Tempo April 2013

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The UAE continues to throb with the tempo of
lively entertainment for the entire family. In a nod
to this season's celebration of women's achievement,
we focus on three locally based female artists: Sol
Abiad and her Star TOO Experimental Theatre, on
calligrapher Narjes Noureddine and on emerging
talent student Lama Younes (who has designed the
front cover artwork for this issue of Tempo). And in
the spirit of collaboration between the genders, and
the races, we showcase a banter between American
poet Dorian Paul D, and young Palestinian phenom
Farah Chamma who together treated Tempo's staff
to an exciting and heart wrenching poetry repartee,
totally organic and impromptu. We loved it so
much we taped it and put it on our website and You
Tube channel for you to watch.
The launch of the Shams 1 Solar Power Plant
garnered the focus of the Planetarians - what a huge
accomplishment for the country's green movement!
At our humble level Tempo has also started to
make a transition to sustainability, through the
introduction of our new magazine stands, which are
100% recycled from locally available waste. Tell us
what you think.
Live well and responsibly.
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TALKING BOOKS
By Azza El Masriwww.tempoplanet.com
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MR.
PENUMBRA’S
24-HOUR
BOOKSTORE
by Robin Sloan
2012
Every book
holds a new
adventure. And
every bookstore
is a maze with an
infinite number of
doors leading to it.
And so, in Robin
Sloan’s debut
novel, does this
adventure begin.
In 2008 San Francisco, Clay Jannon finds
himself meditating about his doomed
web-design career when he stumbles upon a
job vacancy at the most peculiar store: Mr.
Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore.
Its owner, Mr. Penumbra, is an unusual oId
man with strange secrets. Picture a cozy,
dark bookstore that endlessly stretches
vertically, that sees few yet regular clients
who only appear at the wee hours of the
night borrowing books that have never
been heard of. Indeed, the bookstore houses
incomprehensible mysterious books that
lead Clay and his friends to embark on
a unique quest. They would discover an
underworld literary society that spans the
globe. However, this literary world is not
to be taken for granted as it holds dark
immortal secrets.
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a
book you – the 21st century denizen – can
relate to. Robin Sloan touches on the real
to deliver us a beautiful ancient world; he
manipulates all that’s at a common man’s
disposal to gift us the extraordinary.
Geeks, dorks, nerds, and booklovers - this
one’s for you. The novel mixes new and old:
the traditional reading experience with the
hyper-reality of ebooks, Google, Kindles,
and Nooks.
This is a compelling read that will remind
you of the exquisite sensation of holding an
actual paperback, and immersing yourself
within its pages.
E-Readers might be the future, but there is
nothing like picking up a real book.
THE MUSIC
OF LOVE
By Samarpan Chakraborty
In this musical moment called life
I promise to hold you
In the fog seemingly dense
I will be your clarity
I can be the philosophy to your
conflict
The thought coming out of the abyss
I will be still just like the water flowing
into the ocean
For it is my destiny to be nothing in
this emptiness
In nothingness, there is something
And in that something, lays
everything
Beyond the limit, infinity, infinity
Like the reflections on the mirror
That goes beyond the mirror itself
Into dimensions untouched by logic
Encompassing the completeness of
life
And in the understanding of this
experience
I rid myself of all limit and grievances
For this is an involvement going
beyond physicality
Where you dissolve yourself of
identities
All you have left is a memory
Of a peaceful heart and tearing eyes
And the everlasting burst of ecstasy
Roaming freely without care into
your body
She sits on the finely furnished chair with
her body leaning forward, her chest resting
on the larger side of the table.
Looking out of the window, she sees the big
clock and watches its hands move slowly.
She thinks about how fast time flies by. How
every minute races the next, and how there's
no stopping. There's no resting in this world,
not even for a split second. The running road
doesn’t look back at the runner who just
tripped on it.
She shifts her eyes and sees across the
Parliament building and onto the busy road.
The road paves the path for thousands of
travelers going upon their daily routines.
There they are, polluting the environment,
she thinks. Honking to hasten the pace,
or yelling at the top of their lungs to curse
with almost little or no road manners. They
are always in a hurry, she thought. Perhaps
racing time to get to where they have to be?
Or where they want to be. Impatient whiners
who've lost against time, yet again…?
She stands up, gently pushing the chair
behind and walks to the windowpane. Her
dark black hair gently rests on her shoulders
and her twinkling hazel eyes drift to the
blue sky. The puffs of white clouds move
across the sky with no rush to reach their
destination.
She shifts her thoughts and wonders how
vast the sky is and how it seems to canopy
the earth. But she corrects herself, the sky is
an empty space that leaves much to explore.
She wonders about the depth of its beauty
and the incomprehensible factors governing
its existence.
She smiles to herself, reassuring herself that
there is much more to this world than just
racing time.
RACING
AGAINST
TIME
By Nabeela Huda

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WORLD BEATS
March 22 – Apr 6
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas
Island Abu Dhabi
World Beats is a 16-day event
at the Park that brings a world
of music and rhythm with
several acts representing Asia,
Africa, Europe, Americas. The
performances include Japanese
and West African drummers,
brand new stomp act, capoeira
dancers, jam skaters and kids arts
and crafts activities.
Details:
www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com
GO YAS LADIES ONLY TRAINING
April 3 – April 24
Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Go Yas exclusive ladies only training nights at Yas Marina Circuit is
everything from an evening stroll to some serious training. Walk, run
or cycle free for all ages and are welcome to attend any or all of 4 dates
reserved for ladies only. Get fit and have fun, this activity is suitable for
all abilities.
Details: www.yasmarinacircuit.com
HEARING LOSS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Zayed University, Dubai
Aimed at addressing the perceptions about the basic requirements of
the hearing impaired in the UAE, Kalimati Speech and Communication
Center is organizing a conference about hearing loss. Kalimati Speech
and Communication Center devotes a large part of its program to raising
awareness of speech and language therapy in general and hearing loss and
deafness in particular. "Hear My Voice - Understanding Hearing Loss"
will be held at Zayed University, Dubai.
Details: www.kalimati.org
Y O U R G U I D E T O T H I S M O N T H S ’ H O T T E S T E V E N T S
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BRUNO MARS
LIVE IN DUBAI
April 12
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre,
Dubai
Nominated for the Grammy
Awards 13 times, super star
Bruno Mars is set to perform at
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
on April 12. Having sold over 45
million singles worldwide, and
with more than one million views
on YouTube, Mars is one of the
most exciting performers today.
His Dubai concert will be his first
in the UAE.
Details: www.brunomars.ae
YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR
COMPETITION (YEC 2013)
April 3 – April 6
Abu Dhabi
Dubai SME has announced the
launch of the 9th cycle of the
Young Entrepreneur Competition
(YEC 2013) in three different
locations: Abu Dhabi, Dubai and
Ras Al Khaimah. The four days
event brings together students
from different private and
public high schools, colleges and
universities across the UAE, who
will set up their stands and sell
their products in a competitive
environment. The competition
aims at educating students on the
basic principles of starting and
operating a private business, and
to inspire the students to become
entrepreneurs in the future by
creating a simple entrepreneurial
environment.
Details: www.yec.ae
MIDDLE EAST FILM
AND COMIC CON 2013
April 5 – April 6
Dubai International Marine Club
The largest popular culture
festival in the Middle East,
focused on film, TV, comics,
manga, animation, collectibles
and pop art, is back! The Middle
East Film and Comic Con is one
of the region's prominent events
in this category! Following the
success of its premiere event, the
second annual MEFCC will feature
celebrities, artists, music, art and
exhibitors from across the globe.
Details: www.mefcc.com

The Wave Competition
@ Wadi Adventure Al Ain
APRIL 4-5
AL GHARBIA WATERSPORTS
FESTIVAL 2013
Mirfa-Al Gharbia, Abu Dhabi
Al Gharbia Watersports Festival is
a 10-day extravaganza filled with
wonder, water and world-class
athletes. From kiteboards and surf
ski kayaks in the waves to chilled-out
camping and concerts on shore, the
festival is destined to be the wettest
wildest week in the UAE. Besides the
sporting competitions that include
wakeboarding, beach volleyball and
beach football, the festival will also offer
a water sports photography competition
and night camp activities with music
concerts and festive food stations as well
as a traditional 'souk' to satisfy eager
shoppers.
Details: www.algharbiafestivals.ae
ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL FILM
FESTIVAL
Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi International
Environment Film Festival is an
international gathering of the film
and environmental industry. The Film
Festival is an initiative of Media Lab,
from the office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin
Hamdan al Nahyan and is co-organized
by Media Lab and Informa Exhibitions.
The Festival is supported by UNEP,
IFAW, IUCN, ASIFA, EAD, WFSJ
and many more. The objective of this
prestigious event is to raise awareness
of global environmental challenges in
the region and support the film industry
that covers this sector.
Details: www.adieff.com
BIRTH OF A MUSEUM
April 22 – July 20
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
The exhibition presents important works
of art from the Louvre Abu Dhabi's
permanent collection, some of which
have never been seen, or revealed, before.
Almost 130 artworks will be displayed
at Manarat Al Saadiyat, giving an
insight into the museum’s narrative and
collection ahead of its 2015 opening.
Born of an agreement between the Abu
Dhabi and French governments, Louvre
Abu Dhabi will display art, manuscripts
as well as significant historical, cultural
and sociological objects. The iconic
building, designed by Jean Nouvel, is
conceived as a complex of pavilions,
plazas, alleyways and canals, evoking a
city floating on the sea. Hovering over
the complex will be a form inspired by
traditional Arabic architecture: a vast,
shallow dome - some 180 metres in
diameter - perforated with interlaced
patterns so that a magical, diffused light
filters through.
Details: www.adta.ae
ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL
BOOK FAIR 2013
ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is rapidly becoming the hub
of the Arab book trade and the point of
reference for booksellers, publishers
and distributors in the Arabian Gulf
region. The Abu Dhabi International
Book Fair offers great access to industry
professionals and key market players in
the region.
Details: www.adta.ae
The Race Competition
@ Abu Dhabi Sailing
Yacht Club
APRIL 6-7
Metallica Live in Abu Dhabi
@ du Arena on Yas Island,
Abu Dhabi
APRIL 19
APRIL 2013
SADIKA DAWOOD
> 30 years old
> South African Teacher
< Angeli Castillo
Sheikh Zayed
Book Award 2013
@ ADNEC, Abu Dhabi
APRIL 28

MIRRORS
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
RIGHT HERE (FEAT. DRAKE)
JUSTIN BIEBER
WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
BRUNO MARS
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TAYLOR SWIFT
DAYLIGHT
MAROON 5
ARMY OF TWO
OLLY MURS
ONE WAY OR ANOTHER
ONE DIRECTION
JUST GIVE ME A REASON (FEAT. NATE RUESS)
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TEMPO’S MUSIC CHART LETS YOU DISCOVER THE
LATEST TOP 10 SONGS IN THE EMIRATE.
RUKSANA AJIR is a 26 year old Fashion Designer
who feels that music is the perfect stress buster
EverythingIDoIDoItForYou-BryanAdams1.
LeavingOnAJetPlane–JohnDenver2.
WhenYouSayNothingAtAll–RonanKeating3.
I’llBeRightHereWaitingForYou–RichardMarx4.
AsLongAsYouLoveMe–BackstreetBoys5.
RingMyBells–EnriqueIglesias6.
FieldsOfGold–Sting7.
Powerless(SayWhatYouWant)–NellyFurtado8.
HipsDon’tLie–Shakira9.
SingleLadies-Beyonce10.
WhenIWasYourMan-BrunoMars1.
SuitandTie(feat.JAYZ)-JustinTimberlake2.
JustGiveMeaReason(feat.NateRuess)-P!nk3.
FeelThisMoment(feat.ChristinaAguilera)-Pitbull4.
HarlemShake-Baauer5.
Radioactive-ImagineDragons6.
HeartAttack-DemiLovato7.
MySongsKnowWhatYouDidIntheDark(LightEmUp)-FallOutBoy8.
Troublemaker(feat.FloRida)-OllyMurs9.
ILoveIt(feat.CharliXCX)-IconaPop10.
WhatAboutUs(feat.SeanPaul)-TheSaturdays1.
Mirrors-JustinTimberlake2.
OneWayorAnother(TeenageKicks)-OneDirection3.
WhenIWasYourMan-BrunoMars4.
JustGiveMeaReason-P!nk5.
Pompeii-Bastille6.
ReadyorNot-BridgitMendler7.
WhiteNoise(feat.AlunaGeorge)-Disclosure8.
I CouldBetheOne(NicktimRadioEdit)-AviciiandNickyRomero9.
Boomerang-NicoleScherzinger10.
View the #1 song in the UAE
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MUSIC
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Abu Dhabi Photographers have been meeting from before December 2009.
Initially the group's activities were limited to online photo sharing and comments
from other members. But as time passed the group held its first proper meetup
in September 2011, and has been meeting regularly ever since, to discuss new
opportunities and to hold photography workshops.
ABU DHABI PHOTOGRAPHERS
CONNECTING: www.adp-uae.com
THE MANTRA: ARE YOU PASSIONATE?
THE MEET-UPS:
ADP organizes different meet ups every
month covering many topics from portraits
to street photography. In the past, ADP has
held trip-based meet-ups at Al Ain Zoo, Al
Ain Paradise, Al Ain Souq Al Qatara, Ras Al
Khaima and Liwa. It is working on holding a
camping plus photography meet up in Mirfa.
THE IDEA:
To help everyone who owns a camera and has
a passion for photography but is struggling to
produce quality photos.
SHAHID SAEED
ADP FOUNDER AND ORGANIZER
Nationality: Pakistan
“ADP is a great community for photography fans
and open to everyone for whom photography is a
serious hobby”.
MUNIR EL KADI
CO-ORGANIZER
Nationality: Iraq
“ADP is a community about extending
caring, respect, knowledge, culture and
courage. We tell our members to bond
together as a group, and to keep clicking!”
LEONID YAITSKIY
CO-ORGANIZER
Nationality: Russia
“At ADP we exchange knowledge on small
tricks. We travel and meet people, and we try
new things. We fail and we succeed but most
importantly we do what we love to do!”
SHERILAL MOHANAN
CO-ORGANIZER
Nationality: India
“ADP welcomes all those who have a
passion for photography, regardless
of their level of knowledge about
photography!”
JENIFER HASENKNOPF
Assistant Organizer
Nationality: Canada
AMJAD RASOOL
Assistant Organizer
Nationality: Pakistan
The recent meetup, “photography using available light,” was
attended by 25 group members and five models. Matthew
Dols, an assistant professor at Zayed University Abu Dhabi,
conducted the theoretical session to explain flow of light and
how to get a good amount of light using reflectors soft boxes
and other light sources. This was followed by a practical photo
shoot session.

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CHARLES
CUTHFORT
ENGLISH
AGE:46
MUSICIAN
FASHION STATEMENT:
“MOSTLYBLACKWITHAHINT
OFBLACKANDDR.MARTENS”
< Angeli Castillo
“Clothesarearealexpressionoftheperson
andmymoodgetsaffectedbywhatIwear
whichiswhyyouwillrarelyseemeoutof
darktones.Ifeelreallyawkwardincolours.”
PERSONAL STYLE: “Jamesbond
fightingSidViciousoverGwenStefani”.
FAVOURITE BUY OF THE PAST
MONTH: “BlackmilitaryjacketfromMax.
Iboughtthreeofthesameonetobeonthe
safeside.”
FAVOURITE STORE IN
ABU DHABI: “Ithinkifyouknowwhat
yourstyleis,it’seasytoshopanywherefrom
H&MtoHamdancentre…orevenGiftworld.
Solongasyouareselective,expensivedoesn’t
alwaysequalgood.”
DOES THE UAE HAVE STYLE?
“Styleoverhereseemstobeonlyinfluenced
byexactlywhat’sintheshops.There’snot
muchinterpretation,althoughIthinkthat’s
changedinthe14yearsI’vebeenhere.There
arenowalotofpeoplewhohavestyleand
wholiketomixitupalittle.”
FASHION PET HATES: “Crocs,wide
ties,t-shirts(withinsanesocialcomments
printedonthem),poloshirts,cycleshorts,
womenwhobuythewrongsizejeans,
anythingyelloworturquoise.Anything
VersaceorCavalli.”

> TITLE: Couple
> MODELS: Maram Dallow and Nermis Stas
> LOCATION: The Heritage Park, Abu Dhabi
> SETTING: Aperture Priority Mode
> PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “While taking picture of two people you should show
them at their best, looking relaxed and comfortable in their relationship”.
> CAMERA MODEL: NIKON D90
> F-STOP/APERTURE: f/1.4
> ISO: 200
> SHUTTER SPEED: 1/4000 secs.
> POINT TO PONDER: “A picture is a secret about a secret,
the more it tells you the less you know” (Diane Arbus)
PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE
By Shahid Saeed
PEOPLE PHOTOGRAPHY:
Point your camera towards the person then
explore different angles. Check to see where
the lighting is perfect, which positions work
better, and which backgrounds are nice. Take
shots from all-around.
> TITLE: The Moment
> MODELS: Nermis Stas
> PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “A candid picture can capture feelings, emotions,
sense and natural beauty”.
> ISO: 200
> POINT TO PONDER: “A good snapshot keeps a moment from
running away” (Eudora Welty)
> TITLE: The Frame
> MODELS: Sujjit
> PURPOSE OF THE SHOT: “Clever framing that
leaves those viewing your image wondering a little, or
imagining what is behind your frame can be quite effective”.
> ISO: 200
> POINT TO PONDER: “There are no bad pictures; that's
just how your face looks sometimes” (Abraham Lincoln).
Featuring the work of photographer
> LEONID YAITSKIY

Tempo: How do you express yourself
artistically?
Through my work. I attempt to feed my
curiosity of ideas, objects forms, philosophy,
facts and fantasy. I try to create a link between
old and new. I use my doodling as a form of
organizing my thoughts. Through mixed
media art I try to link the past, present and
future. I draw on familiar imagery, dreams
and imagination.
Tempo: Where does your inspiration
come from?
Spending time in my head is important. From
when I was 12 I'd tune out my surroundings
and just spend time in my own thoughts. I still
do that. I'm often scribbling down fragments
that later act like trigger-points for artwork.
I'm very fidgety and I seem to work best when
my hands and head are occupied, so I always
doodle. I seek inspiration in anything around
me: books, music, art, people...I especially
relate to Salvador Dali's artwork 'The First
Days of Spring' because of its intensity.
By Ajir Shujahi
SPLISH
SPLASH
CANVAS MAGIC
Many of Lama Younes’s
friends know the 23 year
old Syrian as an English
literature university
student, who is currently
studying business
administration. But
the wild side of Lama is
artistic and explodes
with paintings, doodles
and graffiti…

Tempo: What are the challenges you've faced?
The starving artist is one of the oldest clichés for good reason. But for me, the
image of the tortured artist is a myth – you don't need to be miserable to create
art. Your creativity is like a tap: if you don't use it, it gets clogged up. Even if you
have talent, technical training, time, and tenacity, it's quite possible that you'll
never really earn a living from your work. A visual artist finds success in this
field, as in all the arts, not through artistic talent alone but through the ability
to network and market oneself.
Tempo: Your future plans?
I have many plans that are on the right side of my brain. However, none of them
are practical…yet! (she smiles impishly). Time gives us a glimpse to the future.
In the short run I hope to graduate so I can have more time to explore different
art mediums.
Tempo: Any final thoughts?
I believe that training brings an artist freedom. When you learn the
fundamentals of your craft, you are limited only by your imagination. Without
technical training, you're stabbing in the dark. Sure, you might create one or
two truly great works of art, but they'll be unrepeatable accidents. You can
create anything your mind dreams up only if you know how. Also, persistence
is the most critical factor in any success.
www.facebook.com/LamzArt
Lama_youness@hotmail.com
QUICKIES:
Oil or acrylic? Acrylic
Car or canvas? Canvas
Funky or abstract? Abstract
Art exhibitions or fashion shows? Hmmm…
Partying out or dinner at home? Dinner at home

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Sugar 1/4 cup
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Vanilla essence 1 tsp
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Flour 1/4 cup
Chocolate 150g
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until its dissolved.
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and strawberries.
Dessert:
FRENCH TOAST
Ingredients:
Brown bread (3 slices)
1 egg
Cinnamon powder 1 tsp
Brown sugar 3 tbsp
Vanilla essence 1 tsp
Milk 1/4 cup
Method:
Mix all ingredients well until sugar•
dissolves.
Dip the bread slices and fry in butter•
on medium heat until both sides are
done.
Serve with fresh strawberries and•
cream.
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Leeroy Arron Colaco, 24, is an Indian
personal trainer who has gained local
celebrity as a bodybuilder. Leeroy
moved from India to the UAE in 2009
and currently lives with his parents
and brother, and works at the Abu
Dhabi Country Club. He chatted
with Tempo about his background,
education and his chosen sport…
“ I completed high school and college in
Goa, India and then got my personal trainer
certification from the American Council of
Exercise (ACE) through MEFIT, Dubai.
“Aside from bodybuilding I used to do weight
lifting and power lifting and competed at
university level competitions.
I was a regular medal winner for my college in
all the three sports for three continuous years
and I represented my state for the nationals at
university level. Apart from lifting weights, on
my off days I played football (I am a big fan
of Manchester United), listened to music and
watched movies.
Leeroy Arron helping out a customer at the gym.Leeroy Arron helping out a customer at the gym.
“When I first joined Abu Dhabi country club
in 2009 I was complete fresher. Everything was
very new and different for me. It was a little
difficult in the beginning to get along with
people from different countries and cultures,
but our gym manager Captain Hassan gave me
a lot of advice on how to train and deal with
members. He was a world champion body
builder and Mr. Universe in 2002 and 2003, so
he was the perfect person to ask for guidance.
He helped me to prepare for a competition in
Goa last December where I won the title of state
champion and came in second at the Western
India bodybuilding competition held in Madhya
Pradesh, India. Captain Hassan helped me with
my training and my dieting for eight to six
weeks up to the competition.
“My work as fitness trainer at the Abu Dhabi
country club has been wonderful; you get
to know lot of new stuff and learn training
techniques. It’s a nice learning experience that
has helped me to improve as a fitness trainer.
“I was inspired by my cousins who were working
out. I used to be amazed at their bodies. From
then I started doing light exercises at home.
Exercising regularly turned out to be a hobby
and I started seeing a difference in myself. It
was when I went to high school that I started
seriously bodybuilding as a sport. I was just 15
years old and I started going to a gym.
When I started working out country club
Captain Hassan encouraged me to excel in
bodybuilding. That was unusual for me because
back home it was more a hobby. He’s become my
inspiration because I can see for myself what it
takes to be a champion bodybuilder - believe me
it’s a tough sport and I am truly lucky to have his
guidance all the time.
“At the beginning my parents were not very
happy about the career choice as I was a Bcom
graduate. They wanted me to have a white-collar
job, and not bodybuilding! But now they are ok
with what I’ve chosen. The club has got the best-
equipped gym in the UAE, something I would
not find in Goa. The facilities have helped me
improve my fitness levels and focus better on
bodybuilding.
My next goal is to be best in India. I know it’s
going to be difficult but it will definitely be
possible. I’ve already started training.

LIFE MUSIC FOOD TRAVEL
BASIC INFORMATIONS
YOUR MOST VALUED POSSESSION:
Gave up most of our “possessions” when
we moved away and don’t really feel like
we have much that is so valued it cannot
be replaced. If I had to choose: selfishly,
I would say the contents of my laptop
(music, photos, etc.) Emotionally, a brush
art picture my wife and I got several years
ago while on vacation.
WHERE CAN WE FIND YOU HANGING
OUT MOST?
These days, the gym.
ONE THING YOU CANNOT
LIVE WITHOUT:
Music
THE PERSON WHO INSPIRES YOU
THE MOST:
My grandparents. That generation is
tough and we have so much to be thankful
for today because of their hard work,
sacrifices, ingenuity, and tenacity!
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED FOR
SURVIVAL (LIST MATERIAL
THINGS ONLY)
This is always such an interesting question
to interpret. Are they “real survival
things” (a good knife, lighter, sturdy
clothes, etc.)? Or are they modern “kind
of” survival things (iPod, cell phone,
chocolate)? I guess that’s the point ;)
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN
10 YEARS?
Deeply involved in music; DJing some,
still performing when I can, as well as
producing and working with various
artists. The plan in that time frame would
put us in Japan. That is what’s on the
current long-term life goal list.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PEACE?
For everyone to be able to live worry-free
and fear-free lives.
WHAT ITEM DO YOU KEEP BUYING
EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE PLENTY?
Spices and hot sauces. I love to cook and
always seem to see a new spice or sauce at
the market.
LEAST LIKE?
Anyone who cannot carry on good,
intelligent conversation.
WHO IN YOUR LIFE DESERVES A
BIG OLD THANK YOU?
The biggest one for sure would go to my wife.
She married a dreamer and we are not always
the easiest people to live with. Big Thank
You’s also need to go to everyone in my life
journey who has ever encouraged, taught,
and/or supported my musical education and
dreams. From my parents, family, and band
teachers, to DJ mentors and friends who have
stood patiently by during practices, concerts,
shows, and even the disasters. When no one
knows who you are, you can truly tell during
those times who cares for you.
HOW CAN THE RIGHT MUSIC MAKE A
PARTY BETTER?
Music is one of the truly universal things
that we can all connect with. It taps into
our feelings, our emotions, and sometimes
even our primal instincts. Need proof?
The next time some good music is playing
at a venue, restaurant, or someplace you
wouldn’t normally dance, try to ignore it.
WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT LAST SONG
SYNDROME (LSS)?
Current LSS’s are ”Kick, Push” by Lupe
Fiasco and “Beam Me Up” by Cazzette.
Want to understand the torrent of music
genres that floods my head? There’s a
sneak peek.
IF THERE IS A PLACE, HANGOUT,
CAFÉ, MALL OR HOTEL (ANY PLACE)
THAT YOU FEEL AT HOME-WHICH
PLACE WOULD THAT BE?
There was something about Kyoto, Japan
that felt like “home” to me. Went to the
mall, walked the streets, strolled through
the grocery stores, tried some small, local
restaurants, had incredible interactions
with the people; everything about it was
perfectly comfortable.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF A PERFECT
WEEKEND?
I’m a mood and feelings type person so
this can go anywhere. I can have a great
weekend dancing the night away with
friends at a club, or spend a quiet weekend
on the couch with my wife having a movie
marathon. Both of those have been perfect
weekends.
ABOUTME
Dj Froid
Profession:DJ/Remixer
Producer/Entrepreneur
Nationality:American
Motto:Your life is an
occasion...rise to it!
Always do your best! You
never know who is watching!
Age:Really?
(Dave for Drivers License purposes)

Award-winning poet Dorian "Paul D"
Rogers enjoyed coffee and stimulating
banter with poetry phenom Farah
Chamma. The two chatted, compared notes
and jammed together in an organic poetry-
fest that intertwined their lines in powerful
juxtaposition and imagery.
PAUL D: You are the youngest member of
Poeticians, a Dubai-based poetry collective and
the first of its kind in the UAE. How did you get
involved with them?
FARAH: I heard about the Poeticians
through a friend and decided to contact them.
I was fourteen back then. Hind Shoufani,
the founder of Poeticians, told me that their
events are usually 18+ yet accepted to give me
a shot. My experience with the Poeticians was
very pleasant from the beginning. I remember
being able to easily bond with the members
of the group, before having even read any
poetry. After reading my piece, they gave me
a standing ovation – not because the piece was
extraordinarily good, but because the audience
was very responsive and supportive.
PAUL D: I think you may be taking for
granted the fact that people are impressed with
the wisdom you display despite the fact that you
are so young. You were born in Dubai but and
are of Palestinian decent. Some of your poetry,
“I Am No Palestinian,” for example, deals with
Palestine and your search of self-identity within
that context.
FARAH: It can be quite confusing to be a
Dubai-born Palestinian especially when not
having had the possibility to visit Palestine.
Given the fact that there’s a large Palestinian
community in Dubai. So, I ended up forming
a vague Palestinian identity that I seem to
question from time to time. What does it mean
to be Palestinian that has been constantly
in exile? How much do I understand of the
Palestinian conflict? I find these questions very
thought-provoking and therefore constantly
include them in my poetry.
FARAH: Do you have a similar experience
when you write your poetry?
PAUL D: I share some of the same experiences
growing up in self-segregated South Georgia.
You had blacks and whites and few people of
other ethnicities. It wasn’t until my late teens
that I felt comfortable in my own skin. I got
most of my acceptance through poetry. You have
a lot of conviction and passion in your words.
What do you attribute these qualities to?
POETRY
HE SAID/ SHE SAID
ARTICULATE CAFE

“ORGANIC DUETS”
SHE SAID…
I want to free this poem
From every linguistic chain
I do not want it to have a rhyme scheme
And maybe not even a name
I am not going to categorize it
Nor place it in a social frame
I am going to make it as amorphous
As the wind
Its words so hard to tame.
HE SAID…
In the World of Words metaphors just
bully on similes
making them pick up trash in abandoned
yards in front of all the parts
of speech at the bus stop.
Nouns just claim everything and the
adjectives just hang around them
and listen.
These adjectives have the power to ruin
your name or make you powerful
in the world of words.
SHE SAID…
I am going to make it run in the streets
I am going to make it run
Without having any commas to stumble
upon. It’s going to run without having any
full stops, check points or brackets to wave
on. This poem will not have a passport nor
any other filthy documents to get a
stamp on.
HE SAID…
In the world of words, the verbs just can't
sit still, always instigating.
Little epiphany looks so pretty with her
barrettes buttoned to her braided her.
She wears poodle sweaters and swears she
is the cutest girl in P.S. 102.
She passes by all the boys in the halls so
obviously eager for attention
That they don’t even notice her anymore…
FARAH: Ever since I started performing
poetry, my perception of it changed completely.
It went from being a simple soothing pastime
that I enjoy, to a sort of passionate way of
communicating with those who are around me.
Only when I formed this perception did I start to
feel a very strong conviction being portrayed in
my words. When I stand in front of an audience,
I feel like I owe them this passion and conviction.
PAUL D: Your writing is very introspective
and polished for an eighteen year old. When did
you memorize your first poem and who are you
major inspirations?
FARAH: I only started memorizing my poetry
when I got exposed to the art of “spoken word”. I
think I memorized my first when I was thirteen.
I started watching poetry videos on YouTube,
especially those of Mahmoud Darwiche. My
major inspirations currently are Hisham El Jakh,
Sarah Kay, and Hala Ali, a fellow Poetician. I
usually watch these people perform their poetry
in order to get inspired to go write something of
my own.
FARAH: How about you Paul? When did you
start memorizing your poetry?
PAUL D: I was eighteen when I memorized
my first piece. I was inspired by the Black on
Black Rhyme poets around me when I attended
university in 2000 – that was when you were like
three and a half years old! It was so inspiring to
see poets with so many different approaches.
Some had more of a rhyming, hip-hop sound.
Others were more story tellers. Still, others
had strong visual images. I was a literal sponge
soaking up different styles. People like Roger
Bonair-Agard and Patricia Smith blew me away.
PAUL D: You speak multiple languages.
If a poem could only be spoken in one
language, which one would you choose? What
characteristics of that language make it a
beautiful vehicle for poetry?
FARAH: What’s great about writing poetry
in different languages is the fact that each
language engages you in a different writing
experience. Given that my current Law and
Political Science studies are in French, I find
that my French poetry usually revolves around
political and social ideas. If I were to choose only
one language, I think I’d choose classical Arabic.
Not because Arabic is my mother tongue but
because I feel like I am slowly losing my ability
to poetically express myself in Classical Arabic,
which has been almost completely replaced by
dialectical Arab and foreign languages. I’d also
choose it because I feel like it’s a language that
has been especially made for eloquence and
poetry. There is something very beautiful about
the melody and the strength of its words that I
haven’t found in either English or French.
PAUL D: At Paris Sorbonne University's
Abu Dhabi campus, you have recently been
mobilizing local university students as head
of student activities. What are some cultural
programs or dreams that you have in the
pipeline?
FARAH: I just hosted a student poetry
showcase that went extremely well! I am
currently trying to put together a student-based
poetry group that would in some sort revive any
young spoken-word talents that are in
the region.
I always feel like I have been immensely
encouraged and supported by those who
are around me, especially members of the
Poeticians, and would like to do the same to
anyone who finds that he/she has the “poetic
dream” that I had when I was a little younger.
I am hoping to be able to start putting a tangible
programme into place by the end of this year.
There are around fifteen talented writers at the
Sorbonne and in NYU that I see as emerging
poets. That’s why I find that the student-based
poetry group would serve as a great platform for
students to get out there.
PAUL D: That is so exciting that there is
an emerging scene. I can’t wait until there is a
strong middle school/high school poetry scene
along with a university scene to complement the
adult poetry scene that is flourishing currently.
What would you suggest to youth that are
interested in pursuing poetry as a career or
passion?
FARAH: I would suggest for them to always
make sure that their passion is not shadowed by
the idea of fame or wealth and that they write
poetry to better understand themselves and
those who are around them. Once they’ve given
their poetry a valuable reason to be, they should
start taking any opportunity they find
their way!
Click to watch the video that
Dorian ‘Paul D’ Rogers and
Farah Chamma prepared on
the spot for the Tempo staff

"I was born in Abu Dhabi in 1975. I
have a diploma in banking studies, and
have worked in banking until 2007.
Then everything changed…my sole
calling became calligraphy. In 2000 I
joined Ma’had al-Khat (The Institute
of Calligraphy) and the Home of
Calligraphers in Sharjah, where I
trained under the master calligrapher
Khaled al-Sa’iy."
"In 2006 I went to Istanbul where I
studied under Sheikh Hassan Chalabi and
professor Dawood Baktash the discipline
of the thuluth script. Then I travelled
to Tehran in 2007 to learn the Persian
nasta’liq script under professor Abbas
Akhawin. I still frequent the two cities —
both central hubs in the calligraphy world
— to immerse myself in the art."
"Although calligraphy is my passion,
in my spare time I also like reading,
cooking, writing, and playing volleyball.
"I have participated in several local
and international exhibitions, the
most important of which were the
Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival in 2002,
the Calligraphy Meeting of 2004, and
the Dubai International Calligraphy
Exhibition in 2005. I also regularly
attend open-to-the-public
calligraphy workshops."
"Calligraphy emerged in the early stages of
my education. I used to look at the beauty
of the paintings and I tried to emulate
their essence in my art. I also scrutinized
well-written scripts for long periods of
time, and then I used to paint them in my
mind. My father encouraged me right
from the beginning, and advised me to
join the Sharjah Institute of Calligraphy.
The institute was where I learned many
things. But I was lucky, because even after I
got married, my husband was also a major
morale-boost for me. Finally he advised
me to sacrifice my banker job and pursue
calligraphy full-time."
"A girl from a conservative family like
me faces a lot of challenges in a diverse
society such as the UAE. Most parents find
it hard to accept the idea of their daughter
plunging into society on her own. Pursuing
calligraphy naturally requires a person
to leave the home and encounter people
of many kinds. Thankfully though, this
wasn’t a problem with my family: my dad
was very understanding and supportive. I
know the same can’t be said of other girls
whose families aren’t as understanding.
My main challenge was the difficulty of
juggling my job with my desire to invest
more of myself into my art. In fact looking
back I feel that my job prevented me from
a lot of opportunities.
"I’d like to continue studying calligraphy
and offer more of my works to art
exhibitions. My husband and I plan at
some point to establish a specialized
calligraphy gallery. I hope that calligraphy
becomes popular with our youth – it’s
definitely worth preserving."
NARJES
NOUREDDINE
PASSION FOR THE WRITTEN WORD
By Amnah QasimART
Narjes Noureddine is a young Emirati female
calligrapher who has studied from calligraphy masters
in three countries, and who is striving hard to make a
name for herself as a serious practitioner of the cultural
artform. Here’s her journey as told to Tempo...
NARJES’S WEBSITE:
http://narjesnour.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/NarjesNour > (twitter)
http://www.facebook.com/narjes.noureddine > (facebook)
IN 2004, I WAS
AWARDED THE
SYMBOLIC PRIZE ON
THE INTERNATIONAL
IRCICA CALLIGRAPHY
COMPETITION IN
ISTANBUL, WHICH
IS THE OLDEST AND
MOST PRESTIGIOUS
INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION OF
ITS KIND.

Dr. DMS|AdocfromtheBronx Dorian ‘Paul D’ Rogers
doc in the house remixing rumi
This is not about the violence occurring in schools, movie theaters, etc in
the US. This is about here.
I can already hear you. "But it’s so safe, what do you mean??" I guarantee
that some of you have been physically threatened and verbally assaulted
at work.
Verbal assault? Please..... "Sticks and stones may break my bones....." Let
me spin this differently. What if those words were," If I see you outside,
I’m going to cut you." Not threatening enough?
Does the name Dr Rajan Daniel sound familiar? Maybe you know his
story? He was a doctor in Abu Dhabi who was murdered by an enraged
patient in his office at work, last November.
At home this problem is taken seriously, and for good reason. We are
trained to look out for and be wary of violence in the emergency room
(ED). It’s a common occurrence and won’t even make the news. It’s well
documented in medical literature, however most lay folks will never
see those.
I have worked in places with metal detectors that screen everyone coming
into the ED. We had armed NYPD stationed at all the entrances with steel
lockdown doors, separating us, from the outside. I once worked alongside
physician assistants who happened to be Special Forces troops. They were
around to learn trauma practices and to "keep the peace". They did a great
job, surprising our violent offenders, ( as the Special Forces staffs were
dressed as regular medical staff ).
With the amount of verbal abuse and aggression (a large man throwing a
tray of food at a petite nurse) I see here at work, topped off by the murder
of a doctor at his work place, I sense a problem. When a patient states
that they will kill themselves, we don’t take it lightly. Why should we
tolerate such threats when they are made against us, the medical staff?
It’s time these people are held accountable for their actions. This problem
needs to be recognized and taken seriously. These few give the greater
population a bad name.
I’m not interested when you say sorry, or that it was a joke, when you
said, "I will cut you".
Famous last words?
HOSPITAL VIOLENCE
A POET’S TWIST ON THE ANCIENT CLASSICS OF
RUMI. PAUL D’ TAKES A CLASSIC POEM AND
REMIXES IT FOR A CONTEMPORARY SPIN.
Suddenlythedrunkensweetheartappearedoutofmydoor.
Shedrankacupofrubydrinkandsatbymyside.
Seeingandholdingthelocketsofherhair
Myfacebecamealleyes,andmyeyesallhands.
Written by Rumi
Translated by Shahram Shiva from Thief of Sleep
The Corner of My Eye
by Dorian "Paul D" Rogers
Shedwellsatthecornerofmyeye
likethenewspaperman,thewifeofthenewspaperman
thedayafterhewasmurdered,thehotdogstandowner,
andthewoodenlightpoleriddledwithfliersandstaples.
Notthestaplesyoucanpryoffwiththumbnailbuttheheavydutyones
meantforstaplingdecrees,cityauctions,andofficialnotices.
Theonesthatwillripyournailscleanoutofthesocketorwhatever
youcallthetissuethatbindsthemtofingertip.
Shepermeatesmyperipheralview.
Setsupshopinthecornerofmyeye.
Sellsdouble-takesforhalf-offand2-for-1specials.
Womenarelikehotdogstandoperators.
Sometimesthereandothers,absent.
Theythinktheycancomeandgoastheypleasejustbecausethey're
mobile.
Oblivioustothefactthathumansarehabit-formingandthere'ssomeone
expectingtohavethemtodayaround3pmwithrelishormustard
andketchupormustard
noketchuporchili
orwhateverpeopleeatontheirhotdogs.
NevermindthefactthatIhavebusinesstohandle
andnottheritziestofrestaurantscanaccommodatemerightnow.
Thepointisthatshe'sbestsuitedonthecornerofmyeyewhere
IcanalwaysimaginethatIsawherandevenifsheisnolonger
reallytheretobeseen.Ifmydeathcertificateeverreads
thatIdiedfromself-immolationknowthatmyautopsyreportwas
inaccurate.
Toocowardlytosetmyselfablaze, Icouldonlyhaveself-combusted
fromthefirecausedfrommyburningpassionforher.
LoveisnofairytalethoughsoI'mcontentingivingherthispatch
ofbrokenconcrete
withvaricoseveins,weedsbloomingfromthemlikeburstbloodvessels.
Tooafraidtolookdirectlyatherinfearofpushingheraway.
Thiscorner-dweller.
ThisbagladybeholdingthekeepsakesandcomplimentsIhavebeentoo
reluctanttogiveher.
Thiswoodenlightpolewithallofmyimaginedapproachesrippedfrom
herlikefliersandposters
oftonight'sclubpromotion,lastmonth'sbigscreenmovieatthe
park,andlastyear's,
nowillegiblesolicitationforalostdog.
Isawheroutthecornerofmyeye.

Ian Masontamakkan
FINDING
CLIENTS:
SECRETS FOR
SUCCESS
One of the hardest things I discovered
when starting up my own business was
finding clients. Not just new clients, but
any clients! It was a constant struggle to
identify the right companies to target
– many companies were so small that
there was a risk they would not pay
or couldn’t afford my services, while
any decent-sized company either had
another consultancy or were looking
for more established consultancies with
a proven track record.
It was very frustrating, and severely tested my
admittedly limited patience. There were many
times I wanted to throw in the towel when my
meagre overheads were still outweighing my
income. And I was only a one-employee business
working from home on a laptop.
This is why so many start-up businesses
disappear within the first 18 months. They
don’t have the capital to last much longer than
this without a steady roster of clients to pay
the bills and provide themselves with at least
some revenue. I learned many lessons along the
way, some of which I am happy to share with
Tamakkan readers:
NETWORKING
This is a somewhat overusedword now but it
really is the best way to gain new contacts and
prospective clients. Networking can range from
using your personal and social media friends, to
promoting your services, to attending events,
functions and meeting industry groups. And
meeting people. And meeting more people.
Networking is about you telling people, who
might tell other people. Don’t be shy to mention
that you are looking for new business. This is
not a sign of failure - rather it is an appeal for
even more work if you take the enthusiastic
approach. One tip: always, always, always carry
business cards with you. There is nothing worse
than gaining a promising lead, only to miss out
because they can’t contact you. Or you ‘fossick’
around in your handbag or wallet for a business
card and can’t find it. It looks disorganized and
untrustworthy, and certainly doesn’t leave a
good first impression.
PRO BONO WORK
This is another phrase for ‘free work’. Don’t
be afraid of this. Sure, it might not bring in
money, but in the initial stages you need to
build a portfolio to demonstrate your skills and
expertise, and this is a good way to do it. I don’t
mean doing all work for free but be selective
and look towards future opportunities. Do they
regularly use paid consultants? Do they have
a good network of clients who might see your
work? Look at the long-term, not the short-term.
If your business involves products, how can
you give these away in a strategic manner as a
sampling exercise? A good option is to provide
your services to a not-for-profit organization;
it helps them out and gives you an impressive
corporate social responsibility image.
SELECT CLIENTS CAREFULLY
This is always a difficult one. You don’t want to
attract clients who only want bargain-basement
rates. In my experience, these clients always
want more and more, and sometimes, quite
frankly, they are not worth having even when
you are building a client base. In any case,
price should never be the overriding factor in
selecting a consultancy - these clients are not
generally interested in building a relationship
and will quickly move to the next consultancy
that offers them an even lower rate. Your fees
should reflect your offering; if you are proud
of what you offer, and genuinely believe you
provide something different or better, then
stand firm with your competitive rates.
Good clients will respect and appreciate this. It
is hard to walk away from a potential client, but
trust me, it will most likely be short-term gain
for long-term pain if price is the key factor.
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With the opening of the largest operating concentrated solar
power plant in the world last month, the UAE once again put
itself at the forefront of sustainability and green technology.
The Shams 1 Solar Power Plant in the western Region was opened by Sheikh Khalifa and
attended by the UAE Cabinet, highlighting how important this historic moment is for the
future of the UAE.
The Shams power plant, however, does not work like the traditional solar panels on building
roofs that we have heard so much about. Giant curved mirrors concentrate the sun’s heat on
small glass tubes. The sunlight then heats the synthetic oil within the tubes, which travels to the
plant’s power block and is used to heat up water to power a steam turbine, generating electricity.
Producing 100 Megawatts, which is enough to power 20,000 homes in Abu Dhabi, the power
plant not only contributes to the amount of sustainable energy that the UAE produces, but the
sustainability of the economy and workforce too. Young Emiratis have been working closely
with large scale international companies, helping to develop their skills and experience within
the workforce.
As part of the Vision 2030 plan, the Shams 1 project helps to reduce the reliance on oil, and
increase the knowledge base within the UAE workforce. It will result in the country taking global
leadership in large-scale solar plant installations.
Shams 1 shows how building sustainable energy projects, not just helps the environment but
helps increase the sustainability of the workforce, and the economy. If we can all be sustainable
in many aspects of our lives, it will have a great impact around the world.
The Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power plant, is a project of the Shams Power Company,
a subsidiary of Masdar, in association with Total and Abengoa Solar.
FACTS ABOUT SHAMS 1:
Displaces 175,000 tonnes of•
CO2 per year
Equivalent of planting 1.5•
million trees, or taking
15,000 cars off the road
Covers 2.5 km2, roughly 285•
football fields
258,000 parabolic mirrors•
on 768 tracking parabolic
trough collectors
Dry cooling system reduces•
water consumption at the
plant
HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber CEO of Masdar speaks
during the Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power plant
opening ceremony.
HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, stands for a photograph
with two children during the Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power plant opening ceremony.
UAE POWERS FORWARD

Dr. Alma Kadragicmedia
The day I arrived in Miami late last
month, it seemed as if I was back in
Abu Dhabi because I spent the evening
into the early hours of next morning
with two Emirati friends.
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, designer and owner
of Grafika boutique, was showing her new
collection of evening gowns at Miami’s
International Fashion Week. The well-known
artist Jalal Luqman who is Sumayyah’s husband
was there as well.
Not counting taxi drivers, porters, and waiters,
Sumayyah and Jalal were the first people I saw
in Miami, and it was wonderful to be with them
in a completely different environment and get
some of their impressions of Miami Beach.
The fashion show at the Miami Beach
Convention Center was glorious. Sumayyah’s
collection is called SEEN, and while I expected
something like dressy abayas, her 20 gowns were
international evening clothes, the kind that
Emirati fashionistas wear at private parties.
The gowns were simply beautiful in brilliant
colours, all with slim skirts. My favorite had
a gold lame top and white skirt embroidered
with gold flowers. Sumayyah said in one of the
interviews that followed the show that she liked
to use Emirati traditions like embroidery in
designing the gowns.
Another I especially liked was a deep pink
printed with white flowers. At least two were
black livened up with couture details. Only later
did I realize that these clothes which looked
terrific to my western eyes were relatively
modest with at least cap sleeves and always
covered almost to the neck.
Fabrics were universally silk or silky, following
the body loosely. The models looked gorgeous in
the gowns, but a woman of any age or ethnicity
could wear them, as long as she was reasonably
slender. Bulges wouldn’t work.
Almost each model wore decorative headgear
although nothing like a shayla. Most often it
was a gold filigree cap that showed plenty of hair
and gave the effect of delicate jewelry. The other
version was black with jet strands. Either looked
perfect with the dress and could be worn by
someone who didn’t usually cover her hair.
The evening ran very late. Sumayyah’s collection
was supposed to be shown around 10.30 pm. She
actually went on around 11.45. By the time the
show was over, and Sumayyah did the designer’s
traditional triumphant walk down the runway,
it was well after midnight. Then she was mobbed
by journalists and did a series of interviews,
sounding terrific from what I saw and heard.
While that was happening, Jalal and I packed
the gowns into two suitcases – and we didn’t do
it nearly as well because everyone was tired and
hungry after the excitement of the event.
Finally, around 1:30 am we bundled into my
rental car and drove to the News Café about 10
minutes away on the other side of South Beach
on Ocean Drive just off the water. It is open 24
hours a day – something not unusual in
Miami Beach.
While Jalal and I went Italian with fettucini
and shrimp, Sumayyah ordered French toast
with blueberries and cream, all of us going
for comfort food after a really long and very
successful day.
Our waiter was a young guy, probably what
most Tempo readers would consider typically
American-looking. As he took the orders, he
asked where we were from. I said from here,
coming back after eight years in the Middle East.
Then he looked at Sumayyah and Jalal. We’re
from Abu Dhabi, Jalal said, and we all expected
the guy to say, where’s that? Didn’t happen.
Instead, he said, smiling, ‘Awesome. My sister
lives in Dubai. I’ve visited her several times!’
That’s what happens when you try to leave
the UAE!
SUMAYYAH
"SEEN" IN
MIAMIPhotos by Jalal Luqman
Sumayyah Al Suwaidi walking the platform
after her show called "SEEN".
Evening gowns by Sumayyah Al Suwaidi

FILE 219: CHAOS
Client Archives 2012
COMPANY} AQUAJOURNEY VERANTA
PRODUCT} SOLARPOWERED GOGGLES
DATE} 20 DAYS TO PRODUCT LAUNCH
Did we receive the box samples?
We did, but the packaging doesn’t…..um, fit
What??!
The goggles don’t fit, sir
Why?
We couldn’t get the blister packs…
Why not?
The artwork wasn’t ready
Why didn’t you ask Arun?
He told me to speak to Anna
What did Anna say?
Anna’s left to renew her visa
And Dana?
On maternity leave
So let’s get the blister packs!
But we’ve already ordered the boxes
How many…?
Thirty thousand… no, sixty thousand, I think
Tell Peter to call the supplier
Peter’s been moved to sales
Well contact China now
They’re closed for the Chinese New Year
Call BrandMoxie!
Sir?
GET ME BRANDMOXIE NOW!!!!
ADVERTISING•STRATEGY•PR•CHAOS CONTAINMENT
TEL: 02 491 8624/25 • FAX: 02 491 8626
www.brandmoxie.com
BrandMoxie
When all hell breaks loose
ARIES:Thismonthyou’llbeextremelybusy,butlovingit.Thepeopleyou
meet,thecircumstancesyouembraceandthedirectionsyoutakesteer
youtowardsamorefulfillinglife.Anirresistiblemagnetismkeepslovers
ontheirtoesastheysensethatyourmagicalallurecanenthrallpotential
rivals.Atwork,expecttorubshoulderswithmoreprofessionallyoriented
peoplewhohavenoqualmsabouthelpingyou.Makethemostofyour
contacts.
TAURUS:Youwillfindyourselfmoresecretiveorwithdrawn.Ormaybe
youjustaren’tinclinedtoshareyourfeelings.Othersshouldrespectthis.
Youmayhearfrompeoplefromthepast,ifonlyinadream.Whatever
happens,makesomequiettimejustforyou.
GEMINI:LifebecomesmorerelaxedasVenusfocusesonfun.Ifsingle,
friendsbecomeagreatsourceofintroductions.Intimaciestakeona
gentlertoneforthosewhosepersonalaffairshavebeentenselately.
Activitiesincreasinglyrelatetotheartsandmedia.Venus’sinfluenceisn’t
limitedtosocialactivities;you’realsomoreskilfulatdealingwithgroups
ofpeople.
CANCER:Marsisinyourcareersectorthismonth.Thisarousesyour
desireforstatusandprominence.It’sagreattimetostartanewjobor
business.Thedownside:you’relesstolerantofothers’interference.Still,
littlewillbegainedbymountinganassault.Withpatience,Aprilpromises
professionalacclaim.
LEO:Changeisonthecards,andwhilethingsmayflowtooswiftlyfor
youatfirst,you’llsoongetthehangofit.Furtherfulfillmentmaycome
viatravelorstudy.Lookforsocial,romanticorbusinessopportunities
throughoverseascontacts.Learningtojuggleworkprioritiesmakesmore
timeforloveandfun.Followyourdream,Leo.Thetimeisright.
VIRGO:Ifyou’vebeentongue-tiedtryingtotalktosomeonespecial,take
ariskthismonth.Followthroughwithsomeromanceandloveshould
beyours.Professionally,you’reinyourelement.Whenpresentedwith
options,actdecisivelyandyouwillberewarded.
LIBRA:FewLibransareloners.Withoutthecompanyoffriendsand
familylifewouldseemempty.Sowhytakethisforgranted?There’sno
denyingthatyoushouldenjoyyourtriumphs,butbesuretosharethe
rewards.Everyonearoundyouhashelpedyoutoachieveyourcurrent
success.Bindthosefriendshipstight.
SCORPIO:You’refulloffightingspiritthismonth.Emotionswillswing
betweenconcernandrage,butdon’tforgetthatlifeisaboutchange.The
weeksafterthe21stholdthepromiseofsuccess,withonedreamfinally
receivingrecognition.You’renevershortofgreatideas,butmanyare
unworkable.LateApril’sschemes,however,meritashot.
SAGITTARIUS:You’vebeengivingintoothers’expectations.Youemerge
knowingyourownworthandwithanurgeforsomethingnew;don’tbe
surprisedifasoulmateappearsinyourlife.Forhappycouples,lovewill
growmoresecure.Lessfortuitousrelationshipsarelikelytowinddown
intofriendships.
CAPRICORN:Thismonthisatimetonurturethoseyoulove,ortofocus
ondevelopingdeeperlovewithsomeonespecial.Moneymaybespenton
entertainingathome,withsomeDIYthrowninforgoodmeasure.Just
avoidtheusualVenustendencytooverdo.Don’toverspendanddon’t
promisemorethanyoucandeliver.Atwork,behappytodelegate.
AQUARIUS:It’sgreattobeloved,butAquarianscanalsofeeltrapped,
usuallywhenthey’rebeingtakenforgranted.Inthiscase,youmightwant
totakealeaveofabsence.You’realsoconcernedwithfindingoutthetruth.
Whatyoudiscovercouldleaveyouspeechless,especiallyifthere’sbeen
morethanonehandwritingthecheque’s.
PISCES:StepcautiouslythroughApril,particularlyaroundthe12thwhen
impulserules.Logicmightnotpreventyouremotionsfromrunningwild,
soitmaybewisetolistentoothers.Noteverythingisacauseforconcern.
Financially,theoccasionalluxuryisamust.
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horoscope

ART AND
THEATRE
THE HUMAN WAY
By Sanah Chauhan
When you meet Sol you are enveloped by her
creative energy: "My main interest is in the
human story: human presence and human
creativity that I believe is in every being no
matter what they do in life. Imagination and the
capacity for invention are phenomenal human
qualities that enable us to make a difference in
the world…for better rather than worse, I would
like to believe. My job is to ensure the context
in which creativity can flourish is safe, inviting,
and inspiring."
STAR TOO IS BORN
Sol’s idea initially was to start a first of its kind
experimental theatre in the UAE that reflects
the diverse culture and expatriate makeup of
the country. Because of the financial downturn
at the time she was setting up STAR TOO, Sol
decided to implement a cost-cutting but creative
method of expression; she used foam sticks
and plain cloth for multimedia productions
where actors of different nationalities could
compose their own narratives and each of the
shows would address a question. What started
as a theatre workshop soon became a fully
functioning theatre troupe.
“You could say that STAR TOO theatre was
born not out of a need to fill in any gap, but
rather to link the gaps, differences and all. To
keep an educational angle to our project as
well as highlight the existence of a talent pool,
the group also invited practicing artists in the
community.” Since its establishment, Star TOO
has hosted guest lecturers such as published
authors, silk artists, dancers, architects,
magicians, and others.
Two of the troupe’s main principles are
maintaining the bond between the actors
and thinking outside the box, qualities that
are evident in their performances. Without
traditional props or costuming, performers
or dance gear, the group evolved into a highly
physical theatre with a distinct style. “Since we
are not limited by actual props, this means that
we can construct anything. If an actor says she
needs a boat for her scene, we shape that boat for
her with our bodies, cloth and specially designed
foam sticks. Our constructs are quasi-limitless.”
“The troupe also integrates multimedia and
digital arts into some of their performances
by projecting scenes on the walls around the
audience to transport them along with the actors
to where the story takes place, whether it is in
someone’s home, garden or even a train!”
FORMING A CONSTELLATION
Beautifully incorporating drama art and dance
into the performances, each of their shows asks
a question. Indeed Star TOO’s first show was
initially called “Where is home?” and each of
the actors gave a definition of ‘home’. The show
evolved, along with the questions, which became
“What’s the time?” “Who did it?” “What art
thou wearing?” and “Is it real?” Each show
gives the audiences a new perspective on
questions that otherwise seem ordinary by
everyday standards.
SHINE ON
Star TOO is currently working on a production
that will involve a lot of advanced stage-crafting
and technical wizardry. “Our new piece is our
most adventurous to date. It is based on Jules
Verne’s lost novel: Paris in the Twentieth
Century. We are working on a project that will
involve a video-relayed interaction between
actors in the UAE and overseas.”
Sol plans to establish an identity for the theatre
group overseas. “Along with actor-director Sarah
Dufayard and dancer-choreographer Flora Diaz
Hurtado, we are registering STAR TOO as an
official association in Europe so we can carry on
our activity there as well. It will probably be a
long time before the arts group has the means to
set up as a full-fledged company here.”
STAR TOO is now also offering
Applied Creative Thinking
workshops to non-actors and will
be touring their workshops to art
spaces across Dubai to offer creative
environments to artists and theatre
enthusiasts in the country.
Sol Abiad is a suitably theatrical
name for the ebullient instructor
who teaches drama at Sorbonne
University. Lebanese-French Sol
moved to the emirates in 1984
where she also founded STAR TOO
Experimental Theatre Project
in Dubai.

Tempo April 2013

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