New York University: A Beacon of Progress by Sana Bagersh This ed’s note, I want to focus on an institution that is a beacon of progress; quietly revolutionizing education,
There is No Monopoly for Heroism
When we think of heroes, we tend to conjure up an image of a warrior on the battlefield or person caught in a situation where he or she is risking
Long Lasting Peace and Prosperity for National Day
By Sana Bagersh When I first came to the UAE, I was fresh out of university from the US and eager to get my first job. My parents sent
The Ed: New Collaborations!
Happy holidays and Ramadan Kareem everyone! There is a palpable change of mood as things begin to wind down in favour of summer’s more relaxing pace, and Ramadan’s spirituality. The
Initiatives on Women, Poetry, and Film
What exciting times we live in – culturally and creatively! In this issue of Tempo you’ll learn about a few initiatives that are close to my heart – one is
‘Majlis’
In the Arab world the ‘majlis’ is synonymous with discussion and debate. Today the global majlis is redefined by the internet – and its amplification of geography and reach
The Ed: Celebrations!
Happy birthday UAE! It’s exciting to see the national fervour and the vibrant colours of the flag come alive. With the whirlwind craziness of last month over, December brings a
Bursts of Creativity
November is probably the busiest month in the whole year! So much so that we were totally conflicted whilst putting this issue together – on what to keep, and what
Cultural Bridge Builders
Welcome to another action packed issue of Tempo! As always, Tempo is chockfull of creativity, diversity and community. Our cover story is about a determined young Arab who has dedicated