquid dish soap. Use a lemon half to scrub kitchen

and bathroom surfaces.

Stain Removers: Remove berry, coffee, and tea stains by soaking stained areas in lemon juice for about an hour.

Dishwasher ‘Detoxers’ : Run a dishwasher cycle with half a lemon in the top rack to freshen the appliance.

Hiccup Healers: Bite into a lemon and get instant relief fromannoying hiccups.

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Air Fresheners : handful of cloves in water and say good bye to bad odours.

Taste Enhancers: and enjoy the new taste!

Pot Polishers: over tarnished copper.

Household Cleanserssoda and liquid dish soap. Use a lemon half to scrub kitchen

and bathroom surfaces.

Dishwasher ‘Detoxers’ :lemon in the top rack to freshen the appliance.

Hiccup Healers: annoying hiccups.

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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.

1) What is your dream job?

Usman: I want a job which helps me earn loads of money, but with respect n honour. Also, a sexy secretary wouldn’t hurt! ;)

Nadia: Anything to do with travelling the

world!!! I love to travel, just don’t have thetime to.

2) Your motto in life:

Usman: Live n let live.

Nadia: Don’t dwell over the past. Work on making your future look better than your past!

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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]

In a bid to adhere to global sustainability standards, TDIC has ordered the world’s first twozero-emission all-electric buses to Abu Dhabi for operation on Sir Bani Yas Island. To be introduced from this month, Sir Bani Yas Island, the 87-square kilometer natural island, will be the first destination in the world to have a public transportation system run solely on all-electric buses.

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Each 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 and every one of us, and to the sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for us all.

The world’s top female athletes are gearing-up to compete in the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon (ADIT). With more than 500 participantsconfirmed from 25 countries, it’s going to be a dash to the finish line, skid marks and all! Here’s what two of the top-tier professionals had to say about the event which has attracted the world’s top 50 athletes to the shores ofAbu Dhabi:

“I am super excited about making the trip to Abu Dhabi in March. It is a great opportunity for me to step up in distance and try to learn a lot about myself. With such a great organiza-tion behind the race, and a great prize purse, it is set to attract a great field of top pro males and females.” Julie Dibens

“I can’t wait; I’m really looking forward to racing the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. The race-distances, the course-design andprofessionalism of the organization arepromising to make this race a hotspot in the event’s calendar. The world will see triathlon at its best and I am thrilled that Abu Dhabi isadding triathlon to the list of successfulworld-class events.” Yvonne Van Vlerken

Volunteer opportunity at AD Triathlon:If you are all pumped up for a sporty month

after the Terry Fox run along the Corniche last month then this volunteering opportunity is for

you! The organizers for Abu Dhabi Triathlon are looking for a number of volunteers to help make it

a world class race. If you are interested involunteering for the event please email [email protected] and in the subject line put VOLUNTEER.

Reception Tents and Valet Parking: Abu Dhabi Municipality has launched valet parking services along with reception tent facility to its visitors. The tents, which have a heritage-inspired design, reflect authentic traditions of the emirates and are meant for receiving customers and visitors in comfortable environment, and offering them hospitality and other services including newspapers.

The Greenery Prize: Good news city residents! Abu DhabiMunicipality has bagged the Greenery Prize at the 10th Arab Towns Organization Awards last month. Abu Dhabi has 1250 hectares covered by plantation, while the number of trees outside our ‘nature-loving’ city are in excess of 5.5 million! With statistics like that no wonder the competitors went green... with envy.

Saadiyat Beach Classics Charity Gala Dinner: Organized by Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the dinner successfully raised more than Dh 1.2 million. The Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, Khalifa Foundation, and the Gary Player Foundation are some of the humanitarian organizations which will be sharing the funds.

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MeetRoopali Mehra

Roopali Mehra is an Indian expat who fell in love with this city. She shares her story with us this month:

“Abu Dhabi is one of the best places I have ever been to and I can assure you that I have done quite a bit of globe trotting. This city has a unique culture of buildingrelationships. I have made some really wonderful friends during past 12 years. People from different cultures and nationalities are now like a family.

“I was born and raised in New Delhi. My husband, Manu and I got married and came to Abu Dhabi in December 1997. When we landed in UAE, we thought we will spend a year or two and then go back to our homeland, little did we realise that this city is going to be our home.

“I was always keen on being a working professional and that is what led me to educating myself even after marriage. I pursued a degree in Masters of BusinessAdministration, from University of Bradford in England. Just when I thought I was ready to embark on a professional journey, God had other plans for me. I discovered I was pregnant. My first child my son was born in 2001 March and my second baby arrived in December 2002. Both my kids were born in Corniche hospital and since my kids were only 20 months apart I had my hands full. The working woman in me took a back seat.

“Abu Dhabi city offers a whole lot of activities for kids. From tennis to football to golf and lots of painting and art lessons for the creative minds. Since it is not a very big city, you dont waste time in travel because the distances are not too long. You have the best of the world brands and designer labels available in the world class malls here. Moreover it has the best restaurants and all cuisines are available to residents and tourists. From the hardcoreIndian eatries to the lovely Italian pasta, Mexicanenchiladas - you name it and they have it here!

“I love Abu Dhabi because it is indeed a very beautiful place with a lot of greenery. It is most definitely one of the cleanest cities I’ve seen. But what I like the most about Abu Dhabi is safety and security. My husband has to travel a lot due to work and I have never felt scared to be alone here with two little children.

“To all those who are reading this and are new to the city all I can say is give it time and you will soon discover that there is no better place to live than Abu Dhabi. When I compare it to the hustle bustle of a big city, I feel very comforted to see the peace and harmony of this place. Live your life to the fullest because you live only once.”

Braeden Enzo Manuel is Wayne and Rowena Puras’s adorable two year old boy who was born in UAE and needs yourimmediate help. Last October, he underwent an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test as his parents noticed that he was unable to utter

even a single word. The ABR confirmed what they dreaded most: their son is completely deaf. In order to rectify their son’s condition the Puras family has decided to go ahead with a cochlear implant, surgery, and the speech therapy required to give their

son a normal life which will cost a minimum of Dh 216,275.

“As we can not afford the amount no matter how much we tried, we are determined to ask everyone who could help, even if it would mean begging everyone even for a little amount to

raise money for our son for him to live like any normal kid around, being able to hearloving words from us, having education; and just like you and me being able to hear music and laughter...” Wayne & Rowena Puras

Contact: Wayne - 00971 50 2832122 • Rowena - 00971 50 3401733

Braeden Enzo Manuel is Wayne and Rowena

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humanitarian organizations which will be sharing the funds.

Puras’s adorable two year old boy who was born in UAE and needs yourimmediate help. Last October, he underwent an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test as his parents noticed that he was unable to utter

even a single word. The ABR confirmed what they dreaded most: their son is completely deaf. In order to rectify their son’s condition the Puras family has decided son is completely deaf. In order to rectify their son’s condition the Puras family has decided


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Be the Beacon: Management prefers to promote problem solvers over whiners so when things go wrong, don’t look for people to blame instead help colleagues solve the mess and move on. Be the shoulder everyone can count on and for what it’s worth: always keep a smile on your face. Your positivity will not go unnoticed (wink, wink).

Be Innovative: Volunteer for other workplace tasks which involve organizing and planning, for example: officeparties and picnics, company newsletter publishing, and HR committee meetings etc. These moves will set you apart from the rest of the masses and show top levels executives that you can pull your own weight. Not to mention, you’ll have loads of fun with office mates and get to know them better. Next time around, they too might be rooting for your promotion!

Be Thorough: Try to imitate those whose position you wish to occupy someday. This in no way means losing your individual identity and sense of self just to please others. The trick is to single out attributes that set them apart from the rest of the pack and adopt these in your work life.

Be a Player: A team player! (What did you think?)Participate in team projects so you can highlight yourability to ‘gel-in’ with fellow workers. Management is always on the look-out for people who can takedirections well and synergize large groups of people to work together on difficult tasks successfully without causing too much ruckus amongst members.

Be a Leader: Become the ‘go-to’ guy (or gal... we don’t believe in gender bias) for office colleagues. Support the management in new initiatives and try to play a more proactive role in everyday situations at the office so that people notice your input.

Be Smart: Make sure your boss knows what projects you are working on. Seek his or her guidance and input on forthcoming initiatives and ideas. Don’t pester them though! Also, make sure you are involved in projects that allow you to work with your seniors. So that next time around they know whom to select from the ranks.

Be shrewd when managing time. If you want to avoid long meetings schedule them right before lunch or the end of day when most people will be more inclined to brevity in order to get away. If you want to avoid pointless meetings, then cancel them, and change the communica-tion direction in favour of other options such as memos or email. Most meetings, if not properly managed, are unnecessary time wasters for all those involved.

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Everyone enjoys the experience of fine dining when they don’t have to set the tablethemselves.While some pretend to know the basics, others simply chicken-out when assigned such a task. Although it is not rocket science, setting up a informal dining table is a science of precision - place the water glass too far and your finicky guests will sign you up for table etiquette lessons! Here are a few guidelines you canfollow:

• Firstly, make sure that all flatware and silverware placed on the table is an inch away from its edge. Make sure all cutlery and dining utensils are atsettings equidistant to one another.

• Begin by placing the plate in the centre of theplacement mat. Remember that often as the meal is laid out, the first course plate is simply replaced with main course plate.

• Since silver that is needed first is set the farthest (right and left) from the plate, begin arranging the utensils by placing two forks to the left of the plate. The fork for the first course is placed on the outside and the one for the main course will be on the inside. The upper limit on number of forks that can be placed on the table per seating is restricted to three.

• Next, position two knives to the plate’s right (theoutside knife will be used first). If required soup spoons may be set on the table to the right of the knives. Remember to provide butter knives only if butter or bread are set on the table. Place thebutter dish or the bread plate in the 11:00position from the plate. The dessert spoon and fork are laid head to toe near main plate’stop side.

• The water glass should be put at 2:00 position to the dinner plate. Any other beverage glasses should go to its right.

• Finally place the napkin centred on the dinner plate or fold it to the left of the forks.

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Abu Dhabi is the hot spot for sport fans this year as yet another sporting event hits town! Only this time, the participants will be dressed to impress and the only workout involved will be avoiding a mental block while delivering an acceptance speech. Lo behold! The annual Laureus World Sports Awards will be staged at Emirates Palace on March 10. Celebrating sporting achievements from January 1 right up to December 31, 2009, this awards ceremony will be broadcast to a worldwide TV audience in 180 countries.

Here’s a list of some the nominees from a fewcategories:

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year

• Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Athletics, 23• Roger Federer (Switzerland) Tennis, 28• Lionel Messi (Argentina) Football, 22

Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year

• Shelly-Ann Fraser (Jamaica) Athletics, 23• Sanya Richards (United States) Athletics, 24• Serena Williams (United States) Tennis, 28

Laureus World Team of the Year

• Barcelona FC (Spain) Football

• Brawn Formula One Team (United Kingdom) Motor Racing

• Germany Women’s Football Team (Germany) Football

• Los Angeles Lakers (United States) Basketball

• New York Yankees (United States) Baseball

Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year

• Jenson Button (United Kingdom) Motor Racing, 30

• Mark Cavendish (United Kingdom) Cycling, 24

• Tom Daley (United Kingdom) Diving, 15

Laureus World Comeback of the Year

• Lance Armstrong (United States) Cycling, 38

• Kim Clijsters (Belgium) Tennis, 26

• Jessica Ennis (United Kingdom) Athletics, 23

• Tom Watson (United States) Golf, 60

“I am really pleased that for the first time we’ll be going to Abu Dhabi which is one of the most exciting cities in the world.”Boris Becker, Vice Chairman Laureus World Sports Academy

To download a complete list of nominees andcategories for the Laureus awards log on to

www.abudhabitempo.com and click on Tempo Downloads.

Despite all your attempts to getnoticed at work Mr. Brown Noser snagged the promotion and that luxury vacation you had set your sights on ever since you joined the company. Don’t lose hope; we have devised a strategy which ensures that you will bag the next promotion and leave thecompetition chewing onoffice supplies wishing they had thought of it first!


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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 tolooking 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!

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“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 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

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 with his friends and keeps lifting some light weights while taking some nutritional supplements. He maintains a healthy muscle�to�fat ratio, andpresents a good physique to the world. He eats to live, rather than live to eat, enjoys salads and fruits

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�agingmedicine and in extending life be partially a reflection of our fear of 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.

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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?

Answer the question: How many trees are used to make Ecojot paper?

Send in your answers along with your name and mobile number to [email protected] with Ecojot Contest in the subject line.

5 sets of Ecojot paper products!5 sets of Ecojot paper products!

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with Ecojot Contest in the subject line.What I did not Know, Could have Killed me!

Winners of Envirosax ContestRama Krishna Asapu. Atia Sharmin. Archana Manmohan. Shiella Marie Pecson. Gilbert Rahhal

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 4thCarole 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 4thGoldierocks is Sam Hall - DJ, presenter and party plannerdu-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 ultimateElectro-Rock 'n Roll Disco as it swings into town forWakestock 2010.

Fady Andraos - March 5thFady was discovered after reaching the semi finals in a popular Arab reality show, and shot to fame as the lead in a Lebanese sitcom Fady & Rady. His first single, "B Alby Dally", was released in July 2007 and with its innovative mix of rock and eastern music it went straight to the Arabic music charts.

Maximo Park - March 5thPaul 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 6thDe La Soul are a massively influential hip-hop group hailing 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 Feet High and Rising, which was a critical smash hit has been described as a "hip-hop masterpiece."

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Prize: have paired up to bring you another exciting contest. Ecojot is a beautiful range of Canadian made 100% post-consumer recycled paper products

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March is looking to be one ‘excitement-packed’ month in the March is looking to be one ‘excitement-packed’ month in the capital. Wakestock Abu Dhabi is set to keep the beat of the city

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The One Thing I Dream of Buying:An awesome guitar

Tempo spots fashionable and smart dressers around the city.

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Style inspiration:Vibrant colors and attractive patterns effect my moodpositively andinspire me to dress my best!

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SETTERSETTERSETTERTrendThis 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:

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Definitely a shirt that will get you noticed! And pairing it with black pants is wise. Vertical lines always make you look taller and although slightly dated, probably fits your occupation well.

instead of ‘trendy’! Check out our picks of the month:

For HimTommy HilfigerWebbed Leather Belt

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For HerAnne KleinSingle Prong Belt

For HerEvans BlackWaisted Belt

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For HerForever 21Ethnic Vibe Elastic Belt

For HimEd HardyMen's London Calling Leather Belt

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Watching “My Name is Khan”—the new Bollywood-meets-Hollywood Shahrukhan movie— was like breathing a lungful ofwonderfully fresh air. Not only because the movie dealt with the September 11 attack and the subsequent stereotyping and harassment of Muslims with intelligence and sensitivity, but also because it delivered an authentic Islamic and ‘Arabic’ experience. The producers may have taken some creative license in the timelines between events, but right from the first moment it was clear this movie is different from your typicalcommercial film because of the absence of silly mistakes about Islam in general and Arabs in particular. Clearly has to do with the fact that the acting and production teams included Muslims? It might also have helped that Imagenation Abu Dhabi (as one of the producers) may have vetted content with a qualified subject matter consultant? Maybe.

Mistakes abound in Hollywood. Remember Gwynth Paltrow as an UN interpreter in A Perfect Murder? Her Arabic –delivered in a smooth monotone—sounded like utter gibberish to an Arabic speaker. And of course there’s “Body of Lies” which was partly shot in the UAE. The movie was full of bad Arabic and non-relevant accents. The movie’s grittycontent was undermined by bursts ofaudience laughter whenever someone spoke ‘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, SouthAfrican and New Zealand English. Funny, right?

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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 nearShahama (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 hangsprecariously on the third floor of your building. Other than thatI’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 to enter the traffic, or in a bank as you wait to be served by the next available teller.

And the bank is exactly where I recently encountered the phenomenon everyone should be wary of: the new hybridjerkface. 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 ofsounding 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! Send your stories to [email protected]

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It’s My Turn!I have had it with driving! If it weren’t for exorbitant taxi fares, I would

have chucked my car keys in the sea along time ago. Early last year, I was

driving my car through an intersection on a busy residential road when

I stopped at a traffic light. Just as the lights were about to go green, a

midnight black sports car came zooming towards my car from behind

and rammed into it. Thank goodness the driver recalled his training

lessons at the last minute and managed to hit the brakes before he

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

clinging onto it for support (as my legs were shaking). The police were

close-by so they responded to my call quickly. However, the Arab driver

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

did come out of his car I was shocked (for the second time that night, I might add) to

see that he was a teenager, no older than my son of 18!!! The officers made him apologize

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

been a year since but I can’t seem to get over this incident.

Kate R.

YouYouYouOver to “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

Of movies and bad accentsBy Rantan Rave


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.

Peregrine (Falco Peregrinus): For hunting purposes, the female Peregrine, ‘Shahin or Bahri Shahin’ is also thought 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 to the starting point.

The Catch

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.

Visit the award winning, Abu Dhabi based Falcon Hospital facility to find out more about these amazing birds. Log on to www.falconhospital.com

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Trend-spotting Abu Dhabi online

Farrukh Naeem is a freelance copywriter and digital strategist. He is the most followed Tweeter in Abu Dhabi and blogs at CopywriterJournalist.com

Welcome to WebWatch - your guide to the online buzz about Abu Dhabi. I’ll take you on a trend-spotting tour every month. What was tweeted about Abu Dhabi? What caught bloggers’ attention? Which videos of our city made it to the top? Send us your Abu Dhabi links at [email protected] [email protected]

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episode today! SLR’s, Lamborghini’s and Bugatti Veyron’s..

Love it!

@abudhabiskaters Are you ready for Abu Dhabi Skaters

Championship this year? Will update you about it soon!

“The Abu Dhabi “Travelers Welcome” Campaign is too fantastic for words. The imagery is reallymoving.”

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“...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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Alice in Wonderland

Releasing March 5: Starring Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Crispin Glover, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter, this is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year. The story begins when Alice tumbles down, a rabbit-hole one afternoon in pursuit of a white rabbit and finds herself in Wonderland, an outlandish imaginary place where she encounters a savagely violent queen, a weird turtle, the laconic Cheshire cat and a caterpillar addicted to the hookah! Unravel the mysteries of Wonderland this month.

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 believe it when a successful and gorgeous babe falls for him. Now all he has to do is figure out how to make the relationship work. Some lucky guys out there know exactly what we are talking about, right?

The Runaways

Releasing March 19: Kristen Stewart teams up with Scout Taylor-Compton, Dakota Fanning, Stella Maeve and Alessandra Tor-resani in this ‘70s drama about a teenage band, called ‘The Runaways’. The girls took their music seriously, the studio executives didn’t. This movie makes a strong point about how creativity should be left to the performers and artists.

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Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: This question sets the stage for the interview but be careful of what you say! The interviewers do not wish to know all the details about your life. They are not making a movie about you! Remember to stick to relevant facts about your education, experi-ence and career goals.

Q: Why did you leave you last job?

A: There are three dimensions to this question depending upon thecircumstances of your presentemployment or unemployment). If you are looking for a new job because you wish to move towards better opportunities and get to a position that allows you to grow and explore all facets of your capabilities... then just go ahead and say so! Stir clear of any mention of money here, you don’t want to sound materialistic, do you? On the other hand, if you were down-sized, be positive, stick to facts and be brief. It is a sad fact that has happened to many and making employers feel

sorry for you is not the way to go on this question. Now...err... if you were fired, let me be very clear on this: you’ll need a good explanation!! All I can say is don’t play the blame game, stay positive and if it was your fault then tell employers how you have changed and rectified the issue/condition.

Q: What you know about this company.

A: Do a background check on the company before you go for an interview. If you think you’ve heard this many times... it is because it’s true! Check out the company’s website for press releases, news, events, new initiatives, contacts, organizational structure etc. This makes you look prepared (well that’s because you are if you follow my advice!), confident and serious about the position you have applied for.

Q: What would your previousco-workers say about you if they were here right now?

A: Honesty is the best policy if you are Mother Teresa or Dalai Lama but not if you are the average human being who has had more than one moment of disgrace to hide. Just mention that your colleague once complimented you on dedication and persistence to get the job done. Again the main point is to keep it short and to the point. We don’t want you digging up holes for yourself and then trying to crawl your way out.

Q: Have you done anything tofurther your experience?

A: This is your chance to prove that you are a self motivator, pro active, creative and basically well rounded person with an avid interest in hobbies, social activities and sports. Remember that it’s worth mentioning only if it is related. Anything thatreflects on your efforts to improve skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation is a good thing. Remember to keep your chin up and best of luck!

It is a universal truth that no one likes to beinterviewed for a job. It would be clearly less painful if upper level management ran us through body scanners (like the ones at airports), which were somehow calibrated to measuring our aptitude for handling job responsibilities. When the right candidate passes through, the machine would simply beep in acknowledgement. Science hasn’t exactly caught up with this ingenious idea quite yet, so we have to subject ourselves to the methodical assessment and elimination ofinappropriate candidates till the appropriate candidate is discovered. Having fairly vastexperience on both sides of the interview table, I can safely say that the key to acing interviews lies in practice and preparation. Here are somecommon interview questions and their less-than-common answers. First answer the questionyourself then compare it with the answersinterviewers are looking for.

It’s Not all Sand Here....

Recently, I had the opportunity to explore the wilder side of Abu Dhabi. No, it wasn’t the newest flashy nightclub ormajor sporting event, it was much cooler than that, amangrove tidal flat visit via sea kayak!

If you look at the Abu Dhabi area in Google Earth you will see a literal maze of small islands dotting the Arabian Gulf coastline. Because of the relatively gentle and warm waters, the islands are hotbeds of flora and fauna.

Mangroves are the creators and keepers of the islands. They are unique plants that thrive in salt water and infertile marine sands. Mangrove plants actually separate fresh water from brine and exude the resulting salt crystals from the underside of their leaves. Their root system prevents soil erosion and insures these islands will not eventually wash away with the tide as well as provides protection for smaller aquatic species. The islands are their own small ecosystems.

However, mangroves are very sensitive to environmental disruption so care must be taken by us two legged creatures especially in the “Full Speed Ahead” development phasecurrently underway in Abu Dhabi. If the mangrovesdisappear, so does Abu Dhabi’s unique coastline. That would be a shame and practically irreversible.

It was a perfect day out in the tidal flats and a nice break from the many manmade entertainment venues available here. Although I enjoy a fun night out on the town as much as anyone, it is rejuvenating to commune with Mother Nature once in awhile. I encourage my fellow Abu Dhabians to do the same, but remember to leave nothing but your footprints!

Randy Parker

Randy has been a resident of Abu Dhabi since August, 2008 and works in the travel industry. He has a blog at:http://expatuae.blogspot.com/

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Dear Um Saif,

My husband and are on the verge of divorce due to constant disagreements that I now believe are irreconcil-able. All I can say is that I am European and my husband is from the Levant. We have two children below 10 years old. Our family and friends think our differences are cultural, but I think the differences are more from our personalities, and the way we deal with everyday issues. He does not like to discuss things and he is very stubborn, so I don’t always know that he is unhappy about my actions and the resentment builds in both of us. What is a clearly a cultural difference is the way that we each want to try to solve our problem: I want us to see a marriage counselor in Dubai who is a friend of mine, and my husband wants us to talk to the elders in his family. What do you think, Um Saif? Another issue is that my husband wants our two kids to stay with his mother until we resolve our problems and that is something I cannot accept.

Trying-to-hold-on

Dear Trying-to-hold-on,

Marriage is a delicate thing for any couple, of any race, let alone a multi-cultural marriage which hasadditional challenges and stresses, and requires double the amount of work to make the union succeed. I always have sympathy for children in divorce situations as divorce can scar children for life. For their sake, and for yours, I would suggest you seek a NEUTRAL counsel, neither his family elders, nor your friend counselor. Arbitration by elders is a popular way of resolving problems in Arab culture, and I believe that it works only when the people involved are from both families, are wise, and have both your interests at heart. The fact that you are both willing to seek solutions is a good thing as the only way a marriage can be saved is if both sides are willing to change. Emphasis is on ‘both.’ As for sending your kids to his mother; I think that’s a bad idea. Your kids need their lives to go on uninterrupted, including school, their rituals etc. They don’t need an upheaval in their lives. So while you are trying to resolve these issues, please don’t fight in front of your kids. Solve your problems like grown ups. I pray you succeed.

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Taurus: Someone will ask you to be their

secret-bearer for this month. Think it

through before you agree.

Gemini: Be patient this month. A close

friend will want to be something more.

You will have important discussions. Wait

till the time is right to have them.

Cancer: Travelling is definitely in your stars

this month. Don’t feel timid, go for it!

Leo: You will be naturally alluring this

month. So we suggest you play fair and

control your emotions. Don’t pounce;

instead linger around for a reaction.

Virgo: This month will be full of romance,

nostalgia and fun with your partner. If you

don’t have one, you will soon find one!

Libra: 7, 17 and 20 will be interesting

days... we mean romantically. Your stars are

all in the right position. Make your move

already!

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this month. Consult someone skilled and

you’ll be out of the mess in no time.

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try to keep a close watch on your health.

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the first half you’ll be occupied with help-

ing close friends and neighbours. Later,

family matters will take precedence.

Aquarius: You will have to choose

between voicing your opinion or keeping

your mouth shut tight. Whatever you

decide, make sure you’ve heard both

sides first!

Pisces: It’s your turn to be popular! Many

invitations will head your way so keep

your daily planner handy. 7, 22 and 25 will

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