We dedicated Tempo’s Heart and Soul Bazaars in the last two months to the UAE’s national day, we worked with Abu Dhabi TV on mini vignettes by members of the community entitled “I LOVE UAE,’ we invited artists to communicate their dedications on canvas and we talked Emiratis and expatriates about their thoughts and their dreams. Interestingly, the overriding theme in these chats and activities was about how the UAE had managed to host a multi-national population, to nurture a mosaic of cultures and communities, and to provide a sense of harmony and belonging to all.
We should look back at the past year in world history as a time of challenge and change and embrace the new year with hope, and with the very qualities that have made the UAE so loved by its people.
Happy Birthday UAE, and Happy New Year to all.
Sana Bagersh
