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NOV 2016 P.16 6 COOL VOLUNTEERING INITIATIVES FOR THE YOUTH! INSIDE: OUTDOOR DESERT PHOTOGRAPHY | BUILDING CULTURAL CONNECTIONS | STUDY HACKS CELEBRATING THE UAE’S CHARTER OF TOLERANCE, PEACE AND COEXISTENCE! THE Editor’S NOTE CONTENTS I take this opportunity at this very special time ARTISTS of national pride to wish, on behalf of Tempo’s 11 Album Spotlight 13 Music News staff and contributors, the UAE - and indeed the 24 Shutterbug ADP rest of the world, eternal peace and harmony. FEATURES 05 Life Hacks / The UAE has taken on the role of catalyst for positive Notes & Cyberchatter global change, with the launch of the world’s first Charter 17 Six Cool Initiatives of Tolerance, Peace and Coexistence. It reinforces the teachings of the father of the nation HH Sheikh Zayed bin 29 Dear Tempo Sultan al Nahyan by spreading his noble ideals among people of all cultures and backgrounds, and by rejecting FOODIES the scourge of terrorism, bigotry and racism in the world. 19 The Epicurean Unprecedented also is the UAE’s dedication to tolerance as a national objective - so much so it has established GUIDES a ministry dedicated for its purpose, and a council to activate its teachings. The country is determined to 09 In the Cinemas promote the true image of Islam not only within the 10 Tempo Top 10 Songs UAE to the over 200 nationalities residing in peace and 12 Tempo Events / harmony, but also to the entire world! People Calendar Tempo wholeheartedly embraces the Charter of Tolerance, Peace and Coexistence, and the International MOVERS Day of Tolerance which falls on November 16, as these are not only noble ideals to live by, but also because they 04 The Ed precisely reflect Tempo’s own brand identity, its unique 25 Youth Talk / Parental Guide DNA among media channels, and its own Tempo Creed. 29 Being Happy (See our creed on page 16) An interesting convergence takes place in November SOCIAL with other patriotic events that also champion peace and coexistence - principally Flag Day and Martyr’s Day. Did 06 Tweets for Thought you know that the UAE’s flag also mirror these ideals? 07 Instafame Think of the significance of the four colours in the UAE flag. According to the UAE Cabinet: “the red in the flag symbolises the sacrifices of previous generations who STORYTELLERS laid the foundations for the union of the seven emirates, and of subsequent martyrs who have died protecting 06 A Thousand Faces the UAE; the green stands for growth, prosperity and 22 Tempo Talks Books / cultural renaissance; the black reflects the rejection of Librarian’s Lounge injustice and extremism, and the white celebrates the 23 Flash Fiction UAE’s charitable contributions and the government’s aim 28 Saif and Sound to work towards achieving global peace. 30 Time Capsule Be kind and keep on giving, STYLEMAKERS Sana Bagersh @sanabagersh Sana Bagersh 14 Blueprint Managing Editor [email protected] TECHIES 20 Game Hedz TEMPO GROUP: CONTRIBUTORS: MANAGING EDITOR DESIGN & LAYOUT Alwaleed Osman Dorian Rogers Nilofer Safdar Seba Tarek Sana Bagersh Shuhaib Shihabudheen Aysha Al Hamrani Heather Long Vandevoorde Noelle Pope-George Siobhan Ali EDITORIAL COORDINATOR WEB developer Shahid Saeed Neil Bie Rasha Yousif Blakniss Jae Franklin Noura Almansoori Tomi Adetayo Denise Schnitzer Lana Nasser Riva Razdan EDITORIAL ASSISTANT DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR Vanessa Middleton Arvin Z. 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