Being light and being a light are admirable qualities. Finding happiness in everything and everywhere is a gift. Gratitude follows happiness. The writer William Arthur Ward once wrote, “Gratitude can
How Being “Authentic” Makes You Vulnerable – And Not in a Bad Way!
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Shaping minds of young musicians
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How Two Women are Bridging Diversity in Abu Dhabi
Recently, I saw down with Jacqueline Smith and Shala Noufe, two organizers of Building Cultural Connections (BCC) to discuss their inclusive collective and the importance of having friends and family while
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I know. You’ve heard the biggest news in the history of UAE Radio. Gulf News is no longer managing Radio 1 and Radio 2. This news has had a big
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The Seeds of Creativity, Innovation, and Learning
Tempo loves creativity, innovation, and learning. This issue is dedicated to all three. I want to start with a famous quote by Nelson Mandela whose teachings on education were celebrated
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Abdul Muqeet – The Paper Bag Boy and Mother Earth
Abdul Muqeet, also known as the “Paper Bag Boy,” has risen from being an ordinary student to an extra-ordinary environmentalist. The 14-year-old boy has been a poster boy for environmental