Annual Leave
I will be going back to the United States in a couple of weeks for a month. I have not been back there in over a year. In addition to reconnecting with family and friends, I also have to take care of the personal business junk that inevitably piles up when one is away.
Tempo Loves….Green fishing
Overfishing is one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems. Today, over 80% of the world’s fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited, depleted or recovering from depletion.
This month Tempo introduces you to enterprising entrepreneur, Purvi Gokani.
“Originally, I am from Bombay, India and I’ve lived in UAE for well over 14 years. To tell you the truth, I have lived and worked in other emirates of this wonderful country but none of them compare to Abu Dhabi.
By Samantha Davis
A common problem in the UAE and everywhere is how to handle teenagers. Many parents note a definite transition period as their teenagers go through a stage that is often characterized by stubbornness and a drive to be independent from their families.
TEMPO LOVES
THALASSEMIA HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
We appreciate the concern of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) for its support to the Marriage Fund in launching a health awareness campaign for Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder; entitled “The Choice is Yours, for a UAE without Thalassemia”.
Africa’s Habib Koite brings the rhythm of Africa to Arabian shores
Abu Dhabi Tempo reports:
Abu Dhabi – In an unforgettable African rhythms concert, Africa’s most loved musicians Habib Koite rock the capital on Thursday night.
WebWatch
Trend-spotting Abu Dhabi online
Welcome to the first edition of WebWatch – your guide to the online buzz about Abu Dhabi. I’ll take you on a trend-spotting tour every month.
Rihanna Ran This Town Tonight!
Pictures of the concert on Abu Dhabi Tempo Facebook group
Videos of the Concert in Tempo TV
31st December 2009, Abu Dhabi – Worldwide pop sensation Rihanna made her Middle East debut, bringing in 2010 in true style in what promised to be the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration for Abu Dhabi. And indeed it was!
Beyonce’s alter ego Sasha Fierce was in the zone last night as she performed for 40,000 die hard fans in Yas Marina concert arena. She almost set off the fire alarm as she delivered a sizzling HOT performance to some of her greatest music hits like If I were a boy, Sweet Dreams and Crazy in Love.