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 is unprecedented!
While Twitter delivers concise morsels of information, Facebook is probably the de facto enabler of broad, spontaneous, and often inane, conversation. But it also has the power to facilitate deeper discourse and the meeting of minds.
While most Facebook users limit their engagement to family and close friends, others, like me, appreciate the expansiveness of the platform. I like talking to people from different backgrounds. I contribute to debates about current affairs, and occasionally even offer my two cents worth to idiotic discussions about stupid nothings. So while I value the views of my ‘inner circle’, I also like to hear the opinions of those who have different outlooks on life.
Tempo has always been a forum for the exchange of ideas; bringing people together, celebrating diversity, and championing enterprise, initiative and optimism. You will find such stories in our pages this issue; stories of people in our community who are following their passion in business, design, music, fashion and social responsibility.
I’m including the Tempo mantra below for those who haven’t seen it before. Let us know if you’d like a poster of this and we’ll be sure to reserve one for you. Order it through our Facebook group ‘Tempo UAE’
If you have something to share, talk to us. Reach out to the Tempo team or drop me an email…we love to hear from you!
Dream big, and ‘just do it’!
Sana Bagersh, February 2015
@sanabagersh / bagersh@tempoplanet.com
