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Monday, September 10, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY MES celebrates Teachers’ Day MES Indian School recently celebrated Teachers’ Day in a colourful ceremony. P K Mohammed, General Secretary of MES Indian School, addressed the gathering. He praised the tireless efforts of the teachers in inspiring students and appreciated the selfless service rendered by them in dispelling the darkness of ignorance from the minds of students. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES Indian School, urged the teachers to rededicate themselves and work with full potential in a way to benefit the students’ community. Mohamed Irfan Habeeb Shaik, Head of Boys’ Section, along with teacher representatives from various sections of the

school also delivered felicitations on the occasion. The teachers with the service of 10, 15, 20 and 25 years at MES Indian School were also honoured with certificates of appreciation. Cultural programme featuring a medley of songs was presented by the teachers at the event. The winners of competitions, conducted by the Department of Physical Education, were also honoured at the event. Catherine Vimala, Staff Secretary Girls’ Section, welcomed the gathering and Sajitha Faisal, Teacher at Junior Section, proposed a vote of thanks. The event was co-ordinated by Rajendran, Incharge of Literary Activities.

BPS reopens after summer vacation BPS has re-opened for the second term activities after summer vacations. BPS has inducted 60 new teachers to join the team of 375 teaching staff already existing. Shirly Rappai, Senior Vice- Principal of BPS, advised the teachers to allow students to emerge from within, developing and grooming their own image. “Respect the diversity and different needs of students within the classrooms and carter for varied learning requirements of a multidimensional student body”, she said. George Edison, Vice- Principal BPS, while

addressing the teaching staff said, “In the exponentially exploding knowledge world, teachers have to be competitive and up-todate with their fund of knowledge to whet the appetite of children” A P Sharma, Principal of BPS, called upon the entire staff to be compassionate and empathetic towards students and reminded teachers about the need for kindness and care in dealing with them in class. Radhika Rele, Vice- Principal of BPS, and Bhavana, Vice- Principal of Quality Control also addressed the teachers.

DC students excel in IGCSE and A Level exams Students of Doha College (DC), excelled in IGCSE ( International General Certificate of Secondary Education) conducted by University of Cambridge International Examinations with 99.2% of the students achieving five or more A*- C Grades. 61% of the grades were A* or A’s, and nearly a third of all grades were straight A*s. The students also showed remarkable results in A Level Examinations with 47% A* - A and 90% A* - C Grades. DC alumni were successful in securing places at various reputable global universities, including University of Cambridge, University of Manchester, Imperial College London, St Andrews, Kings College London, Carnegie Mellon University and Weill Cornell University in Qatar, Boston

University, University of Texas, University of Houston, University of British Columbia, University of Chicago, California, Institute for the Arts and Erasmus University (Amsterdam). Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC, said, “We are extremely proud of the result that our students have achieved at A Level and IGCSE. These results prove that our adoption of High Performance Learning is making a real difference to the growth of mind-sets of our students and preparing them for their future careers and life-long learning. Yet again, Doha College is able to make a positive contribution to education and continue to support Qatar’s National Vision 2030.”

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Giant ‘piano stairs’ adorn The Pearl’s Qanat Quartier TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

UNITED Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari shareholding company and master developer of The PearlQatar, has revealed a delightful musical surprise in the form of a giant piano laid on one of the staircases overlooking Qanat Quartier’s retail area at The Pearl-Qatar. Qanat Quartier’s Music Steps will be a first in Qatar and are located on the flight of stairs linking QQ7 boardwalk with the mezzanine level. Surrounded

Mövenpick hotels in Doha join 2018 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity drive TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MOVENPICK Hotel Doha and Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha are helping people in need as part of the 2018 ‘Kilo of Kindness’ global charity campaign. Launched by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in 2015, the successful initiative which honours the United Nations International Day of Charity on September 5, calls on guests to donate at least one kilo of clothing and educational supplies to disadvantaged communities around the world, with a focus on underprivileged youngsters. The Mövenpick hotels are among the 30+ hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East supporting the ongoing campaign from September 1 to 15. “Guests and visitors are invited to drop off at least one kilo of supplies at the

hotel lobby during the period, which will then be distributed to Qatar Charity, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and developmental programmes to ﬁght global poverty by working in partnership with vulnerable communities regardless of faith, race, gender or political beliefs,” a statement from Mövenpick said. Last year, 8,500 kilos of supplies were donated by guests of participating hotels, a ﬁgure Mövenpick hopes to surpass with its 2018 campaign. While each guest is encouraged to donate at least one ‘Kilo of Kindness’, all contributions will be gratefully received, the statement said. High-priority items include books, notebooks and stationery such as pens, pencils, rulers and erasers; and clothing for adults and children.

by colourful residences, elegant boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, they are set to become a unique attraction for The Pearl’s residents, tourists and visiting families. The 30-step piano produces melodic tones with blinking lights and sounds every step of the way. Visitors can now hop, skip and jump to play musical notes and sound effects, or can enjoy 10 classical melodies already programmed. As a premium lifestyle developer in Qatar and the region, UDC is always keen to stage breakthrough events and

bring world-class attractions to its flagship development, The Pearl-Qatar. These attractions serve to enthrall the thousands of visitors the island receives every day, while introducing visitors to shops, restaurants and cafes across the island and cementing The Pearl-Qatar’s position as a leading tourism and entertainment hub. Subsequently, with the cooler months approaching, Qanat Quartier’s Music Steps will entice visiting children and their families to skip the elevator and indoor locations and take the stairs to enjoy outdoor settings .

Doha College marks another year of outstanding examination results The results of the (i)GCSE examinations boasts an incredible 99.2 percent of the students achieving five or more A*- C marks. Sixty-one percent of the grades are A* or A’s, and nearly a third of all grades are straight A*s. These scores open practically unrestricted choices of future careers for the Doha College students, who will be well equipped to take on diverse third level education courses in all corners of the world

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DOHA College students have celebrated an outstanding set of examination results – another record in its 38-year history. “These results place the college in the very elite of British schools throughout the world and highlight the quality of our students and staff as well as the excellent learning opportunities in Qatar,” said a press statement from the college. The results of the (i)GCSE examinations boast an incredible 99.2 percent of the students achieving ﬁve or more A*- C marks. Sixty-one percent of the grades are A* or A’s, and nearly a third of all grades are straight A*s. These scores open practically unrestricted choices of future careers for the Doha College students, who will be well equipped to take on diverse third level education courses in all corners of the world. Having achieved a remarkable round of results in their A-level examinations with 47 percent

is making a real difference to the growth mindsets of our students and preparing them for their future careers and life-long learning. Moreover, Doha College is able to make a positive contribution to education and continue to support Qatar’s National Vision 2030.” A* - A and 90 percent A* - C, DC alumni have been successful in securing places at numerous reputable global universities. The list includes University of Cambridge, University of Manchester, Imperial College London, St Andrews, Kings College London, Carnegie Mellon University and Weill Cornell University in Qatar, Boston University, University of Texas, University of Houston, University of British Columbia, University of Chicago, California, Institute for

the Arts and Erasmus University (Amsterdam) and many more. At AS-level, 60 percent A and B grades is nothing short of a prodigious achievement, which sets the bar high for this cohort when they sit their A-levels next year. Dr Steffen Sommer, Doha College’s Principal, explained, “We are extremely proud of the wonderful results our students achieved at A-level and (i)GCSE. These results prove that our adoption of high performance learning

‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ Doha Festival City celebrated fun-ﬁlled activities during the back-to-school season with ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’, which was enjoyed by hundreds of children. The exciting activities will continue until September 14 with family entertainment, including various activity zones. Children will be able to enjoy a range of popular activities, including an interactive gaming station, a dodge ball game, blindfolded games, photo opportunities with their favourite Gumball characters, as well as an arts and crafts section. (TNN)

BHAVAN’S WEARS A FESTIVE LOOK

A u update of the Annual demand for electricity and em water services Qatar G General Electricity & Water Corporation “KAHRAMAA” Calls project owners and p th public and private sectors) with intensive bulk consumption of entrepreneurs (from both tric (5 MW W and above*) and water (25 cubic meters per hour and above*) to submit electricity their futuree demands of electricity and water online Survey Form on the Kahramaa website. d This is part of planning process to cover the he Electricityy and a Water demands for the period 2018 to 2023 and it is mandatory for all existing and future bulk customers*. t All necessary ssa documents for the project (in particular the concerned governmental authorities permissions such as Municipality, Ministry of Energy and Industry, Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and others as the nature of the project) should be submitted with the online Survey Form. These documents must be submitted regardless of any previous correspondence or approvals wh which may have been granted by "KAHRAMAA". It is also necessary to provide proof of ability to complete new projects or extensions of existing projects which are planned to be completed during ring the next three years, according to the projects’ execution on periods mentioned in the Survey Form in order to be taken into account in plans for the development of KAHRAMAA networks and the production capacity of electricity and water. This includes presenting the evidences for acquisition of the necessary permits, and ﬁnancial resources for the implementation of the project, and other requirements for completion of the project. It is to be noted that the project owner will be liable for the consequences of the project cancellation or delay or its exclusion from KAHRAMAA’s plans if he does not provide the necessary information and documents through completing the mentioned Survey Form and submitting on line with the required attachments on or before

Bhavan’s Public School welcomed students to all its three campuses on Sunday after the end of a two-month-long summer vacation. The richly decorated school premises wore a festive look. Tiny tots were given toffees and balloons. Principal MP Philip welcomed the students and extended his best wishes for the upcoming academic term. Asha Shiju and Shailaja Krishnakumar, headmistresses at New Salata and Matar Qadeem campuses, welcomed the students and wished them another fruitful academic session. (TNN)

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http://www.km.com.qa/CustomerService/pages/BulkCustomer.aspx And complete the New Customer Registration process ﬁrst. After successful registration Login password will be sent to customer via registered email for ﬁlling up of Survey Form and submission. For more information please contact Bulk Customers Section at Customer Service Department (D-Ring Road)- Al Hilal on the following numbers: Tel: 44628540/ 44628321 /44628566

GULF TIMES Tuesday, September 18, 2018

COMMUNITY Nepali community celebrates Teej with zest Non Resident Nepalese Association-National Coordination Council (NRNA-NCC) in collaboration with 50 other community organisations recently celebrated Rishi Panchami, the third day of Teej festival at Gulf Paradise Hotel. Prof Ramesh Prasad Koirala, Ambassador of Nepal, was the chief guest at the event. The event was chaired by Nabin Pokharel, President of NRNA-NCC, and attended by over 500 members of the community. The day of Rishi Panchami is dedicated to Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages). The married women worship and offer prayers to the seven sages, bathe with mud and brush their teeth with a herb, 365 times to purify their bodies and minds as part of the culture and beliefs. While speaking on the event, Prof Koirala stressed on encouraging Nepali women to raise voices for equality. Sarita Gurung, Female Co-ordinator of NRNANCC, hoped the festival to unite women of Nepali

community with well-being and prosperity. She said that celebrating Teej is a way to bring women together on a single platform. The cultural programme kicked off with a performance by Non Resident Nepalese Tamang Society (NRNTS) artistes. Rit Kumar Shrestha, a local singer, also performed two folk songs at the event. Silu Bhattarai, a Kathmandu based artiste, while performing at the event said, “The festival marks the freedom of expression for women who escape the mundane and everyday chores.” Kaski Welfare Society (KWS) also organised a Teej programme. Hari Devi Koirala, a classical folk singer, performed at the event for a crowd of over 300 people. Dang Deukhuri Welfare Society (DDWS) organised another Teej event recently to raise funds for poor and hardworking students of Dang, western district of Nepal. – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

Doha College announces its new leadership team Doha College (DC) has become the first school in the world to be accredited as a High Performance Learning (HPL) school along with another record round of examination results. The new Al Wajba campus of DC is also under construction. Doha College (DC) has recently announced its new leadership team to help strengthen its pivotal role in the international education in Qatar. The new leadership team, includes James Conly, Vice Principal of Student Welfare; Grant Gillies, Senior Vice-Principal and Head of Primary Section; Nicola Meikle, Assistant Principal (Transition);

Uzma Zaffar, Assistant Principal of Assessment and Admissions; Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal; Neil Thomas, Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning; Ruth Sanderson, Senior Vice Principal and Head of Secondary Section; and Ian Thornhill, Business and Development Director. Dr Steffen Sommer welcoming the new team said, “I am delighted that Doha College has identified such a broad range of talent and experience, and that we have found a way to put it all together in a group that is strong, motivated and will work resolutely for the benefit of our students and the wider community here in Qatar.”

Nation DI signs MoU with Qatar Youth Hostels

AJ+ Español wins prestigious award TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Qatar Youth Hostels to promote joint cooperation. The MoU was signed by Acting President of DI Dr Yasir Suleiman Malley and CEO of Qatar Youth Hostels Ahmed Hassan Alobaidly. The agreement promotes the cooperation and partnership in the ﬁeld of culture and knowledge exchange. It also works on increasing community awareness, especially between youth, and organising joint activities and trips to the most prominent tourist sites in the country. Qatar Youth Hostels will also provide practical training, , for students in DI, in exchange for the institute to provide support, consultancy and training courses to employees at Qatar Youth Hostels. (QNA)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

AJ+ Español, the Spanishspeaking channel of AJ+, has won the Online Journalism Award (OJA) in the category of Excellence in Collaboration and Partnerships for Verificado 2018, a collaborative news verification and fact-checking initiative to fight disinformation during the Mexican electoral process. The channel, based in Mexico City, was awarded during the US-based Online News Association (ONA) 2018 conference that took place, in Austin, Texas, recently. Verificado 2018 was created and co-led by AJ+ Español to debunk stories during the biggest elections ever held in Mexican history, in which 56 million people cast their votes. During the 119 days, Verificado verified videos, images, articles and WhatsApp chains

that circulated on social media about the electoral process and fact-checked politicians’ statements. It published its ﬁndings through its own website and social media accounts as well as a partner network of 90 organisations across Mexico. Dima Khatib, managing director of AJ+ channels, expressed her excitement over AJ+ receiving the second OJA

– the first one being awarded to AJ+ English in 2016, for Excellence in Online Journalism. “AJ+ Español, part of Qatar’s Al Jazeera Media Network, has won an award in the United States of America for the journalistic work they did in Mexico. This shows that good journalism knows no boundaries. Now, our Spanish-speaking channel is consistently engaging with media from around the world that want to learn from our experience and adapt to Verificado 2018’s concept according to their local needs in an era of fake news.” Verificado 2018 is the first initiative of its kind with a dedicated multimedia desk and a WhatsApp line to fight disinformation. The initiative is connected with the audience through the hashtag #QuieroQueVerifiquen (#IWantYouToVerify), to receive verification requests and engage with communities through direct mes-

saging, message by message. In just over three months, Verificado published more than 400 posts and around 100 visuals, including videos, GIFs, loops and social media cards. Its Twitter and Facebook accounts organically reached more than 200,000 followers each, and its WhatsApp line amassed more than 10,000 subscribers. The initiative was mentioned more than one million times on Twitter and racked up two million interactions on both Twitter and Facebook. After the end of Verificado 2018 which was specifically tailored for the elections period, AJ+ Español launched a new project, AJ+ VERIFICA, through which the channel will keep verifying content and factchecking politicians to bring back journalism to digital platforms. You can follow AJ+ Español on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and learn more about the channel on its website.

QNL, Presidential Library sign MoU TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

Cooperation may include cultural, scientific and technical projects.

Watch Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 on Ooredoo tv OOREDOO has announced that live coverage of the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 is available for Ooredoo tv customers with an Ultimate Sports or Pehla Prime Package. The 2018 Asia Cup is a One-Day International (ODI) cricket tournament featuring national cricket teams of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Ooredoo tv customers who wish to access the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018 can subscribe to the Ultimate Sports Pack (QR80 per month) or Pehla Prime (QR145 per month) by visiting their nearest Ooredoo Shop or by calling 111. Apart from enjoying the Unimoni Asia Cup 2018,

Ultimate Sports or Pehla Prime Package add-on customers can watch live Moto GP Granprix, UFC, Caribbean Premier League and Ryder Cup coverage in the coming months. Ooredoo tv is Qatar’s best next-generation TV service and offers features such as 4K resolution, time shift, apps, parental control, thousands of hours of on-demand content and much more. Ooredoo tv is available now via Ooredoo shops, Starlink, TechnoBlue and Jumbo outlets. The service has no upfront charges, no equipment costs and no ongoing contracts. Visit ooredoo.qa/portal/ OoredooQatar/ooredootv_2 for more. (TNN)

Sean Paul to perform in Qatar next month GRAMMY-AWARD winning artiste Sean Paul will be performing along with special guests at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in October. The event ‘Sean Paul Mad Love Tour’ is being organised by Iconic Events, one of Qatar’s longest running entertainment provider which has brought to Doha many big names in the international music scene including Ed Sheeran, Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Tom Jones, James Blunt, Bryan Adams, Akon and many more over a 13-year period. “We are thrilled to be bringing Sean Paul to Qatar once again for all the pop music lovers in the country and we expect an amazing night ahead with the artiste and all his new music. His recent music and collaborations with David Guetta, Becky G, Dua Lipa, Clean Bandit & SIA have been huge, racking up billions of plays between them. Expect huge production and an epic night of music!” said Jared McCulloch, Managing Director of Iconic Events. Sean Paul’s continuous hard work and dedication has earned him several Grammy and Billboard Music Award nominations. His accomplishments include an American Music Award, MOBO Awards, Soul Train Awards, MTV Music

Grammy-award winning artiste Sean Paul. Awards, ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, a Source Award and a BET Award. He is the only Jamaican artiste to have won an American Music Award for Favourite Pop/Rock Male artiste and also the ﬁrst Jamaican to be featured on the cover of ‘Vibe’ magazine. Over the span of his career, Sean Paul has worked with a number of international and local hip-hop stars such as Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Keysha Cole, Kelly Rowland, Juicy J, 2Chainz and Nicki Minaj. Tickets for the concert are exclusively available at Virgin Megastores in Villaggio, Landmark, Doha Festival City and The Mall of Qatar as well as the Virgin ticket site online. For full information on the event, visit ‘www.SeanPaulInQatar.com’. (TNN)

QATAR National Library (QNL) and Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the recent 84th World Library and Information Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Commenting on the agreement, Dr Sohair Wastawy, Executive Director of Qatar National Library, said: “We are delighted to have entered into this partnership with the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Li-

brary, particularly during the Qatar-Russia Year of Culture. We very much look forward to exploring the areas in which we can cooperate.” The MoU was signed by Wastawy and Valentin Sidorin, Acting Director-General of the Presidential Library. “We have no doubt that our cooperation with Qatar National Library will result in multiple projects and will lead our nations to better understanding each other. We are also looking forward to our collaboration in the next four years as the FIFA World Cup

2022 will move from Russia to Qatar, and this will not only be a celebration of sport, but will also contribute to the strengthening of friendly relations between countries,” Sidorin said. The research materials on geography and history of Arabia, as well as ofﬁcial diplomatic documents reﬂecting the relationship between Russia, Qatar and the League of Arab States take a special place in the Presidential Library’s holdings. These documents are presented in the collection ‘Russia - Qatar: from the history of relations’.

Lord Mayor of London to visit Qatar soon to ‘strengthen ﬁnancial ties’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Lord Mayor of London, an ambassador for the UK’s financial and professional services industry, is visiting Qatar as the head of a business delegation this week with the aim of strengthening trade links between Doha and the City of London. According to a British Embassy press release on Tuesday, Charles Bowman, the Lord Mayor, will meet government and business leaders, regulators and trade bodies in Doha in a visit focused around deepening financial bonds between London and Qatar. The Lord Mayor is expected to meet with the Minister of Finance, HE Ali Sherif al Emandi, and the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank, HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani. The Lord Mayor’s visit will also include a tour of the Qatar Financial Centre. Lord Mayor Bowman, the 690th incumbent of a role that dates back centuries, is the leader of London’s ‘Square Mile,’ or financial district, and has visited 27 countries over the course of his year in office. Charles Bowman is an accountant by profession and is a senior partner at PwC in London. Accompanying the Lord Mayor on his visit to Qatar is a senior delegation of City of London figures, including

‘When I was elected Lord Mayor I made clear that during my year in office representing the UK’s financial and professional services sector I wanted to visit the high-growth, dynamic countries of the GCC. As a pro-business, open and successful economy in the Gulf, Qatar represents a natural regional partner for British businesses looking to expand internationally. I’m also looking forward to discussing with senior government and business representatives in Doha about how the UK and Qatar can partner to spur on mutual growth’ ~ Charles Bowman, the Lord Mayor of London Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive of Standard Life Aberdeen and Paul Mason of QNB. Commenting on his visit to Qatar, Charles Bowman, the Lord Mayor of London, said: “When I was elected Lord Mayor I made clear that during my year in office representing the UK’s financial and professional services sector I wanted to visit the highgrowth, dynamic countries of the GCC. As a pro-business, open and successful economy in the Gulf, Qatar represents a natural regional partner for British businesses looking to expand internationally.” “I’m also looking forward to discussing with senior government and business representatives in Doha about how the UK and Qatar can partner to spur on mutual growth. Of particular interest are the fields of infrastructure and Islamic Finance, fintech

and asset management. The UK and Qatar already have a strong trading relationship, but I’m sure our business relationships can still deepen and grow in the years to come.” Commenting on The Lord Mayor’s visit to Qatar, the British Ambassador to the State of Qatar HE Ajay Sharma said: “I am delighted that the Lord Mayor is visiting Qatar to discuss how we can deepen even further the UK-Qatar relationship in a number of important areas including ﬁnancial and professional services. The Lord Mayor is keen to follow up on HH the Amir’s visit to the UK in July, where he met the Lord Mayor and senior business representatives. This visit will take forward the UK’s commitment to supporting Qatar deliver its 2030 National Vision and host a successful 2022 World Cup.”

Toyota Avalon model of 2012 recalled THE Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC), in collaboration with Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co W.L.L, dealer of Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has announced the recall of Avalon model of 2012 over the possibility of a defect in the front left and right seat belt buckle. The ministry said the recall campaign comes within

the framework of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. The ministry also said that it will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. (TNN)

Guidance workshop for gifted students kicks off QNA DOHA

A THREE-DAY workshop on programmes for identifying, catering and providing guidance for gifted students kicked off on Tuesday. It is organised by Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (QNCECS) in cooperation with the Islamic Educational, Scientiﬁc and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). The workshop tackles many educational topics related to identifying, catering and providing guidance for talented students, including their needs for strategies, skills and care programmes, their areas and components, the foundations of enrichment programmes, and the rationale for their preparation and objectives, in addition to practical applications in this ﬁeld and other related matters. “Societies at different degrees of progress attach great importance to the care of

gifted students because they possess outstanding abilities that must be pursued, developed and taken care of, especially that scientists, thinkers and inventors who societies rely on them are from them,” QNCECS Secretary-General Dr Hamda al Sulaiti said. Teaching gifted people is one of the top priorities of education in Qatar, Sulaiti said, adding that the curriculum and teaching methods have been developed, and modern technologies in education were introduced in order to identify academically gifted students and give them programmes that match their talents as well as develop their creativity and distinct intellectual abilities. She stressed that the wise leadership has paid great attention to the distinguished, pointing to an annual prize allocated to them under the name of the Excellence Award, which covers students in all levels of education, teachers, educational institutions and scientiﬁc research.

Banana Island Resort embraces organic beekeeping TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

BANANA Island Resort, the ﬁrst luxury brand resort of its kind in Qatar, launched its own local project for beekeeping through the creation of dedicated hives on the island, aiming to produce of natural, organic and fresh honey, to be offered to resort’s guests during breakfast. The project will be supervised by the newly appointed Riva Specialty Chef, Chef Oscar Bagattini. Beekeeping has been the passion of Chef Bagattini since his childhood. Inﬂuenced by his own father, he had more than 50 hives which produced more than 10 quintals of honey in a season. On this occasion, Chef Oscar Bagattini said, “Natural organic honey is consid-

ered an important dietary supplement during breakfast. Based on this fact we launched our beekeeping project on the island to provide self-sufﬁciency through the establishment of two beehives in the ﬁrst stage to provide natural honey to our guests. We will gradually increase the hives to 10 in the near future.” Commenting on this initiative, Andreas Haugg, Executive Assistant Manager in-charge of F&B at the Banana Island Resort, said: “Chef Oscar Bagattini is undoubtedly a great addition to the resort’s family. With his guidance and supervision on the new beekeeping project, we will be able to provide one of the most important natural and organic supplements for our guests on breakfast with a 100 percent local Qatari production.”

New leadership team at Doha College DOHA College, a leading British international school, has announced its new leadership team. It has recently appointed two experienced education professionals, Ruth Sanderson and Grant Gillies, who bring with them unique talents and valuable experience gained in reputable institutions from around the world. The new team now includes James Conly, VicePrincipal, Student Welfare; Grant Gillies, Senior VicePrincipal and Head of Pri-

mary; Nicola Meikle, Assistant Principal, Transition; Uzma

Zaffar, Assistant Principal, Assessment and Admissions; Dr

Steffen Sommer, Principal; Neil Thomas, Vice-Principal,

Teaching and Learning; Ruth Sanderson, Senior Vice-Principal, Head of Secondary; and Ian Thornhill, Business and Development Director. Dr Sommer said: “I am delighted that Doha College has identiﬁed such a broad range of talent and experience, and that we have found a way to put it all together in a group that is strong, motivated and will work resolutely for the beneﬁt of our students and the wider community here in Qatar.” (TNN)

Thursday, September 20, 2018

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COMMUNITY Liz McColgan visits Doha College Liz McColgan, former middle-distance and long-distance track and road-running athlete turned running coach, recently paid a visit to Doha College 6th form students, enrolled in BTEC Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science delivered by LLS. In the interactive session, she spoke about for what it takes to make it as a successful athlete, and what she appreciated most in her own coaches. She also famously coached herself for a large part of her career, and has coached her daughter Eilish on her own path to success. In a recount of what makes a successful sports person, Liz emphasised on determination, selfreliance and visualisation of success, all illustrated with her personal experiences, admitting that

luck or lack thereof still has a part to play. She also identified a three-directional approach of an ‘athlete-driven, coach-led, science-supported’ training, and recognised the huge strides made in the science of running during the time elapsed since the beginning of her career. Liz ran the 2016 edition of the Doha College 10K Race, winning the Female Masters category. Marc Garnett, Commercial Director of LLS said, “Qatar is committed to providing opportunities for all in the community members to participate in sports and recreational activities and thanks to the words of wisdom Liz shared with our students, these youngsters will be able to have a further positive impact whilst continuing their work experience this year.”

IIRSM – Qatar Branch elects new office bearers The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) - Qatar Branch recently held a regular meeting and instated new office bearers and technical support team at Radisson Blu Hotel. Viv Turner, Past Chair and Adviser of IIRSM Qatar Branch, instated Balamurugan Arunachalam as the Chairman IIRSM. The other officers, includes Leo Dote, Vice Chairman; and Philmar Potente, Secretary. The technical support team includes Viv Turner, Reece Chahal and Santosh Pillai.

The officers and the team are to lead the IIRSM Qatar Branch members for two years. They are to further promote the benefits of gaining knowledge and information in risk and safety management as part of everyday work life and beyond. Over 80 members attended the meeting. A presentation on ‘Hand Tools Safety Awareness’ was presented by Metabo at the meeting. and raffle draw was held where winners won units of the Metabo Cordless hand drills.

DPS-MIS organises three-day medical camp DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised a three-day medical camp on its premises for a thorough and complete health check-up of its teaching and non-teaching staff. A team of doctors from Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Centre visited the school to raise health awareness among the staff members. A few medical tests like Blood pressure, blood sugar, BMI and cholesterol screening were also carried out for an explicit diagnosis, followed by a consultation session with the doctors. An interactive workshop on ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ by Dr Zeba Iqbal, MBBS and MD Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Centre was also conducted for the female staff. An overview of breast cancer’s symptoms, risk factors, different stages of breast cancer and preventive measures was provided to the attendees. An emphasis was laid on early detection to downstage the disease.

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Saturday, September 22, 2018

MSHEIREB MUSEUMS FRIENDS GRADUATES NEW TOUR GUIDES

Msheireb Museums, the cultural destination at Msheireb Downtown Doha, has celebrated the graduation of a new group of tour museum guides and volunteers from a one-week workshop as part of its Msheireb Museums Friends programme. The graduates, all from Qatar Youth Hostel Center and aged between 20 and 26 years, had both theoretical and practical training during the week. They completed lessons on how to guide visitors and tourists throughout the museums and other tourist sites and how to professionally inform and describe Qatar’s rich heritage and history. Launched last year, Msheireb Museums Friends is a mutually-beneficial volunteer programme that empowers teachers and educational leaders to become tour guides in the museums and enhance their skills to lead student tours. The programme will also enable students to enhance their leadership skills while introducing the community to the country’s rich culture. (TNN)

STARS OF SCIENCE KICKS OFF SEASON 10: For a decade, Stars of Science has been keeping Arab families around the world on the edge of their seats – and now Qatar Foundation’s innovation TV show is back with an all-new 10th anniversary season. Viewers can laugh, cry, learn and celebrate alongside this year’s exceptionally talented science and technology sensations, as they embark on the journey of a lifetime. Tonight, these innovators will present problem-solving Information and Communication Technologies ideas, with the aim of impressing and winning over the vigorous jury. But will they succeed? Tune in to find out. Stars of Science will air across eight channels in the region and, with English subtitles available for online viewing, the show has never been more accessible. Join Stars of Science to witness the next band of Arab innovators battling it out to chase their dreams. The program airs weekly until November 24. For a full broadcast guide to Stars of Science Season 10, visit ‘www.starsofscience.com’. (TNN)

Enjoy a great ‘outing experience’ at Jungle Zone CATHERINE W GICHUKI DOHA

JUNGLE Zone – a junglethemed indoor amusement centre – at Hyatt Plaza mall is continuing to offer a great ‘outing experience’ for children. Adding to the fun of the exciting rides, slides and games at the theme park, a glow in the dark trampoline park and a glow in the dark bowling arena were recently introduced, presenting the visitors with a large variety of activities to choose from. Head of Operations at Jungle Zone Theme Park, Manas Ganguly, told Qatar Tribune, “We have recently introduced the glow in the dark trampoline park and glow in the dark bowling. This is the ﬁrst time we have offered a dedicated ASTM standard indoor trampoline park exclusively for children.”

We have recently introduced the glow in the dark trampoline park and glow in the dark bowling. This is the first time we have offered a dedicated ASTM standard indoor trampoline park exclusively for children. The mini bowling arena for children has six lanes. This is also something that is unique in Qatar

A glow in the dark trampoline park and a glow in the dark bowling arena were recently introduced at Jungle Zone inside the Hyatt Plaza mall

~ Manas Ganguly, head of operations at Jungle Zone Theme Park According to him, the glow in the dark concept is also a ﬁrst in the GCC region. The entire area is lit up with UV lights so that anything goes inside glows. “The mini bowling arena for children has six lanes. This is something that is unique in Qatar,” said Ganguly. According to him, the two

additions were introduced before Eid Al Fitr this year. “We opened it just before summer and particularly for the enjoyment of the families who couldn’t travel outside Qatar.” At the venue, there is a coach to teach children how they can enjoy the trampoline. “It has got interactive play

DPS-MIS DONATES RS2.66MN FOR KERALA RELIEF FUND: As a part of its community

welfare drive, DPS- MIS management donated Rs 2.66 million for Kerala Relief Fund. The cheque was handed over to the ICBF President Davis Edakalathur by DPS-MIS President Hassan Chougule in the presence of Vice President Yasir Nainar, Principal Asna Nafees and ICC General Secretary Jutas Paul. (TNN)

panels,” said Ganguly. The venue also runs a summer camp for children with activities such as basketball, wall climbing and other forms of physical activities apart from the regular fun events at the Jungle Zone. “We also teach the children soft skills, spo-

ken skills and origami paper works, among other things,” said Ganguly. The venue has dedicated areas for different age groups of children, including toddlers and teenagers. “It is very safe here and we have a lot of interactive games and pan-

els,” he said. According to him, they have plans to introduce new games at the venue. “As the technology advances, we go for newer interactive games. We are also planning to have 360-degree Virtual Reality games. Our aim is, anytime a

visitor comes in, he gets to experience something new and unique.” “Even though the theme park has been in Qatar for over 13 years, it has been re-developing and re-inventing every now and then, bringing new attractions,” added Ganguly.

MES STUDENTS VISIT INS MUMBAI: About 28 students comprising scouts, guides, cubs and bulbuls of MES Indian School visited the Indian Naval Ship INS Mumbai on September 19, 2018. The guided missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, arrived on a three-day friendship mission at the Hamad Port, Qatar. Commissioned in 2001, the ship has undertaken various active coastal security exercises, significant search and rescue missions, especially during the recent devastating floods in Kerala. Students interacted with the officials and got to know about the general functioning of the ship. Captain Amit Shrivastav and members of the crew welcomed the young visitors with refreshments and offered a guided tour of the ship. (TNN)

World-class athlete visits Doha College

AN exceptionally accomplished athlete turned running coach, Liz McColgan MBE is now on a mission to inspire the next generation of coaches right here in Doha. Having enjoyed a remarkable career, rewarded with numerous titles, medals and trophies, Liz McColgan now introduces the youth of Qatar to the benefits and joys of running. Liz recently visited Doha College 6th form students who study for a BTEC Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science delivered by LLS, the UK’s leader in sports industry qualifications. She delivered a highly impactful talk, in which she highlighted what it takes to make it as a successful athlete, and what she appreciated most in her own coaches. She

also famously coached herself for a large part of her career, and has coached her daughter Eilish on her own path to success. In a captivating recount of what makes a successful sports person, Liz emphasised the importance of determination, self-reliance and visualisation of success, all illustrated with her personal experiences, admitting that luck – or lack thereof – still has a part to play. Particularly relevant to the DC students, she identified a three-directional approach of an “athlete-driven, coach-led, science-supported” training, and recognised the huge strides made in the science of running during the time elapsed since the beginning of career. (TNN)

OLIVE FEST: Olive International School, Al Thumama, marked Olive Fest for the first time recently. Students and

teachers were enthralled by fierce competitions which were organised for Olive students. The inaugural ceremony was held on September 19, followed by various events at several venues. Parents were invited as judges. The best house received a trophy at the closing ceremony. (TNN)

Thursday, September 27, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY DC bags the title of ‘HPL World Class School’ Doha College (DC) recently bagged the title of ‘HPL (High Performance Learning) World Class School’. DC is the first school in the world to receive the prestigious title. High Performance Learning is a global movement for change. According to its vision all learners are capable of high performance and by making this belief an explicit philosophy for the school, far more learners become successful. HPL provides a framework which school leaders can adapt to transform learning actively involving students and their parents in the learning journey and presenting schooling as a quest for cognitive success. This triumph for international education in Qatar was earned after a two-year journey, during which DC ensured that the HPL approach pervaded all aspects of the school life and became second nature to all its stake holders. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC; Neil Thomas, Vice Principal; and Uzma Zaffar, Assistant Principal, pioneers of HPL implementation at DC, went to UK to attend the ceremony and receive the accreditation. Neil Thomas, said, “We are delighted to be the first school in the world to have achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School Award. It has been amazing to see how our teachers have embraced the challenge of introducing and embedding HPL into every aspect of school life, so much so that it has become part of our DNA. Our challenge now is to continue developing HPL within the school so that our students can continue to grow personally and further expand their passion for learning.” Uzma Zaffar also spoke about how HPL has helped Doha College grow. She said, “This approach has made us ‘lift the lid on learning’ as we have woven it into the fabric of Doha College. HPL has led to the redesigning of the way in which we teach, assess and plan. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, and through HPL they have become independent learners who analyse their thinking as well as challenge themselves to take risks. At Doha College, we are creating learners for the 21st century.” Professor Deborah Eyre, developer of the HPL philosophy, based on a lifetime’s academic research and practice in education for advanced cognitive performance, praised the school for their commitment. “Dr Steffen Sommer is a strong advocate for the HPL philosophy and wanted his school to be amongst the first to work towards the award. They got off to a flying start and kept on flying. Uzma and Neil encouraged the whole staff and

set about the transformation with enjoyment and an infectious excitement. This approach led to a flowering of classroom experimentation and the emergence of a committed group of ‘first followers’ who exemplified HPL teaching and soon began to lead and embed the work. DC has been a major contributor to webinars, with staff at all levels happy to talk about their practice and how they use HPL in their classrooms. Good fortune, and visionary leadership, resulted in highly committed leads in both primary and secondary. Their HPL journey has

been characterised by unfailing optimism and energy, and an absolute belief that they could deliver high performance for all – and go further,” he said. “Doha College is already known as one of the leading British curriculum international schools in the Middle East, so the challenge is about keeping that outstanding position, and continuing to raise our performance even further. We made HPL a central part of Doha College’s development plan, and the impact is undeniable,” said Dr Steffen Sommer.

OIS conducts yoga session Olive International School (OIS) in collaboration with Indian Sports Centre (ISC) recently organised a yoga session on the school premises. Ashish, a representative of ISC, was the chief guest at the event. Yogesh Magdum, Head of Sports Department at OIS, also attended the event. Students of both Al Thumama and Nuaija

campus participated in the event. Hitesh Rane, Sports in charge of OIS Al Thumama, welcomed the gathering. The day kicked off with warm up exercises including sitting and standing asanas. Ashish encouraged the students to practice yoga regularly to improve concentration and healthy lifestyle. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Hitesh Rane.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Slice of the West

Zucchini and Mozzarella quiche

ALESSANDRA CHICARELLA KAWASSARANI

Savour Italian delicacies, and learn to cook them too

Doha-based Alessandra Chicarella Kawassarani is popularising Italian cuisine in Qatar through her kitchen and cooking classes

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HE culinary world has no boundaries in Qatar. From restaurants featuring various cuisines from across the world to the celebrity chefs setting up shops in Doha to home cooks from around the world promoting their own ethnic home cuisine, the country has turned into a mosaic of different food cultures. Alessandra Chicarella Kawassarani, an Italian national, is among one of the many home-based cooks who also run home-based cooking classes under the banner Alessandra’s Kitchen promoting Italian cuisine. Kawassarani has lived in Qatar for the last 11 years and has ever since been in love with the Gulf country. She started Alessandra’s Kitchen only four years ago when she started selling traditional Italian dishes at the MIA Park Bazaar. “When I saw that the public-- both fellow Italians and other nationalities-really enjoyed the food I decided to cook on order as well as start cooking classes for those who wanted to learn,” she said. With no formal training in cooking, Chicarella Kawassarani said that for most people lessons in cooking begin at home. “Being an Italian and true to the age-old culinary traditions, it was but natural that I learn ﬁrst lessons at home. My grandmother and mother always made their own pasta from scratch. I grew up in a home where we grew our own fruits, vegetables, nuts and beans. Food sources were all around us and all natural so I was lucky to learn from them.” When asked if she likes to cook cuisine from any other culture Kawassarani was quick to claim that she also cooked Lebanese food, “I am married to a Lebanese and with three wonderful children, Yare, Hadi and Maya and I feel it is important to educate them about the ethnic food as well. Lebanese cuisine is also rich and varied with some great ingredients. I

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have learnt to cook dishes such as homemade shawarma, mloukhiyeh, tabbouleh, fatayer, to name a few,” she said with a glimmer in her eyes. Going back to Italian cuisine, she says that one of the most important factors that make Italian cuisine gourmets’ choice is the quality of ingredients used, which impart natural ﬂavour to the dish (the cooking time is also very crucial for all Italian dishes). “While some people might think that preparing Italian food is simple, this is not true as it involves a lot of slow cooking and patience”, Kawassarani said, adding that Italian cuisine is not about just Pasta and Pizza. “This is a myth. Italy is made up of different regions with each city and area having their own traditional dishes. Climate and terrain also play a part in the development of food variants with differences in pizza toppings and its thickness as well as pasta variables and its sauce accompaniment. Meat and ﬁsh dishes are also exceptional, to say nothing of our amazing cheeses and sweets,” she explained. About the cooking classes that are offered to both adults and children at Alessandra’s Kitchen, she says that the experience is very enriching, especially when she sees children having fun getting all messy in the kitchen. But, you see, handling food is also an important part of the learning experience, she hastens to point out. “With children, I teach pasta and pizza making as well as baking biscuits and cupcakes. The adult courses, again, are very hands-on where each person goes home with a dish they have made. This can be pasta, pizza, gnocchi or pesto sauce.” The feedback has been really positive. After a class, students would send me

Allesandra at the MIA Park Bazar

Pasta in pesto sauce

A child at Allesandra’s cooking class photos of how they prepared and ate the food at home asking me for feedback. She said that the feedback has been great so far and she will resume classes again only during the winter months for children and adult classes will be held on Thursday evenings. “I also hold pizza parties for children’s birthdays where they learn to make pizzas and eat them then and there. This

venture has also resulted in people ordering food for birthdays, business meetings and special events,” she explained. Asked about her favourite among the Italian dishes, she said, “I am from the centre of Italy a place called Avezzano in the region of Abruzzo where a popular dish is “Pallotte cacio e uova” otherwise known as cheesballs with egg which

is cooked in a rich tomato sauce, this is a simple yet tasty dish using the local pecorino cheese.” Sharing some great food memories she said that the first time she cooked pasta she was around eight years old. “I remember my father would be returning from work soon, and after boiling the pasta, I thought it would be best to keep it in the boiling water so it would remain hot for his meal. Hours later when he returned, the pasta had enlarged and became incredibly soft. Obviously, this is not the way to cook pasta but, to my great delight, my dad, kindly and sweetly, ate the meal prepared for him by his only daughter out of love for him. Obviously, my pasta skills have improved since then,” she added with a laugh. Then the topic suddenly changed to her Doha experience. When asked how she viewed the changes Doha has seen over the years, she said, “The changes in Doha during my years here have been incredible; its development in different spheres has been amazing and an exciting experience. I love the combination of the city life and beach life. I also love to interact with people of different nationalities that live here and being a part of the melting pot of cultures that Qatar is. We can all learn from one another.” About the culinary scene in Doha, she said: “Doha is unique in that it offers all types of cuisine from around the world. This is for me an amazing experience, just to be able to experience different styles of cooking and savour varied dishes—quite an enriching experience.” On the recent blockade, she said that it was definitely a very sad situation. But she was quick to strike a happier note to say, “From my perspective it has definitely helped Qatar make great strides towards achieving self-sufficiency in food and industrial productions with many things being produced locally. As someone who enjoys cooking, I am sourcing the locally farmed products such as chicken and vegetables which are very tasty. My homemade shawarma, for example, is made from Qatari chicken and, since my husband approves, so I believe it must be very good,” she added with a smile. You can follow me on Facebook: Alessandra’s Kitchen or on Instagram: alessandraskitchenqatar (Alessandra Chicarella Kawassarani)

Doha College is first in world to receive HPL accreditation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA College, a leading British international school founded in Qatar 38 years ago, recently became the ﬁrst school in the world to receive the prestigious title of ‘High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School’. This triumph for international education in Qatar was earned after a two-year journey, during which Doha College ensured that the High Performance Learning approach pervaded all aspects of school life and became second nature to all its stake holders. High Performance Learning is a global movement for change. At its heart is the serious belief that almost all learners are capable of high performance and that by making this belief the explicit philosophy for the school and adjusting practice to focus on

systematically building the relevant cognitive competencies, far more learners will become successful. HPL provides a framework which school leaders can adapt to transform learning by actively involving students and their parents in the learning journey and presenting schooling as a quest for cognitive success. Dr Steffen Sommer, principal; Neil Thomas, Vice Principal; and Uzma Zaffar, Assistant Principal are all instrumental pioneers of HPL implementation at Doha College. They travelled to the UK this week to attend the ceremony and formally receive the accreditation. Thomas said, “We are delighted to be the ﬁrst school in the world to have achieved the High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School Award. It has been amazing to see how our teachers have em-

braced the challenge of introducing and embedding HPL into every aspect of school life,

so much so that it has become part of our DNA. “Our challenge now is

to continue developing HPL within the school so that our students can continue to grow

personally and further expand their passion for learning.” Zaffar said, “This approach has made us ‘lift the lid on learning’ as we have woven it into the fabric of Doha College. HPL has led to the redesigning of the way in which we teach, assess and plan. Our students are at the centre of everything we do, and through HPL, they have become independent learners who analyse their thinking as well as challenge themselves to take risks. At Doha College, we are creating learners for the 21st century.” Professor Deborah Eyre, who developed the HPL philosophy, based on a lifetime’s academic research and practice in education for advanced cognitive performance, praised the school for its commitment. Professor Eyre said, “Dr Steffen Sommer is a strong advocate for the HPL philoso-

phy and wanted his school to be among the first to work towards the Award. They got off to a flying start and kept on flying. Uzma and Neil enthused the whole staff and set about the transformation with enjoyment and an infectious excitement. This approach led to a flowering of classroom experimentation and the emergence of a committed group of ‘first followers’ who exemplified HPL teaching and soon began to lead and embed the work. “Doha College is already known as one of the leading British curriculum international schools in the Middle East, so the challenge is about keeping that outstanding position and continuing to raise our performance even further. We made HPL a central part of Doha College’s development plan and the impact is undeniable,” Dr Sommer said.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY Over 100 DC students receive Duke of Edinburgh Awards A large number of Doha College students have been rewarded for successfully completing the challenging requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, a globally recognised programme that helps to develop young people for life and work. Nadeem Faisal, Award Coordinator at Doha College, said, “The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is DC’s largest Enhanced Curriculum Activity, with nearly 200 students taking part in the three award levels of Bronze, Silver and Gold, and the numbers increase every year. With a dedicated team of staff volunteering days and weeks of their time, students are offered an opportunity to put themselves out of their ‘comfort zone’. This is done by undertaking Adventurous Journeys (AJs) in challenging conditions, and also acquiring new skills and experiences through the other required sections of the Award, including Service, Physical Activity, Skills and a Residential Project (Gold only). All these go towards an ever increasing

INCAS Qatar celebrates Gandhi Jayanti The Alappuzha District Committee of INCAS Qatar recently celebrated Gandhi Jayanti, the 150th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Indian activist and the leader of the Indian independence movement, at Indian Cultural Centre. Benny Behanan, Convener of United Democratic Front Kerala, was the chief guest at the event. He highlighted the importance of the teachings of Gandhi and exhorted the present generation to follow the path of non-violence. “Violence will wipe out the humanity and will create anarchy all across the world while the path of non-violence shall ensure peaceful solutions to the

problems that we face around us. This is what Gandhiji taught us and it is all the more important in the recent times as we face more events marred by violence,” said Behanan. The meeting also discussed the current political situations in India and the ways to protect the secular fabric of the country. The delegates highlighted the efforts of Mahatma Gandhi to keep all the sections of India and provide them all the rights of the country. Sam Kuruvila, President of INCAS Alappuzha District Committee, presided over the meeting. The event was attended by P M Unnikrishnan, Cherthala, Shasthankota Sudhir, AK Abdulsalam and Sameer Eranmala.

challenge through the levels, all the while developing a wider skillset of those participants who complete the Award.” The students awarded at a recent ceremony clocked a total of 7,300 hours of purposeful activity, including 2,100 hours of service, 2,600 hours of skill and 2,600 hours of physical activity. “My daughter’s participation in the programme did not mean any extra work for us parents. She did everything herself, and completed her assignments proactively. She became independent, motivated and capable to manage the project herself,” said Elena Ceban about her daughter Anastasia, a student of Grade XII. Faizaan Baig, a student of Grade XII said, “I learnt French and did sprinting with the Al Sadd Club. My service hours were completed in school, where I helped in the library and in the facility management department. The hardest part was climbing the mountain in Sri Lanka, but staying motivated and committed was never an issue.”

Thursday, October 11, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY DC launches 8th annual edition of 5km and 10km race Doha College (DC) is all set to organise 5km and 10km race. Supported by Aspire Zone, the DC Race attracts large numbers of participants, starting from 300 back in 2011 to around 1,000 in more recent years. “The purpose of the DC Race is to encourage health, fitness and fun in our community,” said Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC. “Our school engages the young generation into an active and energetic take on healthy living, and we look forward to welcoming a great number of runners in November.”

Greg Evans, organiser of 2017 race, said, “The DC Race has been going from strength to strength and this edition is expected to be the biggest and best yet. I would urge runners to register early, as there were a lot of disappointed people last year who missed out on participation. The community spirit that arises on the day, coupled with the sense of achievement that the runners get, make the race a very worthy event.” This year’s race will bring new and seasoned runners to the Aspire, on November 16, with races starting from 7am.

AMUAAQ organises Sir Syed Memorial Cricket match AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) recently organised Sir Syed Memorial Cricket match at GEMS American Academy Wakrah. The final match was played between AMU Knight Riders (AMUKR) and AMU Super Kings (AMUSK). The toss was won by AMUKR and elected to bat first. In the allotted 16 overs they managed to score 85 runs. AMU super kings won the match by with 7 balls. Highlight of the match included all-round

SIS organises PALM Programme Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently organised three sessions on Parent As Life Mentor (PALM) Programme by Saiju Arvind, Founder and Chief Mentor of EduBrisk Knowledge Solutions, on the school premises. Saiju demonstrated memory techniques with a proactive approach. The idea of celebrating knowledge by making children lifelong self- driven learners was also discussed. He touched upon the importance of parents collaborating with the school to promote learning of their ward. Members of the school managing committee along with the principal, and the teachers expressed a gratitude to Saiju and parents for making the event successful.

performances by Asif Khan, Zohaib Aslam, Mohd Amir, Mustafa Imran, and Zakir. Asif Khan, Captain of AMUSK and Musharraf Ghani Khan, Captain of AMUKR, managed their teams on ground. Tahir Khan was the wicket-keeper. Jawed Ahmad, President of AMUAAQ, applauded the players for their performances. Shahid Yar Khan, Adviser AMUAAQ, presented the certificates of appreciation along with trophies to the man of the match and the winning team.

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Enable recurring Hala top-ups via Ooredoo Money OOREDOO Money customers can now set up recurring Hala top-ups via their Ooredoo Money Wallet, the telecom company has announced. New and existing Ooredoo Money customers can now ensure their Hala line is always active and avoid Hala service disruptions with their Ooredoo Money Wallet account. The new feature was designed to save Hala users time, as they will no longer need to visit an Ooredoo shop or top-up via an Ooredoo SelfService Machine. Ooredoo Money customers with a Hala account simply have to log in to the Ooredoo Money app or dial *140#, select ‘Ooredoo Services, ‘Hala TopUp’ and then ‘Schedule New Hala Top-Up’ to begin registration for the service. Once the service is selected, Hala customers have to follow the simple instructions on screen, enter the recurring topup amount and date to schedule a recurring Hala top-up The new feature is available for customers setting up their own recurring top-up as well as Ooredoo Money users wishing to pay for a different Hala users top-up. The Ooredoo Money app is available via the Apple App Store and Google Play store and has seven language options – English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, Bengali, Tagalog and Nepali. (TNN)

DFI seeks over 400 volunteers for Ajyal Film Fest AS the countdown to the sixth edition of the Ajyal Film Festival begins, Doha Film Institute (DFI) is seeking over 400 volunteers to get involved and contribute to one of the region’s major cultural events that brings the entire community together to celebrate the transformative power of film. A unique demonstration of the community spirit fostered by the DFI, the Ajyal volunteers will be exposed to the inner workings of a major cultural event, interact with Festival guests and jurors of many nationalities, gain valuable industry experience, and receive a participation certificate to honour their involvement. Interested candidates aged 18 and above can register on the DFI website from October 8 onwards at www. ajyalfilm.com/volunteer. During the week-long event, from November 28 to December 3, volunteers will be on hand to support different Festival events and venues located within the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara, and assist with all aspects of the Festival’s operations. (TNN)

Ambassadors and dignitaries at a press conference in Doha on Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH)

1st European Film Fest in Qatar on Oct 18 ing drama, romance, fantasy and comedy will be featured during the course of the film fest which will conclude on October 23. The participating countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden. At a press conference held at MIA on Wednesday, Ambassador of Austria HE Dr Will Kempel said the film festival aims to showcase EU’s cultural diversity. He also underlined the inspiration Qatar students and local filmmakers can draw from the festival entries that have been carefully selected by participating EU embassies.

Galin Stoev and Flying Home by Belgian director Dominique Deruddere on October 23. The film festival will have two screenings per day (5pm and 8pm) with the exception of the opening day on October 18 and 21. The entrance is free and all films are in original language with English subtitles. All films are rated 15+. Also present at the press conference were Ambassador of Belgium HE Bart De Groof, Ambassador of Romania HE Dr Cristian Tudor, Bulgarian Embassy Counsellor Plamen Delev, French Embassy Cultural officer Thomas Penot and Portuguese Embassy Cultural Attaché Alexandra Esteves.

Kempel, who currently heads the EU presidency in Qatar, also expressed his delight for holding the festival at the MIA, which he described as the country’s cultural hub. Similarly, MIA Director Dr Julia Gonnella said that the new film festival can add up to the thriving film industry in Qatar. The festival programme will feature German drama film Cherry Blossoms on October 19. Ambassador of Germany HE Hans-Udo Muzel shared that the film was shown for the first time at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008 and underlines the aspect of the German cinema. It will be followed by

the screening of the French documentary about the Paris Opera titled The Paris Opera (L’Opera). Also in the line-up is the Swedish feature film Nice People scheduled on October 22. Ambassador of Sweden HE Ewa Polano highlighted how the audience in Qatar can relate to the film as it tackles migration, challenges of integration and features the element of sport. On the same day, the Embassy of Italy will present the comedy film L’intrepido directed by Gianni Amelio. The film was screened in the main competition section of the 70th Venice International Film Festival and in the

Special Presentation at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. “It is a touching story about an Italian man which takes place in Italy, but it could be actually any other country, and it could be a man of any other nationality. This is the true power and magic of cinema,” said Italian Ambassador HE Pasquale Salzano. Other featured films are Atras das Nuvens by Portuguese filmmaker Jorge Queiroqa and La Isla Minima by Spanish director Alberto Rodriguez on October 20; Romanian comedy film Two Lottery Tickets by Paul Negoescu on October 21; and The Infinite Garden by Bulgarian director

Doha College launches 8th annual 5k & 10k race

Hotel and sports facilities that expand into a separate 5k and 10km-race and brings runners from Qatar and beyond. “The purpose of the Doha College race is to encourage health, ﬁtness and fun in our community,” said Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College. “Our school engages the young generation into an active and energetic take on healthy living, and we look forward to welcoming a great number of runners in November.” This year’s race will bring new and seasoned runners to the Aspire, on November16, with races starting from 7am. (TNN)

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A SCREENING of Austrian short films will kick off the much-awaited first edition of the European Film Festival in Doha to be held at the Auditorium of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) on October 18 at 8pm. The six-day celebration of European cinema is organised by the European Cultural Cluster of Qatar (EUNIC) in partnership with the MIA, and supported by EU diplomatic missions in Qatar. Ten films featuring diverse themes such as migration, sports, life struggles and different genres, includ-

FIRST organised in 2011, the Doha College 5km and 10km race has gathered pace every year, turning into a popular, much-anticipated ﬁxture in Qatar’s sporting calendar. The race has grown in popularity as well as performance levels, with runner times each year being on par with professionals. Some races see returning winners’ year on year, while oth-

ers see new-comer medalists such as last year’s Rachid Boudalla, an employee of the Ministry of Defense, or 2016’s 5k winner Michael Douglas Ongeri, a Kenyan security guard. Some of the overall winners came from the junior or veteran categories, so while the quality of the race is guaranteed – as established by many glowing reviews on www. premieronline.com or www.stuweb.co.uk – the ﬁnal results are

not always predictable. This is a testament to the race being a fair opportunity for all, and a platform for new talent to emerge. Supported by Aspire Zone, the Doha College race attracts large numbers of participants, starting from 300 back in 2011 to around 1,000 in more recent years. The setting, ideally equipped for all kinds of physical activity around its outdoors track, boasts the iconic Torch

Experience Prada Parfum’s way of travelling at QDF TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Duty Free (QDF) has announced the launch of the Prada Voyage Experience at Hamad International Airport (HIA). Passengers will be able to capture their favourite moments at a Prada Voyage photo booth located in front of the confectionary area at HIA. The podium will also feature an interactive fragrance discovery area as well as a gift wrapping station. Qatar Duty Free Vice-President Operations, Thabet Musleh, said: “We are delighted

Passengers can capture and share their favourite moments at the Prada Voyage podium. to introduce the Prada Voyage experience at Qatar Duty Free. This innovative pop-up pro-

vides an opportunity for passengers to enjoy an interactive, personalised experience from

Prada Parfums. This launch is a new step towards further enhancing the passenger experience at QDF. Interactive popups offer a fresh and unique way to engage our customers, and are just one of the ways in which we seek to delight our passengers with something new every time they pass through our home and hub Hamad International Airport.” Prada Voyage will offer passengers a unique experience with a personalisation stand that will enable them to customise their perfume bottle with a Safﬁano leather tag stamped with their initials. The Prada Voyage photo booth will be available for passengers to capture, print and share their favourite moments, along with postcards that customers can decorate with exclusive QDF stamps and mail to their loved ones.

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A SRI LANKAN Chartered Quantity Surveyor Mafahir Shuhood’s third book titled ‘Cost Control Methodology with Infrastructure and Road works’ on Qatar’s construction Industry was released in Doha recently. The book marks the author Mafahir Shuhood’s 50 years of service in quantity surveying. Shuhood’s ﬁrst and second books were released in Sri Lanka and Qatar in 1978 and 2011, respectively. Speaking on the occasion, Advisor to MD/CEO, Qatar Rail, Eng Saad Ahmed al Misnad described the book “as another valuable contribution from the author”. Shuhood’s book provides tools that can help in controlling cost of construc-

tion projects in Qatar. It presents examples with illustrations. The book also discusses the construction environment, laws, regulations and local market rates of construction materials. The book is useful for contractors, quantity surveyors and for any professional who is interested in understanding project costing methodologies. Dr Haris Deen, advisor to the Aspire Zone Foundation president, who was present on the occasion, said that Qatar-based engineers can beneﬁt a lot from Shuhood’s experience. Wasantha Edirisinghe, president of the Society of Sri Lankan Quantity Surveyors in Qatar, said that of the 3,000 quantity surveyors working in the Middle East, around 1,000 are employed in Qatar.

Mafahir Shuhood’s book provides tools that can help in controlling cost of construction projects in Qatar.

FLUTE CONCERT AT AL KHOR: ‘Bharathi’, a socio-cultural organisation of Indian expatriates staying at Al Khor,

organised a live flute concert ‘Bansuri’ by noted Bollywood flautist Naveen Kumar recently. Kumar was accompanied by young drummer Siddharth Nagarajan and keyboard player Madhav Deka. Vijay Bharadwaj and Soundarya also performed during the concert. The Ambassador of India to Qatar HE P Kumaran was the chief guest at the event. (TNN)

OIS WINS BIG AT YOGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Olive International School (OIS) were overall champions in the ISC Inter-School Yoga Championship organ-

ised by Indian Sports Centre at MES Indian School where more than 250 boys and girls of different age groups from 11 schools participated. MES Indian School was the runners up. (TNN)

RAJASTHANI FOLK NIGHT IN QATAR: Rajasthan Pariwar Qatar (RPQ), associated CAREER ADVISORY PROGRAMME: Department of Counselling at Doha Modern Indian School organised an interactive Career Advisory event for grade 11 students. Joseph Hernandez, director of Admissions at Georgetown University- member of Qatar Foundation, was the resource person. Hernandez presented the procedures involved in admissions at Georgetown campus. He showed a motivational video depicting campus life and ambience at Education City. (TNN)

with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) under the aegis of Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a ‘Rajasthani Folk Night’ to celebrate their first anniversary on Friday. Rajasthan Pariwar Qatar called in troupe of folk singer, traditional instrument players and folk dancer from the interior states of Rajasthan in India. The key attraction of the event was ‘The Voice of India Kid’ fame, child prodigy, singer Jasu Khan, khartal instrument player Pempa Khan and kalbeliya dancer Chhoti Sapera. (TNN)

BHAVAN’S OBSERVES INT’L DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS: Bhavan’s Public School, New Salata

campus, celebrated the connection between generations by honouring all grandparents on the occasion of ‘The Grandparents’ Day’. In his welcome address, Principal MP Philip said the grandparents’ bedtime stories, patient hearing, strength, knowledge as well as guidance leave a lasting impression and play a vital role in the life of every child. Anjana Menon, director of Administration, graced the occasion. (TNN)

GULF TIMES Wednesday, October 17, 2018

COMMUNITY Toastmasters of Division B conduct TLI workshop on ‘Constitution and by-laws’ Division B of Toastmasters, one of the four Divisions in District 116P, recently organised a TLI workshop on ‘Constitution and by-laws’ at Shalimar Darbar Hotel, Doha. The workshop kicked off with a welcome speech by Melvin Buthello. The event was anchored by Filipe D Catinoy. The interactive session was conducted by Shyam Sundar, past Director of Division Q. He explained the purpose of Toastmasters club constitution for member clubs of toastmasters international and the importance of a governing document of Toastmasters International which shall be modified

only by the voting membership. All the participants were engaged with activities throughout the workshop. Speaking at the event, Sunitha Saini, Director of Division B, thanked all the members for their participation. The event was supported by Division B Executive Committee, including Asst PQD Ravishankar J, Assistant PQD; Riana Pinto, Assistant CGD; and Muthurangan, Mashhod V C, Kanthi Ravichandran and Alarmel Mangai, Area Directors.

NAKIS organises professional development workshop Noor Al Khaleej International School (NAKIS) recently organised a professional development workshop for its primary wing teachers. The purpose of the workshop was to lead the teachers through a number

of interactive activities and to learn about and identify opportunities for supporting and expanding the school’s year-long professional development plan for teachers on ‘Teaching to Meet the Needs of All Students’.

Neil Thomas, Vice Principal of DC, during the workshop.

Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC.

DC conducts workshops at Qatar’s Teaching and Learning Forum Doha College (DC) recently conducted three workshops at Qatar’s Teaching and Learning Forum, organised by Qatar Foundation at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC, and Neil Thomas, Vice Principal of DC, conducted a session on ‘High Performance Learning (HPL)’, a research-based educational philosophy which allow students to achieve highly. “We know that potential is not a fixed asset nor is the IQ. If we can change the IQ, schools have to take responsibility for it and do all they can to increase it for all the students. Needless to say the interest in the workshop, which focused on how this has been achieved at Doha College, was substantial,” said Dr Sommer. James Conly, Vice Principal of Student Welfare at DC, also conducted a workshop ‘Student Voice’, explaining while doing practical exercises with the participants, for how students at DC are integral to the leadership of their school. Being true HPL learners with a growth mind-set, DC students learn from primary age to take responsibility for their learning, be collaborative, determined and

open-minded, indeed to be equal partners in the teaching and learning process. “Only if students feel that they have ownership of the school, will their learning be sustainable,” said Conly. Dr Denise Mosher, Professor of Sociology and ICT and Computer Science at DC, delivered a workshop on her recently completed PhD thesis. In a practical and interactive session, she explored how modes of presentation, cognitive load, and individual differences impact on the recall capacity of the students. DC also runs its own weekly teaching and learning forums in both the primary and secondary schools, where teachers take turns presenting their research to their peers on a variety of subjects, including ‘Implementing HPL into Schemes of Works,’ ‘The Use of Tests, Blogs and Trackers on Student Portals,’ ‘Working Walls,’ and ‘Digital Learning.’ “Innovation within teaching and learning is paramount in light of constantly changing conditions, needs and expectations within society. Standing still means going backwards,” concluded Dr Sommer.

Nation Qatar takes part in Moscow Quran contest QATAR is participating in the International Holy Quran contest currently being held in the Russian capital, Moscow under the supervision of the Council of the Mufti of Russia and the religious administration of the Muslims of the Russian Federation.

Qatar is represented in the competition by Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Blida in the category of full memorisation of the Holy Quran. Malallah Abdulrahman al Jaber, director of the Department of Da'wa, Religious

Guidance of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, noted the outstanding international participations of the Qatari youth in the international competitions of the Holy Quran in the world, achieving advanced positions in the competitions. (QNA)

AMIRI AIR FORCE COMMANDER MEETS CHIEF US MILITARY PERSONNEL: Commander of the Amiri

Air Force Major-General (Pilot) Mubarak bin Mohammed al Kumait al Khayarin met with LieutenantGeneral Charles Hooper, head of the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, and his accompanying delegation at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha. During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways of strengthening them, as well as issues of mutual interest. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the armed forces of the two countries. (QNA)

Sunday, October 21, 2018

QSTP opens registration for second edition of Arab Innovation Academy TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development and Innovation, has opened registration for the second edition of its Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) – the largest entrepreneurship boot camp of its kind in the region that will see participants establish a startup in just 10 days. The application closes at the end of October 2018. The AIA will kick off on January 2, 2019, and will run until January 15, 2019. Undergraduate students and young entrepreneurs in Qatar are invited to apply to this hands-on and groundbreaking entrepreneurship programme – a collaboration between QSTP and the European Innovation Academy (EIA) – which will introduce participants to an accelerated

mode of experiential learning, including how to develop and launch new tech ventures in a real marketplace with genuine customer feedback. QSTP Executive Director Yosouf Saleh said, “The AIA provides an unprecedented opportunity for young and aspiring tech entrepreneurs to gain invaluable insights and guidance from some of the world’s leading experts who will help to accelerate their startup ideas. “We encourage students and young entrepreneurs in Qatar with a passion for technology development to apply as this exciting initiative will serve as a launch pad for their startup ambitions. The ﬁrst edition was an incredible success, introducing several new startups to the local and regional markets. We look forward to assisting the second cohort and helping participants take their tech products

to market.” Throughout the two-week startup boot camp, 200 entrepreneurs can expect to be put through their paces while working under the guidance of leading Silicon Valley mentors and leveraging an extensive global network comprising top experts in the ﬁeld. EIA President Alar Kolk said, “The Google founders were from Stanford and the Facebook founders from Harvard. The next game-changing companies will come from students’ dreams to make the world a better place. Our mantra for the Arab students is that the greatest danger for most of you is not that your aim is too high, but that it is too low and you reach it. Be the change you want to see in the world. Make the dream true: the next Snapchats, Fornites and Spotifys will come from the Arab world.” The EIA is the world’s larg-

est extreme entrepreneurship programme, offering aspiring techpreneurs from across the globe the necessary support and mentorship to launch a startup in just 15 days. The ﬁrst edition of the AIA saw the participation of more than 100 aspiring entrepreneurs from Algeria, Lebanon, Oman, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and Qatar, who went on to launch startups that address challenges facing the region. The inaugural AIA instilled in participants a mindset of creative collaboration driven by diversity and open communication. Participants completed the programme with a newfound conﬁdence in their ability to pursue tech development and make a positive impact in the world through innovation. For more information about the program, and to apply, please visit: http://aia.inacademy.eu

Aspire Academy opens with Tri-Series Aspetar, Samla to support Qatari TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ASPIRE Academy has kicked off another exciting Tri-Series football tournament for the 2018/2019 season. It will see the best young footballing talent from Asia, Africa, Europe and South America compete against Aspire Academy’s youth teams. Last week’s competitions witnessed the participation of the U-13 and U-14 players from Buriram United (Thailand), Ventforet Kofu (Japan) and hosts Aspire Academy. This season’s Tri-Series tournament will feature a number of talented Asian teams, allowing Qatar to pit themselves against future stars of the Asian Football Confederation, to which Qatar belongs. Commenting at the end of the first round of matches, Aspire Academy Senior Goalkeeping Coach Willy Stevaert said: “It has been a pleasure to see how our Aspire Academy goalkeepers have been applying the style of goalkeeping we have been working on. The modern game’s goalkeeper is expected to use his feet more than in the past. In so doing he becomes the 11th field player as opposed to the old style of 10 field players plus a goalkeeper. The Aspire goalkeepers in this

Tri-Series football tournament for the 2018/2019 season will see the best young footballing talent from Asia, Africa, Europe and South America compete against Aspire Academy’s youth teams.

The Tri-Series exposes Aspire Academy’s teams on a regular basis to international opponents and allows them to test themselves against different playing styles, philosophies and models from all over the world Tri-Series have already shown an improved understanding and application of the use of their feet, initiating some very positive moves from such play. “ Meanwhile, Japanese club Ventforet Kofu were on their fourth visit to Aspire and their U-13 coach Yosuke Nishikawa paid compliments to the cordial relationship between the Japanese side and Aspire. “We

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get a tremendous amount of value by playing in the Aspire Tri-Series tournament. Over the last four years we have been privileged to participate in this tournament, we have seen great progress in our young players”, Nishikawa said. Nishikawa continued: “We’ve even seen one of the players we brought here a few years ago go on to play in our

ﬁrst team and be selected for the Japanese national team for his age group. I ﬁnd Aspire teams similar to us in their pattern of play. Aspire plays a passing game that utilises space and the show support for the player with the ball. They have good quick players who have always provided a worthy challenge to us. Buriram United on the other hand play a differently, with the mainstay of their play being good individuals whose ability we struggled to deal effectively with.” Buriram’s U-14 Team Manager Talengkit Bunchasutikul said coming to play in the Aspire Tri-Series tournament was the highlight of his players year: “We appreciate being invited back to play in the Tri-Series tournament here at Aspire Academy. The boys love playing in this competition on these beautiful pitches and using the lovely facilities. We played against good teams from Ventforet Kofu and Aspire Academy and we are happy to have emerged victorious in both age groups.” The Tri-Series exposes Aspire Academy’s teams on a regular basis to international opponents and allows them to test themselves against different playing styles, philosophies and models from all over the world.

athletes in UTMB race in Oman TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

ASPETAR, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Qatar, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Samla Qatar, which will pave the way for the two organisations to provide medical support for Qatari athletes that are taking part in the international Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) running competition in the Sultanate of Oman. As well as agreeing to provide medical support, both parties will enhance the athletic performance of the contestants who will represent Qatar in the prestigious long-distance trial running event. The MoU was signed by the Acting Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Aspetar Dr Abdul Aziz al Kuwari, and the CEO of Samla Qatar Azzam al Mannai on Thursday. The international Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) running competition will take place in Oman for the ﬁrst time between November 26 and December 3. As per the agreement, Aspetar will provide comprehensive medical assessments tailored to meet the needs of each of the three Qatari participants

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DOHA College contributed three different workshops to Qatar’s Teaching and Learning Forum, which was organised recently by Qatar Foundation at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Principal Dr Steffen Sommer and Vice Principal Neil Thomas ran a popular session on High Performance Learning (HPL), a researchbased educational philosophy which allows all students to achieve highly. Cognitive research over the last 15 years has clearly shown that the capacity of the human brain goes far beyond what had hitherto been thought possible. As a result, schools like Doha College – the ﬁrst accredited HPL School in the world – have changed their tag and now teach all students beyond perceived ceilings, towards the top level. “The brain being malleable, explained Dr Sommer, “we know that potential is not a ﬁxed asset either, nor is the IQ. If we can change the IQ, schools have to take responsibility for it and do all they can to increase it for all students in order to make top grades available to all. Needless to say the interest in the workshop, which focused on how this has been achieved at Doha College, was substantial.” James Conly, vice principal (Student Welfare) at Doha College, ran a workshop

on Student Voice, explained how students at Doha College are integral to the leadership of their school. Being true HPL learners with a growth mindset, Doha College students learn from primary age how to take responsibility for their learning, be collaborative, determined and openminded, indeed to be equal partners in the teaching and learning process. Head boy and head girl, both in primary and secondary, together with teams of prefects, take responsibility for the student body, just like the principal and vice principals do for the staff. Elected members on the Student Council in all Year Groups channel information up and deliver it down (topdown-bottom-up) to ensure seamless communication across the year groups. Regular meetings between the schools leadership and the students ensures holisticity of the process. “Only if students feel that they have ownership of the school, will their learning be sustainable,” summarised Conly. Dr Denise Mosher, who teaches Sociology and ICT and Computer Science at Doha College, delivered a workshop on her recently completed PhD thesis. In a practical and interactive session, she explored how modes of presentation, cognitive load and individual differences impact on the recall capacity of students.

and will assist the athletes to maximise their performances. The athletes will be under the supervision of an international team of world-class sports medicine physicians. The long-distance trail running event by UTMB will see an international ﬁeld of 300 runners take on a non-stop rugged 137km (85mile) course over the varied and mountainous terrain of Oman’s Jebel Akhdar. UTMB was created in 2003 in Chamonix, France, and has quickly grown to become the “World’s Summit of Trail Running”. Earlier this year, Aspetar

provided medical support to 200 athletes competing in the Samla race. The race involved a series of challenges over a 200km trek that began in Zekreet and ended in Zubara Castle. The challenges included running, shooting, swimming, cycling and kayaking. Supporting such events cements Aspetar’s leading role in the treatment and prevention of local, regional and international athletes’ injuries across all sports. Aspetar’s experts have a wealth of experience in supporting athletes taking part in major tournaments in Qatar and abroad.

Over 2 mn benefit from QC’s health projects worth QR66 mn in Gaza TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

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The MoU was signed by the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Aspetar Dr Abdul Aziz al Kuwari, and the CEO of Samla Qatar Azzam al Mannai on Thursday.

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QATAR Charity’s (QC) office in Gaza has implemented 15 health projects in the Gaza Strip during the period 2008-2018 at a cost of QR66 mn, which benefited around two million people. These health projects were carried out with the support of the people in Qatar and in cooperation with QC’s various partners. The ‘Poor Patient Project’ is one of QC’s significant health projects, through which the charity contributed to covering the operation costs of 1,155 poor patients who were in need of emergency surgery. The project also contributed to the payment for some urgent therapeutic drugs and tests, which were not available at the UNRWA hospitals or clinics. The total value of the project was QR350,000. Another project worth over QR7 mn was implemented to

help those civilians who were wounded in the attacks on Gaza Strip. The project included the provision of medicines, medical consumables and laboratory materials to the hospitals and primary health care centres of Gaza Strip. The project also included the provision of a CT scan machine, ofﬁce equipment and ofﬁce furniture to the Diagnostic Radiology Department at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central governorate of the

Gaza Strip. Furthermore, the Harmonic Scalpel, a surgical instrument, has been provided as part of this project to the Indonesian hospital in the Gaza Strip in order to improve surgical services at the hospital. QC has also implemented a project to supply medicines, medical consumables and laboratory materials to the hospitals of the Ministry of Health in Gaza Strip. This project also included the provision of medical

equipment to the rehabilitation service providers in the private sector to help the wounded and people with special needs. Also, through this project, medical equipment, instruments and electric chairs have been given to the wounded and people with special needs, focusing on people with motor disabilities. The cost of the project is more than QR12 mn. Moreover, a project was implemented to provide the hospitals with electromechanical equipment and systems at a cost of QR7 mn, with the aim of providing good health services within the Gaza Strip. An alternative power source was also provided as part of this project, which included the use of new systems to mitigate the bad effects during the process of disposal of medical waste in Gaza, as well as the provision of a safe healthy environment within hospitals. Moreover, the charity also

As the “Gaza, the Right to Live” campaign continues, Qatar Charity urges good doers to actively participate in supporting QC’s projects.

carried out a project to provide transportation for the treatment of patients with renal failure at an estimated cost of over QR 131,000 According to international statistics, there is still a need to implement more health projects in the Gaza Strip, as it suffers from the shortage of medicines by 45 percent, and there is a severe shortage in laboratory supplies by 58 percent as well as some 4,800 patients in Gaza need daily access to life-saving health services for their survival. Also, the fuel is not sufﬁcient for more than a month to run generators that provide electricity to hospitals in Gaza. As the “Gaza, the Right to Live” campaign continues, Qatar Charity urges good doers to actively participate in supporting QC’s projects and its humanitarian and development efforts to ease the hardship of the people in Gaza and meet their various basic needs.

GULF TIMES Monday, October 22, 2018

COMMUNITY SIS organises Inter School Teachers Discussion Forum Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently organised Inter School Teachers Discussion Forum ‘Our Children Deserve More’. Participants from over twelve Indian schools attended the forum. Austin Solomon, moderator of the session, spoke about the transformation of chalk and talk method, to the present scenario of active digital teaching and learning, which needs to be further developed to prepare the children for dynamic, social and economic changes of the future. The discussion emphasised on the need of self-driven learning, facilitating the children to be self-driven learners, which will cater to growth and development through experience and research. Panel members also spoke about the need for the modification in the assessment system,

delinking achievements to support self-driven learning. Members considered the role of leaders in innovating data driven system to enhance digital platforms augmenting learning through virtual reality. Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of SIS, appreciated the members of the panel and felicitated them with a certificate of participation. Nazia Tasheen also thanked the management of Bhavans Public School, DPS-Modern Indian School, Pearl School and the panel members, including Bhavna V C, Magdalene Sylvia, Jolly Thomas, Dipin Joseph, Sithara Manoj, Dinabandhu, Sandhya, Amritha Shalini Paul, Haseena Begum, Punam Antil and Thomas Francis.

DC Primary awarded with FEE Green Flag The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) recently awarded Doha College (DC) Primary with a Green Flag. Every year, DC Primary appoints a team of dedicated ‘Eco-Warriors’ to support various eco-friendly drives including paper recycling, composting, monitoring the use of electricity, of single-use and disposable products. DC Primary organises regular campaigns designed, not only to raise the awareness for protecting the environment, but also to engage students in hands-on activities that have a direct and immediate impact. DC recently organised an ‘Ocean Awareness Month’, ‘Waste Week’ and ‘World Environment Day’. A part of the awarding process, a team of inspectors from Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) visited the campus. Youssef Hamoda, Head of Communications at QGBC, said, “Eco-Schools is an ideal way for schools to embark on a path towards

improving the environment of the school and community, as well as having a life-long positive impact on the lives of students and staff. Ecoschools’ main objective is to ensure that young people have the power to be the change for sustainability that our world needs by engaging them in fun, action-orientated and socially responsible learning. Therefore we, at Qatar Green Building Council, aim to promote the concept of Eco-schools in Qatar.” Seana Gregg, Teacher at DC Primary, said, “Having led the ‘Eco-Warriors’ for a number of years, I am so very proud of the hard work that they have put in in order to achieve the accolade of being named an Eco-School. At Doha College we work tirelessly to promote the EcoSchools ethos throughout the school community. The programme is now in its fifth year and getting stronger ever year. We are very proud to be the first school to be awarded the Green flag in Qatar and have lots more ideas and initiatives to come.”

ISL receives positive MYP Evaluation Report International School of London (ISL) Qatar recently received a positive Middle Years Programme (MYP) Evaluation Report from the International Baccalaureate (IB) in The Hague. The report stated that ISL has shown satisfactory development in the implementation of its second of three IB programmes. The report was received after the evaluation visit of two MYP representatives. The representatives interviewed ISL teachers, students, parents and members of the school’s leadership team. ISL Qatar was commended for various achievements, including actively promoting communication based on understanding and respect, effectively supporting student language learning through the development of students’ mother tongues and the acquisition of other

languages, including the host country language and culture, actively demonstrating pedagogical leadership and for promoting good practices, implementing a broad range of systems to counsel students through the MYP, planning units that include broad learning experiences to promote student awareness of local, national and world issues, guiding students to become actively responsible for their own learning, building a stimulating learning environment based on understanding and respect throughout the school community, using a variety of types of formative assessment to provide regular feedback to students on their learning and implementing systems to regularly analyse assessment data in all pastoral and academic areas in order to inform both child welfare, and teaching and learning.

GULF TIMES Monday, October 29, 2018

COMMUNITY DC alumnus wins Turkish Amateur Open Jakub Hrinda, Golfer and alumnus of Doha College (DC), recently won Turkish Amateur Open at Gloria Golf Course Belek. Jakub won with the score of -3 after a play-off where he had to birdie the last hole to gain victory. Jakub will also play in the NCAA 1st Division College golf in the USA, representing George Washington University. Jakub was in Grade X at DC when he made history by becoming the youngest player to appear in Qatar Masters 2015, European Tour event. He qualified for the event having won the Qatar Open that year, and has since become a multiple winner of the Faldo Series in the Middle East,

Slovakia and Italy, and was a medallist in Faldo Series Grand Finals in Greenbrier and Mission Hills. In 2016, Jakub shared the podium of the Qatar Junior Open with fellow DC student and winner Mikkel Mathiesen. Jakub has played at various tournaments including Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, D+D Real Slovakia Challenge, The Golf Citizen Classic, Chagsha Championship, JR World Florida Challenge and. His upcoming schedule includes tournament in South Africa, Malaysia and a few amateur entries into professional tournaments in the spring of 2019.

QDC celebrates World Food Day Qatar Design Consortium (QDC) recently celebrated World Food Day by organising ‘Salad Preperation Competition’ for its staff members.

Q-PEC organises beach cleaning drive Qatar Power Engineering & Contracting (Q-PEC) recently organised a beach cleaning drive ‘Clean Environment – Healthy Atmosphere’, in association with Al Wakrah Municipality. Over 150 employees volunteered for the drive. Irshad Ahmed Mir, General Manager of Q-PEC, said, “Q-PEC policy aims at preserving the environment. Around 300 gift bags with slogans promoting

cleanliness were distributed amongst the families present at the beach.” The company also arranged shuttle buses to take volunteers to the beach site at Al Wakrah. Volunteers were provided with cleaning equipments and tools including gloves and garbage bags.

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Monday, November 5, 2018

COMMUNITY Doha College primary wins 7 golds, 1 silver at QPPSSA Doha College’s eight teams from its two campuses swept the podium at Qatar Private Primary Schools Sports Association’s (QPPSSA) recent Indoor Athletics competition. The QPPSSA is an inter-school programme that organises sporting events and activities to its 29 member schools from across Qatar. The indoor athletics competition engages students from Years 3 to 6, and they compete in 10 events, namely balance, long jump, speed bounce, target throw, hi-stepper, chest push, vertical jump, shuttle run, soft javelin and standing triple jump. Doha College West Bay teams, who competed in the Northern Division, won gold for Years 4, 5 and 6, while their Year 3 walked away with silver. Doha College Al Waab competed in the Midlands Division, taking gold across all year groups.

This string of victories is a testament to the quality of the physical education delivered at Doha College, who value fitness and health as much as they do examination results. The focus on fitness and health is evident through the many sports-related enhanced curriculum activities, including triathlon, fencing and tennis. Doha College also runs other initiatives such as ‘Everybody Run a Mile’, ‘DC Lifestyles’, not to forget the well-established, large-scale ‘Doha College Race’ which is now a much anticipated annual event in the country’s sporting calendar for November. Doha College also offers a BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching, in partnership with LLS, UK’s leading provider of sports industry qualifications.

Toastmasters hold workshop on ‘crafting a winning speech’ A workshop on topic of ‘Crafting a winning speech’ was jointly organised by toastmasters of Division B and C of District 116 P, working hand in hand, at Olive International School recently. The workshop kicked off with a welcome speech by Melvin Buthello. The event was opened by Sunita Saini, Division B Director, and Sudhir Gujar, Division C Director, together. There were four contest categories which were briefed upon the international speech was briefed by Nisha Sivram, table topics by Joseph Stanley, speech evaluation by Abhishek Chattopadhyay and humorous speech by Vinod Pishoram. All the participants were creatively and thoroughly engaged with a host of activities throughout the workshop. The event was supported by the executive committee and was anchored by Sukash Ramachandran.

DPS-MIS young students have trip to aviary With an objective of sensitising students about the animal kingdom and various existent species, the nursery students of DPS Model Indian School (DPSMIS) were recently taken for a field trip to Aviary at Souq Waqif, Wakrah. The young students witnessed numerous animals, which they had only seen on their television sets. They enjoyed watching rabbits, tortoise, cats, kittens, and other animals. Not just animals, students even got a sight of birds such as parrots, macaw, parakeets, doves, pigeon etc. They all became so fond of their surroundings that none of them wanted to leave the place. During their journey back to school in the bus, the tiny tots shared their observations.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

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COMMUNITY Doha College wins Qatar Sustainability Award

oha College has been recognised as the greenest school in Qatar by being awarded the ‘School Sustainability Initiative Award’ at the recent Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018. These awards, organised by Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation, and sponsored by Tadmur Holdings, applaud the efforts and commitment of individuals and organisations in furthering sustainable development and environmental protection in Qatar. One of the oldest international schools in the country, Doha College started its green journey many years ago, and in 2016 its Secondary School became the first in Qatar to be awarded a Green Flag by Foundation for Environmental Education. Since then, its Primary School has also been awarded a Green Flag, and the Secondary School has secured its second flag. The curriculum at Doha College is enriched with a significant component of environmental topics, both integrated within regular lessons and as separate campaigns and activities. There is a particular focus on recycling, on cleaning our existing environment and on creating new green spaces inside and outside of the school walls. A “learning garden” now blooms on the West Bay campus, part of which is irrigated via a system created by A-level design and technology DC students. Earlier this year, the school ran an ‘Ocean

Awareness Month’ and at the moment it is running ‘Qatar Sustainability Week consisting of: environmentally focused lessons in most subjects; non-uniform day on 8 November, when all students and staff are invited to wear green in exchange for QR10 all money raised will be donated to environmental charities; environmentally focused assemblies; Eco-School Pledge, where all members of the school community are asked to make a small-scale pledge to their everyday life, under the key themes of waste minimisation, food sustainability, climate change, litter, energy and marine and coast; DC encourages car-pooling throughout the ‘Qatar Sustainability Week’; House Bottle Top, a recycling competition, where all bottle tops will be recycled into prosthetic limbs; and the inauguration of a new recycling centre at the Al Waab campus on 8 November. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, shared his delight at this latest achievement: “I am absolutely thrilled for Doha College to receive this award in recognition of the impact the college has made on the environment in Qatar. Staff and students, enthusiastically led by teachers Naomi Capewell, Seana Gregg and Brian Kerr, have worked hard to introduce an ethos of reduce, reuse and recycle into our community, and the team’s efforts resulted in this award and in a positive change of mindset,” he said.

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SIS girls win CBSE Qatar Cluster Handball Tournament Six Indian schools participated in CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education, India) Qatar Cluster Handball Tournament, which was hosted by Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) concluded recently. DPS-Modern Indian School, Birla Public School, Ideal Indian School, MES India School, Al Khor International School (AKIS) and SIS participated in the two-day event that saw some keenly contested matches in the U-17 and U-19 categories. The SIS Girls Handball Team won

the U-17 title. The U-17 Boys title was won by AKIS, who defeated DPS in the final. MES Indian School bagged the U-19 title. The winning teams will travel to India to participate in the national tournament to be held in New Delhi from November 14 to 18. Shihabudeen Pulath, Senior VicePrincipal, and Dudley O’Connor, Vice Principal, gave away the prizes to the winners and congratulated Tanveer Mehdi, Head of Physical Education Department, and his team for the success.

TEACHERS: Seana Gregg, left, and Naomi Capewell with the award.

GULF TIMES Tuesday, November 13, 2018

COMMUNITY Doha College organises STEAM week Doha College (DC) recently organised STEAM week, an international initiative that invites organisations and schools around the world to celebrate careers and studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. In DC Primary, visitors from Stem Xplorers conducted interactive experiments and also offered viewings of 360 degrees films on science and astronomy. Bridget Dunn, Artist, organised a workshop. The young students also went through ‘Little Engineering’ sessions during the week. Science teachers visiting from the Secondary school conducted experiments using less conventional fuels. In DC Secondary, Grade IX students were guided by Royal Air Force experts and the Smallpeice

Trust, who assisted them with their ‘Aircraft Design Challenge’. Each student team represented a small company that designed and flew a motorised model aircraft, carrying out the role of project manager, resource manager, finance manager, marketing officer and product designer. Ondrea McSwiggan, Enrichment and ECA co-ordinator at Doha College Primary, explained the significance of STEAM. She said,“STEAM Week is one of the key enrichment days at DCand an educational approach to learning that uses these subjects as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Through-out the interactive and engaging week, students developed their creative skills through expertise from our secondary department, extra-curricular outside providers, local artists and businesses. It really has been an outstanding week of learning”.

ISC, QFA organise ‘Inter School Football Tournament’ Indian Sports Centre (ISC), in association with Qatar Football Association (QFA), is organising ‘Inter School Football Tournament’ for Under-12 and Under-14 category. The tournament was inaugurated recently at Doha Sports Stadium. Total of fifteen teams in Under-12 Category and twelve teams in Under-14 category are participating in the tournament. The schools participating in the tournament, include MES Indian School, Birla Public School (BPS), Ideal Indian School (IIS), Doha Modern Indian School, Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS), Olive International School (OIS), DPS

MIS School, Loyola International School (LIS), Rajgiri Public School and Greenwood International School. The tournament is being played on league cum knock out basis from November 11 - 27 at Doha Sports Stadium. MES Indian School and SIS won the Under-12 category matches played during the inauguration ceremony and Doha Modern Indian School and MES Indian School won the Under-14 category matches. Nilangshu Dey , President of Indian Sports Centre, thanked QFA for support.

KSQ to mark 63rd Karnataka Rajyothsava Day celebrations Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), an associate organisation of Indian Cultural Centre, is all set to mark 63rd Karnataka Rajyothsava Day celebrations on November 16 and DPS Auditorium, Wakrah, from 4pm onwards. Darshan Thoogudeep, Kannada Matinee Idol, will be attending the event. Venkata Rao, President of KSQ, said that Jayanth Kaikini, famous Kannada writer and lyricist, will also be attending the event and will be presented with Kannada Samman Award for 2018.

Srujan Lokesh, reality show host, will compere the programme. Parameshwar Gundkal, Commercial Head of Colour Kannada Group, will be honoured during the event. Along with Vyasaraj Sosale and Jyothi Vyasaraj, both playback singers, Vikram Suri and Namitha Rao, both dancers from Surya Kalavidaru team, will be performing at the event. Milan Arun, President of ICC, will preside over the event. KSQ’s annual souvenir ‘Srigandha’ will also be released during the programme.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

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Doha College first STEAM Week a big success La Cigale Hotel Kitchen and Pastry chefs participated in 10 different categories and won 15 exclusive awards.

La Cigale Hotel chefs excel at Salon Culinaire TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

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D Glimpses of the first STEAM Week.

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OHA College for the first time marked STEAM Week, an international initiative that invites organisations and schools around the world to celebrate careers and studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. At Doha College Primary, visitors from Stem Xplorers conducted interactive experiments and also offered viewings of 360 degrees films on science and astronomy in a dome tent. Artist Bridget Dunn ran workshops with students, while the youngest students enjoyed ‘Little Engineering’

s sessions. Science teachers visiting from the secondary school conducted loud and blazing experi-

ments using some less conventional fuels to the delight of the older primary students. At Doha College Secondary, Year 9 students were privileged to have the guidance of Royal Air Force experts and the Smallpeice Trust, who assisted them with their ‘Aircraft Design Challenge’. Each student team represented a small company that designed and flew a motorised model aircraft, carrying out the role of project manager, resource manager, finance manager, marketing officer and product designer. Explaining the significance of STEAM, Ondrea McSwiggan, Enrichment and ECA Coordinator at Doha College Primary, said, “STEAM Week is one of the key enrichment days at Doha College and an educational approach to learning that uses these subjects as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. “Throughout the interactive and engaging week, students developed their creative skills through expertise from our secondary department, extra-curricular outside providers, local artists and businesses. It really has been an outstanding week of learning.”

City Centre Rotana Doha bags ‘Favourite Signature Treatment in Doha’ Award

ITY Centre Rotana Doha, one of the leading hospitality properties in the Qatari capital, announced that its Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club has bagged the “Favourite Signature Treatment in Doha” award during the Oh Lala Spa and Wellness Awards 2018 ceremony. The award was bestowed for the “Ginger Lily Oil” massage, which is considered as antibiotic, antispasmodic, anti-depressant, and which helps in digestion, relieves nausea, rejuvenates the skin, and reduces inﬂammation. In addition, it is a good sedative and brings peace and calmness to the mind. The result was based on readers voting on the magazine’s

website and based on a panel of independent judges. On this occasion, Sena Catak, Director of Marketing & Communications at City Centre Rotana Doha, said, “We are delighted that Bodylines Fitness & Wellness

has won the “Favourite Signature Treatment in Doha” for the year 2018 during the Oh Lala Spa and Wellness awards ceremony for our “Ginger Lily oil” massage. At Bodylines, we always strive to select and offer the best treatments to

our customers to help them maintain a healthy activity and pursue a distinctive lifestyle.” Bodylines Fitness & Wellness club at City Centre Rotana Doha offers a range of exclusive offers that encourage sports and enjoy the beneﬁts and facilities within the club. The club provides visitors with high-level services through the latest equipment, jacuzzi, steam rooms, sauna and outdoor swimming pool. Visitors and guests can select from the array of Bodyline personal bouquet available within the club’s treatments menu and enjoy the diverse services such as massage body scrub and others.

A Cigale Hotel’s renowned chefs shined during the “Salon Culinaire” competition which was recently organised as a part of the Hospitality Qatar exhibition that was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center for three consecutive days. More than 320 leading chefs competed across 28 categories. La Cigale Hotel Kitchen and Pastry chefs participated in 10 different categories and won 15 exclusive awards. On the first day, Gold Medal was bagged for best Wedding Cake and Bronze Medal for Live Cooking. The second day was marked by one Gold Medal and Trophy for Chocolate Showpiece, one Gold and one Silver Medals plus one Trophy for Fruit and Vegetable Carving,

two Bronze Medald for Fruit and Vegetable Showpiece and one Gold Medal for Live Cooking Signature Dish. On the third day, La Cigale Chefs bagged one Bronze Medal for Bread Showpiece, one Silver Medal for Live Cooking Signature Dish and one Sliver and one Bronze Medals for Ice Carving. The event concluded by a Special Trophy presented to Chef Michael Boongaling, La Cigale Hotel, who was awarded as Best Artist of the Year 2018. “We are very proud of the outstanding success of our participating chefs who were all awarded. It was a great opportunity to prove our exceptional hospitality and high standards and to show the high level of professionalism of our chefs,” said Anwar Aboul Hosn, Assistant Director of Marketing at La Cigale Hotel.

NETHERLANDS’ BREDA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS VISIT KATARA

Ambassador of Netherlands HE Bahia Tahzib-Lie with some students from Breda University during their orientation visit to Katara on Wednesday.

Intercontinental Doha The City offers new Cuban lounge: La Vista 55

NTERCONTINENTAL Doha The City has launched a brand new Cuban lounge La Vista 55, located sky high on the 55th and 56th floors of InterContinental Doha The City, offering residents of Qatar a unique Cuban concept in the heart of West Bay. A fusion of the vibrant atmosphere and intricate flavours of vintage Havana, La Vista 55 brings a piece of Cuba to Doha and debuts an authentic menu curated by our new Cuban Chef Klaesvirs Leyva Riva, and a live band directly from the island nation. Escape to the streets of Havana and watch the sun set and moon rise from the 55th floor, offering panoramic views of West Bay. “We are very excited to bring a piece of Havana to Doha

through a project we have been passionately working on as part of our commitment to offer an enhanced food and beverage experience for all our guests,” said Gilles Longuet, General Manager of InterContinental Doha The City. “With our live band from

Cuba, authentic Cuban tapas and signature beverages, and the best views in town, La Vista 55 will deﬁnitely impress and delight our visitors. “Take the plunge and indulge in the exciting menu featuring authentic specialty tapas and sat-

isfy your cravings for mouth-watering Papas Rellenas, tantalising Empanadas de Ropa Vieja, and divine Ceviche Cubano. Don’t forget to try both classic Cuban beverages and signature La Vista 55 liquid blends.” “True Cuban hospitality awaits you at La Vista 55 and we look forward to welcoming you all,” added Longuet. For reservations and enquiries, one can call +974 4015 8888 or email icdohathecity.dining@ ihg.com. Also visit the website at intercontinental.com/dohathecity or connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ICDohaTheCity), Twitter (https:// twitter.com/ICDohaTheCity) and Instagram (http://instagram. com/icdohathecity).

Gulf Times Wednesday, November 14, 2018

QATAR

Make customers feel important, expert urges tourism officials A

n exclusive talk by John DiJulius, acclaimed author of the number one selling book on Amazon, The Customer Service Revolution, highlighted the future of tourism in Qatar at a conference recently. The event was launched by National Tourism Council (NTC) in partnership with IFP alongside the annual Hospitality Qatar exhibition. The session, titled ‘The art of delivering unforgettable experiences’, presented by NTC in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, drew a large number of professionals working in the tourism value chain, from the food and beverage to transportation, including hotel operators, Horeca suppliers, and investors, among others. DiJulius engaged attendees

with valuable insights and tips to make a long-lasting connection with the customer. He advised every professional from the tourism sector to focus on the basic need of every individual – to feel important. The customer service guru also termed each of these professionals, regardless of their position, as key instruments in offering this unique ‘Qatar Tourism Experience’ to each visitor. “The overall experience of a visitor is impacted by every touch point,” DiJulius said. According to the latest Guest Experience in the Middle East Report, released by hospitality and travel data providers Olery, Qatar’s hospitality sector further improved its guest experience ranking from ﬁrst place among the GCC to ﬁrst place in the Middle East.

Doha was ranked among ‘Top 100 City Destinations’ worldwide (Euromonitor, 2017). NTC, in line with its aim of positioning Qatar as a unique destination, compiled the three-day conference agenda enriched with valuable content, relevant topics and noteworthy international speakers. The council now focuses in offering authentic tourism experiences and developing a sustainable tourism industry leading up to 2023 and beyond. NTC continues to work closely with international and local partnerships both in public and private sectors to deliver on the Next Chapter’s promise of enhancing the end-to-end Qatar visitor experience and towards perpetuating the country’s cultural heritage and diversifying the economy.

John DiJulius interacting with attendees.

US lauds Qatar support to Nato mission in Afghanistan The United States has commended the role of Qatar in supporting Nato operations in Afghanistan during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah and US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Washington yesterday. Pentagon spokeswoman Rebecca Rebarich told Al-Hurra, the US-based Arabic TV channel that the meeting of Mattis and HE al-Attiyah was an affirmation of the strategic and security partnership between Washington and Doha, and they discussed a number of security and military issues that included fighting terrorism and counteracting the activities of ISIS, and the support of Qatar to Nato mission in Afghanistan. The Department of Defence said the US is looking forward to raise the capabilities of Al Udeid Airbase and further develop it. Rebarich told AlHurra that the Qatari delegation, headed by HE al-Attiyah, offered the US Defence Secretary a plan to expand the US airbase in Qatar. “The US side would review the details of the offer and talks between the two parties could result into agreement on the issue,” she said.

Doha College and Dulsco open recycling centre D

oha College (DC), together with Dulsco Qatar and representatives from the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) and beIN Sports, officially inaugurated and opened a recycling centre outside its Al Waab campus recently. The centre, refurbished by Dulsco and decorated with environmentally-themed art produced by Doha College students, will segregate recyclable waste into paper, aluminium, plastics and cardboard. The Secondary School has an Eco-School Committee and the Primary School has an Eco-Warrior selected from each year group who champion environmentally-friendly attitudes and support drives such as recycling and composting, as well as monitoring the use of electricity, single-use and disposable products and more, DC has said in a statement. The students will also

Officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. manage the recycling process made possible by the Colin Gilpin, CEO of Dulsco Qatar who was present at the ceremony, said: “As one of the leading environmental solutions providers in Qatar, we are committed to inspiring change and ensuring sustainability throughout our community. The Recycling Centre has been established with the goal of educating and motivating our commu-

nity to take responsibility for their actions, be it through the students’ artwork on the walls or the collection and segregation of recyclables at the centre. We are honoured to be working on initiatives that are aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.” The ribbon-cutting was carried out by Gilpin, Ghanim Ali from beIN Sports, DC principal Dr Steffen Sommer, Mohamed al-Ibrahim from the MME,

Dulsco regional head of Commercial Nicola Maxwell and Ian Thornhill, Business and Development director at Doha College. Dr Sommer was delighted with this most recent development and praised the work that the staff and students have put in to make the school ever greener. “Only very recently, our school’s environmental efforts were recognised at the Qatar Sustainability Awards. We are committed to continuing our journey on an environmental education so that the young generation is aware of their impact on the world so they can make it a positive one. Staff and students strive to foster an ethos of reduce, reuse and recycle within our community, and the new Recycling Centre will certainly go a long way towards achieving this goal.” To ﬁnd out more about the Eco School and the environmental education at Doha College, one can visit www.dohacollege.com.

Workshops to be held on developing English-writing PBD an ‘opportunity for networking skills for school students with members of Indian diaspora’ T I he Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in preparation for the Young Writers Competition, is organising several workshops to improve English-writing skills for students in Grades 5, 8 and 10 in public schools across Qatar. The workshops are part of the annual Young Writers Competition held through a partnership between the English Language Section at the ministry’s Department of Educational Supervision Department and the US embassy in Qatar. Sheikha al-Rumaihi, head of the English Language Section at the ministry, said they are co-ordinating with the US embassy to help students of Grades 5, 8 and 10 develop and improve their writing skills for the current academic year (2018-2019) by holding a series of training workshops.

The workshops are part of the annual Young Writers Competition The workshops, organised for the ﬁfth year, aim to provide students with strategies and methods to improve their English-writing skills. The pre-competition work-

shops will improve their language competencies and contribute to enhanced levels of communication, promoting self-conﬁdence and the spirit of fair competition among students, the ministry has said in a statement. Qatar National Library will host the workshops for this year’s edition on Saturdays, starting from December. One day is allocated for each category to allow for a greater number of students to participate. Previously, the workshops targeted a limited number of schools in the preparatory and secondary levels for boys and girls and they were delivered periodically. The precompetition workshops had a good impact in motivating students to write in English. Students are trained by a writing specialist from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar.

ndian ambassador P Kumaran has said the annual gathering held as part of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is an opportunity for Indians in Qatar to understand and interact closely with members of Indian communities elsewhere in the world. Kumaran said this yesterday at a gathering hosted by the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) as part of preparations for PBD, which is to be held from January 21 to 23 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, northern India. “Besides a number of networking gatherings, there will also be special sessions for the attendees,” he said. This is the 17th PBD and at least 100 members of the country’s Indian community are expected to attend the three-day gathering. “Indians from Doha were represented in substantial

Indian ambassador P Kumaran addressing the gathering of community members at the ICC yesterday. ICC president Milan Arun, Indian Business Promotion Council chairman K M Varghese, Indian Community Benevolent Forum president Davis Edkalathur and senior community member Hassan Chougale are also seen, among others. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam numbers at the last PBD in Bengaluru and we hope this year’s numbers from Qatar would surpass even the previous edition’s record attendance of more than 100,” the ambassador said.

The envoy and some representatives of forums operating under the aegis of the Indian embassy answered the queries of those present at the gathering yesterday. They explained how accommodation

and other logistics would be arranged for those wishing to travel to Varanasi. PBD delegates are also given an entry pass to view the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, it was told.

HBKU event to discuss role of ‘hybrid courts’ in dispute resolution

he Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s College of Law and Public Policy (CLPP) is set to host a conference on ‘The Promise of Hybrid Dispute Resolution Fora’ on November 18 and 19, building on its mission to address legal issues of importance for the country from a comparative and transnational perspective. Qatar is one of the countries that have established an international court, the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC), to address private and commercial law matters, mostly coming out of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).

The QICDRC is unique in that it brings together renowned world jurists to adjudicate the cases before the court. CLPP, in collaboration with the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre and Queen Mary University London School of Law, is set to host the world’s ﬁrst major conference to discuss domestic, international or hybrid courts. The conference is sponsored by the Qatar National Research Fund, as well as White & Case, Doha and 3VB (3 Verulam Buildings/Gray’s Inn, London). It will examine the rationale behind the creation of these courts and analyse the relationship between hy-

brid courts and more established forms of dispute resolution, such as ordinary domestic courts, arbitration and mediation, HBKU has said in a statement. HBKU’s CLPP dean Susan L Karamanian said, “The conference topic is an important one given the increase in number of these courts and the significant role they play in the world’s commercial centres, such as Doha. Also, HBKU CLPP is uniquely situated to host this event as the comparative approach of the conference to hybrid courts is in line with the teaching method HBKU CLPP faculty members use daily in the classroom.”

Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, the new president of the QICDRC; Sir William Blair, judge at the QICDRC; Sir Rupert Jackson, Justice at the AIFC Court, and Christopher Vajda, judge at the European Court of Justice, will be among the conference speakers. “This is an important conference because there are an increasing number of international commercial courts globally and this is having an impact on dispute resolution. The latest to be established is the China International Commercial Court earlier this year. Qatar has been a leader in this ﬁeld with the Qatar International Court and Dispute

Resolution Centre and a strong arbitration presence in the State. Qatar is to be congratulated for having hosted this event,” said Sir William. “We are extremely happy to be hosting a conference on a new form of court that is proliferating around the world, and that has its origins in the Gulf. Moreover, we are delighted to have Lord Thomas, Sir William Blair as well as the leadership of the QICDRC among other distinguished guests with us for the conference,” said Georgios Dimitropoulos, assistant professor of law at HBKU CLPP and the conference co-chair. Stavros Brekoulakis, professor

in International Arbitration and Commercial Law at Queen Mary University London and conference co-chair, noted: “The rise of the new ‘international commercial courts’ is one of the most signiﬁcant developments in the ﬁeld of international dispute settlement. We are delighted that a group of leading international lawyers will discuss the implications of this new development in November.” The conference will be held at the Minaretein Building (formerly known as the College of Islamic Studies Building) in Education City. For more information about the event, one can visit clpp. hbku.edu.qa

Georgios Dimitropoulos

Friday, November 16, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY SIS athletes to represent Qatar in CBSE National Athletic 2018 Eleven athletes from Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently left for India to represent Qatar Cluster in the CBSE National Athletic Meet 2018 to be held in Devangiri, Karnataka, India. The team includes Dichha Khadka, Sahiba SB, Syeda Daniya, Asiyamma Mohammad, Liya Sherin, Syeda Sidra, Nafla P, Yasmin, Criton George, Lance George and Insaf. Dr Subhash Nair, Principal of SIS, and Shihabudeen Pullath, Vice Principal of SIS, wished them all success in their categories and encouraged them to give their best efforts and to experience the national level competitions.

NIS students celebrate National Children’s Day The students of Noble International School (NIS) recently celebrated National Childrens’ Day. The event featured activities and performances as an ode to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Around 300 toddlers took part in fancy dress competition. Other activities for the day included speeches, dances and drama. Robin K Jose, Vice Principal of NIS, speaking at the event emphasised on the importance of reading. The Head of Sessions (HOS) along with Nizar K, Indira Ajeesh and Reshma Kapdi also addressed the gathering.

Doha College marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day Doha College (DC) recently marked the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. The drama students of DC organised an assembly featuring the letters sent home by WWI soldiers. The students performed The Last Post to mark the celebrations. The event was also attended by a platoon from British Royal Marines Commando along with Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC, Doha College Governor and Robert Bruford, Deputy Defence Attaché at British Embassy. The students of Primary and Secondary school handcrafted poppies and decorated the lobby of the DC. The stairway was lined with poppies, each one bearing the name of a fallen soldier. An interactive session with The Royal Marines was also organised for the students of Grade X and XI. The Royal Marines spoke about the military training. A cross-curricular collaboration was organised including science lessons on chemical weaponry, geography lessons on with battle maps, psychology lessons on shellshock, maths lessons on war statistics and English lessons on war literature and poetry. Grade VII students wore colourful shirts to make a human poppy on the football pitch. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC, said, “It is imperative that the young generation understand and value the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for the good of others. We are grateful to the DC History Department for organising such a heartfelt tribute.”

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY Students, staff members of DPS-MIS attend workshop Twenty-four students along with the staff members of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently attended a workshop ‘Health and Hygiene’, organised by Souq Waqif (Al Wakrah). Amir Khan and Sanghamitra Roy, staff members at DPS-MIS were part of the contingent. The workshop was conducted by Dr Abdullah who explained about the health and hygiene

required in the process of purchasing and consuming fish. He also differentiated between healthy (fresh) and unhealthy (stale) fish. He highlighted the role of eyes in identifying and differentiating fish. He also told the attendees about the 55 species of fish found in and around Qatar.

DSGD appoints new Director of Marketing and Admissions Durham School for Girls Doha (DSGD) has recently appointed Samantha Whay-Jenkins as Director of Marketing and Admissions. Speaking about her new appointment, Samantha Whay-Jenkins said, “I am thrilled with my new appointment at Durham School for Girls Doha. Operating in partnership with Durham School UK, one of England’s oldest and most prestigious schools, I am certain that Durham School for Girls Doha will help empower young girls in Qatar to achieve their full potential whilst benefiting from the very best British education available in the region.” In her current position at Durham School for Girls Doha, Samantha will lead the promotion of the school and will also be the key point of contact for all families interested in the school, accompanying them from the enquiry and initial interest stage right through to their first day at school. Samantha will also lead on internal and external communications working with suppliers and stakeholders to promote the school at a local, national and international level.

Samantha has also been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2018 with an MBE for services to Education and promoting British Business. She was the lead on an extensive 7-year training plan with the Ministry of Education in Panama, designed to raise the overall competence and professionalism of English Teaching Staff throughout the country and was instrumental in the setting up of King’s College Panama where she was responsible for all logistical and support functions and also all aspects of staff professional development. Since 1990, Samantha has been involved in training and is recognised as one of the leading professionals in leadership, communication and customer service. She has worked as a training supplier, as an internal trainer and Training Manager and ran her own Training and Coaching Business between 2008 and 2012, offering consultancy in areas including communication, management and leadership, team development and coaching to both national and international companies.

DC shortlisted at the Tes Independent School Awards 2019 Doha College has recently been shortlisted for the ‘International School of the Year’ award at the Tes Independent School Awards 2019. The Education Specialists (TES) was established in 2002 and are industry leaders in bespoke recruitment for schools and colleges worldwide. Their awards programme singles out the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the independent education sector has to offer. Doha College stood out amongst other schools that accredit to successful implementation of High Performance Learning (HPL), and its exceptional examination results. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of DC, said, “I am absolutely thrilled that our school has been shortlisted for a Tes Independent Schools Award in the category of International School of the Year 2019. We have worked incredibly hard on the introduction of High Performance Learning (HPL) which has now become our mantra, not only in the academic progress of our students, but also

pervades all areas of the school, be it teaching and learning, welfare of students, our Extra Curricular Activities programme or indeed all central services that help the school operate efficiently. As the first HPL school in the world, we feel privileged, honoured, and at the same time, called upon when it comes to educating the future. We are the proof that all students, whatever their perceived potential, can do well. If they enjoy their learning and are given ample opportunities, they will be motivated and engaged.” Ann Mroz, Tes editor, stated about this edition of the awards,“Independent education is one of our great success stories. And those shortlisted for the Tes Independent School Awards are the crème de la crème. We received a record number of entries this year and the standard is the highest yet, so to be shortlisted is an extraordinary achievement for any school.” The winners will be revealed at a gala awards evening in London, UK, on February 01 2019.

GULF TIMES

Thursday, November 22, 2018

COMMUNITY Doha College launches third edition of ‘Qatar Primary School of the Year’ Doha College (DC) recently launched the third edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’, a nationwide competition for young choirs at InterContinental Doha the City Hotel. Dana Alfardan, Qatari composer and Doha College alumna, acted as the Ambassador of the competition and also wrote its anthem Wings of the Falcon – a set piece for QPSCoY’s first edition. The launch event was supported by four school choirs including Doha British School, Doha English Speaking School, Dukhan English School and Doha College Al Waab. QPSCoY welcomes all primary schools from across Qatar to join the competition, which will once again be hosted by Greg Beardsell, choral specialist and conductor, The 2019 competition will take place in February and will have all the attributes of a choral festival while adding an element of healthy competition for the young singers. The adjudicators will be independently chosen,

focusing on notable musicians from across Qatar, to have a fair distinction between those taking part. Steph Gomaa, Head of Music at Doha College said, “QPSCoY 2019 has now launched with aplomb. It was simply wonderful to see so many children singing with passion and enthusiasm at our launch event. This year we had four schools joining together to sing for our shared communities, and it was wonderful to see so many people in attendance, enjoying the music. This is the primary reason behind Doha College’s continued efforts in putting on the annual competition: bringing the community together through choral music and hopefully having fun along the way! We look forward to welcoming new and returning choirs to this year’s competition, as we are now open to entries from Qatar schools.”

Texas A&M University at Qatar hosts EES enrichment programme Texas A&M University at Qatar recently hosted Engineering Explorers STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) enrichment programme. Twenty-six students of Grade VII-IX from local schools across Qatar, including Al Shahaniya Preparatory Girls School, Doha Preparatory School for Boys, and the International School of London participated in the event. The week-long event introduced the students to engineering and the science behind it through various science activities, hands-on engineering projects and contests to challenge their skills. Participants also learned about design, teamwork and creativity through interactive activities. ‘Engineering Explorers’ is a part of STEM series workshops offered by Texas A&M at Qatar, sponsored by Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. (Oxy Qatar). The workshops are designed in a way to interest bright, young students in pursuing engineering and science career paths to develop the scientific workforce Qatar needs to reach the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Andrew H Kershaw, President and General Manager of Oxy Qatar said, “We are both honoured and delighted to support Texas A&M at Qatar’s STEM programmes that help prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Oxy Qatar strives to be a

Partner of Choice everywhere we operate by investing time and resources in programmes that strengthen local communities.” Built around the engineering design and fabrication processes, Engineering Explorers teaches students how to solve problems systematically and understand how to implement STEM basics into their future science projects. With a theme of using technology for coastal clean-up, the students designed a battery-powered hovercraft capable of cleaning the coastline offshore and onshore. The workshop ended with the students using the skills learned throughout the week to scale up and build hovercraft that could carry a team member across the room. ‘The Machine Managers’, comprising students from ISL and Doha Preparatory, won the Best Engineering award for their design, teamwork and construction. Dr César O. Malavé, Dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, said, “Qatar will need new engineers that will move the country toward the goals outlined in Qatar National Vision 2030, and Texas A&M at Qatar is committed in helping Qatar meet these goals. Through engaging STEM programmes such as Engineering Explorers, we hope to inspire a new generation of engineering leaders who will drive Qatar to its future success.”

Thursday, November 22, 2018

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Tourist flow from Qatar to Czech Republic surges over 80% in three years TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

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T comes from the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouth. According to the Czech Tourist Authority-CzechTourism, tourist ďŹ&#x201A;ow from Qatar to the Central European country has seen a massive surge clocking over 8o% rise in the last three years. The ďŹ gure comes from the Prague Airport. The proďŹ le of travellers from Qatar to the Czech Republic spans both nationals and expatriates. It is expected that a steady year-on-year rise will continue in the coming years owing to Czech Tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s robust initiatives to showcase the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ubiquitous diversity of tourist experiences spanning natural landscapes, architectural splendour, adventure and much more. Addressing a press conference held recently in connection with the Doha leg of touristic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discover Central Europe Middle East Road Showâ&#x20AC;?, consisting of B2B workshops and presentations for travel professionals and Czech glass producersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait HE Martin DvoĹ&#x2122;ĂĄk praised the successful meetings and business events of the last two days and highlighted the many business opportu-

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z Qatar a priority market with large untapped potential: CzechTourism z Central European country focuses on family tourists and mature millennials, among other potential travellers nities for Czech companies in Qatar. Mr DvoĹ&#x2122;ĂĄk said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could see at todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glassmakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; workshop that the art of Bohemian glass and crystal attracts a lot of attention and is being internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, beauty and innovative design. The companies that presented themselves at the event (i.e. MOLS, Modus Bohemia LED Glass, JSB Bijoux, Misamo, GranĂĄt Turnov and SVSB) are all prime examples of how a blend of long tradition, ingenuity, devotion

and creativity can produce beautiful and outstanding products that capture peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination. I am proud that the Czech Embassy in Kuwait, in cooperation with our partners, CzechTourism and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was able to open the door to Czech companies to the many business opportunities that exist in Qatar.â&#x20AC;? The aim of the road show organised by the CzechTourism along with the Embassy of the Czech Republic to Kuwait was to present the multifaceted attrac-

Doha College launches 3rd edition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Qatar Primary School Choir of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Doha English Speaking School choir

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tions of the country and portray it as a unique destination of rich historical to the contemporary diversity. An exclusive glass and crystal show that highlighted the strong heritage of the Czech Republic as a global leader in this industrial segment was also part of the road show. Commenting on the outlook of travel from Qatar to the Czech Republic, Ms Monika PalatkovĂĄ, Managing Director, Czech Tourist Authority â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CzechTourism, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Travel from Qatar to the Czech Republic continues to be on the

upswing and we believe that we are just at the beginning of a further surge in inďŹ&#x201A;ux from Doha, considering the geographical proximity between both the countries. Furthermore, the two daily direct ďŹ&#x201A;ights operated by Qatar Airways are making it an ideal destination for both short and long vacations for both individual and family travellers.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to highlight that the Czech Republic is more than just Prague and leverage our natural and cultural heritage to more travellers from Qatar,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Monika Palat-

OOD news for foodies with an eclectic taste. People in Qatar can now experience the taste of Peruvian cuisine courtesy of InterContinental Doha, which, in collaboration with world-acclaimed Peruvian celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio, has launched La Mar, an upscale-casual-dining restaurant serving authentic Peruvian foods. La Mar by GastĂłn Acurio, offers a rich menu of Peruvian gastronomic delights for the ďŹ rst time ever in Doha. Offering a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, and distinctive culinary experiences, the menu of La Mar features a wide range of authentic classic Peruvian dishes, including the signature Cebicheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, seafood cooked in citrus and spices before serving, as well as Tiraditos, a Peruvian classic where raw ďŹ sh, cut in the shape

Peruvian celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio of sashimi or carpaccio is served in a spicy sauce. La Mar also offers a variety of grills for meat lovers from its grill station including grilled tenderloin, grilled chicken thighs, the Tomahawk A Lo Pobre and grilled lamb chops, among a variety of meat dishes. La Mar originally opened as a CevicherĂa in Lima specialising in Peruvian seafood. This restaurant also set shops in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Panama and many

0RQLND 3DODWNRYi 0DQDJLQJ 'LUHFWRU &]HFK 7RXULVW $XWKRULW\ Âł &]HFK7RXULVP tral Europe is a country thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for over twelve hundred castles, twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites, thermal spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, crystals, glass, native beer and a long history. Apart from Prague, the capital, Czech Republic has picturesque places like Ä&#x152;eskĂ˝ Krumlov, PlzeĹ&#x2C6;, Karlovy Vary, South Moravian region â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brno and the beautiful cultural Landscape the Lednice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Valtice complex. The local currency is Czech Korona.

RGANISED by Doha College, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Qatar The launch event was supported by this much-loved event: â&#x20AC;&#x153;QPSCoY 2019 has Primary School Choir of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is singing childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voices from four school now launched with aplomb! It was simply a nationwide competition for young choirs, namely Doha British School, Doha wonderful to see so many children singing choirs, and has just launched English Speaking School (last with passion and enthusiasm at our launch its third edition in a beautiful setyearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners), Dukhan Eng- event. This year, we had four schools jointing offered by InterContinental lish School and Doha Col- ing together to sing for our shared commuDoha the City Hotel. The comlege Al Waab. They sang nities, and it was wonderful to see so many petition ďŹ rst appeared on the an uplifting set of songs, people in attendance, enjoying the music. Qatar music scene in 2017, varying from time-de- This is the primary reason behind Doha with an exceptionally sucfying musicals to new Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued efforts in putting on the cessful inaugural edition inpieces about the envi- annual competition: bringing the commuvolving many international ronment. nity together through choral music and ďŹ gures and music experts. Q P S C o Y hopefully having fun along the way! The competition ďŹ red up welcomes all priWe look forward to welcoming new the imagination of Qatarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young mary schools from and returning choirs to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s singers, and its second edition, across Qatar to join competition, as we are now open to held in April 2018, attracted ex- Doha College Principal the competition, entries from Qatar schools. Roll tended participation from further Dr Steffen Sommer which will once on the main event!â&#x20AC;? aďŹ eld. Dukhan English School was again be hosted Doha College wishes to placed third, newly established Kingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Col- by the esteemed choral spethank the InterContinental lege came second, and the QPSCoY title was cialist and conductor, Greg Doha The City hotel, who claimed by Doha English Speaking School, Beardsell. The 2019 comwere cordial hosts for the which entered two choirs and roused audi- petition will take place in launch, and will be the glamences with action-packed songs. February and will have all orous venue of the main Dana Al Fardan, Qatari composer and the attributes of a choral event in February 2019. Doha College alumna, acted as Ambassa- festival while adding an elIf you wish to register dor of the competition and also wrote its ement of healthy competiyour schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir, or to anthem â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wings of the Falconâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a set piece tion for the young singers. sponsor QPSCoY and thus for QPSCoYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst edition. Her contribuSteph Gomaa, Head make a signiďŹ cant contribution truly deďŹ ned the spirit of the compe- of Music at Doha Coltion to the community of Qatition and established a wonderful bond lege, expressed her ex- Steph Gomaa, Head of Music tar, visit www.dohacollege. at Doha College with Qatari music. citement at the return of com/primary-choir.

La Mar brings ďŹ&#x201A;avour of Peruvian cuisine to Doha La Mar by GastĂłn Acurio offers a rich menu of Peruvian gastronomic delights for the first time ever in Doha

kovĂĄ. She further added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main focus of CzechTourism will be on families, mature millennials and luxury-oriented mature travellers.â&#x20AC;? According to her, the increasing number of travellers from Qatar alongside the rising global appeal of the Czech Republic as a top travel destination owing to the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique blend of old world charm with modernity is endorsement of the Czech Republic as an eclectic and affordable destination in the Schengen zone. The Czech Republic in Cen-

other countries. La Mar Cebicheria opened in March 2015 in Buenos Aires in the Palermo Hollywood area. Celebrity chef GastĂłn Acurio says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Opening La Mar in Doha is my absolute honour and pleasure. I am ecstatic about bringing this concept to Doha where people can experience Peruvian food and hospitality, which is warm and welcoming, much like what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve experienced of the Qatari culture in Qatar.â&#x20AC;? Taking inspiration from the street food of Peru, La Mar also serves Anticuchos which Chef Gaston has adapted for this upscale restaurant. Guests can also look forward to tucking into Lomo Saltado, a popular, traditional Peruvian stir fry which combines marinated strips of beef steak with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and other ingredients. Notably, La Mar also serves another classic such as Chaufa Aeropuerto, a dish comprising various ingredients including rice, seafood and eggs. To complete the experience, La Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comprehensive cocktail programme includes a list of Peruvian specials, featuring cocktails infused with Pisco, a South American grape beverage, and signature cocktails with a Peruvian twist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Mar is a Peruvian restaurant and we are thrilled to bring this concept from Chef Gaston Acurio to Qatar. We have been welcomed by guests to Doha and in turn extend a hand of Peruvian culture by inviting patrons to indulge in authentic Peruvian cuisine,â&#x20AC;? says General Manager, Tomi Lokvicic. The operating hours of La Mar are from Monday to Sunday from 12.30 pm to 4 pm and from 6 pm to 11.30 pm. The restaurant is situated on the InterContinental Doha property and offers its own valet service. Bookings can be made by calling +974 4484 444 For more information visit: https://www.doha.intercontinental.com/la-mar/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaMarInDoha/ Instagram: @lamardoha

Monday, November 26, 2018

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COMMUNITY Students of NIS celebrate National Integration Week The students of Noble International School (NIS) recently celebrated National Integration Week. With a notion of spreading awareness about living communally in peace and harmony, the students presented their ideas and views on communal harmony. The week featured dance performances featuring the different cultures of the different states of India and melodic choral ensembles. The

students of Grade VIII-IX took part in debates ‘Communal Harmony in Contemporary India’. Nazir K, Head of Sections, and Indira Ajeesh, Humanities Lecturer, spoke about communal harmony in the assembly. Robin K Jose, Vice Principal of NIS, while addressing the teachers and students expressed his ideas to ensure widespread collective harmony and unity in diversity.

900 runners participate in eighth edition of Doha College Race

Around 900 runners recently took part in the eighth edition of Doha College Race at Aspire Park. In 10km race, the winners, included Houssine Iahdouh, First position in Open Male category; Hillary Rotich, Second in Open Male; Bernard McCullagh, Third in Open Male; Toni Snoxell, First in Open Female; Isobel Bushell, Second in Open Female; Aoife Montague, Third in Open Female; Andrew Jones, First in Veteran Male; Pius Ototi Nyaundi, Second in Veteran Male; Douglas Briggs, Third in Veteran Male; Rebecca Concannon, First in Veteran Female; Larissa Sanderson, Second in Veteran Female; Michelle Grainger, Third in Veteran Female; Jeff Collingwood, First in Master Male; Adriaan Robertson, Second in Master Male; Anthony Salter, Third in Master Male; Angela Salter, First in Master Female; Caroline Van Aatrijk, Second in Master Female; Amanda Dobison, Third in Master Female; Ioannis Panagiotis Sentris, First in Junior Male; and Oliver Guest, Second in Junior Male. In 5km race, the winners, included Michael Douglas Ongeri, First position in Open Male category; Mehdi Mersni, Second in Open Male; Salim Jabour, Third in Open Male; Tessa Haynes, First in Open Female; Joanne Malcolm, Second in Open Female; Joanne Malcolm, Third in Open Female; Andrew Buckley; First in Veteran Male; Barry Stoddart, Second in Veteran Male; Chris Musungu, Third in Veteran Male; Kat Matousova, First in Veteran Female; Monica Jimenez, Second in Veteran Female; Joanne Trowbridge, Third in Veteran Female; Andreas Goldau, First in Master Male; Stephen Andrews, Second in Master Male; Mersel Damen Al Zghaier, Third in Master Male; Chrissie Bullimore, First in Master Female; Noreen Dunne, Second in Master Female; Bahia Tahzib, Third in Master Female; Gabor Lengyel, First in Junior Male; Gabriel Sanderson, Second in Junior Male; Ali Zahir, Third in Junior Male; Natalia Wazny, First in Junior Female; Shamilah Halford, Second in Junior Female; and Sophie Wazny, Third in Junior Female. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “I’m exceptionally pleased with this year’s run; there was a display of great team spirit from the runners, as well as from friends and general supporters. There was a fantastic spirit, and I think we can all be proud that the runners did so well.

A great run, good for Doha College, excellent for Doha, excellent for Qatar.” Greg Evans, said, “Firstly I would like congratulate everyone who participated in the race. We saw excellent results all around. It was great seeing so many faces returning to make this year’s race, the biggest and best yet. I’d like thank the volunteers and our sponsors, particularly Dulsco Waste Management for all your hard work behind the scenes.” The event was sponsored by Dulsco Waste Management, Diet Delights, Evofit, Evolution Sports Qatar and Aspire Park.

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Monday, December 17, 2018

COMMUNITY BPS organises Career Fair Birla Public School (BPS) recently organised Career Fair at Abu Hamour Campus. The fair was inaugurated by Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary at the Embassy of India. The inauguration ceremony was attended by notable personalities, including Gope Shahani, Vice Chairman of BPS; Maria Thomas, Director of BPS; A P Sharma, Principal of BPS; and Rajesh Pillai and Bhavna V S, Vice Principals. The universities that participated in the fair, included University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) – Dehradun, Hindustan University Chennai, K J Somaiya Group of Colleges Mumbai, Audisankara Group of Institutes – Nellore, S R M Institute of Science and Technology, Chhtarapati Shivaji Maharaj University Mumbai, Dhanvantari Ayurveda College Karnataka, Jnanavikas Institute

of Technology Bangalore and Anna University Chennai. The students of BPS and other Indian schools in Doha got a chance to interact with the representative and get an insight about the graduate and post graduate courses in various fields, including engineering, medicine, ayurveda medicine, management and humanities. Free online mock tests of IIT JEE / BITSAT / NEET / AIIMS / JIPMER were also conducted with immediate evaluation. Free online aptitude test for the students of Grade-XI was also organised. The event was organised by Joseph K, Manager Administrative and his team along with Sumathi K and Sam Varghese Joseph.

Doha College hosts Annual ASPIRE Psychology Conference Doha College recently hosted a two-day Annual ASPIRE Psychology Conference that explored the neuroscience behind psychopathy. Students participated in career workshops, including forensic psychology, crime scene investigation, prisoner rehabilitation psychology, sports psychology and elite performance psychology. The conference aimed at providing students with a unique opportunity to be exposed to the career possibilities stemming from psychology, sociology and other social sciences. Professor James Fallon, researcher in the fields of psychology, biology and neuroscience and Nobel Prize nominee for his research into adult stem cells, was the keynote speaker at the conference. The students from various schools, including American School of Doha, American Community School, Al Maha Academy, Al Jazeera Academy, Compass School and Park House English School participated in the conference. Martyn Stewart, Head of Psychology at Doha College, said, “Qatar is always setting worldwide trends for innovation. The ASPIRE Psychology Conference aimed to shape the future positively and productively with speakers and educators who bring ideas to life. It highlighted the international flavour of the community and inspired students’ future career thoughts.”

Professor James Fallon

Students of DPS-MIS win Shastrapradarshan 2018-19 The students of DPSModern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently bagged the first position in the senior category of Shastrapradarshan 2018-19, organised at Bhavan’s Public School by Science India Forum, Qatar. The students of DPS-MIS, included Manogna Jayi and Adit Jude Babu. Dr Brajesh Pandey, Associate Professor of Physics at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, was the chief guest at the event. Some 32 out of 85 teams from various Indian Schools in Qatar were shortlisted for the final round on the basis of the three review sessions conducted. The winners will participate in the 26th National Children’s Science Congress to be held in India later this month.

Saturday, December 22, 2018

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New greenhouse offers better yield with little impact on environment Equipped with automated temperature control and irrigation systems, the greenhouse can also be used as a kitchen garden CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS CHIEF OF STAFF OF US AIR FORCE: Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem met with Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General David Goldfein in Doha. During the meeting, they discussed the military relations between the two countries and the means of enhancing them. The meeting was attended by Amiri Air Force Commander HE Major-General (Pilot) Mubarak Mohamed al Khayarin and Head of International Military Cooperation Authority BrigadierGeneral (Pilot) Fahad Hamad al Sulaiti. (QNA)

QNL holds tech photography workshop for conservation specialists in Morocco TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

PRESERVATION and conservation specialists learnt about the latest best practices during a training course organised in Morocco by Qatar National Library (QNL) and UNESCO. The three-day programme was held in collaboration with the National Archives of Morocco, and was attended by books and manuscripts conservation specialists from Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco. The course, entitled ‘Practical Methods for the Scientific Examination of Library Objects’, focused on technical photography of heritage collections and the technique of reflectance spectroscopy. Technical photography represents a collection of images taken with a modified digital camera, and uses different lighting sources and filters to acquire a selection of images,

The course focused on technical photography of heritage collections and the technique of reflectance spectroscopy. with each providing unique information about the object under examination. Reﬂectance spectroscopy is an effective technique in identifying pigments and reveals information vital to preserving historical items. StephaneIpert, preservation and conservation man-

ager at QNL, said: “In our role as International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’(IFLA) Regional Preservation and Conservation Centre, we continue to initiate programmes in partnership with relevant institutions. We aim to equip experts with the latest skills in conservation

and preservation of historical manuscripts, and are pleased to see specialists from across the region attending the workshop.” Qatar National Library was selected as IFLA’s Regional PAC Centre in 2015, and now supports libraries across the MENA region to safeguard documentary heritage in its diverse forms and formats. “The state-of-the-art digitisation centre at QNL is working with partners in Qatar and the region to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Qatar and in libraries throughout the Arab region, and to raise awareness about conservation of rare books, manuscripts and documents,” added Ipert. This course follows on from a similar training session, which was organised in Qatar in March 2018 at QNL, and was attended by conservation and preservation experts from several Arab countries and Turkey.

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A STATE-of-the-art greenhouse equipped with automated temperature control and irrigation systems was recently displayed at the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara during an agricultural exhibition drawing attention of agriculturists. Introduced by Naaas Agricultural Consulting and Greenhouse, the greenhouse promises to produce quality farm products with little impact on environment. Besides, available in market in four different sizes, the greenhouses are ideal for kitchen gardens as well. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, an ofﬁcial of Naaas Agricultural Consulting and Greenhouse said, “Agricultural enthusiasts in Qatar are keen to adopt the latest technologies to produce quality products with less impact on environment. We are getting a lot of queries about this technology-supported, environment-friendly multipurpose greenhouse.” Temperature in these greenhouses can be controlled by remote control. Apart from producing vegetables, these greenhouses can also be used for small-scale ﬁsh farming. One of the visitors to the exhibition, who is passionate about agriculture, said, “Conventional methods of agricul-

A state-of-the-art greenhouse on display at the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara recently. ture have severe limitations in deserts. So, we have to adopt innovative farming technologies to grow food in such a climate.” The agricultural exhibition witnessed participation of a large number of agriculture consultancy service companies. A large number of people have come forward to cultivate vegetables for their domestic requirements following the campaign launched by the Agriculture Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to achieve food security in the State. Besides,

ﬁnancial support offered by banks and increasing number of agriculture consultancy services have given an additional boost to farming. Manager of Our Farm Agriculture Services, Gafoor Muhamed said, “There is also a trend in Qatar to produce organic vegetables without using chemical fertilisers. The trend has gained momentum after the unjust siege imposed on the country. Besides, existing farms are being expanded and farmers are exploring technologies to be able to produce fruits and vegetables in all seasons.”

Over 600 students take WCM-Q lecture highlights microbe-based treatments part in Doha College Model United Nation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

Themed ‘Life Without Fear’, the conference discussed 41 issues grouped into 13 categories. CONTINUING a well-established tradition, Doha College Model United Nation (DCMUN) hosted a successful conference that brought together over 600 students from 18 schools over three days of presenting, lobbying and deliberating. Apart from polishing students’ public speaking, negotiation, leadership and communication skills, the conference brought into focus many topical issues of today. Themed ‘Life Without Fear’, the conference discussed 41 issues grouped into 13 categories, such as ‘Disarmament and International Security’, ‘Economic and Financial’, ‘Social, Humanitarian and Cultural’, ‘Legal’, ‘Environment Commission’, ‘International Atomic Energy Agency’ and more. A few examples of thorny and poignant issues like ‘Protection against the acts of cybercrimes towards multinational corporations’, ‘Reducing the effects of nuclear waste on natural life’, ‘Combating the issue of age-based discrimination’, ‘The question of regulating and ensuring the stability of cryptocurrencies’ gives an idea of the depth and comprehensive na-

ture of the conference. Rajalakshmi Ravinuthala, the MUN director from the guest school Al Khor International School, said that the MUN environment was very sophisticated and all the students from the various schools were amazing. “When I was in school, we did not have such opportunities. We gain more knowledge working with the students!” Doha College MUN students organised the entire event, watched over at arm’s length by a team of teachers. They also developed a very professionallooking website that detailed the beneﬁts of getting involved, the resources and the training that the students can get, and includes information about the past and current conferences. David Moore, director of DCMUN and history and sociology teacher at Doha College, highlights how MUN contributes to the making of a successful student: “As well as improving a plethora of skills in leadership, organisation, chairing and public speaking, DCMUN gives its members skills that are usable beyond Doha College: in further education, volunteering and employment.” (TNN)

NEW ways to treat illness by targeting therapies at the microbes living in the human gut were discussed at the latest instalment of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds lecture series. Ghizlane Bendriss, PhD, lecturer in biology at WCMQ, gave a presentation that explained the latest research into treatments focused on the gut microbiota for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, chronic clostridium difﬁcile infections, ulcerative colitis and inﬂammatory bowel disease, among others. The lecture also discussed the possible link be-

tween gut microbiota and autism. The gut microbiota is made up of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, archaea, and fungi. These microorganisms are vital to human health, playing an important role in modulating metabolism, immunity and brain function. It is estimated that each human hosts their own unique population of around 100 trillion microbial cells, far more than the number of human cells each person possesses. Imbalances between beneﬁcial and harmful microorganisms leads to a state called dysbiosis, which is often characterised by an inﬂammatory

Ghizlane Bendriss immune response. Research has shown that dysbiosis is observed in most diseases and disorders, leading physicians and scientists to speculate that interventions to reestablish a healthy microbiota equilibrium

might be effective treatments for a number of conditions. Dr Bendriss explained that recent research on mice demonstrated that gut microbiota played a significant role in causing obesity. Other studies showed that faecal implants could help cure long-standing clostridium difficile infections. Dr Bendriss herself is currently leading a study titled ‘The Role of Human Gut Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders’. Explaining the link between gut microbiota and the brain, she said: “Bacteria in the gut are involved in processing food; processing of the food makes metabolites, such as

short-chain fatty acids and others. These metabolites trigger the release of hormones, some of which act on the brain where they can inﬂuence things like satiety, among many other things.” Dr Bendriss said the metabolites also trigger the release of hormones that act on the pancreas, which affects insulin secretion, suggesting a link between the gut microbiota and diabetes. She said: “With more than 100 trillion microorganisms in the human body, we can imagine that they have a signiﬁcant effect on physiology, metabolism, immunity and disease. This is therefore a very exciting area for further research.”

Prakash Padukone Badminton Schools opens branch in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

INDIAN Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran recently inaugurated the ﬁrst overseas branch of India’s prestigious Prakash Padukone Badminton Schools (PPBS) at the Absolute Sports Academy (ASA) facility in Abu Hamour. The PPBS is the brainchild of Indian badminton legend and former world number one Prakash Padukone, who began his ﬁrst academy in Bengaluru in 1994. After gaining fame in its home country, the PPBS curriculum will now be taught in Qatar as well in a joint venture between Absolute Sports Academy and India on Track.

Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran inaugurates the first overseas branch of India’s Prakash Padukone Badminton Schools at the Absolute Sports Academy facility in Abu Hamour. Speaking at the function, Ambassador Kumaran described it as a great opportunity for youngsters in Qatar to learn and perfect the game. The ambassador cut a ceremonial rib-

bon and played the ﬁrst game to formally inaugurate the PPBS branch. The ceremony was also graced by Indian Sports Centre General Secretary Habib

Nabi, Qatar Indian Association president E P Abdulrahman, City Exchange CEO Sharaf P Hameed and Qatar Indian Association General Secretary Safeer Rahman.

Absolute Sports Academy has brought two Indian coaches to Qatar for the proper implementation of the PPBS curriculum. Sudheer Kumar is a Badminton World Federationcertiﬁed coach with several years of playing and coaching experience in India. He was previously a head coach at the PPBS facility in Bengaluru. He will be assisted by Basheer, another experienced coach who has represented India in the juniors and men’s categories. With badminton being a popular sport among the different communities in Qatar, Absolute Sports Academy is now looking forward to welcoming ambitious young kids to learn the game in the Prakash Padukone way.

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Monday, December 10, 2018

COMMUNITY Students of MES attend 2nd Youth Research Forum A total of 52 students of Grade VII-VIII and Grade XI from MES Indian School recently attended the 2nd Youth Research Forum at Qatar University on the topic of ‘The role of youth in innovation and sustainable development in the State of Qatar’. The forum was organised by Qatar University, in co-operation with the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science and Qatar Youth Hostel Association. The Youth Forum featured several panel discussions and research papers on a number of topics, including

good health and well-being for all, education for all, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities, and peace, justice and strong institutions. Student researchers and medical students and doctors presented their papers in their field of research. Rajesh, Shrijith, Suchitra Kotian, Renitha and Suresh, faculty members at MES Indian School, accompanied the students.

ICBF contributes to chief minister’s relief fund Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, recently contributed for the victims of the recent floods in Kerala and Kodagu (Karnataka). Indian citizens residing in Qatar contributed for the campaign under the guidance of P Kumaran, Ambasador of India. A cheque of INR15 lac was handed over to Shri H D Kumaraswami, Chief Minister of Karnataka, for chief minister’s relief fund by ICBF representatives, led by Mahesh Gowda, ICBF General Secretary. Other notable personalities present on the occasion, included Milan Arun, President of Indian Cultural Association; Aravind Patil, former President of Karnataka Sangha and ICBF; Ravi Shetty, Vice-President of Karnataka Sangha; and Subramanya Hebbagilu, distributor of Kannada files in Qatar.

Students of Doha College excel at IGCSE results The students of Doha College recently excelled at IGCSE results. Two students achieved ‘Highest mark in the world’ along with other remarkable results. The students with highest mark in the world (Pearson), include Anastasia Ceban and Hayat al-Dasooqi in GCSE Art and Design with Photography as major. The students with Highest mark in Qatar, include Antonia Louise Heidel, IGCSE German; Lina Belbouche, IGCSE French; Mohsin Ghani, IGCSE French; and Jack Louis Dillon, GCSE Music. Maryam Malmstrom, a student of IGCSE History, securing highest mark in Qatar (Cambridge). Hayat al-Dasooqi said, “I always wanted to create thoughtful outcomes that held significant and profound meanings. Photography is a great passion of mine; therefore I took it upon myself to perfect each and every aspect of my work, starting from the overall message, all the way to the aesthetics. Receiving this certificate will always be one of the biggest achievements of my life. I would like to thank

my family, friends and teacher, Mr Khan, for their endless support which I could not have earned this certificate without.” Anastasia Ceban said, “Sometimes the work seemed too much, but then I always found the strength to keep striving and constantly improving, putting in my heart and soul into every aspect of my work, big or small. We only have one life, so it’s important that everything we do, significant or not, has to be done to its maximum potential.” Notwithstanding her passion for the arts, Anastasia hopes to specialise in theoretical physics. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, stated, “I am so proud of our students, whose hard work and smart approach to studying took them to the absolute elite of the world’s young minds. Their results also testify to the outstanding quality of our teachers, who motivate and inspire them every single day.”

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Qatar Charity distributes digital braille Qur’an version in Turkey Braille Quran has been translated into several languages and distributed in 12 countries to help visually challenged people read the holy book TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation protocol in Ankara with the Turkiye Diyanet Foundation of the Presidency of Religious Affairs to distribute the copies of Mushaf Basirah (Braille Quran) to visually challenged people in Turkey. The signing of the protocol came in conjunction with the International Day of Disabled Persons, observed on December 3. The project comes as part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote joint work to serve people with special needs and integrate them into their societies so that they can play their role in life. At the ceremony attended by Omar Hassan al Hill, second secretary at the Embassy of Qatar in Turkey, DirectorGeneral of the Diyanet Foundation Mohammed Swash Bulat thanked Qatari donors and Qatar Charity for their efforts in the humanitarian and development work in Turkey

Mushaf Basirah consists of an index printed in Braille with an electronic pen that helps blind people read the Holy Quran easily. and Syria. He pointed out that Mushaf Basirah opened a new window for people with visual impairment and will help them overcome many difﬁculties they face in the education process. Mohammed Wahi, regional director of Qatar Charity in Turkey, said that Mushaf Basirah has been translated into several languages, including English, French, Russian, Indonesian and Malay, among others, and has been distrib-

Doha College students bag two ‘Best in the World’ IGCSE results TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA College achieved record examination results for the second consecutive year, and also for the second consecutive time, it landed two ‘Highest Mark in the World’ in IGCSE results, along with other remarkable results. Hayat al Dasooqi and Anastasia Ceban got the highest mark in the world in photography (GCSE Art And Design) whereas Antonia Louise Heidel (IGCSE German), Lina Belbouche (IGCSE French), Mohsin Ghani (IGCSE French) and Jack Louis Dillon (GCSE Music) got the highest mark in Qatar. Maryam Malmstrom (IGCSE History) secured the highest mark in Qatar (Cambridge). Hayat al Dasooqi, who achieved the highest mark in the world in photography, said: “I always wanted to create thoughtful outcomes that held signiﬁcant and profound meanings. Photography is my passion and, therefore, I took it upon myself to perfect each and every aspect of my work, starting from the overall message, all the way to the aesthet-

ics. Receiving this certificate will always be one of the biggest achievements of my life. I would like to thank my family, friends and teacher, Mr Khan, for their endless support which I could not have earned this certificate without.” Anastasia Ceban, who shared the same distinction as Hayat, also set out to achieve her best from the very beginning: “Sometimes the work seemed too much, but then I always found the strength to keep striving and constantly improving, putting in my heart and soul into every aspect of my work, big or small. We only have one life, so it’s important that everything we do, significant or not, has to be done to its maximum potential.” Notwithstanding her passion for the arts, Anastasia hopes to specialise in theoretical physics. Dr Steffen Sommer, principal of Doha College, stated: “I am so proud of our students whose hard work and smart approach to studying took them to the absolute elite of the world’s young minds. Their results also testify to the outstanding quality of our teachers, who motivate and inspire them every single day.”

Doha College for the second consecutive time landed two ‘Highest Mark in the World’ in IGCSE results.

uted in 12 countries since the launch of the project in 2015. He also thanked the people in Qatar for their contributions to the project as well as the ofﬁcials at the Diyanet Foundation for their efforts in providing high-quality educational and audio materials to Turkish readers, in addition to offering some technical support to produce the product in a pure Turkish version. After the inauguration ceremony of the project, the

attendees went to the Kâni Karaca School for the Blind in Ankara, where 70 copies of the Braille Quran have been distributed to the students. The distribution process in the schools of the Diyanet Foundation located in Turkish provinces and cities will be accomplished over the next two months. The project is expected to beneﬁt, at this stage, around 1,000 visually challenged people in Turkey. Mushaf Basirah is light-

weight and easy to carry. It helps the visually challenged people read and memorise the Holy Quran. It also enables them to listen to the verses of the Holy Quran, repeat them and choose a speciﬁc reciter as desired. Mushaf Basirah consists of an index printed in Braille with an electronic pen that helps visually challenged people to read the Holy Quran easily. It also enables them to know the meanings in the Turkish lan-

guage. It also has the option to easily go to the intended verses and chapters, in addition to supplications. The distribution of the Mushaf is very important in Turkey as there are around 250,000 visually challenged people in the country. Qatar Charity, in collaboration with a Malaysian company, has produced Mushaf Basirah for the visually challenged to help them read the Quran easily.

QF’s ‘Art Atelier’ expo highlights rich Qatar culture TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Foundation (QF) ofﬁcially opened its third ‘Art Atelier’ event at the QF Recreation Centre in Education City on Sunday. From Monday, December 10 to December 20, the space will be open to the public from 9am to 9pm. The exhibition brings together an array of local and international artists, allowing members of the community to learn more about various styles and techniques, while serving as a platform for social engagement, discussion and interaction. Each artist is showcasing two pieces of artwork specially designed in a workshop prior to the exhibition, highlighting Qatar and region’s rich heritage and culture. “We are delighted to be hosting the third edition of Art Atelier. The event aims to highlight the role and importance of art in connecting the local community, while providing an open and creative space for aspiring artists in Qatar. We also hope that the exhibition will inspire visitors to explore their own creative and artistic pursuits,” said Eiman al Mansouri, senior supervisor of Event Logistics & Support at QF.

QU, Shanghai varsity sign research deal TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR University (QU) and Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Doha on Sunday. QU President Dr Hassan al Derham and SISU President Dr Li Yansong were present at the signing ceremony alongside a number of ofﬁcials from the two academic institutions. The purpose of the agreement is to promote cooperation between the two universities, especially in the academic and research ﬁeld, as well as to promote exchange programmes for both students and faculty members. Speaking on the importance of the cooperation, Dr Derham said, “I am delighted today to sign this important agreement with the Shanghai International Studies University, which will enhance the prospects for cooperation between the two sides, especial-

Qatar University President Dr Hassan al Derham and Shanghai International Studies University President Dr Li Yansong with officials from the two academic institutions at an agreement signing ceremony in Doha on Sunday. ly with regard to the research aspect and student exchange programmes.” He noted that Chinese universities have demonstrated a clear superiority over the past years, and therefore the agreement is a great point of

contact to help exchange experiences, ideas and to open new horizons for cooperation between QU and the universities of the far east. Dr Yansong said, “Qatar University is a very strong academic institution. It is

playing a very important role in Gulf countries. So, SISU, my university, is also a very important university. We focus on foreign languages, teaching and literature, also disciplines like international studies, communications,

journalism, management and business. I wish to broaden our area of cooperation with Qatar University and I am very conﬁdent because I have been to Qatar several times and I know we can do lots of things together.”

WCM-Q cautions against abuse of OTC medications TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

STRATEGIES for preventing abuse of over-the-counter medications were explained at the latest instalment of Weill Cornell MedicineQatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds series. Dr Shane Pawluck, assistant professor of clinical pharmacy and practice at the College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, discussed which over-the-counter (OTC) medications have the greatest potential for abuse, the harms associated with OTC medication abuse and the ways

healthcare professionals can intervene to prevent such abuse. Speaking before an audience of students and fellow healthcare professionals, Dr Pawluck said: “There is a movement, particularly in the West, towards deregulation of and increased access to more OTC products, as well as for higher strengths of drugs, without the need for a prescription. Several research studies have proven that the public perceive OTC medications as generally safer than prescription medicines. This is one of the reasons for their abuse and misuse.” Dr Pawluck described some

Dr Shane Pawluck commonly abused OTC medications, such as certain classes of cough suppressants, antihistamine drugs and decongest-

ants. They are abused to obtain effects such as feelings of euphoria, stimulation or sedation. Harmful side-effects of taking more than the recommended dose of one commonly abused substance, dextromethorphan, include hyperthermia (overheating), excessive sweating, high blood pressure, elevated heart rate, visual and auditory disturbances, loss of muscle control, fatigue, psychosis, seizures and even coma. Dr Pawluck also explained that drug misuse, which is using a medication more frequently, in greater amounts or over a longer period than recommend-

ed, is distinct from abuse, which is intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug for the purpose of achieving a psychological or physiological effect. He then discussed strategies for addressing the problem of OTC medication abuse, which include encouraging clinicians to talk to patients in detail about the use of OTC medications, encouraging safe disposal of medications after the ailment has been treated, better documentation of OTC use, and improving clinicians’ knowledge of OTC abuse and of the available OTC abuse treatment/detox programmes.

Local farm yards sell over 400 Ulysse Nardin opens ﬁrst boutique in Qatar tonnes of vegetables and fruits TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MME introduces e-ticketing at Al Khor Park TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE local farm yards organised by the Agricultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) in Al Wakra, Al Khor and Al Zakhira recorded a sales of 413 tonnes of local vegetables and fruits between December 6 and December 8. The yards recorded sales of 5,500 kilogrammes of ﬁsh, about 554 cartons of my eggs, 2,729 poultry, 382 kilogrammes

of milk and 107 kilogrammes of honey. In addition, 441 heads of sheep and goats were sold. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Municipality and the Environment, represented by the Public Parks Department, has

launched electronic ticketing devices at Al Khor Park. The electronic ticket collection systems have been installed with electronic gate to facilitate visitors’ access to the park. Besides, the Health Control Department at Al Khor and Al Zakhira Municipality conducted inspection campaigns on the food facilities in the administrative borders of the municipality. The campaign covered restaurants, food factories, slaughterhouses and popular kitchens to determine the efﬁciency of cleaning and disinfection operations in the establishments by taking surveys of the contact surfaces for ready-to-eat food and samples from the hands of workers dealing directly with food ready to eat.

ULYSSE Nardin, the pioneering Swiss, ﬁne watch maker and manufacturer, inspired by the sea and delivering innovative timepieces to free spirits since 1846, has launched its ﬁrst boutique in Doha at The Mall of Qatar. The stylish boutique is the perfect location for watch lovers and collectors to peruse the acclaimed timepieces created by the over 170-year-old brand. To mark the launch, Ulysse Nardin has crafted a limited edition timepiece, paying tribute to Qatar and the free spirited nature of the Qatari. The Qatar Executive Skeleton Tourbillon is available exclusively at the new boutique and is limited to three timepieces, each one as unique as

its wearer. The Qatar edition brings a concrete answer to the region’s singular quest for constant innovation, coming with the

original breathtakingly, bold features and design of the Executive Skeleton Tourbillon, the open-worked face pays homage to Qatar’s national ﬂag, being

brushed in deep maroon and complimentary matt white. The Ulysse Nardin Boutique is located on the Ground Floor of The Mall of Qatar.

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Science India Forum organises orientation programme for students AN orientation programme for Class IX students was hosted recently by the Science India Forum, Qatar on Bhavan’s Public School’s Wakra campus. Brajesh Pandey, Professor at Symbiosis Science and Technology Institute, Pune was the resource person of the day, while Principal MP Philip welcomed the guest speaker. Dr Pandey’s session dwelt on hands-on physics experiments. The session, which began with experiments from classical mechanics, fasci-

nated the students to identify and understand the basic laws of motion. He continued

the demonstration with optics and ﬂuid mechanics. The students were asked to identify

the laws and state it. With a wonderful demonstration, he explained the dual nature of light and also demonstrated why light is an electromagnetic wave. The students also got a chance to clarify the concepts as the session proved instrumental in generating ample excitement and curiosity among pupils to study Physics. Nikhil V Johns, faculty member from the Science Department, proposed the vote of thanks.

ISL Qatar marks 10 years with annual Winter Carnival

DPS Modern Indian School students enjoy picnic sojourn to Al Bidda Park

FOR the Grade 5 students of DPS Modern Indian School, Doha, it turned out to be the most awaited day of the year, as they were taken to Al Bidda Park for class picnic on December 15. With their bags packed with food and other items, the children were very happy and excited to go for picnic to one of Doha’s largest parks. They started from school at 8am

and kept on singing songs in the bus until they reached the park. The Al Bidda Park, which is surrounded by greenery and nature, offered the students the chance to relish the different types of plants all around them. On reaching the park, the children enthusiastically explored the alluring beauty and bounties of nature. They also

played games like kho-kho, skipping and badminton. The visit to the park was a memorable one for the students as it offered them a chance to take care of their environment and to maintain cleanliness around them. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to strengthen their bonds with nature and they came back to the school rejuvenated.

THE International School of London Qatar (ISL Qatar), now celebrating 10 years, hosted its fifth annual Winter Carnival on its campus in North Duhail recently. The school’s atrium, gym and playground were transformed into a winter wonderland. The event attracted more than 1,000 visitors from the students, parents and the ISL Qatar community. The crowd enjoyed musical performances by the talented choir of ISL Qatar as well as student Rock Band who performed some of their well-known pieces. With more than 50 vendors selling arts, crafts and baked goods, the fifth edition of ISL Qatar Winter Carnival turned out to be a memorable one. A vendor said, “This is the first time I am taking part as a vendor in the school event. It was fabulous and great.” The ISL Qatar’s Student Council also organised several activities for the visitors, in-

Doha College organises annual ASPIRE Psychology conference DOHA College recently hosted a two-day conference that explored the neuroscience behind psychopathy. Students participated in career workshops in forensic psychology, crime scene investigation, prisoner rehabilitation psychology, sports psychology and elite performance psychology. The conference aimed at providing students with an opportunity to be exposed to the career possibilities stemming from psychology, sociology and other social sciences. The conference keynote speaker was Prof James Fallon, who has researched many areas of psychology, biology and neuroscience, and whose research on adult stem cells was nominated for a Nobel Prize. His TED

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Minds’ as himself. The conference also saw student participation from the American School of Doha, American Community School, Al Maha Academy, Al Jazeera Academy, Compass School, Park House English School and of course, Doha College. Martyn Stewart, head of psychology at Doha College, chartered psychologist and published author of many works in the field, said, “Qatar is always setting worldwide trends and firsts for innovation. The ASPIRE Psychology Conference aimed to shape the future positively and productively with speakers and educators who bring ideas to life. It highlighted the international flavour of the community and inspired students’ future career thoughts.”

MES holds career guidance session

MES Indian School conducted a career guidance session for its science stream batch of Class XII students at the Conference Hall on December 16. The resource person, Dr. A. N. Brijesh Nair, a professor in Civil Engineering and Asst. Director, International Relations, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vel-

lore, India introduced the courses offered at VIT. Dr Nair presented an overall view of how the students select the courses after successfully completing Class XII and enabled them to understand the importance of selecting courses with genuine intention arising out of their own interest rather than ending up with a

course owing to popular demand or by the inﬂuence of parents. The interactive session mainly focused on the courses and streams available at VIT besides highlighting the entrance examination conducted by VIT, eligibility criteria, the courses offered in different streams, the placement opportunities

and guidance after graduation. A question-answer session was followed by a presentation in which students clariﬁed their doubts regarding the courses and career opportunities. The Department of Guidance and Counseling of MES Indian School coordinated the programme.

cluding henna, face painting, snow bowling and games. The playground turned

into an outdoor lounge where visitors came to enjoy coffee and hot chocolate.

As part of the ISL Qatar focus on charitable activities, the proceeds of the Winter Carnival were donated to ISL Qatar’s charitable actions. From the funds raised, ISL Qatar will be donating QR10,000 to Qatar Charity. “We express our gratitude to our students, parents and ISL Qatar community for being a part of a wonderful afternoon and a great cause. It is one of our values to focus on charitable activities. We try to instill these values in our students. We look forward to welcoming the community to our future events,” said David Monk, Head of School. ISL Qatar has an outstanding reputation for high academic standards, prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and an impressive record of admission to the best universities worldwide. For information about ISL Qatar, one can visit the school’s website www.islqatar.org .

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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

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COMMUNITY MES commemorates Qatar National Day MES Indian School recently celebrated Qatar National Day. Each section of the school conducted special assemblies featuring various performances, including patriotic songs, traditional sword dance, yoga performance and speeches on the significance of the Qatar National Day as well as the country’s tradition and heritage. A march past by the students of MES was also part of the event. The campus was decorated with balloons, streamers and flags. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, addressed the gathering and urged the students to follow the path of the great Qatari visionaries.

Doha College celebrates Qatar National Day Doha College recently celebrated Qatar National Day as part of the ‘International Week’ with everything dedicated to Qatar. The Doha College Primary Choir also had the opportunity to record the Qatar National Anthem in the Khalifa International Stadium for Aspire Zone, as part of the nation-wide celebrations. The celebrations featured a Majlis tent and included traditional bread

freshly baked and henna artist. The students also created Arabic-inspired art. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “The students have done so well to bring Qatar into the college. I am proud to see how extensive their knowledge of Qatar is, and how much they enjoy taking part in the Qatari traditions.”

DTC marks Qatar National Day Doha Toastmasters Club (DTC) recently celebrated Qatar National Day with a special meeting ‘Qatarthe Present and Future’ at Holiday Villa Hotel. The event was anchored by Faisal al-Hudawi. Niloufer Samal, President of DTC, highlighted the importance of Qatar as a second home for residents and expatriates. The meeting also included a cake cutting ceremony in celebration of DTC achieving full 10 on 10 Distinguished Club Programme Goals and bagging the title of ‘President Distinguished Club’.

Nisamudheen S A, Past President of DTC, was also honoured at the meeting for achieving the title of ‘Toastmasters Educational Programme-Distinguished Toastmaster’. Manzoor Moideen, District Administration Manager, presented a memento to Nisamudheen. The meeting was attended by notable personalities of toastmasters’ fraternity, including Rajesh V C, Division Director; Dinesh Kumar A K, Programme Quality Director; and Sunil Kumar Menon, past Area Director.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

QATAR NATIONAL DAY SHEIKHA HIND VISITS QF TENT AT DARB AL SAAI

MoEHE working on ambitious projects QNA DOHA

THE Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) continued its achievements, in the academic year 2017/2018, in line with the National Development Strategy and the Education and Training Sector Strategy.

HE Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali al Hammadi

The ministry has future programmes and projects to keep pace with the strategy of the Education and Training Sector Strategy for 2017-2022 The ministry continued to achieve more successes with regard to the development of the educational process in the country, as well as in terms of institutional development and improvement in the capabilities of students and results in public and higher education, teachers and private schools. Additionally, it has future programmes and projects to keep pace with the strategy of the Education and Training Sector Strategy for 2017-2022. The achievements of the ministry encompassed several areas such as development of institutions, organisational structure, vocational and technical education system, the development of a system to

appoint school leaders, promoting positive relations with the community, media and social media, in addition to building trust with schools, Qatarisation of administrative positions and strengthening cooperation with the private sector in various fields. The ministry also issued standards of curricula developed for all basic subjects, besides creating major learning resources for Qatar based on the standards developed for educational levels from 1 to 10. Additionally, it established a secondary school for science and technology for boys, which apply STEM programmes to the study of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The ministry also expanded the application of e-learning in schools and established the first specialised school for students with autism and simple and moderate mental disabilities called Al Hidayah School for students with special needs. Furthermore, the Wechsler IQ test was adapted to suit the Qatari environment, and there are plans to implement it in a number of schools as a tool to explore the interests of high school students. Additionally, Adult Education Track at Qatar Technical Secondary School was launched, and the ministry developed a system for tests and raised the level of anticheating procedures. Qatari students reached advanced positions in many international competitions and participated in five research projects funded by the Qatar National Research Fund in Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which is held each year and focus on the field of scientific research in 17 areas.

HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, vicechairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), on Monday visited QF’s tent at Darb Al Saai along with members of QF’s senior leadership. QF is contributing to this year’s Qatar National Day celebrations by hosting a series of engaging and educational activities at Darb Al Saai under the theme of ‘Together for our homeland’. The tent – which showcases QF’s work across its pillars of education, science and community development – will be open to the public on Tuesday, December 18, Wednesday, December 19, from 9am to 1pm, and from 3:30pm to 10pm, and on Thursday, December 20, from 9am to 1pm and from 3:30pm to 11pm. (TNN)

Qatari heritage comes to Doha College campus TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

STUDENTS and staff of Doha College enjoyed an enriching Qatar experience, complete with the diverse aspects of the Qatari culture and heritage, to commemorate Qatar National Day. The day was the culmination of an ‘International Week’ marked at the college, and was dedicated to Qatari heritage. The Doha College Primary choir had been invited to record the Qatar National Anthem at the Khalifa International Stadium for Aspire Zone as part of the nationwide celebrations. The chil-

The Doha College Primary choir had the privilege of being invited to record the Qatar National Anthem in the Khalifa International Stadium for Aspire Zone as part of the nation-wide celebrations. dren are sure to remember this experience as one of their

favourites in Qatar. The school was trans-

formed by the presence of a magniﬁcent Majlis tent. In-

side, there was traditional bread being baked for the visitors, while a henna artist skilfully embellished the hands of hundreds. The students produced Arabic-inspired art, learned many new things about their host country and gained a greater appreciation of the Qatari heritage. Dr Steffen Sommer, principal of Doha College, expressed his gratitude to the host country. He said, “The students have done so well to bring Qatar into the college. I am proud to see how extensive their knowledge of Qatar is and how much they enjoy taking part in the Qatari traditions.”

‘Siege has helped Qatar boost self-sufficiency’ Qatar Museums displays TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MINISTER of Municipality and Environment HE Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Subaie has congratulated the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the occasion of the National Day. In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the minister said that the National Day is a commemoration of a long history of work and struggle, and added that “we must draw inspiration from this and continue on the path of development for a bright future”. He said, “While we celebrate this occasion, we must remember those pioneers who gave us an example in love and devotion for the homeland.” He said that during the past couple of years, the State of Qatar has made tremendous achievements in the economic, political, social, cultural, sports and other spheres. Doha has

become a major participant in regional and global events and in resolving international disputes, thanks to the wise leadership of HH the Amir. He said that right from the first day of the unjust siege, Qatar has dealt with the crisis resolutely and firmly and overcome the difficulties, thanks to Allah Almighty and the efforts and dedication of the people of Qatar who thwarted the objectives of the siege nations and turned the challenges into an advantage. Qatar paid more attention to local production by increasing agricultural produce locally such as vegetables, red meats, poultry, eggs and fish. Despite the siege the Qatari agricultural sector has made a big leap to cover the requirements of the local market and boost selfsufficiency, he noted. The percentage of self-sufficiency in fresh vegetables has reached 22 percent. He said 35 strategic projects will be introduced for production of veg-

HE Engineer Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Subaie etables in protected facilities, and he expects vegetable selfsufficiency to reach 55 percent within thee years. The minister said that selfsufficiency of green fodder had reached nearly 47 percent while several strategic projects are being developed. As for the dairy sector, he said a major strategic dairy project has been established and investments in existing projects have been increased, which in turn have boosted the self-sufficiency in milk and dairy products from 27 percent

in 2017 to 90 percent now. He said he expected full self-sufficiency in the sector by 2019. The minister said 15 percent self-sufficiency has been achieved in the red meat sector, while there are plans to increase it to 60 percent within two years. Meanwhile, investments in frozen poultry products increased significantly in 2018, enhancing the self-sufficiency ratio from 51 percent in 2017 to around 99 percent currently. The self-sufficiency in eggs is about 27 percent currently, while several investment projects will be introduced to boost egg production in the near future. These projects will increase self-sufficiency in egg production to 65 percent. Self-sufficiency in fresh fish is nearly 80 percent while the government has started investing in fisheries to produce fish and shrimp in early 2018. These projects will contribute to raising self-sufficiency to 90 percent within two years. (QNA)

historical flags at NMoQ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Museums (QM) has installed a collection of historical flags outside the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) in celebration of the Qatar National Day. The brilliant display of flags pays homage to the rich cultural history of the country, while illustrating the evolution of the design. The story of the birth and development of the national flag, known as ‘Al Adaam’, highlights many of the landmark events in Qatar’s history. The four flags on display outside of the NMoQ represent the journey of the country from approximately 1916 to today’s flag, which was adopted shortly before the country’s declaration of independence from Britain in 1971. This initiative comes as part of QM’s continued efforts to increase awareness of Qatar’s history, develop appreciation and respect for its heritage, and put communities in touch with their past. NMoQ is housed within a spectacular new building designed by architect Jean Nouvel, which will open to the public on March 28,

2019 under the patronage of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani. The immersive and experiential NMoQ tells the story of the people and the land of Qatar from earliest times to today, giving voice to the country’s rich heritage and culture and expressing a vibrant community’s aspirations for the future. The NMoQ embraces, as its centrepiece, the restored historic Palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim al Thani (1880-1957), son of the founder of modern Qatar.

Ashghal brings Qatar’s past to life at its village SANTHOSH CHANDRAN DOHA

Ashghal President Eng Saad bin Ahmed al Muhannadi along with other senior officials and staff of the authority on Monday.

THE Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ celebrated Qatar National Day under the slogan ‘Qatar will remain free’ at Ashghal Village, which has been created specifically for the occasion, on Monday. Ashghal President Eng Saad bin Ahmed al Muhannadi along with other senior officials and staff of the authority participated in the celebrations. A ceremonial cake was cut by Muhannadi along with Ashghal officials to mark the occasion. On this occasion, the Ashghal president extended his congratulations to the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, the government

and the people of Qatar. Muhannadi pointed out that the strong slogan ‘Qatar will remain free’ reﬂects Qatar’s determination to stay united under the wise leadership of the country and pursue its goals with determiination. He remarked: “The strong slogan of this year’s QND celebration - ‘Qatar will remain free’ is a reality we feel in our everyday lives. The slogan also shows that we adhere to a free and promising future for Qatar united under the wise leadership of the country, capable of building a nation with strong willpower to confront all challenges and hurdles”. Ashghal’s traditional village mirrored the classical lifestyle of the people of Qatar, exhibiting the traditional arts and crafts and the way of life of people in the pre-oil

era. It also featured a photo gallery, Ashghal’s mobile lab and traditional cuisine. A show dedicated to students featuring different phases of construction of public and private buildings by a team, including project manager, project engineer and labourers was one of the key attraction of the event. This show opened opportunity before the young students to work with Ashghal engineers, to expand their knowledge about the engineering tasks and to boost their desire to choose engineering as their future career path. Director of Infrastructure Affairs Mohamad Masoud al Marri said that Ashghal is keen to deliver the best and attain the efﬁciency that their beloved country deserves. Director of Buildings Affairs Lahdan Sager al Muhan-

nadi, said, “We would like to renew our pledge to develop the country we have always been proud of, preserve its history and build its future. We strive to do the best we can to develop a foundation for the modern Qatar, as well as contribute to the implementation of infrastructure projects and achieve the sustainable development of the.” Director of Assets Affairs Ahmed Mohamed Sharif said that the QND is not only a national occasion celebrated by all people in Qatar, but, it is a reassertion of the distinct history and legacy, and a celebration of the development and progress that the country has reached at all levels. Acting Director of Technical Affairs Abdussamad al Maki said, “QND comes as a reminder to renew our com-

mitment to carry out infrastructure development on par with the highest standards to achieve prosperity for Qatar’s people, and to attain stable and sustainable development for the country”. Director of Shared Services Affairs at Ashghal Meshal Sultan al Hitmi said, “Qatar is undergoing its brightest era under the wise leadership that strives to establish the remarkable position of Qatar at regional and international levels”. As part of QND events, Ashghal also hosted senior guests from the Center for Empowerment and Elderly Care (Ehsan) who shared their memories with the attendees. The activities also included a thrilling show of Al-Muradah dance by the students of Juwairiyah Bint Al Harith School, reviving the Qatari heritage.

GULF TIMES Monday, January 14, 2019

COMMUNITY TPL celebrates Pho Lhosar Tamu Pye Lhu (TPL), a Nepali organisation with Gurung ethnic background, recently organised an event to mark Pho Lhosar celebrations at Gulf Horizon Hotel. Ramesh Prasad Koirala, Ambassador of Nepal, was the chief guest at the event. The event kicked off with the national anthems of Nepal and Qatar. Chandra Tamu, First Vice Chairman of TPL, welcomed the gathering. The event

featured various performances, including welcome songs in Tamu language. While addressing the gathering, the ambassador said that the embassy is trying its best to assist every Nepali community member. The event was concluded with ethnic Tamu dinner. — Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

Article by principal of DPS-MIS gets published An article ‘Being A People’s Principal – Keeping people at the heart of decision making’ written by Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS), recently got published in educationists’ magazine Mentor-A Matter of Principal, an initiative by LXL Ideas. The magazine was released at 31st CBSE Gulf Principals’ Conference, under the aegis of Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Gulf region, held in Bengaluru, India. The article highlighted the importance of democratic leadership that helps in building human relationships. Sharing her own experiences as a principal, Asna stressed on the pre-requisites of this exemplary leadership and suggested ways to create a happy school for the well-rounded development of the students.

Students of Doha College excel in examinations The students of Doha College recently excelled in examinations conducted by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearsons Qualification Services. The students with highest marks in the world, include Hayat Al-Dasooqi, in GCSE Art And Design: Photography; Yasmin Buckley, A-Level Geography; Anastasia Ceban, GCSE Art And Design: Photography; Francesca Jones, A-Level Fine Art; and Bwalya Kapapa, IGCSE Mathematics. The students with highest marks in the Middle East, include Manith Adikari, in A-Level Further Mathematics; and Nazneen Rizan, GCSE Statistics. The students with highest marks in Qatar, include Manith Adikari, in A-Level Mathematics; Fezaan Akram, IGCSE History; Jerehmico Bautista, A-Level Media Studies; Lina Belbouche, IGCSE French; Nicholas Belsten, A-Level Computer Science; Jack Dillon, GCSE

Music; Fathima Farhan, GCSE Fine Art; Mohsin Ghani, IGCSE French; Qurratu Hashim, AS Biology; Syeda Sana Hashmi, AS English Literature; Antonia Heidel, IGCSE German; Maryam Malmstrom, IGCSE History; Brogan McCulloch, AS Travel and Tourism; Pranav Pradeep, A-Level Economics; Emre Tekcan, IGCSE Turkish; and Jeeveththaa Thirugnanasambanthar, A-Level Biology. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “Doha College students have often been amongst the best, both here in Qatar and globally. This year, we have seen the biggest number of our students excelling at this most notable level. Needless to say, we are exceptionally proud for them, their families and Doha College. They are true High Performance Learners.”

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Sunday, January 13, 2019

Doha College students bring home ‘best in world, M-E & Qatar’ results

Doha College Principal Dr Steffen Sommer with some of the highest achievers from the college. the successful implementation of High Performance Learning (HPL) at Doha College. At the heart of HPL lies the belief that almost all learners are capable of high performance and that by making this belief the explicit philosophy for the school and adjusting practice to focus on systematically building the relevant cognitive competencies, far more learners will become successful.

Dr Steffen Sommer, principal of Doha College, expressed delight over the attainments. He said, “Doha College students have often been amongst the best, both here in Qatar and globally. This year, we have seen the biggest number of our students excelling at this most notable level. We are exceptionally proud of them, their families and Doha College. They are true High Performance Learners.”

BPS celebrates Bangladesh Forum Qatar organises World Hindi Day cleaning drive on Al Wakrah Beach

Bazm-e-Alig elects new ofﬁce-bearers

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DOHA College (DC), the ﬁrst in the world to be accredited as a High Performance Learning school, has had another year of record examination results. The crowning glory of this accolade is the large number of ‘best in Qatar,’ ‘best in the Middle East’ and ‘best in the world’ distinctions awarded to its students.

THE Birla Public School hosted Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrations being held at the initiative of the Indian Embassy from January 10 to January 15 recently. The First Secretary for Information and Education at the Indian Embassy Hemant Kumar Dwivedi inaugurated the function at Basant Kumar Birla Auditorium of the school. Dwivedi read out the message from the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the occasion and motivated students to study Hindi, which is the national language of India, highlighting its importance. Principal A P Sharma also recited a poem written by Dwivedi on the occasion. Sudhir Gupta also recited a poem while

The 2018 outstanding learners of Doha College, as awarded by the examining bodies Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearsons Qualiﬁcation Services are: Highest marks in the world: Hayat al Dasooqi – GCSE Art And Design: Photography (Pearson), Yasmin Buckley – ALevel Geography (Pearson), Anastasia Ceban – GCSE Art And Design: Photography

Irshad Hussain addressed the gathering on the occasion. Jineshwar of Grade 9 welcomed the gathering while Prisha Sahoo also of Grade 9 recited a poem on Hindi Diwas. The event featured poem recitation, essay writing and public speaking contests in Hindi. Principal AP Sharma thanked the audience and participants of various schools. The Hindi Diwas celebrations are sponsored by the North Indian Association of Qatar. Various competitions are being held for students of grades 1 to 12 as part of the celebrations. Fourteen Indian schools in Qatar are participating in the celebrations. Vishwa Hindi Diwas is celebrated on January 10 every year. (TNN)

Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, first secretary for information and education at the Indian embassy, A P Sharma, principal, as well as chief guests Irshad Hussain and Sudhir Gupta light the lamp on the occasion.

(Pearson), Francesca Jones – A-Level Fine Art (Pearson) and Bwalya Kapapa – IGCSE Mathematics (Pearson). The highest marks scorers in the Middle East: Manith Adikari – A-Level Further Mathematics (Pearson) and Nazneen Rizan – GCSE Statistics (Pearson). The highest marks scorers in Qatar: Manith Adikari – A-Level Mathematics (Pearson), Fezaan Akram – IGCSE

History (Cambridge), Jerehmico Bautista – A-Level Media Studies, Lina Belbouche – IGCSE French (Pearson), Nicholas Belsten – A-Level Computer Science (Cambridge), Jack Dillon – GCSE Music (Pearson), Fathima Farhan – GCSE Fine Art (Pearson) and Mohsin Ghani – IGCSE French (Pearson). Others: Qurratu Hashim – AS Biology (Cambridge), Syeda Sana Hashmi – AS English Lit-

erature (Cambridge), Antonia Heidel – IGCSE German (Pearson), Maryam Malmstrom – IGCSE History (Cambridge), Brogan McCulloch – AS Travel and Tourism (Cambridge), Pranav Pradeep – A-Level Economics (Pearson), EmreTekcan – IGCSE Turkish (Pearson) and Jeeveththaa Thirugnanasambanthar – A-Level Biology (Cambridge). These new heights in academic excellence come from

Nadeem Mahir, president. Around 150 volunteers from BFQ and their families participated in the initiative organised in cooperation with the MME. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

BANGLADESHI professionals in Qatar, under the banner of Bangladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ), a Qatar Financial Center-registered organisation, on Friday organised a cleaning drive on Al Wakrah Family Beach. Around 150 volunteers from BFQ and their families participated in the drive organised in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME). The event sought to raise community awareness about the need to protect the environment and keep the marine habitat safe and trash-free. Speaking on the occasion,

Osama Shamsi, general secretary.

Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed said that BFQ puts great emphasis on creating awareness within the community and in Qatar of the cleanliness of home, the society and the environment, along with the protection of the

marine habitat. Jafar al Sarraf, general manager of Gulf Exchange, thanked BFQ for organising the event. Nazmul Hossain Marwan, manager credit risk at Barwa Bank and the event leader, thanked the participants for

UKB QATAR HOSTS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Uttara Karnataka Balaga (UKB) Qatar successfully organised a blood donation camp attended by more than 100 blood donors at Blood Donor Centre of the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). The event was supported by Sing Seva Group, Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Trust and Mirrikh Contracting and attended by Shashidhar Hebbal, founder president of UKB as well as management committee members of UKB Sanjeev Sharma, Dharampal Singh, Angrej Singh and Prasanna. (TNN)

joining the social responsibility initiative of BFQ. BFQ also acknowledged the contributions of the Embassy of Bangladesh, the MME, the EFS Facilities Management Company and the Gulf exchange to the success of the event.

THE alumni association of Aligarh Muslim University, Bazme-Alig, Qatar Chapter has elected new Executive Committee for the next two years. Nadeem Mahir is the new president and Osama Shamsi is the general secretary of the Qatar Chapter. Other office-bearers are: Aqil Mahmood (vice-president), Arshad Amin (joint secretary) and Faraz Ahmad (treasurer). Executive Members: Shakil Quadri, Arshad Firoz, Zulfiqar Hasan Khan, Kushnoor Khan, Rashid Siddqui, Abdul Mujeeb Khan, Nadeem Jafar, Uzair Sherwani, Faisal Asad, Mohammad Ahmed, Danishullah Khan and Aafreen Javed. Election Officer Mohammed Amir praised the outgoing president Afroz Alam and his team for their remarkable contributions to the association and welcomed the newly-elected Executive Committee. The highlight of the event was the unopposed election of all members of the committee. Afroz Alam handed over the charge to newly elected team and thanked all members for their valuable support. Aligarh Muslim University is a prestigious educational institution in India. (TNN)

GULF TIMES Tuesday, January 15, 2019

COMMUNITY MES receives multiple awards at 31st CBSE Gulf Principals’ Conference The 31st CBSE Gulf Principals’ Conference, under the aegis of Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Gulf Region, was recently organised in Bengaluru, India. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES Indian School, recently received the award for excellence on behalf of MES Indian School for outstanding academic results in science and humanities stream in Grade X-XII. MES Indian School was also awarded with ‘Sports Excellence Award’ for winning second runners up title in football and winning positions in athletic meet at CBSE National Sports and Games. “It is gratifying to note that the school is exceedingly doing well in the scholastic and co-scholastic domains, which is the outcome of the dedicated members of the school faculty members,” said Hameeda Kadar.

Toastmaster leaders from Qatar attend mid-year training Toastmasters International recently organised mid-year training for district leaders in Kuala Lumpur. The leaders from various countries, including United Kingdom, Qatar, European countries and Asia participated in the training. Sundaresan Rajeswar, Raghavan Menon and Thayalan K, all toastmasters from District 116-Qatar, participated in the training. “The training facilitated to learn with peers, network extensively, share best practices, create plans, brainstorm ideas, evaluate goals, and overcome barriers. In not so large, intimate environment, we

had the opportunity to learn, listen, share, and grow,” said Rajeswar Sundaresan, District Director. A training session on critical ideas was conducted by Daniel Rex, Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Peck, First Vice President. The principal trainers, included Elizabeth Nostedt, Gauri Seshadri, Tuire Vuolasvirta and Derek Wong. The training modules covered various topics, including the difference between being an individual contributor and a leader, strategies to improve club health, team dynamics and stages of group development.

Students of Doha College win MOQ Art Competition Mall of Qatar recently organised an art competition ‘What Qatar means to you’ as part of Qatar National Day celebrations. Some 11 schools from Qatar participated in the competition. The competition was won by a team of students from Doha College, including Haeun Kwon and Hannah Tunstall, students of Grade-XII; and Ioana Alexandra Enache, Grade XIII. The art piece submitted by Doha College team was a mixed-media fine art painting, depicting the different regions of Qatar. Ioana Enache said, “We wanted to incorporate different memories we have of Qatar, and did so by painting different landscapes using varying mediums. After creating the collage, we tied the whole piece together by painting a monochrome portrait of a camel and

we were all very proud of the outcome. Overall, I found it was a great way to enhance my painting skills, get to work as a team and become more confident in my work!” “We have been amazed at the number of entries and talent that has been displayed – the judging was a difficult, but extremely enjoyable process. We would like to thank all the schools and students for their time and effort. The competition will become an annual event since it gives talented students an opportunity to have their artwork publicly displayed,” said Stuart Elder, CEO of Mall of Qatar. Doha College will use the winning amount of QR5,000 towards the art resources for the students of the Doha College.

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Sunday, January 20, 2019

WCM-Q professor’s book recounts medical students’ trip to Tanzania

Doha College students win MoQ art competition

The life-changing trip altered the students’ perception of what it means to be a doctor and a healer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE life-changing experiences of a group of 10 medical students on a service learning trip to Tanzania have been shared in a book compiled by Weill Cornell MedicineQatar (WCM-Q) professor Dr Dietrich Büsselberg. The 154-page book, entitled, ‘Experiencing Tanzania: Reﬂections of a Medical Service Learning Trip Through the Eyes of Aspiring Physicians’, features articles by students recounting their impressions of the east African country, its people, wildlife and aweinspiring landscapes, and the challenges of providing healthcare in a low-resource setting. The book is illustrated with more than 300 photographs taken by Dr Büsselberg, a keen amateur photographer, who accompanied the students on the ten-day trip. He captured the students with his lens as they toured the country helping to provide free health checks for local people, as well as viewing the spectacular scenery and a wealth of exotic animals including lions, cheetahs, hippos, rhinos, crocodiles and elephants, among many others. Dr Büsselberg, professor of physiology and biophysics, said: “Tanzania is an extraordinary country of incredible natural beauty, but it is also a low-income country where accessing healthcare is often very difﬁcult for the majority of the population. “This contrast between natural beauty and hardship made for some quite profound experiences for the students, fundamentally altering their perception of what it means to be a doctor and a healer. I wanted

WCM-Q medical students spent 10 days in Tanzania helping to provide free health checks to local people and viewing the country’s impressive scenery.

WCM-Q professor Dr Dietrich Büsselberg’s book Experiencing Tanzania.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar student Nasser al Kuwari conducts a health check during the visit to Tanzania. to record those experiences for posterity and to inspire others and these were the reasons for creating the book.” The learning trip to Tanzania took place in the summer of 2018 and was supported by WCM-Q’s Student Affairs Division. During the trip, the group visited Arusha and Moshi in the north east of the country, and spent time interacting with local people in their homes, businesses, a local hospital, schools and an orphanage. They also visited three national parks - Tarangire National

Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home of the famed Ngorongoro Crater. The articles, written by both students and local professionals, explain the social, economic and cultural context of Tanzania, the difference between urban and rural lifestyles, the lives of the Maasai people, the system of national parks and their role in protecting the ﬂora and fauna of the country, the scourge of poaching, and the major public health challenges facing the country. With a GDP of $900 per

capita, Tanzania struggles to provide basic healthcare to its people. Student Mohammad A Salameh of the Class of 2022 wrote, “Proper and comprehensive care for the ill is so difﬁcult to obtain there that illness meant suffering and would usually only get worse. In fact, around 85 percent of the Tanzanian population will never see a doctor in their entire life.” Reﬂecting on the difference between the facilities in Qatar and Tanzania, he added: “We, as residents of developed coun-

tries, must aspire to become global citizens who connect and empathise with people of different backgrounds. We must understand that we have a duty to ensure that every human is free to enjoy their fundamental right to healthcare.” Student Narjis Mhaimeed of the Class of 2022 wrote of the stunning natural beauty of the parks and the wildlife, but also noted: “Unfortunately, these wonders of nature are not as safe as one would hope them to be. Poaching has been a huge, ongoing issue. The elephant population declined by 60 percent in ﬁve years, from 109,051 in 2009 to 43,521 in 2014. Lions are also in grave danger - the number of lions has dropped from 25,000 in 2010 to 16,000 currently. It is important we all spread awareness to keep Mother Nature intact.” Further articles were penned by WCM-Q students Dabin Chung, Omar Mhaimeed, Safah Khan, Jasna Chalangal, Nasser al Kuwari, M Fatin Ishtiaq, Abdallah Elshafeey and Omar al Bashtawi. Student academic counsellor Steven Stay, who also accompanied the students on the trip, contributed the concluding article of the book, while Dr Büsselberg wrote the foreword. The book was published and printed in Doha and is hosted online on Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press’ academic platform, QScience.com, an open access, peer-reviewed, online publishing platform that offers a unique and collaborative research environment for academics and scientists in Qatar and the rest of the world. The online edition can be viewed at http://qscience. com/page/books/wcm-Students-Tanzania?curlLocale=4

Doha College students Haeun Kwon, Hannah Tunstall (both in Year 12) and Ioana Alexandra Enache (Year 13) win Mall of Qatar’s art competition. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MALL of Qatar recently organised an art competition in which 11 schools submitted multiple works showing their students’ creativity, talent and love for Qatar. The contest was held under the theme ‘What Qatar means to you’. While all the entries were of exceptional quality, the one that spoke most to the judges through its relevance to the theme, visual effectiveness and originality was a creation of Doha College students Haeun Kwon, Hannah Tunstall (both in Year 12) and Ioana Alexandra Enache (Year 13). Their piece was an exquisite mixed-media ﬁne art painting that encompassed the different regions of Qatar and celebrated the diversity of each region. It came ahead of the Qatar International School submission, which was a cubist image portraying the country’s vibrancy, and that of Doha British School, which highlighted a variety of Islamic traditions. Explaining how the team’s artwork became reality, Ioana Enache, one of the artists con-

tributing to the winning entry, said, “We wanted to incorporate different memories we have of Qatar and did so by painting different landscapes using varying mediums. “After creating the collage, we tied the whole piece together by painting a monochrome portrait of a camel and we were all very proud of the outcome. Overall, I found that it was a great way to enhance my painting skills, get to work as a team and become more confident in my work.” Stuart Elder, CEO of Mall of Qatar, said: “We have been amazed at the number of entries and talent that has been displayed – the judging was a difficult, but extremely enjoyable process. We would like to thank all the schools and students for their time and effort. “The competition will become an annual event which gives talented students the opportunity to have their artwork publicly displayed, celebrates Qatar National Day and connects Mall of Qatar with our community.” Doha College will use the generous QR5,000 first prize offered by the Mall of Qatar towards art resources, benefiting these and other art students in the school.

Philanthropist Mohta, educationalist Mukherjee visit BPS TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

SENIOR members of the iconic Birla Family, leading philanthropist and linguist Jayashree Mohta, illustrious educationalist Pranab Mukherjee, R K Dalmia, senior governing member and other distinguished guests honoured Birla Public School with their presence recently. Recollecting the moments of inauguration of the school in the year 2004, Mohta showed immense gratitude to the Patron HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al Thani for his constant support and for pro-

viding the opportunity to grow and prosper. The renowned guests were taken on a tour of the school accompanied by Chairman Lukose K Chacko, Vice-Chairman Gope Shahani and other management members. Mohta observed the remarkable changes and progress achieved by the school since her earlier visit in the year 2012. At a special programme arranged by the Sustainable Development Goals Committee of the school, the guests were entertained with a plethora of informative and entertaining performances in the auditorium. Master of Ceremonies Shijo

Leading philanthropist and linguist Jayashree Mohta, illustrious educationalist Pranab Mukherjee, R K Dalmia, senior governing member and other distinguished guests visited Birla Public School recently. Pullen, secondary school English language teacher, took the audience through the function.

A musical ensemble led by the school choir was followed by a description presented

by Hamna Fathima, student campus correspondent, on the subsequent dance presenta-

Over 150 students reunite at DPS MIS alumni meet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DPS Indian Modern Indian School (DPS MIS) hosted the 5th Alumni meet recently to provide an opportunity for past students and teachers to reunite and reminisce their experiences. Around 150 students of reputed universities from abroad and India attended the meet along with school authorities and dignitaries. After the welcome speech by school head boy Rohit Chari, the event unfolded an array of fun-ﬁlled activities that enthralled the entire audience. The power-packed cultural programmes by the current students of grades 9 to 12 were well applauded. An interesting video montage of school activities of the current year was screened at the event. Fun games, Musical chair and Tug of War, played between Alumni and DPS students helped them to interact with each other. A quiz session related to DPS MIS made everyone

tion which was related to SDG. The performances regaled the guests providing them the opportunity to experience the creative skills of talented and socially proactive Birlites. Addressing the audience, Chairman Chacko said, “What you had given us fifteen years ago, we have increased manifold.” He dedicated the prosperous growth of the school to the greatness of the magnificent Birla family. On his part, Mukherjee spoke on the ‘five finger exercise’, encouraging the students, “to always ask difficult questions”.

He directed attention of the teachers to the changing face of the twenty-ﬁrst century education, applauding the teachers for keeping abreast of all the day-to-day developments in the ﬁeld of pedagogy. In the special session arranged with English language teachers, he emphasised the need of a resonating vocabulary. “A student’s exposure to communication on a daily basis is always through the par-excellence linguistic ability of the teacher,” he said. The session covered all valuable lessons on teaching the English language artistically.

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COMMUNITY Students of Doha College take part in Asia Rugby Sevens Tournament Malaysia Five students from Doha College recently took part in Asia Rugby Sevens Tournament Malaysia. The student represented Qatar in the tournament. The boys, included Druan Harcombe, Olayinka Famuyiwa, Matthieu Haynes and Ayoub Arredouani, students of Grade-XII; and Alex Crowe, student of Grade-XIII. The students played against teams from various countries, including Malaysia, China,

Honk Kong, Laos, Uzbekistan and South Korea. “To be selected for the team, for me, was quite a shock because there were many others that could have been picked. I felt very honoured and I feel proud to play and represent the country,” said Matthieu Heynes.

BPS celebrates Tamil Day Tamil Literary Club of Birla Public School (BPS) recently celebrated Pongal Festival and Thiruvalluvar Day. The event was attended by the management of BPS, including A P Sharma, Principal of BPS; Shirly Rappai, Senior Vice Principal; Radhika Rajesh Rele, Vice Principal; Rajesh Pillai, Vice Principal; Bhavna, Vice Principal; Joseph K, Administrative Manager; Divya Mary Vincent, Headmistress; and Krishnamoorthy, Head of Tamil Department. The event kicked off with the lighting of the lamp, which was followed by symbolic song ‘Tamil

CISD organises beach cleaning drive Compass International School Doha (CISD) recently organised a beach cleaning drive at Purple Island. Some 150 volunteers took part in the drive. Jose Saucedo, Founder of Doha Environmental Actions Project, speaking on the occasion, highlighted about his group and environmental challenges facing Qatar today. Around 1,500kg of trash was collected which equated to a huge 123 bags of trash during the drive.

Thaai Vaazthy’. Akilesh, a student of Grade-V, welcomed the gathering, which was followed by an inspirational speech by Tamilarasan K, a student of Grade-VIII. The event featured various cultural activities and performances along with different competitions. The event was compered by Aparna and Harshini, students of Grade-VIII. Tasneem, a student of Grade-VIII, proposed a vote of thanks. The Primary Section of BPS also celebrated Tamil Day. The celebration featured Tamil folk dance.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

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Slice of the West

AmCham-Qatar chairman sees opportunities for Qatar and US in ‘Strategic Dialogue’

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HIS dialogue offers a great opportunity for the decision-makers in Doha and Washington to discuss issues important for both the countries and deepen their strategic ties.” Robert A. Hager, Chairperson of American Chamber of Commerce Qatar (AmCham-Qatar) has highlighted the importance of annual Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue and hailed the outcome of the Second Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue held in Doha recently. Talking to the Qatar Tribune on the occasion of the event at Hotel Sheraton Grand Doha, he said: “This dialogue offers a great opportunity for the decision-makers in Doha and Washington to discuss issues important for both the countries and deepen their strategic ties.” Sharing his perspective as chief of American Chamber of Commerce-Qatar on the economic signiﬁcance of the strategic dialogue, Hager said it promises great business opportunities for US companies in Qatar and for Qatari companies in the United States besides opportunities for Qatari and US companies world-wide. “We are in a globalized market place, and Qatar has become very sophisticated investor. US companies would love to help Qatar grow economically. Dialogue is a way to keep relationship strong. It provides a very good forum for both the countries.” On the Chamber’s role in bringing both US and Qatar closer in the ﬁeld of business and trade, Hager said, AmCham- Qatar

shares its business experiences with businesses here and discusses the opportunities Qatar offers. “It is the country we are proud of, the way it has really moved forward in so many spheres since I have been in Qatar—liberalisation of company laws, immigration laws, improvement in labour condition--all very positive steps to make Qatar a favourite destination for investment and labour. We are very encouraged by the history being made here,” he added. Talking about the latest laws providing 100% ownership to foreign investors in Qatar, he said that Qatar’s policy is to

This dialogue offers a great opportunity for the decision-makers in Doha and Washington to discuss issues important for both the countries and deepen their strategic ties. ~ Robert A Hager Chairperson of AmCham-Qatar

attract top companies of the world. “However, I still feel for real success in the business here, understanding the business environment with partnership with the locals will help newcomers learn early and gain ground much quicker.” With a vibrant market and small size, it doesn’t take a foreign investor much to build reputation and develop business. Robert A Hager has been living in Doha since 2006 with his wife and three kids. The family recently moved back to the United States for kids’ education. About

the establishment of AmCham Office in Qatar and his role as its chairperson, Hager said that with the support of US Embassy and its Commercial Service Office, first American Chamber Commerce Office in Doha was established in 2010. “Fortunately, I was the founder-chairman and am still in that role but we have also a wonderful organization, a very dynamic Executive Director in Tariq Sa’ad and a dedicated team of other officials. They are very good at planning strategy and organising events, help us educate the people about American businesses here in Doha,” he said. He said that since 2010, AmCham Qatar has grown and over 85 US companies have registered as its members. These companies include ConocoPhillips in the energy sector, City Bank in finance, and Boeing. American firms are also active in health care, education, and in numerous other sectors that one can think of. “We are proud of having campuses of US educational institutions like Northwestern University, Carnegie Melon University, Georgetown University and Texas A&M.” Talking about AmCham Qatar activities, he said a team visits US once a year where it meets members of the Congress, White House officials and officials of other executive departments. “We share our experiences with them, acquaint our policymakers and administration with the security environment in Qatar and its security needs, business opportunities, besides projecting Qatar as a good business partner. He said that Qatar is a place where busi-

ness houses from all over the world have set up shops, knowing about its resources and the opportunities available in Qatar. About AmCham activities, Hager said that, in addition to normal business activities, AmCham organises networking events along with other Doha-based business councils, entertainment activities for member families and their children, get-togethers at various occasions like Thanksgiving Day which is an important holiday in the United States for families. We celebrate the day along with US servicemen to ensure they don’t miss their homes and families too much, serving as they are thousands of miles away from their homeland. “We try to make them feel a part of our family on the Thanksgiving Day.” To a question as to how he agreed to come to Qatar, he said that ‘as a student of Georgetown University in his youth, he had deep interest in the history of Middle East. “Middle-East Politics” was one of my major subjects, and as a student I also visited Cairo. I got an opportunity to manage a law ﬁrm in Qatar from 2006 where I served till 2012 that made me become part of the community and enjoy my stay”, he explained. Robert Hager also easily mixes in any society, different cultures. He gives the credit to his parents-- her mother being of Italian origin and father from US. “My mother had moved to US in her childhood after a destructive Second World War. After schooling, she graduated from Columbia University where both the parents met.

CROATIANS MARK 27TH INT’L RECOGNITION DAY IN QATAR Croatia’s world renowned cellist Ana Rucner, who presented numerous famous Western numbers from as well as songs from her own albums, spiced up the function with her performance and star power

Croatian Envoy to Qatar HE Drago Lovric

Mario Lozancic, President CBCQ

Domagoj Cerovac, CBCQ Board Member

ROATIAN community in Qatar celebrated the 27th International Recognition Day with patriotic fervor at an impressive function. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Croatia to Qatar HE Drago Lovrica said, “On this day, we remember with humble gratitude those brave Croatians who sacrificed their lives to achieve this goal that sees Croatia today not only as a full member of EU and NATO but a nation poised to take the presidency of EU next year.” He hailed the establishment Croatian embassy in Qatar, and subsequent opening of Croatian Business Council (CBCQ) in Doha that should be celebrated along with “our national day of International Recognition. Croatian envoy said Croatian Business Council is the symbol of “our presence in Qatar, a 500-strong community contributing to the development of Qatar”. He lauded the services of his community which leave a mark on all spheres of life in Qatar.” Croatians are a successful, influential and well-appreciated community in Qatar, the envoy added. Lovric described the bilateral relations between Qatar and Croatia as very strong, positive and crucial for the Gulf region. He lauded the visit of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Croatia in November last year and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic’s trip to Qatar in 2017. The Croatian envoy also highlighted the eight memorandums of understanding signed by the two friendly countries last year which will help step up cooperation and exchange of experience in many fields. He said that partnership between Croatia and Qatar will serve as an example for other Gulf countries. He said that within the framework of the European Union, Croatia supports closer cooperation with all Gulf Countries, in all aspects. He said that good political relations should contribute to the development of bilateral economic cooperation. Trade between Qatar

and Croatia reached $64m dollars in 2017 and tourist flow from Qatar to Croatia has been picking up with over 6,000 Qatari citizens and residents visiting Croatia during 2018, the envoy said. Ambassador Lovric said that his country offers various products and services including halal certified products; Croatia can meet Qatar’s needs for firstrate food products. “However, my country needs investments and is eager to develop various sectors of the economy with the help of Qatari investment. Energy, defense industry, health and tourism are the main areas where Qatari investment is welcome.” Mario Lozancic, President CBCQ in his address quoted Napoleon saying if he had 5,000 Croatian soldiers, he would have been dining in Moscow and with additional 100,000, he would have conquered the world. He said Croatians have made their presence felt across the world through conquests, commerce, culture and sports. He said that world’s greatest traveller Marco Polo was a Croatian born on the Dalmation island of Korcula. He said that CBCQ looks forward to becoming a bridge between Croatia and the great State of Qatar. He hoped that many companies and individuals from both sides will find using this bridge worthwhile. He said that CBCQ would love to be part of projects like 2022 World Cup preparations. He assured he as-

sured Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy CBCQ’s full support in hosting great and noble event of FIFA World Cup 2022. CBCQ Board Member Domagoj Cerovac presented details of Business Council’s objectives and the events in pipeline. CBCQ surprised the guests with the performance of Croatia’s world renowned cellist Ana Rucner, who presented numerous famous Western numbers as well as songs from her own albums. Ana Rucner has performed almost in all parts of the world but it was her ﬁrst visit to Qatar. To a question how she felt being in Doha, she said there is something in this country. “I wish to stay in Qatar for long and experience more of this lovely country.”

Ana Rucner

Doha College students line up for Qatar

(From left): Gary Froud, Head of PE; Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal; Ayoub Arredouani, Olayinka Famuyiwa, Druan Harcombe, Matthieu Heynes and Vice-Principal Neil Thomas

IVE Doha College (DC) students had the exceptional honour of playing under the Qatar ﬂag at the recent Asia Rugby Sevens tournament hosted in Malaysia. DC boys Druan Harcombe, Olayinka Famuyiwa, Matthieu Haynes, Ayoub Arredouani (all in Year 12), Alex Crowe (Year 13) and their team mates played against Malaysia, China, Honk Kong, Laos, Uzbekistan and South Korea in this tightly contested competition, pulling off an honourable performance. The boys are continuing a strong tra-

dition of rugby playing at Doha College. Vice-Principal Neil Thomas (pictured on the far right) previously represented Qatar in the Asia Rugby Championship, a group of four Doha College female students represented Qatar at last year’s West Asian Rugby Sevens in Lebanon – and defeated every team they faced – while alumnus Tom Ayling played for Qatar in 2016. Doha College excels in many other sports and enjoys a close co-operation with its sports academy Evolution Sports Qatar. It offers GCSE, AS and A Level

courses in physical education and academic PE, as well as a BTEC Diploma in sports coaching. DC students and staff are involved with many local sports clubs, and the school organises the annual Doha College 5k and 10k Race, a now traditional ﬁxture in Qatar’s sporting calendar. “To be selected for the team, for me, was quite a shock because there were many others that could have been picked. I felt very honoured and proud to play for a national side,” revealed team member Matthieu Heynes.

GULF TIMES Monday, February 4, 2019

COMMUNITY IESL-QC organises annual meeting The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka-Qatar Chapter (IESL-QC) recently organised its 5th Annual General Meeting at Concorde Hotel. Professor Ajantha Dharmasiri, Director and Chairman of the Postgraduate Institution of Management University Sri Jayawardenepura and President of the Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), was the chief guest at the event. Jagath Gunasekara, outgoing chairman of IESL-QC, welcomed the gathering. A video presentation ‘A flashback of Qatar Chapter last year’, prepared by Shakeel Badurdeen, was also showcased on the occasion. Kamil Ariff, Chairman IESL-QC, also addressed the gathering. A

financial report for the past year was presented by Mohamed Irfan, Treasurer at IESL-QC. Speaking on the occasion Ajantha Dharmasiri highlighted the 3Ps of motivation, including purpose, passion and performance. Prabuddha Lokuliyanage, Secretary at IESL-QC, proposed a vote of thanks. The newly elected executive committee of IESL-QC, include Kamil Ariff, Chairman; Prabuddha Lokuiyanage, Secretary; Prasanna Janakasiri, Vice Chairman; Irfan Mohamed, Treasurer; and Manoj Vellaiyapillai, Editor. Other committee members, include Asoka Jayalath, Chanaka Guruge, Amila Mapa, Mahesh Ratnayake and Mohamed Fazil.

Doha College becomes a member of IAPS Doha College has recently become a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a renowned organisation of the world’s leading preparatory schools. “We are delighted that another prestigious international school has joined IAPS,” said Christopher King, Chief Executive of IAPS. “Although each of our schools is independent and has its own ethos, they are all committed to delivering an excellent, well-rounded education to the pupils in their care. We are very pleased to welcome Doha College as a new member,” he added. Grant Gillies, Head Teacher at Doha College

Primary, said, “We are thrilled to be part of the Independent Association Prep Schools (IAPS). It demonstrates our commitment to ‘Excellence For All, Excellence From All’ and extends the associations we have with the top independent schools around the world. Over 700 of the very best schools are part of IAPS, and membership is dependent on a range of very strict criteria. At Doha College, we continue to lead innovation in education, and it is excellent to develop wider networks. The range of support offered will ensure our amazing school continues to grow in both strength and stature.”

OIS organises special assembly Olive International School (OIS) recently organised a special assembly for the students of Grade-I. The assembly kicked off with a prayer, which was followed by news reading segment. Glenwin Babu, class teacher of Grade-I, also spoke on the occasion, which was followed

by a thematic skit on the negative impact of social media. Geetha, Vice Principal at OIS, along with Indrani, Co-ordinator at OIS, and Karishma, Assistant Co-ordinator, appreciated the students and their performance. The assembly was concluded with the national anthem of India.

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Monday, February 18, 2019

An expatriate’s dream to display his Quranic art work in Islamic Museum, enter Guinness records NISTHER M H

Mohammed Sultan Sheikh has spent 10 years writing the entire verses of the Holy Quran on large parchment papers Mohammed Sultan Sheikh

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OHA-BASED fashion designer Mohammed Sultan Sheikh is a man on a mission. The 51-year old, who owns two boutiques in Qatar, has been working tirelessly towards his goal — to display his calligraphically-written Holy Quran in the Qatar Islamic Museum and enter the Guinness Book of World Records. Sheikh has spent 10 years writing the entire verses of the Holy Quran on large parchment papers (30x24 inches in size). Each written letter of the Holy Quran is then dabbed with gold water and decorated with sparkling beads of crystals. The letters of the Holy Quran brightly while glow brig placed under a soft light, and are a treat to watch. wa Each handwritten handw page of the Holy Quran needs around 4 40,000 expensive Silversky Silversk Australian crystals.

“Since I want to complete the project in another two years, I have hired seven workers to help me with the decorating works,” Sheikh told Qatar Tribune recently. The project, once completed, will be veriﬁed by seven Quran jurists at the Awqaf. Sheikh is bringing out each juzh of the Holy Quran separately because of its huge

size (30x20 inches), and thickness (6 inches). Each juzh weighs around 15 kgs. So he will need as much space as for 30 books to display it in the Islamic Museum. There was a time when designing clothes for Bollywood celebrity-actress and former Miss World (1994) Aishwarya Rai was a passion for him. He spent a lot of money and time designing dresses for

Aishwarya, who is the daughter-in-law of Indian cinema’s former superstar Amitabh Bachchan. However, Sheikh could never meet the actress and this left him disappointed. His current ambition took roots later in his life when he met a religious scholar in Qatar, and was attracted by his teachings. “I decided to devote my entire time, money and energy on Islamic art works,” said Sheikh. Keeping the Holy Quran project in his mind, he learnt the art of calligraphy in 2006. Once he picked up this art, he started with initially making large wall frames (2x3 metres in size) of Islamic symbols like Quran aya’h, zikr and mosques of the holy cities of Mecca and Madina etc. Soon, his wall frames started becoming popular and he started exhibiting his works in malls and souks. “I continued this art for four years — from 2006 to 2010. This experience gave me a big boost to prepare myself for my pilot Holy Quran project.” Sheikh has spent almost all his savings on the Holy Quran project. “I am running out of money and am on the lookout for sponsors who could fund this project,” he said.

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MES bids adieu to Class 12 students TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MES Indian School hosted a glittering ceremony on its campus to bid farewell to its current batch of Class XII students on February 16. The outgoing students of the academic year 2018-19 along with school ofﬁcials comprising teaching staff took part in the impressive function that marked the culmination of schooling for these students. Although the overriding tone of the occasion was festive, there was an undercurrent of nostalgia and sadness, as the students fondly recounted their most cherished moments on the campus and expressed their overwhelm-

ing sense of gratitude towards the institution for imparting knowledge and discipline. Student representatives Syed Mohammad Raza Haider and Clairin C Rolland spoke eloquently underlining the signiﬁcant role played by the school, and the valuable contributions and lasting im-

pact the teachers had made by way of promoting a positive environment in the school. “As you are in the threshold of facing realities of the world, be digniﬁed in your action, adorn noble qualities of trustworthiness and piety and exercise utmost respect to elders and parents,” urged K.

Abdul Karim, President officiating, MES Governing Board. “With determination and perseverance, you can accomplish your dream of life, utilizing the unlimited talents and potential coupled with the knowledge and skills imparted at the school. You can lead a life worthy of emulation,” said A.P Khaleel, Director, Cultural/Co-Curricular Activities, MES Governing Board. Hameeda Kadar, the school’s principal, announced the names of the best outgoing students. She urged the students to face the world confidently and give preference to parents over gadgets and friends, as parents have brought them to this stage after sacrificing so much.

DOHA College, one of the oldest international schools in Qatar, has added one more feather to its cap by becoming a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a renowned organisation of the world’s leading preparatory schools. This is an outstanding achievement since a school has to reach a very high standard to be eligible for membership, with rigorous requirements on teaching, a broad curriculum, maintaining excellent standards of pastoral care and keeping staff members’ professional development training up-todate. “We are delighted that another prestigious international school has joined IAPS,” said Christopher King, Chief Executive of IAPS. “Although each of our schools is independent and has its own ethos, they are all committed to delivering an excellent, well-rounded education to the pupils in their care. We are very pleased to

welcome Doha College as a new member.” Grant Gillies, who took up the post of Head Teacher at Doha College Primary in September last year and was instrumental in achieving this feat, shared his delight: “We are thrilled to be part of the Independent Association Prep Schools (IAPS). It demonstrates our commitment to ‘Excellence For All, Excellence From All’ and extends the associations we have with the top independent schools around the world. Over 700 of the very best schools are part of IAPS, and membership depends on a range of very strict criteria. At Doha College, we continue to lead

innovation in education, and it is excellent to develop wider networks. The range of support offered will ensure that our amazing school continues to grow in both strength and stature.” Doha College is currently building a new, state-of-theart campus in Al Wajba, set to open its doors in 2020, coinciding with the school’s 40th anniversary. Last year, it became the ﬁrst in the world to be accredited as a High Performance Learning school, and it scored record examination results for a second year running. To ﬁnd out more about the curriculum on offer, visit www.dohacollege.com.

‘Follow the traffic rules and be safe Tips for students and parents as ‘know safety’ means no accident’ to get ready for examinations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A special assembly on ‘Trafﬁc Safety’ awareness was conducted by the students of Grades 6, 7 and 8 of Olive International School, Umm Salal Ali campus, on February13.

The assembly highlighted the importance of safety on roads while driving and for pedestrians. During the assembly, students presented stirring slo-

gans and reiterated the importance of trafﬁc safety through a picturesque skit with ample of props along with a striking and melodious song. The school’s coordina-

tors addressed the students in a very practical and ameliorating way on the safety rules. The event concluded with the Indian National Anthem. (TNN)

‘Spell Bee’ contest tests vocabulory of pupils OLIVE International School, Umm Salal Ali, hosted an Interschool ‘Spell Bee Competition’ on February 14, to create awareness of the possibilities of using varied words in oral expression and to add words to the active vocabulary of students. Students from various schools participated in the event and dueled with the toughest words. The hall was packed with pupils and teachers cheering for

the competitors. After a number of nail biting rounds, Ehan Suhas from Rajagiri Public School emerged as the ‘Spell Be Winner’. The ﬁrst, second and third positions were bagged by Bhagya Sreebinu from Shantiniketan Indian School, Sreya Bijesh from Nobel International School and Mariel Rose from Olive International School Umm Salal Ali respectively. (TNN)

IT’S that time of the year when students and their parents are having anxious time. Just a month before the CBSE board exams start, they must be equipped with certain skills and aptitude to face the forthcoming exams, eminent educationist and Principal of Birla Public School A P Sharma has said. Stress is one of the body’s natural responses yet it’s not always harmful. If one can manage it intelligently it may create a sense of responsibility and motivation. Sometimes it creates a situation of “fight or flight”, he noted. The adrenaline effect can be managed well if parents and students deal with it with caution and consider it quite natural, he said. “From the kindergarten to grade 12, for a student, the academic journey is grueling and strenuous. They go through a maze of experiences, experiments, ordeals, heart burns, fear, anxieties and sniffles yet no one quits!” Tests and examinations become part of their life. A series of tests through the year culminates in a year-end examination of a more serious nature that determines the

A P Sharma, Principal of Birla Public School child’s promotion or detention. The tribulations of the heart, mind and body continue through the succeeding years until the students ﬁnally sit for the ﬁnal Board exam in grades 10 and 12, which become decisive in terms of the future career and growth. “Over the years exams are known to create anxiety and fear. Of course, it’s a festival for a few, but only for very few. But on the whole, what I can tell parents and students is ‘don’t stress, do your best, forget the rest. The best view comes after the toughest climb’.” Actually, when a student

writes class 10 board exam the ﬁrst time, the whole session (year-long) becomes a matter of great concern. Everybody in society, such as family and school, keeps reminding them they are going to take the most crucial exam of their life at the end of academic session. The student has to face various restrictions on his daily routine, especially related to entertainment, games, and gossips and sometimes on diet too, he pointed out. “The students become an object and center of attention of the whole family and everyone in the family, even visitors, proffer a plethora of advice and hold out a lot of expectation,” Sharma noted. “Many parents also go through the same problem when their ward is taking the Board exam. Rather, most of the time they seem more nervous, and of course, become very concerned. We see many scenes of great concern outside the exam center where parents hugging children, consoling them and some of them with drops of tears rolling down the face.” Hence, both students and parents seek proper guidance to deal with this marathon of emotional stress and concern.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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COMMUNITY Doha College celebrates ‘Entrepreneurship Day’ Doha College, in association with INJAZ Qatar, an organisation that partners together with the local business community, corporate volunteers and educators to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy, recently celebrated ‘Entrepreneurship Day’ at Primary School Section. Raymond Obeid, Director of Projects and Head of Entrepreneurship Department at

INJAZ Qatar, said, “We were honoured to deliver an ‘Entrepreneurship Masterclass’ to the outstanding students of Doha College. They were interactive when introduced to entrepreneurial concepts and were very creative with the challenge given to them. It was a great learning experience, and the success of the event was due to the efforts of the teachers and volunteers who ran the presentations and mentored the students”.

Qatar Academy wins Botball competition at CMU-Q Qatar Academy recently bagged the championship title of ‘Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ)’s Annual Botball Competition’. Some 15 teams participated in the competition. Botball participants receive their robot and their mission at

a workshop eight weeks before the final event so they can learn to program the robot and plan a strategy for the final competition. Lebanese School of Qatar got second position, which was followed by English Modern School on third.

Aspire Academy hosts AIMS MUN Conference Aspire Academy recently hosted AIMS Model United Nations (MUN) Conference. Students of various schools, including International School of London – Qatar (ISLQ), Middle East International School (MIS), and Stafford Sri-Lankan School Doha (SSLSD) participated in the conference. The topics discussed during the conference, included poverty, humanitarian issues, health and wellbeing, women’s welfare and environmental issues. Jassem al-Jaber, Principal of Aspire Academy’s School, said, “During the conference, each student had the chance to participate in vibrant debates and group discussions. This will leave a hugely positive impact on their character. At Aspire Academy, we focus on both the sporting and educational aspects of our student-athletes’

development. We strive to build the character of our students and help them become global citizens who at the same time take pride in their national culture and identity. We have an established life skills programme that offers our students a wide range of activities including training courses, and international humanitarian missions to refugee camps.” Shondale Pagano, Director at Middle East International School, said, “It has been a really good experience. We need more students to step up into leadership positions. By doing this type of confidence and competencebuilding activity, we can embed conscientiousness into the new generation of youth while equipping them to go on and do great things.”

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Schoolchildren turn businessmen on Entrepreneurship Day at Doha College

Schoolchildren turn businessmen on Entrepreneurship Day at Doha College 10 February 2019

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Doha College held an Entrepreneurship Day in its primary school, giving students an insight into how the marketplace functions and understand the financial principles of business management. The British international school joined forces with INJAZ Qatar, an organisation that partners with the local business community, corporate volunteers and educators to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy, to deliver the event. Creativity, enterprise and negotiation were a few skills that shone through during the day when students had the opportunity to design, price and market their very own products. Entries were critiqued on product name and logo; the advertising poster design; creativity; presentation and the financial statement, a process which helped ignite an entrepreneurial spirit in the budding participants. Raymond Obeid, Director of Projects and Head of Entrepreneurship Department at INJAZ Qatar, shared his impressions about working with the students: “We were honoured to deliver an “Entrepreneurship Masterclass” to the outstanding students of Doha College. They were interactive when introduced to entrepreneurial concepts and were very creative with the challenge given to them. It was a great learning experience, and the success of the event was due to the efforts of the teachers and volunteers who ran the presentations and mentored the students”. 1/2

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Schoolchildren turn businessmen on Entrepreneurship Day at Doha College

In the Secondary School, Doha College offers GCSEs in Business Studies and Economics, and A Levels in Business and Economics, Travel and Tourism.

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GULF TIMES Monday, February 18, 2019

COMMUNITY Doha College to organise Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year Doha College is all set to organise the third edition of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year from February 20 to 22 at InterContinental Hotel. The competition will be independently judged by a panel of experts, including Giovanni Pasini, Chief Conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and Qatar Chamber Choir; and Olga Protopopova, Principal for the International Centre for Music in Doha. The panel will be led Greg Beardsell, international choral music expert. Steph Gomaa, Director of Music at Doha College, said, “The ethos of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year is that of uniting children through singing. It is our aim for children to have a platform that encourages a touch of competitive spirit, with the desire to perform and excel in music. Being a High Performance Learning school, we recognise the importance of equipping students to be well-rounded, and QPSCoY allows participating children to develop a multitude of attributes and

values outside of the classroom. ” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, added, “Our school is honoured to be at the forefront of promoting excellence in music at a primary age across schools in Qatar.” Dana Al Fardan, Ambassador of the competition, said, “I look back on music making when I was a child with such fondness. I believe it is so important to encourage children not only to have an appreciation of music but to experience music through performing it and sharing it with their peers.” Six choirs will qualify for the final round, out of the 15 groups hailing from Doha, Mesaieed, Wakra and Dukhan. All competitors will participate in a big-sing led by Greg Beardsell. Music Square (51 East) will provide a piano for the three days of the competition. The event is also supported by FNAC and Symphony Events and Productions.

Dana Al Fardan

MES organises farewell event MES Indian School recently organised a farewell event for the students of Grade-XII bade at the Conference Hall of MES. The event was attended by the outgoing badge of Grade XII along with the faculty members and school officials. Mohammed Abdulla Khan welcomed the gathering. Syed Mohammad Raza Haider and Clairin C Rolland, student representatives, spoke about the significant role played by the school in their lives. Speaking on the occasion, K Abdul Karim, President of MES Governing Board, said, “As you are in the threshold of facing realities of the world, be dignified in your action, adorn noble qualities of trustworthiness and piety and exercise utmost respect to elders and parents.” A P Khaleel, Director of Cultural and Co-Curricular Activities at MES Governing Board, added, “With determination and perseverance, you can accomplish your dream of life. Utilising the unlimited talents and potential coupled with the knowledge and skill imparted by the school you can lead a life worthy of emulation.” Hammeda Kadar, Principal of MES, announced the

names of the best outgoing students and urged the students to face the world confidently. “As trustworthy custodians, we are fulfilling our obligation to the parents. And we guided you all in these years and equip you with the required knowledge and skill to confront the challenges of the world outside,” she said. The best outgoing students, included Buddhi Rohan Sai, Sreerag Vinod, Dithi Dinesan, Amina Nahaan and Hawwa Yousaf. Other titles given to the students, included Midhun Sunil Kumar and Myar Imad, best all-rounders title; Aloysius Joshy and Roslyn Varghese, best sports talents of the year; Syed Mohammad Raza Haider and Ria Elsa George, talent of the year; Nihal Ali Ebrahim and Hamna N T, best outgoing prefects; Mohammed Saadkhan and Haneen Ali, best outgoing Campus Care Force (CCF) members of the school; Hamdan Gousuddin, best scout; and Saiyed Fahmeen, best guide. Jino Mangalam, faculty member at the Department of Biology, also addressed the gathering. Representing teachers, Mr. Jino Mangalam, Department of Biology delivered a speech. The event also featured a couple of dance performances.

MPAC organises 1st Inter Do Jo Karate Championship and Camp Mamangam Performing Art Centre (MPAC) recently organised 1st Inter Do Jo Karate Championship and Camp. Shihan Vinod Kumar K, Chief Instructor and Examiner at NSKA Qatar, presided

over the championship and camp. Anjali Prasannan, Director of MPAC, inaugurated the prize distribution ceremony. Shihan Vinod Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion.

OIS organises ‘Spell Bee Competition’ Olive International School (OIS) recently organised ‘Spell Bee Competition’. Students from various schools in Qatar participated in the competition. Ehan Suhas, a student of Rajagiri Public School, won the competition. Bhagya Sreebinu, a student of Shantiniketan Indian School, bagged first runners

up position, which was followed by Sreya Bijesh, a student of Nobel International School, and Mariel Rose, a student of OIS, with second runners up and third, respectively. The competition was organised under the supervision of Geeta Somashekharan, Roopinder Kaur and Seema Guleria.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

CAMPUS CORNER

Doha College all set to host 3rd edition of ‘Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year’

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‘QATAR Primary School Choir of the Year’ (QPSCoY) returns this February for its third and largest edition yet. Organised by Doha College, this competition for primary school choirs has grown from its inaugural event in 2017 to a nationwide musical event involving more than 700 children. The competition is inde-

pendently judged by a panel of experts comprising Giovanni Pasini, chief conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and Qatar Chamber Choir, and Olga Protopopova, Principal for the International Centre for Music in Doha. The panel will be led -- as it has from the very beginning of the competition -- by international choral music expert Greg Beardsell. In recent years, Greg has held the directorships of

Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Ulster Youth Choir, Wooburn Singers and was Chorus Director for the Gabrieli Consort’s education programme ROAR. He has worked with the BBC Symphony Chorus, London Bach Choir and the London Symphony Chorus. Steph Gomaa, Director of Music at organising school Doha College, explains what QPSCoY is about: “The ethos of Qatar Primary School Choir

of the Year is that of uniting children through singing. It is our aim for children to have a platform that encourages a touch of competitive spirit, with the desire to perform and excel in music. Being a High Performance Learning school, we recognise the importance of equipping students to be well-rounded, and QPSCoY allows participating children to develop a multitude of attributes and values outside of

the classroom.” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, added: “Our school is honoured to be at the forefront of promoting excellence in music at a primary age across schools in Qatar.” Competition ambassador Dana Alfardan, internationally renowned Qatari composer and Doha College alumna composed the QPSCoY anthem ‘Wings of the Falcon’. “As a songwriter and com-

poser,” she said, “I look back on music making when I was a child with such fondness. I believe it’s so important to encourage children not only to have an appreciation of music but to experience music through performing it and sharing it with their peers.” Six choirs will qualify for the ﬁnal, out of the 15 groups hailing from Doha, Mesaieed, Wakra and Dukhan. All competitors will participate in a

big-sing led by Greg Beardsell, whose engaging workshops have enchanted past editions’ choirs and will again be part of this years’ schedule. QPSCoY will be held from February 20 to 22 at InterContinental The City, main sponsors, while Music Square (51 East) will provide a piano for the three days of the competition. The event is also supported by FNAC and Symphony Events & Productions.

Focus on disabilities at teachers training

‘Together We Care’: DMIS holds

workshop at Olive International School

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A teachers training workshop was held at Olive International School on the Nuaija campus on February 16. The ﬁrst session was led by Fr. Justin on the topic, ‘Learning Disabilities and Teaching Challenges’. The workshop dealt with different types of learning disabilities and methods to improve them. Fr. Justin explained how learning difﬁculties differ from learning disabilities and dealt with the misconceptions that arise re-

garding the same. This session was followed by an interactive session by Nabeel Ahmed Baig who conducted interesting activities for teachers to bring out the importance of instilling hope in students and motivating them to reach out to their dreams. Baig inspired the audience through his success story and highlighted the importance of teamwork, leadership, patience and unity in personal and professional life. The session came to an end on a very positive note.

OIS marks Feb as Trafﬁc Awareness Month

DOHA Modern Indian School hosted an interactive session for mothers of wards with the objective of lending an insight into the different approaches used in the classrooms. The session was held in the school premises on February 17. School Principal Panchali Dasgupta Sahu welcomed the mothers and briefed them about the intent behind the endeavor. Head of Primary Michelle Iyer conducted an interactive session on ‘Preparedness for effective learning’. The workshop was held to join hands with mothers and work together for the children’s physical and mental health. Its aim was to make mothers aware of the innovative methods adopted by DMIS, to teach concepts in a way that children get reinforcement of what they have learnt in school. Mothers took part in different activities. School counsellor Unnikrishnan showed the mothers how to remain calm and free from anxiety in times of stress. The session proved to be an enriching for mothers.

Olive International School, Khairaitiyat is observing February as Traffic Awareness Month where the ‘Little Olivians’ are practicing traffic and safety rules on day-to-day basis.

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IN its endeavor to develop global citizenry, Birla Public School launched its new project ‘Think Globally Work Locally’ on January 19, at the BK Birla Auditorium. The project aims at imbibing the spirit of global brotherhood and to help the students realise their responsibility to make this world a better living place. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda 2030 adopted at the World Summit of United Nations was introduced to launch the

programme. This project aims at introducing the SDGs to all schools in Doha and work in collaboration to create awareness and to contribute to the cause of humanity. The school plans to organise Inter-School competitions, a Conclave and a Youth conference in collaboration with UNO and UNICEF with the aim to involve youths and inspire them to contribute to this global venture. All schools in Doha very soon get an ofﬁcial invitation for the same. School Principal A P Sharma said the spirit of ‘Vasud-

haiva Kutumbakam’ should be imbibed by the students. He congratulated the students and staff of the school for contributing for SDGs in collaboration with United Nations Organization. Rekha George, HOD of Social Science department, introduced the programme, a beautiful dance performance depicting all 17 SDGs. A mesmerising song ‘I Love SDGs’ was presented by the students. Bhavna V S introduced the SDGs, their objectives, vision, the programme designed by the school, the road map and how it can be incorporated in all teaching

and learning practices in the school. Senior Vice-Principal Shirly Rappai motivated the staff saying it’s an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of the world and help children become good citizens of the world. Vice-Principal Radhika Rele, Rajesh Pillai, Administrative Manager Joseph K, HOD Music Department Marshal, Sreelakshmi, John and students took special efforts to make the program a success. Betty Leone compered the programme while Mohammed Nawas proposed the vote of thanks.

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Doha College organises third edition of QPSCOY Competition Doha College recently organised the third edition of Qatar Primary School Choir of the Year (QPSCOY) Competition at Intercontinental Hotel. The three day event featured a choral workshop by Greg Beardsell. world-renowned choral expert from UK. was attended by over 700 children. Greg introduced new techniques. beats and tunes at the workshop. Greg was also the lead adjudicator of the competition. joined on the panel by Sonja Park. co-founder of Moving Young Artists. Qatar National Music Competition and International Chamber Music Concerts Series for Peace and Unity: Giovanni Pasini. Chief Conductor of the Qatar Youth Orchestra and the Qatar Chamber Choir; and Olga Protopopova, Principal of the International Centre for Music in Doha. Dana Alfardan. Qatari music composer who wrote the bespoke song Wings of the Falcon for the inaugural competition in 2017, reprised her role as QPSCOY Ambassador. Speaking about the choir's achievement. Mark Young, Conductor of Descant from Dukhan English School, said, "Descant comprises 47 children from Grade V-VI. representing a diverse cross-section of the school community. who have a passion for singing and enjoy performing. It has been a privilege for our children to perform alongside other school choirs and be involved in such an outstanding musical experience."

Dr Steffen Sommer. Principal of Doha College, said, "Yet again, Doha College has contributed to generating and promoting excellence in Qatar. The musical talent. precision of coaching and musicianship displayed made it clear that the competition has now reached a level which will, almost by default. lead to more searching challenges in the future and. with it. generate yet a higher level of performance." The choirs from various schools that participated in the competition. included American Community School, American School of Doha Dragon Voice Squad. Doha British School - Ain Khaled, Doha British School - Al Wakrah. Doha College Cantabile .Doha College Fortes. Doha College Prestos. Doha English Speaking School Cantabile. Doha English Speaking School Voice Squad. Dukhan English School Descant. GEMS Wellington School, King's College Concert Choir, Mesaieed International School Primary Choir. Sherborne Qatar Prep School Choir, Swiss International School Qatar. Dukhan English School Descant bagged the winning title. which was followed by King's College Concert Choir and Doha English Speaking School Voice Squad with second and third positions, respectively. Doha College Fortes received the Stagecraft Award and Sherborne Qatar Prep School Choir the Repertoire Award.

Actor Sarjano Khalid to visit Doha tomorrow Sarjano Khalid, the male protagonist of Indian Malayalam film June, is all set to visit Doha tomorrow along with Rajisha Vijyan. award winning actress. The movie has been running successfully in theatres since its release on February 21 in Doha. Sarjano Khalid, the debutant actor who plays the role of Noel, is an alumnus of Ideal Indian School. June is directed by debutant director Ahammed Kabeer and produced by Vijay Babu, under the

banner of Friday Film House. The film highlights the importance of family relationships, friendships and the likes. through the eyes of a woman. The movie has been widely accepted to evoke high school nostalgia among the viewers. Sarjano Khalid and Rajisha Vijayan will interact with the audience at the Asian Town Cinema at 7:45pm tomorrow during the celebrity screening of the movie.

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NMA celebrates 37th anniversary Nepal Magar Association (NMA) – Qatar Chapter recently celebrated its 37th anniversary at Al Nakhyan Restaurant. The event was chaired by Sher Bahadur Roka Magar, Chairperson of NMA. Mahendra Thapa Magar, Chief Adviser of NMA, was the chief guest at the event. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Bhim Bahadur Taramu Magar, former Chairperson of NMA; and Youba Raj Sharma, Nepali community leader. The event focused on preserving history, language and culture of the Magar community. Magar is one of the oldest ethnic and indigenous communities in Nepal. The event kicked off with a lamp lighting ceremony, which was followed by the national anthem of Nepal. Bibek Pulami Magar, Secretary of NMA, briefed the audience about the event. The event was hosted by Bijaya Magar and Naresh Sinjali Magar. The event featured various folk dances, including tappa, chudka, salaiju and kauraha andhurra by the artistes of Nepal Magar Cultural Family-Qatar (NMCF). The dances were choreographed by Janak Thapa Magar and Yogen Khamcha Magar. The first look of a video song by Som Thapa was also unveiled on the occasion. Poornima Bhuhathok, long term resident of Qatar and member of NMA, was also bid farewell on the occasion. Mahendra Thapa was felicitated at the event for his contribution to NMA. Sher Bahadur Roka proposed a vote of thanks. – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

Doha College organises annual stage production Doha College recently organised a large-scale annual stage production for the students of Grade VII-XIII. Over 300 students took part in the play that had a run time of three hours and thirty minutes. Created by Jane Williams, Head of Drama at Doha College, the play focused around five argumentative siblings who became immersed in five classic books, including Alice in Wonderland, Les Miserables, Oliver Twist, Lord of the Files and The Boy at the Back of the Class. Each set told a

stirring story, and along the way, all protagonists discovered qualities in themselves that helped them grow and relate to each other. Dr Steffen Sommer, Doha College Principal, said, “What an incredibly polished performance. Everything went seamlessly, perfectly timed and crafted, a credit to our Drama Department and our hard-working students. As a High Performance Learning school, productions such as this support a vast number of the attributes and values we see as critical in a Doha College student.”

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COMMUNITY Doha College marks International Women’s Day Doha College recently organised an event to mark International Women’s Day. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Yasmian Alsharshani, Qatar’s first female golfer and the first woman in the Qatar National Golf Team; and Dr Bahia Tahzib-Lie, Ambassador of Netherlands, In 2013, Yasmian founded Qatar Golf Ladies, first women’s centre for golf in the Middle East, and was presented with 2013 Businesswoman of the Year Award at the Qatar International Business Forum. Speaking on the occasion, the Dutch ambassador highlighted about women’s path to success. Yasmian conducted an on-spot quiz related to golf with the students. Mikkel Per Mathiesen, a

student of Grade-XIII at Doha College, also joined Yasmian on stage. Mikkel recently won the Qatar Junior Open. Mikkel will have the opportunity to take his golfing career further by starting a scholarship at Wright State University in Dublin, Ohio. “I’m so happy to be here at Doha College with the fantastic students and teachers. I’m glad to have the support of the Dr Bahia Tahzib-Lie as a successful female role model and as a mother of two beautiful daughters. She assisted in delivering this golf clinic and spreading the culture of golf through this event. I am very pleased that the students had a good time and enjoyed learning about the game,” says Yasmian.

LSS organises 13th convention Lamjung Service Society (LSS), a Nepali community organisation, recently organised its 13th convention at Samal Park. Prabin Gurung, Nepali community leader, was the chief guest at the event. The event witnessed one-minute silence for Rabindra Adhikari, late Tourism Minister of Nepal, who died in a chopper crash recently. Nabaraj Nakhola, outgoing Vice-Chairman of LSS, welcomed the gathering. Sita Ram Thapa, outgoing General Secretary, and Binod Prasad Basaula, outgoing Treasurer, presented the financial reports and progress of LSS. Sabindra Shrestha, KB Hamal, Hansaraj Dhakal Chhetri, Bimal Subedi and Bill Bahadur Gurung, Nepali community leaders, also spoke on the occasion. Prabin Gurung announced to donate QR2,000

to LSS. The new management committee of LSS was also elected on the occasion, under the leadership of Nabaraj Nakhola. The new office bearers, include Sita Ram Thapa, First Chairman of LSS; Buddhi Sagar Subarnakar, Second Chairman; Binod Prasad Basaula, Third Chairman; Yubaraj Gurung, General Secretary; Binod Thapa Magar, Secretary; Raj Lopchan, Co-Secretary; Shiva Rashaili, Treasurer; Kalyan Thapa, Co Treasurer; Hari Bahadur Dura, Area Committee Co-ordinator; Hari Gurung Bashisahar, Rabindra Ghimire Sahinas, Sambudin Miya Madhya Nepal, and Janak Karki Sundarbazar, Municipality Co-ordinators. Other members of LSS, include Pratab Bhujel, Ananta Ghimire, Santosh KC, Dev Gurung, Mangila Gurung and Bimala Thapa. – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

PCEA launches brochure of PCL PA College of Engineering Alumni (PCEA) recently launched the official brochure of PACE Championship League (PCL). The ceremony was facilitated by Abdurahiman EP, Vice President of Indian Sports Centre (ICC). The inaugural brochure was presented to

Abdurahiman by Ajmal Backer, Treasurer of PCL, in the presence of Salmanul Faris, Chariman of PCL, and other dignitaries, including Naufal, Jamsheed, Fairooz and Jishad. Selmanul Faris presented a memento to Abdurahiman on the occasion.

Fatma Hassan Alremaihi walks Oscars’ red carpet in Qatari designs Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, CEO of the Doha Film Institute (DFI), recently attended the 2019 Academy Awards ceremony to support two films backed by the institute, including Capharnaum and Of Fathers and Sons. Alremaihi wore a regal cape in pure blue silk from Aadima by Gills Manjulakshmi, an emerging Qatari design brand. Hayfa al-Abdulla, Co-founder of Aadima, said, “We are so happy and proud to have such an astounding representation at the Oscars. Fatma Hassan Alremaihi symbolises the recent success and achievements of Qatari women.” Ghosoon al-Obaidly, Co-founder of Aadmina, added, “The fact that Alremaihi was featured in the Oscars’ best dressed lists across leading international industry publications is an indicator that the Qatari fashion industry has growing international relevance.” Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said, “In my second year attending the Oscars, I am so proud to be representing Qatar and the Doha Film Institute wearing Qatari designs that were amazingly artistic and collaborative in the design of my dress and jewellery look.”

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COMMUNITY Doha College organises Medical Review School Conference Doha College recently organised ‘Doha College’s Medical Review School Conference’. Thirty-eight teams from 9 schools participated in the conference that researched on a set of six topics, including hereditary and metabolic diseases; cancer; technology in medicine; radiological, pathological and diagnostic updates and epidemiology of infectious diseases. The morning session had teams present their research to impartial teacher judges from participating schools. The four teams with the highest scores presented again to a panel of judges, including Dr Satyawan Bhatt and Dr Salman Qureshi, from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC); and Dr Nesrin Ghazi Elkhatib and Dr Osama Hassan Salha, Elite Medical Centre. Keynote speakers at the conference, included Professor Peter Woodruff, Chair of Psychiatry and Medical Director of the Mental Health Service at Hamad Hospital; and Sanjith Ganesan, Doha College alumnus studying medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar. Hisham Khan and Zakki Sarwar, students of Doha College, bagged third position for their

research on ‘Regenerative Knee Surgery’. Their presentation focused on the work of professor Hideo Ochi, President of Hiroshima State University in Japan. Toleen Masarweh, Wardah Shah and Nuhansa Wijesuriya, students of Park House English School, got second position for their presentation on ‘Uncovering the mysteries of Parkinson’s Disease’. Nassima Zerouali, Asmaa Modak and Safira Awanis, students of Al Khor International School, secured first position for their presentation on ‘The Silent Muscle Crippler’. Their research focused on the nature of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), which causes degeneration of the muscles in the body. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Steffen Sommers, Principal of Doha College, said, “I was impressed by the number of schools in attendance, and the quality and calibre of the presentations was truly phenomenal.” The schools participating in the conference, included Al Khor International School, GEMS American Academy, GEMS Wellington, Lebanese School, Park House English School, Sherborne Qatar, Newton British Academy and Doha College.

ISC elects new office bearers Indian Sports Centre (ISC) recently elected its new managing committee. The new office bearers, include Nilangshu Dey, President of ISC; E P Abdurahman, Vice President Operations, Membership and Premises Development; Sharafu P Hameed, Vice President Corporate and Government Relations and Sponsorship; Habib Un Nabi, General Secretary; Nisha Agrawal, Joint Secretary

Nilangshu Dey

Arun Kumar

Habib Un Nabi

Sreenivas TS

and Head of Yoga and Fitness; Ravi Shankar, Head of Finance; Ashik Mohammed, Secretary Volleyball and Basketball; T S Srinivas, Secretary Cricket and Tennis; Arun Kumar K M, Secretary Table Tennis, Badminton and Swimming; Safeerurahman, Secretary Football; and Shivani Mishra, Secretary Athletics, School sports and Ladies Games.

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Ashik Mohammed Kunhikkandiyil

Nisha Agrawal

Puthuveetil Hameed Sharafu

Students of DPS-MIS perform at a concert Students of DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently performed the national anthem of Qatar and India at the musical concert of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani, Bollywood singers, along with Fahad al-Kubaisi, Grammy nominated Qatari singer, at Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena. As part of Qatar-India 2019 Year of Culture, the programme was initiated by FAB Entertainment.

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Monday, March 11, 2019

COMMUNITY IIQS-Qatar conducts its third Continuing Professional Development event Indian Institute of Quantity Surveyors – Qatar Chapter (IIQS-Qatar), an associated organisation of Indian Business and Professionals Council under the aegis of embassy of India, recently conducted its third Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event at Radisson Blu Hotel. The event was attended by over 60 members and guests. The event featured an interactive session with Vinod Kumar, CEO of Marsh Qatar, on ‘Risk and Insurance – Nuts and Bolts’. The lecture

comprehensively covered the concept of risk and deliberated on various insurances procured in the construction industry and beyond outlining the important aspects in selecting the best insurance coverage to reduce the risk and protect the interest of the insured. Rahul Washikar, CPD Committee member at IIQS-Qatar, welcomed the gathering. Vinod Kumar was felicitated by Kiran, General Secretary of IIQS-Qatar, on the occasion. Anshul Gupta, President of IIQSQatar, proposed a vote of thanks.

Doha College wins big at BISQ Games U11 Doha College recently took part in the second edition of British International Schools Qatar (BISQ) Games U11 at Aspire Zone. Fourteen British curriculum schools from Doha participated in the championship. The competitions included boys’ football, girls’ football, basketball, netball, swimming and athletics. Doha College bagged four gold medals and two silver medals along with the overall title of BISQ 2019 Champions. Al Khor International School got second position, which was followed by Park House English School with third position.

Mar Guillen Sumnu, Head Girl of Doha College West Bay Campus, and Aodhan Burness, a student of Grade VI, were felicitated as ‘Best Athlete’. Speaking on the occasion, Mara said, “We worked hard as a team. At school, I do swimming, netball, athletics and football, and outside the school, I do tennis and swimming – I do sports most days a week. When I go to secondary school next year, I want to continue representing the school in all sports and would love to become a professional athlete.” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “It was quite extraordinary to see the commitment and the determination of our young people.”

ISC announces its mission and objectives Indian Sports Centre (ISC) recently announced its mission and objectives in a press conference at Radisson Blu Hotel. Nilangshu Dey, President of ISC, said that mission of ISC is to empower the youngsters in the field of sports and games via professional coaching in various games, including football, cricket, volleyball and table tennis. “The foremost objective of ISC is to initiate and lead the inter community tournaments of various by collaborating with respective Qatar’s games federations to promote a friendly and sportsmanship environment amongst the various expatriate communities residing in Qatar. We are associated with Qatar Football Association, Qatar Cricket

Association, Qatar Volleyball Association, Qatar Athletics Federation, Qatar table Tennis Association, Qatar Swimming Association and QNB Stars League,” he added. Dey also highlighted that ISC has formed 10 separate games sections, including football, cricket, volleyball and basketball, athletics, golf, aquatics and water sports, table tennis, tennis and badminton, yoga and fitness and ladies games. Abdurahiman E P, Vice President Operations at ISC, said that ISC will start its few facilities shortly on its own premises. Sharafu P Hameed, Vice President Corporate and Government Relations, also spoke on the occasion. Habibun Nabi , General Secretary of ISC, proposed a vote of thanks.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

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THE second edition of the British International Schools Qatar Games (BISQ) U11 took place recently at Aspire Zone, bringing together hundreds of children from a total of 14 British curriculum schools across the country. Two days of hard-fought competition saw the students excel at all six sports, namely boys’ football, girls’ football, basketball, netball, swimming and athletics. Doha College’s 36-strong team dominated the games from the very start, winning four gold medals and two silver medals, which gave them the overall title of BISQ 2019 champions. They

Aodhan and Mar hold the trophy. were clear toppers of the podium, also acceded by Al Khor International School in second place, and Park House English School in

third place. Doha College recognised their own sports people for “outstanding contribution”, including Mar Guillen Sumnu

(also Head Girl of Doha College’s West Bay Campus), and Aodhan Burness - both in Year 6. A proud Mar shared her excitement thus: “I was proud to

be captain of the DC team because they had great potential and wouldn’t let anyone down. We worked hard as a team, and everyone supported each other. I started skiing when I was

three and have loved sport ever since. At school, I do swimming, netball, athletics and football, and outside the school, I do tennis and swimming. I do sports most

days a week. “Being awarded Doha College’s ‘best athlete’ made all my hard work over the years worthwhile. When I go to Secondary School next year, I want to continue representing the school in all sports and would love to become a professional athlete.” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, was very impressed with the students’ achievement, saying, “It was quite extraordinary to see the commitment and the determination of our young people. Their resilience, collaborative spirit and conﬁdence were excellent displays of High Performance Learning principles in action.” Once again, Aspire provided a unique opportunity for students to compete in worldclass sports facilities and the competition demonstrated the concerted community approach in Qatar, encouraging youths to stay active and pursue healthy lifestyles.

Doha Bank presents ECO-Schools Award to DPS-MIS MES organises teachers enrichment programme

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DOHA Bank presented the ECO-Schools Programme Award 2018-2019 to DPS MIS Doha Qatar at a special event held on February 23, for successfully completing the ECO-Schools Programme projects. The ambassador of Ecuador to Qatar HE Ivonne A Baki gave away the prizes and awards. In the ‘Waste Water Management’ category, the blue star award was bagged by DPS-Modern Indian School for the project ‘DPS MIS Water Mamagament’. Speaking at the function, CEO of Doha Bank Dr R Seetharaman said he was extremely pleased by another successful year of the ECOSchools Programme, part of

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Doha Bank’s ongoing efforts and commitment towards developing and implementing green initiatives that spread awareness of environmental conservation and protection.

The ECO-Schools Programme Awards 2018-19 highlights the commitment of DPS-MIS towards the social responsibility of making a difference to the environment and society. The ECO-Schools Programme Awards 2018-19 highlights the commitment of DPS MIS towards the social responsibility of making

a difference to the environment and society, in coordination with Doha Bank. Asna Nafees, principal of DPS-MIS, proposed the

vote of thanks on behalf of all the principals and schools that participated in the event through the year in their school premises.

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NORTH Star International Kindergarten-Al Khor, Qatar celebrated its ﬁrst Annual Day and Graduation ceremony on March 23 on the school campus. THE Chief Guest for the programme was the Chief Patron of the school Ali Jassim Khalifa Jassim Al Malki and the Guests of Honour were Dr. Mohammed Bahuddeen - Ministry Of Interior, Com-

munity Policing Department; Habeeb Nabi - Indian Sports

Center; Ummar Kunnumal, the founder director of the

school; Nishad Mohammed Ali, managing director Seashore Engineering & Contracting; Sreejith, ofﬁce manager, Seashore Engineering & Contracting; and the Principal, Zeenathun Nisha Sathar. The proceedings in the evening started with the recital of verses from the Holy Quran followed by welcome speech, inaugural address by the chief guest, presidential address by the founder director of the school and felicita-

tion by the guests of honour. The Annual Report of the school was presented by the Principal Zeenathun Nisha Sathar who highlighted the various activities conducted by the Kindergarten for the holistic development of the children. The programme continued with the prize distribution ceremony, thematic show on global warming, graduation ceremony, awarding ceremony and the vote of thanks.

AS part of teachers’ enrichment programme, a session on empowering teachers with the required skills was held at EG Hall of MES School on March 31. Syed Haris, a well-known trainer for teachers, students and parents, was the resource person. THE two-hour long session focused on the topic, ‘Teachers of Tomorrow.’ Haris eloquently explained the need for a sea-change in the attitude of teachers towards students and highlighted the positive changes impacting education and schools. He also stressed on preparing teachers for the students of a new millennium,

who are widely acknowledged as education and knowledge-oriented. The presenter of the day said teachers play a crucial role in the ‘making’ and ‘breaking’ of a child’s self-esteem, and strongly recommended teachers to adopt enhanced mindsets and varied skills catering to the needs and preferences of young learners of today. The session was extremely fruitful and engaging for the teachers as it enabled them to become more effective and caring mentors. Ofﬁcials and teachers from various sections of the school attended the session. Members of the Department of Guidance and Counselling coordinated the programme.

The two-hour long session focused on the topic, ‘Teachers of Tomorrow.’

A fun-filled rest day for NIS staff, Ideal Indian School hosts KG Day families at Sealine Beach Resort TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

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A team of around 200 teachers of Noble International School (NIS) along with the Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed, Vice Principals Jayamon Joy and Robin K Jose, and other members of the faculty, spent a day at Sealine Beach Resort, Mesaieed. IT was a much-awaited break for the staff of the school. The multiple qualities of teachers were portrayed at the gathering where the teachers highlighted their sense of

It was a much-awaited break for the staff of the school. unity and sincerity, and were in their utmost relaxed state enjoying the ﬁne services of Sealine Beach Resort. The swimming pool, outdoor leisure games, tents, hammocks and the magniﬁcent location simply charmed

the visitors. “It’s nice to see that such employee recreational programmes are arranged by schools to let the teachers relive the child in them,” said two Italian tourists who were happy to have joined the teachers in dance

and games. The resort offered a wideranging lunch buffet with a solid three-course meal. The day concluded with the principal sharing his feelings and hope for more such gatherings in the future.

IDEAL Indian School held a colourful evening recently for the children of Kindergarten to mark their graduation to the primary section of the school. This marks new dimensions to their school life and the journey they begin towards a shiny, bright and glorious future.The students of KG II donned convocation outﬁts to receive certiﬁcates of promotion. Vijay Kumar, Third Secretary, Embassy of India to Qatar, was the chief guest while the school’s president Dr. Hassan Kunhi MP presided over the function. Principal Syed Shoukath Ali, Headmistress of K.G section Shirley D’ Sales, heads of other sections and the heads of departments also attended the ceremony. In his keynote address chief guest Vijay Kumar com-

Children present a cultural extravaganza. mended the school management and teachers for their efforts in shaping the young toddlers for a better future. Dr. Hassan Kunhi MP congratulated the students and their parents and teachers for crossing the ﬁrst milestone in the world of education. The evening was made memorable with a colourful presentation by the graduating students with an inspirational theme ‘Enter the Land of Fantasy’. The programme in-

cluded various skits and dance including Welcome Dance, Blooming Flowers, Jolly Phonics, God’s Gift and a skit ‘Beti Bachao’, which were generously applauded by the packed audience consisting of parents, guests and well wishers. Mohd. Hassan recited verses from the Holy Quran, while Acacia Samantha welcomed the gathering and Salma proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was hosted by Diana Lever.

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COMMUNITY HOPE Qatar organises Annual Sports Day HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs recently organised Annual Sports Day ‘Leave No One Behind’ at Awsaj Recreation Centre Sports Facilities, Qatar Foundation. Differently abled students participated in various sporting activities. Machaille al-Naimi, President of Community Development of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, Research, and Community Development, was the guest of honour. Machaille declared the games open, which was followed by various demonstrations including dances, zumba, pound fitness, karate,

football, and basketball. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rajeev Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of HOPE Qatar, said that the annual sports day of HOPE has become an event that the students look forward to as it gives them the opportunity to break free from various challenges that hold them back from achieving their full potential. “It also is a way of showcasing to the general public that given the right opportunities, individuals with disabilities can do great things. This helps to dispel some of the social stigma attached to the differently abled individuals”, he added.

Doha College marks World Book Day Doha College recently marks World Book Day. The students and faculty members of Doha College designed book covers, wrote book reviews and listened to stories told by visiting parents, who read to them in English, Arabic and French. Kamahl Santamaria, prominent newsreader at Al Jazeera television network, also read a children’s

book, authored by Kay Woodward, on the occasion. The students and staff were dressed up as heroes or villains for the day. The faculty members of ‘Foundation Stage’ also put up a play based on the book Room on the Broom. The event also featured a book fair, book donations, book swap and buddy readings.

NETWORKING EVENT: The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) – UK recently conducted a networking event for its members and students residing in Qatar at Oryx Rotana Hotel. Around 400 participants and students attended the event. The event also featured an interactive session on Risk Management, conducted by Paul Wilhelmij, and Cost Control, conducted by Ahmad Imthiyas.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

COMMUNITY ISC marks International Women’s Day Indian Sports Centre, in association with Indian Women’s Association, recently organised various sports activities to mark International Women’s Day. The event kicked off with Tug of War Championship. Eight teams participated in the event. Noble International School (NIS) bagged the winning title, which was

followed by KWIQ as the runners up. Around 100 ladies participated in 4 X 50 metres relay race and lemon and spoon race. Ritu Kumaran, wife of the Ambassador of India, was the chief guest at the event and felicitated the winners. Nilangshu Dey, President of ISC, was also present on the occasion.

Doha College students win Park House Medical Conference Doha College students recently participated in the third Medical Conference hosted by Park House English School. Five schools across Qatar participated in the conference and presented their finding to a panel of judges. Presentations on various topics, including Gene editing CRISPR technology and Xenotransplantation, by Qatar International School; ASO Therapy, Park House English School; Genetics: Finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes through stem cells, Doha British School; and Alzheimer’s Disease, Sherborne Qatar were part of the event. Matteo Franceschi and Nina Nairm, students

of Grade XI at Doha College, bagged second position for their research on the topic of ‘Yellow Fever - An infectious disease’. Their presentation involved an in-depth exploration of the disease and the various measures of its possible eradication. The topic ‘Genetic Modification in cancer treatment’, presented by Umar Siddique and Sameen Anodiyil, students of Doha College, were declared as the winning presentation. The first place students researched the use and effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy in the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

91° Café opens at Mövenpick Hotel 91° Café recently opened at Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha, stated a press release. The story of the cafe began with the passion of the owners with coffee. It was the dream of them to translate their passion into a business opportunity. Getting the temperature right for the coffee is important to create the perfect coffee taste. 91° is the ideal temperature used for brewing the coffee. Thus, this has inspired the owners to select it as their name. 91° Café is a Qatari based coffee speciality concept, designed to provide the modern experience of coffee.

The concept focused on the third wave of coffee. Additionally, the cafe provides snacks and desserts that are created by various competent chefs, to take the customer experience to the next level. The concept is represented in a modern way, yet luxurious to serve the organisation vision and to satisfy customers. Right from the start, the concept was created to be internationalised and to be best recognised brand in the Middle East. In 91° Café, extended efforts were done in testing various origins in order to select the best origins and satisfy customers.

Sunday, March 31, 2019

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Al Jazeera Academy celebrates prestigious WASC accreditation

NIS students win ﬁrst prize at interschool competitions

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AL Jazeera Academy is celebrating its successful accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) visiting team. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is a prestigious international organisation which has provided a vehicle to move school community members into a cycle of continuous school improvement. This achievement is the culmination of three years of hard work by all staff during which the Academy has conducted a thorough self-evaluation and then devised a followup action plan.

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is a prestigious international organisation which has provided a vehicle to move school community members into a cycle of continuous school improvement. The WASC team praised the quality of education in the

Academy. The Review Team led by

Co-Chairs Dr Barry Groves and Nancy Brownell complimented the Academy on the school wide strengths and the positive culture of the Academy. Dr Barry Groves is President of the WASC organisation who is working with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to support schools across Qatar on their improvement journeys. The main focus of the review is on student learning. The accreditation is for the whole academy across KG, Primary and Secondary Schools in Al Jazeera Academy. Principal of Al Jazeera Academy Sheldon Smith praised the hard work of all the staff. He said, “This is a bench-

mark of quality and has given us the conﬁdence to build on our strengths. We aspire to excellence. WASC has been the most effective evaluation process I have ever been involved in.” Dr Mohammed Saefan, director of Education, said: “This success underlines the cohesion of Al Jazeera staff and students and the growing collaborative strength of Ta’allum Academies working with the academies to raise standards.” Ahmed al Mannai said, “This is a great achievement for Al Jazeera Academy and the whole Ta’allum Group. I salute their hard work and skill. We are proud for the moment but we are now driven to continue our forward momentum.”

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STUDENTS of Noble International School (NIS) won the ﬁrst prize in various cultural competitions organised by Focus Qatar recently. The prestigious event was hosted to motivate and inspire the students. Maibam Lambasana and Shadiya K won the ﬁrst prize

for paper presentation on the theme ‘Heal the Heart, Heal the world’. Their presentation ‘Scars to the Stars’ prove the best among all. Ranushi Bharadwaj of class four received the ﬁrst prize for pencil drawing. Principal Shibu Abdul Rasheed appreciated the young talents in the school assembly and inspired them to perform their best in future.

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Senior Vice-Principal Shirly Rappai has worked in the school for over eight years.

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BIRLA Public School (BPS) bade farewell to Senior Vice-Principal Shirly Rappai recently. Rappai worked in the school for over eight years. She has been a dynamic leader, who has been an inspiration to the staff of the school because of her genuinely deep, abiding love for the children that she has taught over the years, and has taken their well-being to heart.

Rappai will be able to retire with the knowledge that she has left behind a school that is able to offer facilities on par with the best that Indian schools in Qatar have to offer. In a statement, Rakesh Verma, senior teacher, said: “We wish her well for her retirement, and hope she has many years of happiness and contentment ahead of her. We are very sure that the lessons of life we have learnt from her would help us climb the ladders of success while being humble and modest at the same time.”

Verma added, “She used to give us extra time, support and always helped us with guidance during our days of anxiety and worry when things weren’t going on as per her expectations. “The special relation and bonds we the teachers shared with her are forever going to remain in our hearts and we will always miss the lovely days spent here in the school with her. I wish her all the best and the memories of our time together will forever be with us. God bless you with the best of health and prosperity in life.”

DPS-MODERN Indian School (DPS-MIS) delegates attended the one-day MUN Training Conference held recently at Doha College. The theme of the conference, ‘Securing an ever-evolving world’, dwelt upon protection of labour rights while developing infrastructure in a rapidly growing economy. DPS-MIS MUN delegates represented divergent nations and gained an insight into relevant issues by carrying out extensive investiga-

The conference polished students’ public speaking, negotiation, leadership and communication skills. tion and debated on potential solutions for these issues. Three delegates – Aaryan Gulia, Jaefar Shameem and Aidan Roche, received Hon-

ourable Mention awards. The conference polished students’ public speaking, negotiation, leadership and communication skills. It

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IIS ALUMNUS SARJANO VISITS ALMA MATER: Sarjano Khalid, who had his debut performance in the Ma-

layalam movie ‘June’ visited his alma mater Ideal Indian School recently. He was accompanied by state award winning actress Rajisha Vijayan who played the title character in the same movie. Principal, heads of sections, teachers and students of Ideal Indian School wished Sarjano all the success in his movie career. (TNN)

educated the attendees to focus on the economic growth with a provision of equal opportunity to all around the world.

FOLLOWING the success of their own Medical Conference in February, Doha College students recently participated in the third Medical Conference hosted by Park House English School. The after-school event consisted of ﬁve schools who put forward teams of students following weeks of independent study to present their ﬁndings to an esteemed panel of judges at the conference. The audience was witness to remarkable presentations on ground-breaking topics such as ‘Gene editing CRISPR technology and Xenotrans-

Doha College students Umar Siddique and Sameen Anodiyil was declared the winning presentation at the medical conference. plantation’ by Qatar International School, ‘ASO Therapy’ by Park House English School, ‘Genetics: Finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes through stem

cells’ by Doha British School, and ‘Alzheimer’s Disease’ by Sherborne Qatar. The topic ‘Genetic Modiﬁcation in cancer treatment’

presented on by Doha College students Umar Siddique and Sameen Anodiyil was declared the winning presentation at the medical conference. The first place students researched the use and effectiveness of CAR T cell therapy in the treatment of ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and confidently presented their findings in a logical and audience-friendly manner. Year 11 Doha College students Matteo Franceschi and Nina Nair claimed second place for their research on ‘Yellow Fever - An infectious disease’. Their presentation involved an in-depth exploration of the disease and the various measures of its possible eradication.

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A FIVE-DAY pedagogical planning session at MES Indian School culminated in fun-filled sports activity for teachers on Thursday. The session aimed at empowering teachers to be more futuristic about the planning of curricula and co-curricula activities for the 2019-20 academic year. The teachers were engaged in various planning activities related to the curricula and co-curricula areas for the oncoming new academic session. On the final day, the teachers competed with skill and tenacity in various fun-filled outdoor and indoor sports and games activities such as football, throwball, badminton, volleyball events and

The teachers were engaged in various planning activities related to the curricula and co-curricula areas for the oncoming new academic session. tug-of-war contest, besides performing cultural events to prove their multitalented ability in sports and culture. A series of cultural programmes, including the medley of songs, group dance, op-

pana, kolkali, dandiya dance and orchestra, were performed in a spectacular manner by the teachers of various sections, showcasing talents and ability in entertainment and cultural related activi-

ties. Kolkali, Thiruvathira and dandiya dance enthralled the audience. The pedagogical planning session at MES Indian School included among other things, the modalities of the prepara-

tion of assignments and worksheets, review and restructure of the year plan, strategic planning for making the teachinglearning process more joyful and effective, dealing with diversity, preparation of digi-

tal lesson plan and school resource, and planning remedial coaching sessions. There was also a training session by the e-mentor trainers of the school. The workshop also witnessed topics such as activity planning session, cultural activities, both external and internal, literary activities-external and internal, G K and quiz programmes, Qatar history/ MOE/Islamic studies, moral science, personality development programme. Manoj Kumar from department of counselling conducted a session on the topic ‘Behavioural Disorders and Behavioural Problems Among Students’ for the teachers providing helpful tips while dealing with such issues. “These lighthearted, conﬁdence-boosting icebreakers

in the form of get-together activities at the threshold of a new academic session, not only encourage teachers to relive their moments of joy but essentially enable them to revive their level of enthusiasm and equip to welcome the new session with renewed energy,” said School Principal Hameeda Kadar. The winners of the various competitions were given prizes. While Sajitha Faisal, staff secretary of Junior Section, delivered the welcome speech, Pauly C J, staff secretary, Boys’ Section delivered a vote of thanks. A sumptuous lunch was hosted for the teachers at the end of the day’s programme in appreciation of their active involvements in all the school programmes.

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COMMUNITY ASS elects new working committee Arghakhachi Service Society – Qatar (ASS), a Nepali community organisation, recently elected its new working committee chaired by Tekraj Thapa. Narendra Bhat, Nepali community leader, was the chief guest on the occasion. The event also featured various cultural performances by artistes, including Raj Gurung, Saru Gurung, Urmila Gurung, Johnny Aangdembe, Dev Ghimire, Ganga Basnet and Dipendra Sunar. The event was hosted by Tekraj Thapa and Anil Pariyar.

The new office bearers of ASS, include Bishnu Bahadur Kunwar, First Vice Chairman; Bom Bahadur Basnet, Second Vice Chairperson; Rajendra Pandey, Third Vice Chairperson; Bala Ram Pandey, General Secretary; Anil Pariyar, Secretary; Netra Acharya, Treasurer; and Santosh KC, Sub Treasurer. Other committee members, include Maniram Basnet, Krish Kumar Basnet, Indubar Khanal, Suchitra Sharma, Baburam Poudel, Arjun KC and Bom Bahadur Basnet. – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

GU-Q to organise Planet Georgetown Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is all set to organise Planet Georgetown, part of university’s year-long initiative dedicated to helping local high school students prosper academically and prepare to become successful lifelong learners. Under the theme of ‘“Borders, Nationalism, and Immigration,’ around 70 students of Grade IX-XII from 28 local schools would be taking part in the programme. The programme would be led by Jibin George Koshy, Educational Enrichment Manager at GU-Q. “Through Planet Georgetown, and a variety of programmes and initiatives, Georgetown demonstrates a firm commitment to extending our substantial resources to the wider community in Qatar to develop future leaders and diplomats,” said Jibin.

“Students will learn critical thinking, research, and debating skills they will need when they transition to university, or on any path they pursue after high school. Each year, with its theme based lectures, simulation exercises and skill-building activities, students are pushed out of their comfort zone to become well-rounded individuals,” he added. The faculty members of GU-Q will be introducing the complexity of the programme’s theme. Participating students will examine real world case studies, hone their public speaking skills in a student debate, and role-play stakeholders of global immigration in a crisis simulation exercise. The programme will conclude with student project presentations, and the awarding of certificates of completion to participants.

Doha College launches plant-based school café Doha College, in partnership with Superheroes Eat Plants, recently launched a plant-based school café. The installation offers a wide variety of nutrient-packed meals, desserts, fruit and juices, served with minimal and sustainable packaging. “Our mission is about changing the way the world thinks, eats and lives in one generation. That might sound fast, but one generation is all we’ve got. Our beautiful planet is experiencing devastating global effects. However, thanks to pioneering leaders in education like Dr Sommer, and trailblazing embracing schools like Doha College, who realise that we need to start at grass root level, this mission can become a reality,” said Rebekah Gomez, Founder of SuperHero. Superheroes Eat Plants has partnered with Raw Middle East to deliver this new project. Layla

al-Dorani, Founder of Raw ME, said, “This is a groundbreaking moment for Qatar and the region, as the education sector is taking the first step in providing plant-based options for students. It opens the dialogue on plant-based nutrition and compassionate, mindful eating, as well as spreading awareness to future generations on the positive impact this has on our environment. As the first plant-based company in Qatar, we are proud to be part of this initiative and contribute to the overall vision of Qatar for a healthier, brighter future.” Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, added, “It is in the school’s interest that the food students eat while in our care is varied, healthy and of high nutritional value. The philosophy of providing plant-based foods in addition to our current offering is in keeping with Doha College’s ethos as a Green Flag and Eco school, where sustainability matters.”

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

TOTAL, INJAZ Qatar sign pact for 2nd edition of ‘Job Champions’ The winning team will enjoy a one-month paid internship in Qatar and France TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

INJAZ Qatar, a member of Junior Achievement Worldwide, is launching the second edition of its Job Champions Work Readiness Competition in partnership with the French Embassy in Qatar and sponsored by TOTAL. The programme targets university and college students from various majors and aims to provide them with the jobreadiness and interpersonal skills they require to succeed in a local as well as an international economy. TOTAL and INJAZ Qatar signed a partnership agreement in the presence of ofﬁcials from the French Embassy this week. Students who are currently studying Business, Engineering, Law or IT in one of Qatar’s colleges and universities are eligible to apply for the programme.

More than 170 applications were received this year, representing an increase of 68 percent from 101 applicants last year. Based on a set of competitive selection criteria, 35 students were shortlisted to participate in this year’s edition. They will go through a three-week learning adventure, moving from one phase to another, culminating in a group competition. In the ﬁrst module, students will attend ‘Career Success’, a six-session career planning programme. They will then undergo a psychometric test to allow them to better understand their skills, interests, strengths and weaknesses, and based on that, ﬁnd a suitable career path. During module two of the programme, students will attend a series of advanced workshops that enable them to further hone their skills and knowledge of problem-

solving, team work and pitching skills. They will also have the chance to spend one day at the TOTAL’s offices in Qatar where they will gain insight into the structure, business model and product lines of the company. In module three, students are put into seven diversified five-member groups. Each group will play the role of a consulting company and, depending on their major, each student assumes an employee role at this company. Groups are presented with a real business challenge related to TOTAL’s operations. With the help of mentors and corporate volunteers, the student groups are tasked to propose a solution to the challenge. The groups are given a week to brainstorm, research and prepare a five-minute presentation of their idea. Groups will then be required to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges consisting of senior managers from TOTAL, INJAZ and the French Embassy in hopes of winning the all-expenses paid

TOTAL and INJAZ Qatar signed a partnership agreement in the presence of officials from the French Embassy this week. internship at TOTAL headquarters in France. Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser al Thani, chairperson of INJAZ Qatar and INJAZ Al Arab, said: “When young people enter the workforce, technical skills or education alone is not enough to ensure their professional success. They also need interpersonal and soft skills that will

help them excel and advance in their career. The Job Champions competition meets the country’s increasing demand for youth job-readiness education, which is a crucial element of human development being a key pillar in Qatar’s National Vision 2030.” TOTAL and INJAZ Qatar plan to host an award ceremo-

ny in early April to announce the winners of this year’s Job Champions Competition. The winning team will advance to module four of the programme, which is a one-month paid internship; one week in TOTAL Qatar and three weeks in TOTAL France. The all-expenses paid internship in France is scheduled to take place in July or August 2019. Students will get hands-on experience of working in a top global company in an international setting. The French Embassy in Qatar is collaborating with INJAZ Qatar and Total for this programme, which will contribute to the training of students in Qatar by French companies, as well as enhance the participation of French companies to Qatar’s knowledgebased economy and capacity building, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. With the ever growing demand and need for creative initiatives in the ﬁeld of employability skills education, INJAZ Qatar’s Job Champions Competition, with both its lo-

cal and international components, offers an excellent platform for youth empowerment and development. As the competition sponsor, TOTAL, with its longstanding partnership with Qatar, has undertaken various initiatives in a number of different sectors. Through a long term corporate social responsibility plan, over the years, it has invested in research and youth education in order to contribute to creating a knowledge-based economy. Laurent Wolffsheim, managing director of TOTAL in Qatar said, “Total is very proud of its longstanding partnership with Qatar. Throughout our association, spanning over 80 years, we remain committed to serving the State of Qatar in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. Within the pillar of human development, Total strongly believes in the importance of empowering our youth with the skills required to better understand current market needs and challenges in the workplace, aiming to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.”

ICBF holds free health camp for Indian workers Doha College opens Qatar’s

ﬁrst plant-based school café

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THE Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), under the aegis of the Embassy of India, conducted its 37th free medical camp in association with the Ministry of Public Health at Imara Helathcare at Labour City in Industrial Area, for the beneﬁt of blue collar workers. The camp was supported by Imara Healthcare, that provided qualiﬁed doctors and paramedics; Wellcare Group, that provided free medicine; ‘Yoga in Doha’, that conducted a Yoga workshop for the attendees; and Uttara Karnataka Balaga (UKB), an associate organisation of ICBF that supported with volunteers for the camp. The camp was inaugurated by Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran in the

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presence of ICBF Coordinating Officer and First Secretary (Labour & Community Welfare) at Indian Embassy SRH Fahmi, ICC President A P Manikantan, ICBF President and Managing Committee members, representatives of Imara Healthcare,

Wellcare Group and UKB. The Indian ambassador stressed the importance of holding such camps for community welfare and applauded the efforts of ICBF and all those supporting it. The camp was led by ICBF President P N Babura-

jan, Vice President Mahesh Gowda, General Secretary Avinash Gaikwad, Senthil Agastheeswaran, as well as managing committee members Subramanya Hebbaglu, Nivedith Ketkar, Ziad Usman, Juttas Paul and Santosh Pillai.

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MUSICIANS from Sherborne Qatar Prep and Senior Schools performed in the amphitheatre at the Sheikh Faisal Museum recently. For many of the pupils, it was their ﬁrst experience of performing to a large audience but one which they very much enjoyed. A large audience enjoyed a varied programme of performances from instrumentalists, bands and the Prep School Choir and even the wind blow-

Musicians from Sherborne Qatar Prep and Senior Schools performed in the amphitheatre at the Sheikh Faisal Museum recently. ing away one violinist’s music did not stop them giving excellent performances!

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Razwan Sarwar, Prep School head of Music, expressed his pride about the

children, looking forward to presenting similar concerts in the future.

IN a ﬁrst for Qatar, Doha College has opened a plantbased school café in partnership with Superheroes Eat Plants. This permanent installation offers a wide variety of nutrient-packed meals, desserts, fruits and juices, served with minimal and sustainable packaging. Founded by earth, health and animal-loving Rebekah Gomez, the Superheroes’ mission is: “Changing the way the world thinks, eats and lives in one generation.” “That might sound fast,” Rebekah explains, “but one generation is all we’ve got. Our beautiful planet is experiencing devastating global effects. However, thanks to pioneering leaders in education like Dr Sommer, and trailblazing embracing schools like Doha College, who realise that we need to start at grass root level, this mission can become a reality. Every one of us has a responsibility to future generations to act, educate and change, and in particular change what we consume and how we treat the non-human friends we share this planet with.” Superheroes Eat Plants was established in 2017 and has partnered with Raw Middle East to deliver this exciting new project, which was met with great enthusiasm by students and staff at Doha College. Minutes after the ofﬁcial launch, crowds were queuing for the vegan treats.

The cafe offers a wide variety of nutrient-packed meals, desserts, fruits and juices, served with minimal and sustainable packaging. Qatari Founder of Raw ME Layla al Dorani has given her full support to the Superheroes project with production, facilities and delivery, as this directly aligns with creating a healthier Qatar, starting with the youth. Dorani stated: “This is a groundbreaking moment for Qatar and the region as the education sector is taking the ﬁrst step in providing plantbased options to students. It opens the dialogue on plantbased nutrition and compassionate, mindful eating, as well as spreading awareness to future generations on the positive impact this has on our environment. As the ﬁrst plant-based company in Qatar, we are proud to be part of this initiative and contribute to the overall vision of Qatar for a healthier, brighter future. It’s time we tackle health-related issues, especially in children, and look to support ways that will build a

strong, ﬁt nation that will carry on for generations. We are delighted to collaborate with Doha College and share their values in goals for an ecofriendly school and to be able to provide healthy, nutritious meal options to their students and faculty.” “It is in the school’s interest that the food students eat while in our care is varied, healthy and of high nutritional value. The philosophy of providing plant-based foods in addition to our current offering is in keeping with Doha College’s ethos as a Green Flag and Eco school, where sustainability matters,” added Dr Steffen Sommer, principal of Doha College. “Being an eco-school is very much part of our curriculum, and the focus on wellbeing and healthy living is a centrepiece of what our welfare team do. We want to be a trend-setter and encourage many other schools to do the same.”

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ROTANA Hotels in Qatar -Oryx Rotana, City Centre Rotana Doha and Centro Capital Doha -- honoured professionals from the local media body representing the local newspapers, magazines and news websites in recognition of their continued support for the brand’s hotels over the past year. At an event held at Oryx Rotana’s Choices restaurant, celebrating the ‘1001 Arabian nights’ theme night every Tuesday, senior management from the three hotels welcomed the media. They praised the media’s vital role in supporting the tourism sector in the country, not only by promoting hotel facilities but also by highlighting locally, regionally and globally the most important tourist destinations, events

and activities in the country, and shedding light on the essential role played by the industry in placing Qatar on the world tourism map. The event was wrapped up by distributing the ‘Rotana Rewards Exclusive Cards’ to the attendees for their active role in supporting the tourism sector in Qatar and supporting the efforts exerted by the State and the National Tourism Council.

RAFFLES Singapore has started accepting reservations for stays commencing August 1, 2019, onwards. “Our careful and sensitive restoration was designed to ensure we retain everything that makes Raffles Singapore so special – the striking architecture, heritage and graceful service of the hotel. The newly restored property will offer a reinvigorated charming Raffles ambience, its legendary service as well as new and reimagined bars, restaurants, courtyards and social areas; spaces designed to make Raffles the place to meet, spend time, dine, shop and celebrate. After more than a century of providing unsurpassed service excellence, we look forward to presenting a newly restored hotel with enhanced comfort and splendour for discerning travellers.” says General

The reopening of Raffles Singapore will continue to offer luxurious all-suite accommodations with an expanded suite count of 115. Manager of Rafﬂes Singapore Christian Westbeld. The reopening of Rafﬂes Singapore will continue to offer luxurious all-suite accommodations with an expanded suite count of 115. This includes the introduction of exquisite new suite categories, updating existing distinctive accommodation with new amenities and technology while maintaining the sense of space and ambience. Complementing a suite

stay at Raffles will be a variety of social spaces and lifestyle experiences. This includes a refreshed Raffles Boutique, previously a gift shop, that will house a History Gallery to illustrate the heritage of Raffles Singapore. The Arcade will also be home to new retail concepts and a brand-new Raffles Spa, a holistic sanctuary for hotel residents and the community to escape the bustle of the city. The dining experienc-

es will combine the hotel’s much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs. Each dining concept promises to tantalise the senses and has been carefully developed to enhance the famed ‘Rafﬂes Experience’ for you. These include Michelinstarred chef Alain Ducasse’s ﬁrst Mediterranean sharing and grill concept, titled BBR by Alain Ducasse. Anne-Sophie Pic, one of the world’s

top female chefs with three Michelin stars, makes her debut in Asia with her La Dame de Pic at Raffles Singapore concept. Signature dining experiences that over the years have come to be synonymous with the hotel will make their return to delight. These returning favourites include the Singapore Sling at Long Bar, North Indian cuisine at Tiffin Room and the classic Raffles Afternoon Tea.

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COMMUNITY BUQ organises poetry symposium Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar (BUQ) recently organised Tarahi Mushaira at Skill Development Centre. Sabih Bukhari, Chief Patron of BUQ, presided over the event. Ishtiyaq Ahmad, was the chief guest Mansoor Azmi, renowned poet from India, the guest of honour. Mansoor Azmi, is a famous ghazal poet. His works also include some humorous and satirical poems. He has been participating in BUQ programmes since 1993. Ahmad Ashfaque, General Secretary of BUQ, compered the event. The event kicked off with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Abdul Kareem, which was followed by the introduction of Ishtiyaq Ahmad’s book Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to the audience. Ahsfaq Deshmukh also recited Hamd on the occasion. The poets were given a line to compose their poems or sonnets on the same pattern following its rhyming words. Those who could not write according to the given verse were allowed to present any Ghair tarhi poem. Ajmal Bishami also presented his works on the occasion. Around 20 poets took part in the event,

including Ahmad Ashfaque, Ajmal Bishami, Shahid Sultan Azmi, Zareef Mahar Baloch, Raquim Azmi, Ruwais Mumtaz, Azeez Nabeel, Shafeeque Akhtar, Shaukat Ali Naz, Yousuf Kamal, Mansoor Azmi, Ashfaque Deshmukh, Nadim Zafar Jeelani Danish, Ejaz Haider, Asif Shafi, Rashid Alam Rashid and Athar Azmi. Speaking on the occasion, Ishtiyaq Ahmad said, “We must to stand in the society with Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s dreams and we must construct schools and help other schools as we can develop ourselves and our community only with education. It is a solution for our problems. Today we are backward because a major part of our community is illiterate and doesn’t want to learn. Sir Syed came to give us something rather than taking anything from us. He played a big role and we all must be obliged to him and make our effort for the empowerment of his noble cause which will take us to a new world.” Sabih Bukhari appreciated the contribution of BUQ for promoting Urdu in Qatar. He also thanked Mansoor Azmi for his great contribution for BUQ.

Doha College students win big at Karate Foundation for Children’s Cup 2019 Yusuf Wali, a student of Grade IV at Doha College, recently became multiple champion by bagging four gold medals and two silver medals in the fourth Karate Foundation for Children’s Cup 2019 Championship, one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive karate tournaments, in Georgia. Around 1,300 competitors from 20 different countries participated in the competition. Yusuf came first in two individual U10 Kata events, first in the U10 team Kata, first in the U10 team

Kumite, second in the individual U10 Kumite and second in the U16 individual Kata. Malek Elasskary, also a student of Grade IV at Doha College, also won a bronze medal at the event. “For months before the tournament, I trained for many hours each day, both in karate and fitness. I played 14 matches, including in the U16 category. I thought that I might get bronze and silver medals, but I put a lot of effort and I got gold in the end,” said Yusuf.

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QSTP organises QampTech Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation (QF RDI), recently organised an event ‘QampTech’ to igniting the imagination of young students and take them on a discovery of science and technology. During ‘QampTech’, students took on the role of creators, innovators and builders, coming together to understand real-life technological and industrial problems, and ways of solving them through applied sciences for a sustainable future. The event introduced 40 students from primary schools in Qatar, including Qatar Academy Sidra and Doha British School, to the elements of architectural design, sustainability, renewable energy, and agriculture through a variety of science, technology, engineering,

and mathematics (STEM) activities. Yosouf Abdulrahman Saleh, Executive Director of QSTP, said, “Through QampTech, we have created a space for students where they can experiment with, and explore, science through application. In doing so, QSTP reiterates its dedication to nurturing innovative mind-sets from a young age. The unique and interesting themes of this year’s activities highlight our emphasis on STEM while having fun with these subjects.” QampTech was organised around two main themes, including Mission to Mars and Future City, and across four zones, including Make It and Take it, Tinker with Science, Fablab and Masters of Making.

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Doha College primary students emerge Intl karate champions Yusuf came first in two individual U-10 Kata events, first in the U-10 team Kata, first in the U-10 team Kumite, second in the individual U-10 Kumite and second in the U-16 individual Kata

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YUSUF Wali, a student of Year 4 at Doha College, smashed his way to become multiple champion, with four gold medals and two silver medals, in the fourth Karate Foundation for Children’s Cup 2019 championship, one of the world’s most prestigious and competitive karate tournaments. Hosted in Tbilisi, Georgia, the event attracted 1,300 competitors from Qatar and 20 other countries, with standards exceptionally high. Yusuf came first in two individual U-10 Kata events, first in the U-10 team Kata, first in the U-10 team Kumite, second in the individual U-10 Kumite and second in the U-16

Doha College prides itself on its sporting achievements and has had students representing Qatar in rugby, excelling internationally in golf, while its U-11 team recently won silver at the COBIS Games in Thailand. individual Kata. However, he was not the only child at Doha College to have shone at the tournament. His classmate Malek Elasskary, also 8, won a well-deserved bronze medal at the event.

Little Yusuf, aged just 8, was already a seasoned competitor with several international tournaments under his belt. He has been training ambitiously for two years with the Karate Lions

of Doha, under the watchful eyes of skilled coaches Abdulhadi Shalabi and Abeer Wagdy. “For months before the tournament, I trained for many hours each day, both

in karate and ﬁtness. I played 14 matches, including in the U-16 category. I thought that I might get bronze and silver medals, but I put a lot of effort and I got gold in the end,” said Yusuf, who had many stories to share about dramatic moments and twists in his matches. Doha College prides itself on its sporting achievements and has had students representing Qatar in rugby, excelling internationally in golf, while its U-11 team recently won silver at the COBIS Games in Thailand. It offers PE and Academic PE at GCSE and A Levels, alongside its BTEC Diploma in sports coaching. To ﬁnd out more, visit www.dohacollege.com.

Doha Modern Indian School hosts workshop for mothers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE teachers of grades 1 and 2 of Doha Modern Indian School organised a workshop for mothers in the school premises on March 10. The Principal, Panchali Dasgupta Sahu, addressed the gathering stresing on the pivotal role of mothers in nurturing a child. The workshop, which lasted for two hours, aimed at educating mothers on issues related to teaching techniques and parenting.

The workshop madethe mothers aware about the new

techniques of teaching concepts in English, Maths and

EVS. The head of primary, Mi-

chelle Iyer led an interactive session on ‘Preparedness for Effective Learning’. School Counsellor Unni Krishnan gave tips to mothers on how to handle behavior-related issues of children effectively at home. The interactive Q&A round was also held on the occasion. The mothers, who were eager to attend this workshop, were also trained on ‘How to teach children through various activities.’ The mothers took an active part and enjoyed the workshop thoroughly.

Work on ISL Qatar’s new swimming pool all set to commence TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE International School of London (ISL) Qatar has announced plans to build a brand new swimming pool. The pool is set to become operational in the next academic year 2019-20 in September 2019. The size of the pool will be 25 metres with six lanes and controlled temperature and spectator viewing facilities. David Monk, Head of School, ISL Qatar, said, “We strongly believe in creating an educational environment that allows students to fulﬁll their potential. ISL Qatar fosters a passion and enthusiasm for learning through outstanding educational practices.” He said the school has always worked hard to enhance the facilities to give the students the best education. ISL Qatar’s campus in-

The pool is set to become operational in the next academic year 2019-20 in September 2019 cludes a multipurpose gym, a ﬂoodlit football pitch, volleyball, handball and basketball courts, two libraries, an auditorium, and purposelybuilt rooms for music, art, drama, science and computer labs. ISL Qatar has an outstanding reputation for high academic standards, prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and an impressive record of admission to the best universities worldwide. The student body of 1,000 are aged three to 18. For further information about ISL Qatar, one can consult the school’s website www.islqatar.org.

The size of the pool will be 25 metres with six lanes and controlled temperature and spectator viewing facilities.

MES students win top positions in Toyota Dream Car Art Competition TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

NIS holds 12th graduation ceremony for KG-2 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

NOBLE International School (NIS) held its 12th graduation ceremony for the tiny tots of Kindergarten 2 (KG2) on their Noble Kindergarten campus at Hilal in Doha.

The programme was a delight for the parents who had gathered to witness their little ones being promoted to Grade 1. The ceremony was chaired by officials of the NIS management including V C Mashood, Shoukath Ali, Mr Faris and directorial members Moideen, Muneer,

Ahmed Ansari, Abdul Majeed and Mohammad Unni Olakara. The valediction audience were greeted by the Principal, Shibu Abdul Rasheed, who highlighted the importance of nursery schooling. In his felicitation address, V C Mashood stressed

the significant role played at school and home by parents. The The children of KG-2 presented a sterling performance on the occasion. Head of Section of Kindergarten Reshma Kapadi thanked everyone for the success of the event.

MES students won top positions in the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest-2019, one of the world’s premier children’s interschool art competitions, organised by Toyota, Qatar. MES students Krishna Mahesh Kumar of Class 3-G won the ﬁrst prize, Krishna Ashok Kumar of Class 6-B won the Special Jury Award, while Janisha Meshak Selvaraj of Class VIII and Aaliya Rafeek of Class I got the third prize in categories three and one respectively. THE winners were honoured with mementos and their paint-

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest is one of the world’s premier children’s inter-school art competitions. ings were selected for the forthcoming worldwide competition to be held in Japan later this year.

School Principal Hameeda Kadar felicitated the winners for their commendable performances and artistic talents.

BPS celebrates ‘Grandparents Day’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

The grandparents took part in the event with lot of enthusiasm.

GRANDPARENTS are warmth personified. To talk about them is like talking about the sun, its warmth, its importance, and how far a single sun reaches out to engulf and embrace anyone and everyone. This was the common refrain of participants at a special ceremony dedicated to grandparents at Birla Public School on February 2. Principal A.P Sharma welcomed the grandparents amidst pride and tears of joy. As the little ones clasped the big warm hands in their tiny palm, many grandparents could hear their own heartbeats thumping hard,

determined to carry this cherished responsibility. The grandparents took part enthusiastically in ‘fun games’, ‘sing along songs’, ‘enacting a classroom scene’, which brought out the little child in them. The other activities

included mural painting, dress designing, antakshari etc., displaying a sporting spirit. The walls of the A K Birla auditorium carried the portraits of grandparents made into a big collage by the little ones.

Together with their grandchildren, they imprinted a memory in the photo booth, by clicking a picture to cherish the moments forever. Sr Vice Principal Shirly Rappai presented the vote of thanks.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

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COMMUNITY Millennium Kids marks 19th Annual Day Millennium Kids recently organised a cultural event ‘Penperuma (Pride and Grandeur of Women)’ to mark its 19th Annual Day at Ashoka Hall at Indian Cultural Centre. The winners of 8th Malayalam Quiz were also felicitated on the occasion. Dr N P Hafiz Mohammed, was the chief guest on the occasion. He was felicitated at the event by Manikantan, President of ICC, and Unnikrishnan, President of Millennium Kids. Babu Rajan, President of ICBF, along with C V Rappai, Director of NORKA Roots, and Santosh Kumar Pillai, Joint Secretary of ICBF, were the guests of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Dr N P Hafiz lauded parents for guiding their children in the right direction and added that it was indeed a happy moment for him

to be with Millennium Kids after 17 years. He appreciated Millennium Kids members for promoting the Malayalam language and conducting the mega Malayalam Quiz. He also presented mementos to the principal of Noble International School, expert panel members of the quiz competition and quiz master. Manikantan and Baburajan handed over the prizes and certificates to the winners along with 1st and 2nd runners up for both senior and junior category in quiz competition. Special mementos were handed over to Noble School teachers by C V Rappai. Kiran Checha Oomen welcomed the gathering and Aditya Satish proposed a vote of thanks. Jithin Chakkooth was the master of ceremony.

Domopan awards Doha College students Domopan contracting company recently awarded six Doha College students for excelling in STEAM activities. STEAM is a group of disciplines which, when linked together, contribute to the creation of an entrepreneurial mindset. The integration of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics aims to teach students innovation, to think critically and use engineering or technology in imaginative designs or creative approaches to real-world problems. The ceremony was attended by Fouad Hamdan, CEO of Domopan, and Bassem Tawfik, Logistics Manager at Domopan. They handed over the prizes and certificates to the students. The award winners, included Rena Ghani, nominated for science, art and maths; Reem Ibrahim, science and maths; Oliver Llynn, art and computer science; Hannah Consunji, science and maths; Akash Deshmukh, science, design and technology, maths and computer science; and

Umar Siddique science and maths. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “I am exceptionally pleased that Domopan, our main construction company for the new campus in Al Wajbah, offered to issue awards to the students whom we had identified as top achievers in the various STEAM areas. The award was quite substantial, as Domopan decided to offer QR1,000 worth vouchers for the students to be able to buy books and or equipment relating to the STEAM subjects, thus putting them in an advantageous position to move on to further studies. This is the highest award ever to be issued to individual students at Doha College and it cements our fantastic relationship with Domopan. I am impressed as an educationist that the CEO of Domopan is so heavily engaged in promoting the knowledge and skills that lead to engineering.”

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

COMMUNITY Doha College wins silver at COBIS Games A team of fourteen students of Doha College recently bagged 21 individual medals, including 15 bronze medals in swimming and athletics, four silver medals in swimming, and two gold medals in COBIS Games 2019 in Thailand. Arabella Taguinota, swimmer, and Adam Shawara, track athlete, were part of the team. The girls’ football team also won silver medal, which together with the boys’ placing, got DC an overall second place in football. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy recently invited the students for a private tour of their impressive Legacy Pavilion. Students shared their experiences of the COBIS tournament and had the unique opportunity to tour their purpose-built museum.

Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “It was a moment of great pride to see our primary athletes take silver in the COBIS Games in Thailand on the back of winning the British International Schools in Qatar Games – our squad has done fantastically well. I would like to thank the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for their generous support which is far beyond any expectations that we might have had; I am immeasurably proud. We are here to support Qatar’s vision for 2030; to provide excellence in education, and we’re trying very hard to make sure that the excellence that we produce within Doha College is exported outside so that the whole of Qatar can benefit from it.”

MES organises oath taking ceremony for Students Council MES Indian School recently organised an oath taking ceremony for the members of Students Council. The inductees include school appointees, prefects, club secretaries, scouts and guides, cubs and bulbuls, campus care force representatives, and house captains of all sections of the school. P K Mohamed, General Secretary of MES, was the chief guest at the event. The guest of honours, included K P Abdul Azeez, Director of Academic; and M C Muhamed, Director of Transport at MES. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest exhorted the newly inducted members of the team of office bearers to uphold the principles and values taught at the school and to carry the baton of the rich legacy of the school for the rest of their lives. Speaking on the occasion, K P Abdul Azeez urged the student council members to become

promising leaders of tomorrow, fulfilling the vision and mission of the school by excelling in their journey towards holistic development. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, highlighted the importance of holding responsibilities at this young age, since the positions they are entrusted with today will inspire them to aspire for ambitious responsibilities in the days to come and eventually fructify their dreams of becoming responsible leaders and citizens of tomorrow. The major student officials, include Dhananjay Gaur, Senior Head Boy; Mahalakshmi R, Senior Head Girl; Aarush Kumar, Head Boy of Upper Primary; Eline Daris, Head Girl of Upper Primary; Abdel AhedhNasif, Head Boy of Lower Primary; and Aleena Maryam, Head Girl of Lower Primary. TaniskaDandriyal, a student representative, welcomed the gathering and Mahalakshmi R proposed a vote of thanks.

Sunday, April 14, 2019

CAMPUS CORNER GU-Q opens registration for executive courses TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

TO meet the needs of Qatar’s busy professionals, Georgetown University in Qatar (GUQ) has opened registration for two Executive Education courses that provide junior to mid-level executives with high impact skills, knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in a complex and fast-moving international marketplace. The Executive Education offerings will include a twoday course on global markets on April 17 and 18, and a threeday course on public-private partnership from April 28 to 30. Rodolph Boughaba, associate dean for Executive Education, emphasised the impact of GU-Q’s specialised seminars. He said, “Executive education and training address the development needs of professionals to differentiate themselves in the workforce. It’s not enough to meet the needs of today. To compete, you have to be positioned to forecast the next trends that will soon be shaping Qatar’s business landscape as well as the world economy.” The ‘International Finance: Understanding Global Markets’ programme is an intensive course that provides executives with the tools needed to master global markets. Through an in-depth analysis of the components of the global ﬁnancial system, the identiﬁcation of the links between those components and a careful study of the forces that shift them, participants will learn to anticipate, understand and respond to movements in global markets. The course will be taught by Associate Professor and Director of International Economics at GU-Q Dr Alexis Antoniades, a leading expert on understanding Global Markets and on the econo-

BPS hones teachers’ skills on situational leadership TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

Dr Alexis Antoniades. mies of the Gulf countries. The second course, ‘PublicPrivate Partnership’, will teach participants when to develop partnerships between public and private entities (PPPs), how to monitor the partnership performance as well as to explore the political, managerial, legal, financial and ethical implications of such partnerships. “Contracts between government bodies and private entities provide key advantages to both parties, including the exchange of technology and innovation and providing better public services through operational efficiency. This programme also presents an exceptional opportunity to become familiar with PPPs in Qatar,” said Boughaba. The course will be taught by John Buttarazzi, an adjunct professor with the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington, D.C, where he teaches a graduate-level course on PPPs. He has over 25 years of experience in infrastructure and economic development, and has advised hundreds of US and foreign government officials on various public-private partnership matters. Interested individuals can register at https://epe.qatar. georgetown.edu/executiveeducation.

BIRLA Public School (BPS) organised a ‘Leadership Retreat’ for the new academic year 2019-20 at the B K Birla Auditorium recently. The retreat aimed to invigorate the team towards the holistic development of each learner in the school, to reorient them with the paradigm shift in the role of teacher, learning pedagogies and the role of a leader. The retreat began with the motivational address of Principal A P Sharma, who congratulated the team for their exceptional performance, latest CBSE reforms and action plan for the new academic session. The Leadership Retreat was facilitated by the three astute Vice-Principals of Birla Public School Radhika Rele, Rajesh Pillai and Bhavna Sonkamble. Rele, vice-principal academics, introduced the situational leadership styles and their effects.

Participants at a ‘Leadership Retreat’ for the new academic year 2019-20 at the B K Birla Auditorium recently. Pillai, vice-principal coscholastic, explained the various leadership styles and their effects on teamwork. He also led the team in brainstorming the best application of each leadership style discussed. On her part, Sonkamble,

vice-principal Capacity Building and Quality Enhancement Division, took the team into deeper realms of situational leadership with various case studies of different situations that a leader may encounter in the school. A discussion ensued on certain best practices of the school.

It is noteworthy that recently the school has launched an innovative programme of implementing Sustainable Development Goal 2030 of United Nations and has become the pioneer in Gulf for partnership of SDGs with UN through its project ‘Think

Globally, Work Locally’. During the retreat, the entire team was commended for the meticulous planning of scholastic and co-scholastic activities incorporating the SDG’s in the new academic year. The attendees demand for a sequel of the retreat.

CARNEGIE MELLON ALUMNI WELCOME CLASS OF 2019 Graduates of Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) welcomed the Class of 2019 at the annual Alumni Senior Social recently. More than 100 alumni and graduating seniors gathered to celebrate the new class, who will receive their diplomas at a ceremony in May. CMU-Q alumni members form an active, vibrant network of young professionals who are making a deep impact in Qatar and around the world. The Class of 2019 is comprised of 79 students who are completing their programmes in biological sciences, business administration, computational biology, computer science and information systems. (TNN)

DPS-MIS holds training on best teaching MES holds orientation for teachers practices, managing student behaviour TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE faculty members of DPSMIS got a wonderful opportunity to attend an awareness programme on the best teaching practices recently. Professor Sanjeev P Sahni, principal director at Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS), governing body member and advisor to the vice-chancellor O P Jindal Global University, shared his extensive and vast experience in the ﬁeld of education and administration. He also focused on the paradigm shift in our education system and the worldwide best teaching practices. He emphasised on the importance of parentsteachers involvement. Dr Mohita Junnarkar, assistant professor Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sci-

Sini Menon, headmistress of primary school and Mary Cruz, headmistress of Senior Wing, presented a memento to Professor Sahni and Dr Junnarkar as a token of appreciation. ences, spoke about equipping teachers with effective and innovative teaching methodologies and to empower them with techniques and tools to enhance and encourage active involvement

of the teachers and students in the learning processes. She also stressed on the importance of encompassing the opportunities to cultivate a personalised path for academic achievement for students

while maintaining a sense of support and community. “School education lays the basic foundation of learning in children. If supported by right teaching practices it plays a pivotal role in instilling a spirit of enquiry and pursuit for knowledge in them,” said Dr Sahni. In order to understand the effectiveness of the programme, a questionnaire was given to all the teachers to ﬁll after the workshop. ‘This was a great learning experience and a wonderful initiative by JIBS,” said one of the participants. Sini Menon, headmistress of primary school and Mary Cruz, headmistress of Senior Wing, presented a memento to Professor Sahni and Dr Junnarkar as a token of appreciation. Beena Mohan proposed the vote of thanks.

Participants at a workshop by MES Indian School for its teachers to equip them with the latest and innovative methods in teaching. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MES Indian School recently organised a workshop for its teachers to equip them with the latest and innovative methods in teaching and the method of setting effective questions. Inaugurating the programme, MES Principal Hameeda Kadar highlighted the importance of garnering vital information and putting into use effectively the knowledge gained from such workshops for the beneﬁt of the students. She also urged the teachers

on the need to update teaching strategies to the preferred and latest requirements, as bringing changes within is a remedy for an effective teaching-learning process in classrooms. Teachers from all sections of the school attended the capacity-building programme as the resource person Tapati Chatterjee, an eminent educationalist along with the representatives of S Chand, New Delhi, India, dealt with an array of topics which included objectives and purpose of questioning, various methods and strategies to be adopted while

setting effective questions for the present day generation, Blooms Taxonomy of learning, changing terminology and different types of questions based on Blooms Taxonomy with the aid of PowerPoint presentation, video clips and handouts. The session was informative as the teachers interacted enthusiastically and clariﬁed their doubts during the question-answer session. Rema Devi, department of English, proposed vote of thanks, while Sheela Pauly, department of Chemistry, coordinated the programme.

Doha College wins silver at COBIS Games in Thailand TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA College Primary’s young athletes are on a roll, having performed exceptionally well in not one but two major tournaments, one national and international. Fresh from dominating the British International Schools in Qatar U11 Games at Aspire Zone and scooping ﬁrst place, the young athletes went on to face teams from Europe, Asia and Africa in the COBIS Games 2019, Thailand, just a few days later.

The standards were extremely high, but so was the competitive spirit of the Doha College students, who ﬂew the ﬂag for Qatar and secured joint second place alongside Children’s International School, Nigeria on a podium topped by St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi. The team of fourteen students bagged 21 individual medals: 15 bronze medals in swimming and athletics; four silver medals in swimming; and two gold medals from the outstanding performances of swimmer Arabella Taguinota

A team of fourteen students from Doha College bagged 21 individual medals in the COBIS Games 2019, Thailand recently. (50m breaststroke) and track athlete Adam Shawara (800m

event). The girls’ football team also

won silver, which – together with the boys’ placing – got DC a second place in football. Following their success, the team had the privilege of being invited by supporting sponsor, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, for a private tour of their impressive Legacy Pavilion. Students shared their experiences of the COBIS tournament and had the unique opportunity to tour their purposebuilt museum which takes the visitors on a magniﬁcent journey through Qatar’s rich history of sport from the 1940s to

today’s preparations to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Dr Steffen Sommer, principal of Doha College, shared in the team’s elation. Sommer said, “It was a moment of great pride to see our primary athletes take silver in the COBIS Games in Thailand on the back of winning the British International Schools in Qatar Games. Our squad has done fantastically well. I would like to thank the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy for its generous support which is far beyond any expectations that

we might have had. “I am immeasurably proud. We are here to support Qatar’s vision for 2030 to provide excellence in education and we are trying very hard to make sure that the excellence that we produce within Doha College is exported outside so that the whole of Qatar can beneﬁt from it.” Doha College has a strong sporting tradition with alumni and current students representing Qatar in swimming and rugby championships, and also excelling internationally at other sports like golf, karate etc.

GULF TIMES Tuesday, April 16, 2019

COMMUNITY ICBF recognises prominent social workers in Doha Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) recently conducted ICBF Day 2019. P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, was the chief guest at the event. The event was organised to recognise and felicitate the prominent social workers in Qatar, who are working in close association with ICBF and government institutions in Qatar. The ICBF-M Kanjani Award 2019 was presented to Mohamed Althaf, Regional Director of LuLu Group, for his continued support to ICBF and community in general for past many years. KP Abdul Hameed Social Service award was presented to Dr Adv Nizar Kochery. For long term service to the community, two of the senior most veterans of the community, including A K Usman and Kareem Abdullah, were felicitated on the occasion. Ambassador P Kumaran also felicitated Brigadier Abdullah Khalifa al-Muftah, Director of Public Relations Department of Ministry of Interior, for his overwhelming support to the expatriate community and ICBF. Speaking on the occasion, Abdullah Khalifa al-Muftah thanked ICBF and Ambassador and remembered his close association with ICBF and Indian community for long time and assured his continuous support. For the recognition of humanitarian services, Humanitarian Awards were presented to Dr Rajeev

Sharma, Dr K M Bahauddeen, Dr Uma Pandiyan, Khalid Hoyilath and K K Sankaran. Also the appreciation awards were given to Al Abeer Medical Centre, Al Sultan Medical Centre, KIMS Qatar Medical Centre, Well Care Group, IMARA Health Centre, Indian Doctors Club, Federation of Indian Nurses in Qatar and Anjan Kumar Ganguly. Speaking on the occasion, the Indian ambassador appreciated ICBF for the work it has been doing for the benefits of the blue-collar workers of the community. He also appreciated all awardees for their service for the humanitarian cause. The event was attended by notable personalities, including S R H Fahmi, ICBF Co-ordinating Officer and First Secretary at Embassy of India, along with the presidents of various organisations, including ICC, ISC, Apex Bodies managing committee members, leaders and members of Indian community. P N Baburajan, President of ICBF, welcomed the gathering. Managing committee members of ICBF, including Mahesh Gowda, Avinash Gaikwad, Subramanya Hebbaglu, Santosh Kumar Pillai, Juttas Paul, Ranjani Murty, Senthil Agastheeswaran and past MC members Sameer Hassan Mousa and Mala Krishnan introduced the awardees to the audience.

Doha College marks Annual Global Money Week Doha College recently organised Annual Global Money Week (GMW). Doha College hosted various guest speakers to teach the students of Grade V about money matters. GMW, an initiative of the Child and Youth Financial International organisation based in the Netherlands, is a financial awareness campaign built to inspire children and young people to learn about money, careers and entrepreneurship. Visitors from various institutes, including Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Qatar Financial Centre, Mazars, Qatar Stock Exchange, TMF Group, Al Rayan Investment and Qatar National Bank

engaged with the students in various activities and explained about various concepts, including saving, budgeting, investing, and the financial aspects of most day-to-day events. The week-long programme was complimented with ‘Enterprise Week’ which was featured speakers from INJAZ Qatar. Aisha Mohammed al-Rashad, part of a specialised technical team from QFMA who visited Doha College, said that QFMA’s awareness-raising activities aim at increasing the level of youth culture to improve their financial skills, including raising income, spending, savings and investment.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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COMMUNITY Students of QU visit eye health programmes in Bangladesh Four public health students from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Qatar University (QU) recently visited Bangladesh for five days to familiarise themselves with the Qatar Creating Vision programME, an initiative of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), in collaboration with Orbis. The trip also aimed to observe Qatar Charity funded programmes based in Bangladesh. During the visit, the students visited three partner hospitals in different areas in Bangladesh, including Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital in Dhaka, Chittagong Eye Infirmary and Training Complex and Cox’s Bazar Baitush Sharaf Hospital. Dr Lily O’Hara, Associate Professor at Public Health Department in CHS, also visited the Rohingya refugee camps and a number of vision centres within the local host community. Sahar Elsaleh, a senior Public Health Management student, said, “That moment when we captured the smiles on the children’s faces who got to see the world again after finally having prescription eyeglasses; we realised that there is no truer meaning of joy in life other than the one you feel when you help another person in need.”

Eman al-Bahrani, also a senior Public Health Management student, said, “In our trip, we had the opportunity to speak with health managers and the Rohingya refugee leaders to hear their points of view. Based on these stories and the work done by Orbis, QFFD and their many partner hospitals, we learned that no global outreach programme is successful without community engagement.” “Healthcare practitioners working in partner hospitals care about providing quality care for their patients without discrimination. Nevertheless, the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders are essential to ensure health equity and to improve their quality of life,” added Rodaina Hashem, a senior Public Health Education student. Sara Alsaffar, another student, said, “This programme was a great opportunity to meet people and understand the real issues they are facing, and to transfer the theoretical knowledge we learned at the university to the actual world. This life-changing experience altered my world perspective and opened my eyes to the humanity and perseverance of displaced people in the face of difficulty and injustice.”

Doha College extends a hand to QAWS A team of 12 students from Doha College recently collected food, toys and blankets for the rescue animals at Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS). They received classified, packed and arranged transportation of the donations from the secondary school students and their families. The students managed to gather 120 packets/boxes of cat food, 92 packets/boxes of dog food, 4 large boxes of blankets/bedding, and 1 large box of toys. “A huge thank you to all the staff and students

from Doha College who rallied together to collect a mountain of donated food and bedding for the animals at QAWS. Many thanks to all those who came out to the shelter to deliver the donations and volunteer their time with the animals,” said Janet Berry of QAWS. Doha College runs a students’ committee dedicated to charitable actions, who also support 2nd Chance Rescue Centre and other causes inside and outside of Qatar.

QMY organises first meet-up Qatar Malayali Youtubers (QMY), an online group for Qatar based Youtubers hailing from the South Indian state of Kerala, recently organised its first meet-up at Vembanad Restaurant in Barwa Village. The event was attended by over 30 members who shared their experience, expertise and ideas during the information sessions and networking dinner.

The event featured sessions by experienced Youtubers. Topics covered during the sessions included buying the right vlogging equipment, vlogging do’s and dont’s, how to make use of Youtube live option, and things to note when doing cookery videos. The group was founded by Liji Abdullah and Shaan Riyas in November 2018.

RUNNERS-UP: Ideal Indian School Chess Team, including Abel Sajan, Ananth Cheriyalanthot, Albin Sajan and Gouri Shankar recently secured second position in the Qatar Primary School Chess Competition, organised as part of School Olympic Programme held at Jawaan Bin Jassim Model Independent School. The team was trained by Vijayant Thapa. Principal of IIS along with the staff members and students of congratulated the team for their achievement.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

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COMMUNITY Doha College teacher presents work at COBIS International Conference The COBIS Innovation in Education Conference recently partnered with the first ever ResearchED event in the Middle East. COBIS is the Council of British International Schools and ResearchED is a grassroots, teacher-led organisation which started in 2013 and is led by founder Tom Bennett, independent behaviour adviser to the UK Department for Education. The event brought together leading experts from the field of education, thought leaders and educational practitioners to address ways in which teachers can explore educational innovations. The expert speakers’ lineup included Kirsten Burnett, a faculty member at Doha College, an educator who is passionate about teacher autonomy and elevating the teaching profession, as well. Through the school’s Enhanced Leaderhip Programme, she has introduced a programme of action research, while she is finalising her Master of Education in Professional Practice. Drawing on her experience of teaching in the international setting offered by Qatar, Kirsten’s

work expounds on ‘Why Being an International Teacher can Drive Action Research’. Her talk focused on the introduction of Action Research into Doha College Primary this year, as a means of professional development. “Action Research’s aim is to raise the professionalism of teachers by providing autonomy to research ‘what works’ in a classroom and also promotes democratisation within schools because change comes from teachers,” she explained. Kirsten’s research fits into a larger framework that came into existence at Doha College this academic year. Each year group in DC Primary has collaborated to investigate a research question about either the curriculum, content knowledge, a teaching strategy, professional identity, a social justice issue, or something contextual. This first cycle started at Doha College in November 2018 and will finish in June 2019, culminating in a Learning Festival on 18 June, where each team will share their research findings with the whole school.

BPS takes part in 17th Annual Inter-School Scrabble Tournament 2019 Members of Birla Public School Scrabble Club recently took part in 17th Annual Inter-School Scrabble Tournament 2019, organised in Stafford Sri Lankan School. The team from BPS bagged 1st runners up title in Overall Championship. Eshan Azami, a student of BPS, secured 1st runners up position in Under 14 category. A P Sharma, Principal of BPS, congratulated the students and said, “It’s been great to watch the club grow, the kids come in excited to play and learn. This also helps to grow the weaker students’ interest in words. It helps them learn to play around with words and letters. And the students are learning more than this, like making new friends, weaning themselves away from TV and the digital world.” The BPS Scrabble Club team was led by Dimple Verma, Area Co-ordinator, and assisted by Shweta Kumari Koundal.

IIS releases annual magazine Ideal Indian School recently organised a special ceremony for the release of its annual magazine Idealite. Mehre Alam, Deputy Editor of Qatar Tribune, was the chief guest at the event. He presented the first copy of the magazine to Dr Hassan Kunhi M P, President of IIS, and Syed Shoukath Ali, Principal of IIS. Speaking on the occasion, Mehre Alam spoke about the importance of reading. He said that reading helps us to discover new things and how we develop a positive self-image and it is important because reading habit expands the mind and develops the imagination. He also spoke about the impact of greater use of digital media in today›s world.

Dr Hassan Kunhi M P commended the efforts of the editorial board, teachers and students for bringing the magazine. Idealite is a multilingual magazine, which provides a platform to the budding artists and writers of the school to display their talent. Further, it also provides a panoramic view of the cultural, academic, sports and literary activities and achievements of the School. Asaf Ali, Head of Department of English at IIS and Editor in Chief of the Magazine, welcomed the gathering. Zemina Sulficker proposed a vote of thanks.

GULF TIMES Monday, May 20, 2019

COMMUNITY Doha College becomes a COBIS Training School The Council of British International Schools (COBIS) has recently announced Doha College as one of its first-ever cohort of COBIS Training Schools, launched as part of its ongoing strategic work to support schools with the current teacher supply challenge, both in the UK and overseas. The COBIS Training Schools initiative is a badging and quality assurance scheme to enable schools to demonstrate the breadth and quality of their commitment to professional development, with an emphasis on Initial Teacher Training (ITT), career progression routes and whole school workforce development. Dr Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “I am exceptionally pleased that Doha College was chosen as one of the 11 training schools by COBIS. This will give us a chance to train our teachers and also teachers from other British schools here in Doha. We firmly believe that only if we are all strong, can the strongest get stronger, which means that we want

to make an active contribution to excellence in education here in Qatar. Us being a training school is the first step, but a significant one, in that direction.” Trevor Rowell, Chairman of COBIS, added, “High-quality international schools could play a greater role in training teachers in their locality. This can include TAs, support staff, alumni, parents, spouses – those already within the wider community of international schools – as well as suitable local and international staff, to reduce demand on domestic supply.” The first COBIS Training Schools in the world, include Alice Smith School, Malaysia; Braeburn School, Kenya; British School, The Netherlands; British School Muscat, Oman; British School of Brussels, Belgium, British School of Bucharest, Romania; Doha College, Qatar; Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong, Hong Kong; St Saviour’s School Ikoyi, Nigeria; The Edron Academy, Mexico; and Wellington College China Institute of Learning, China.

Trevor Rowell, COBIS Chairman, left with Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College.

SIS pre-primary organises orientation for parents The Pre-Primary Section of Shantiniketan Indian School (SIS) recently organised an orientation session for parents to highlight the policies and practices of kindergarten with a deep insight into the pre–primary curriculum. Mehjabeen Hasan, Senior Head Teacher at SIS, welcomed the gathering and presented a detailed overview on the learning guidelines and the unique features of SIS kindergarten. Latha Shyammohan, faculty member at SIS, presented the kindergarten policies and practices. Kavitha

Solomon briefed the parents on their meaningful participation in their child’s learning and development. Varalakshmi Ganesan elucidated the importance of children’s wellness and happiness in their education process. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Subhash B Nair, Principal of SIS, highlighted the significance of healthy eating habits, personal hygiene and regulated sleeping time. The real message conveyed was to love children unconditionally and instill the urge for learning without compulsion.

MES students visit Commercial Bank As a part of the field trip, 25 students from the Commerce Stream of MES Indian School accompanied by teachers recently visited Commercial Bank, Grand Hamad Street branch. Commercial Bank is Qatar’s first private bank and has a solid franchise, with over 44 years of innovation and customer service. It has country wide network includes 29 full–service branches and 174 ATMs. The team comprising 13 girls and 12 boys were keen to know about the various primary functions of the branch and other important commercial activities, products and services.

The students specifically got to know in detail about Commercial Bank’s online banking services/ products, lending funds to customers in the form of loans and advances, cash credit, overdraft and discounting of bills etc. Reham Sabri Thawabi, Head of Retail Branches, delivered the introduction speech and introduced the programme ‘Young Bankers’ Summer Internship’. The students were also enthusiastic about interacting with the bank officials throughout the session. The visit to Commercial Bank and the interactive session with the bank executives really inspired the visiting students.

GULF TIMES Thursday, May 23, 2019

COMMUNITY Doha College community represents Qatar in West Asia Rugby Championship Twenty-three members of the Doha College community recently represented Qatar in the recent West Asia Rugby Championship. Current students, members of staff and alumni participated as players or coaches, each contributing to the fabulous success that Qatar enjoyed at the tournament. Samuel Spencer, teacher at Doha College, and Diego Mayz, Student of Grade-XIII at Doha College, were selected for the Men’s A Team, who clinched the winning trophy. Andrea Delascasas Arbelaez, a student of Grade XII at Doha College, played in Qatar women’s B team, which was coached by Grainne Burness, Teacher of Mathematics at Doha College. Yasmine Tobun, Alumna of Doha College, played for the women’s A team, who also emerged victorious in the women’s tournament.

Twelve students of Doha College were selected for the U18 team (full 15-a-side), three for the U16 team and three for the U14 team (7-a-side and 10-a-side for each). Ross Nelson, student of Doha College aged 15, is the youngest player ever to have been selected to play in the U18 team. Speaking on the occasion, Ross said, “This selection was a huge honour for me; there are no words to describe this great privilege. Being an U15 playing in the U18 category brought not only fear but a great sense of responsibility, as I had to uphold my role on the field to the same standard of players three years older than me. I usually play for the Doha Rugby Football Club U15s, training five times a week. No matter whom I play for, be it DRFC, Qatar, Doha College or Ireland, I play with the same pride and to the best of my ability.”

From left, Samuel Spencer, faculty member at Doha College; Diego Mayz, student of Grade-XIII at Doha College; Grainne Burness, faculty member at Doha College; Andrea Delascasas Arbelaez, student of Grade-XII at Doha College; and Yasmine Tobun, Doha College alumna.

MES students win big in Interschool Hajikka Essay Writing Competition Students of MES Indian School recently bagged first two positions in the senior category of Interschool Hajikka Essay Writing Competition conducted by the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) at Doha Modern Indian School. Valencia John and Hridya Raju, students of Grade-X bagged first and second positions in Senior

Category, respectively. The topic of essay writing for Senior Category was ‘Role of Community in Benevolence and Charity’. The winners were honoured at a felicitation ceremony held recently at Indian Cultural Centre (ICC). Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, congratulated the winners as well as the participants who represented the school and for their achievements.

DPS-MIS organises investiture ceremony DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently organised investiture ceremony to induct the prefectorial body of Junior Wing. Kausar Hassan, Council Member of DPS-MIS and Managing Director Success Group, was the chief guest and Asma Yasir Nainar, Council Member of Kangaroo Kids, Principal of BHIS Chennai India and Joint Managing Trustee of Rayyan Educational Trust, the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Asna Nafees, Principal of DPS-MIS, congratulated the office bearers and stated that it is a moment of pride as the students have embarked on a new journey which will teach them a lot of life lessons. She advised the students to uphold the strong value system of the school and keep the school flag fluttering high with dignity, respect and integrity. Seventy elected students along with Aaryan Sujith, Head Boy, and Ziya Fathima Rasik, Head Girl, were presented with sashed and badges.

GULF TIMES Monday, June 3, 2019

COMMUNITY BPS students distribute Iftar boxes TEAM 974, a team of students of Birla Public School (BPS), including Raees Najeeb, Haneefa Anandu Hirosh, Mohamed Sabeth Ibrahim, Adnan Shafi, Senin Sharaf, Atif Ashraf, Siddharth Ajan, Shon Shaji, Madhan Manaj, Akash Bijumon, Amil Rajesh, Mohamed Nidhal and Mohamed Rihal recently distributed Iftar kit on D-Ring road signal to the people who were stuck in traffic. They managed to distribute 80 boxes on Day-1 and 200 boxes on Day-2. Iftar kit included juices, water and dates. A P Sharma, Principal of BPS, also joined the team and appreciated their efforts.

Doha College celebrates its first community Iftar The Arabic Department of Doha College recently organised its first ever community Iftar at its West Bay campus. The Iftar gettogether was attended by over 300 parents. The event kicked off with the welcome speech in Arabic, which was followed by the breaking of the fast. The children dressed in traditional attire enjoyed Garangao treats donated by DC families, including Al-Khalaf and Aldarhem. The parents had prepared several dishes that were laid out on the spread for sharing purposes. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fantastic opportunity to hold an Iftar for the first time at Doha College. The month of Ramadan is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together and share a meal in the spirit of togetherness, friendship and love, which is what the essence of Iftar is all about. It was particularly important to be able to participate with our fasting community and embrace the innate idea of worshipping by giving up ingrained habits. We felt a closer bond between us than ever before.â&#x20AC;?

BLOOD DONATION DRIVE: Blood Donors Kerala Qatar Chapter and Radio Malayalam 98.6 FM, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation, BDK Qatar Angels, IBIN Ajayan Projects, Qatar Sparsham, and Save and Child Team, recently organised a blood donation drive at Asian Town. A total of 100 volunteers participated in the drive.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

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COMMUNITY PWS organises volleyball tournament Papla Welfare Society (PWS) recently organised Nepali Volleyball Tournament. Shyanja Welfare Society (SWS)-B won the tournament. The winning team bagged a cash prize of QR4,111 along with the medals, trophy and certificate. Other winners, included Baglung Welfare Society, runners up with the cash prize of QR2,511; Kaski Welfare Society, second runners up with the cash prize of QR1,511; and PWS, third runners up with the cash prize of QR511. Iswor Kafle presented the trophy to the winners. Niraj Bikram Shai from Shyanja Welfare Society bagged the title of Best Player. The team players of SWS-B, included Milan Gurung, Dhiraj Bikram Shai, Niraj Bikram Shai, Niraj Dharji, Santosh Basyal, Amar Nepali, Sanju Sunar, Som Thapa and Madan Gurung. Bimal KC, Raju Pariyar and Som Prakash Manander were the team manager, team coach and team co-ordinator of SWS-B, respectively. – Text and photo by Usha Wagle Gautam

EID GET-TOGETHER: The Punjab Music Group (PMG) recently organised Eid Milan Party to mark Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Mr Broast (Hyderabadi) restaurant. Amin Moti Wala was the chief guest on the occasion. The event was attended by all the members of PMG along with other guests. Nazakat Ali Khan, Chief Organiser at PMG, welcomed the gathering. The event was followed by a musical programme the next day.

Doha College organises award ceremony Doha College recently organised an award ceremony to celebrate its most successful sports year to date. Doha College presented over 400 medals to over 350 students who represented the school in 58 teams that competed in regional and national tournaments, in over 300 matches. The school awarded the 2019 Sports Man and Sports Woman of the Year titles to Dillon Laubscher and Sakshi Mani, respectively, for their contribution and supporting the school with coaching clubs and assisting with event organisation. Throughout her years at Doha College, Sakshi represented the school 157 times in 10 sports, proving herself an all-rounded, high-performance athlete. “Winning the Sports Woman of the Year not only is one of my biggest personal achievements here at Doha College, but also an absolute honour to receive,” Sakshi said. “Following the footsteps of girls before me is motivating

me to carry on this level of enthusiasm and commitment into my adult life at university. Representing DC since Year 7 has moulded me into the sportswoman I am today, and I feel privileged to receive it at the end of my school career.” Dillon Laubscher said, “I am extremely honoured and privileged to be receiving this award from the college. Sport at Doha College has provided opportunities for many students and has taught us to work hard, respect all and most importantly, to have fun. Sport has been prominent in my life and will continue to be so in university and beyond.” The ceremony awarded 35 trophies to Dominic Jason, who recently captained Qatar’s U18 team at the West Asia Rugby Championship. The school also felicitated 23 students who were selected to compete internationally in rugby and fencing. The ‘2019 Team of the Year’ title was given to U14 netball team (girls) and the U13 basketball team (boys).

GULF TIMES Monday, June 17, 2019

COMMUNITY ACS Doha organises graduation ceremony ACS Doha International School recently organised graduation ceremony for its high school students at Ritz-Carlton hotel. Thirty-nine students graduated from ACS Doha International School who will now set out to broaden their horizons into further education. The ceremony was attended by parents, teachers, students, and members of the ACS Board from the UK. Dr Aisha al-Obaidly, Director of Capacity Building at the Qatar National Research Fund, was the guest speaker on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Al-Obaidly said, “Motivation in any and every form is essential as it helps us maintain our focus and realise the true value of our aims. Your graduation today is a significant event and it has made you one step closer to the responsibilities and challenges of adulthood. From your school, many of you will go to unfamiliar surroundings, many of you will travel abroad and will have to integrate in different cultures, study new things, meet new people, and face new challenges.” She added, “Dealing with all this on your own can be a bit overwhelming as you adjust, however always remember why you are there in the first place and always look back to where you have come from. From my experience in the UK I learned, ‘a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor’. The way we deal with challenges outside our comfort zone is a reflection of our skills and abilities, hence I urge all of you to embrace the challenges you’ll face and tackle them with courage.” Robert Cody, Head of ACS Doha, welcomed the gathering. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “For the graduating class of 2019, think about the next significant moment in your life, do you know the

time and place of that moment. Maybe? Maybe not. Many moments of dramatic change in your life will happen with minimal warning. So, you will need to be ready. Ready for whatever comes your way. Ready for happiness. Ready for challenges. Ready for the life you have always dreamed of.” Tim Cagney, Chief Executive of ACS International Schools, presented the Founders’ Award on the occasion. The Founders’ Award is presented to a high school graduate who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement. Commenting on the side-lines of the graduation, Cagney said, “ACS is one of the superior premium schools in Doha, our approach to learning and ethos is unrivalled, and around the world, many schools are asking us how do we do it? We say that we’ve got the right people, the right development, and most importantly we have the right DNA. It’s about quality, quality of staff, internationalism and that we’re a big community. And that, as far as ACS is concerned is what everybody is trying to copy.” Trevor Furness, ACS Doha High School Principal, said, “Over the last 50 years the following trends have become clear. Those who earn college or post school credentials are seldom without a job, live in stable and prosperous relationships, are adaptable and flexible in the workplace. For those without skills, the story is far less favourable. Statistics indicate they have more chance of erratic employment, are inclined to be socially inept, do not always maintain family relationships and struggle to live productive, happy lives. There would seem to be a very strong connection between further education and productivity.”

Doha College marks World Environment Day Doha College recently marked World Environment Day with a multitude of ecothemed activities. Apart from wearing green for the day, students worked on various lessons, including reducing electricity consumption in their classrooms and common spaces, to using renewable resources. Lessons also focused on the impact of human activities on the environment. The college, who has been awarded official green flags for both Primary and Secondary schools, benefits from the actions of a permanent eco-committee. Their latest success is the agreement they reached with the school canteen in the West Bay campus. As of last week, the canteen only uses paper and aluminium packaging for all

food, no longer offers meals inclusive of water bottles, features a ‘Meatless Monday’, and has stopped offering single-use plastic cutlery. As part of their eco drive, Doha College, in collaboration with ‘Superheroes Eat Plants’ and ‘RAW Middle East’, has also embarked on offering students and staff a vegan alternative. The plant-based meals are not just healthy for those who eat, them but also saves an enormous amount of what goes into feeding the animals from which the meat originates, then in processing and transporting their meat. The students rounded up the World Environment Day with a sale of reusable produce bags – made from recycled plastic bottles and able to hold up to 2kg of fruit and vegetables while only weighing 10g.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

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COMMUNITY AMUAAQ organises annual ladies event The AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) recently organised its annual ladies event ‘Zaiqa-e-Aligarh 2019’ at Grand Regal Hotel Doha. Jawed Ahmad presided over the event. Sophia Bukhari, from Qatar University, and Kausar Hassan Choghule, founding member of DPS-Modern Indian School, were the chief guests and Zainab Azim the guest of honour. The event was attended by notable personalities, including Dr M S Bukhari, Rafat Jahan, Qazi Faiz, Ibraiz Khan, Mohamed Shahabuddin, Rashid Chisti, Qamar Alam, Shahid Khan, Ali Imran, Ziauddin Ahmad, Zeyaul Haque, Sarwer Mirza, Abdul Karim, Danish Ali Khan, Asif Khan, Javed Sultan, Farman Khan, Mosheer Alam, Shahid Parvez, Shad Kaisar, Junaid, Dr Mosharraf, Abuzar, Naim, Alamgir, Umer, Aslam and Jawed Ahmad. More than 130 people including participants attended the event. Dr Ashna Nusrat and Nuzhat Parveen compered the event. The event kicked off with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Haleema and Samia. Dr

Ashna Nusrat, the co-ordinator for the ladies group of AMUAAQ, welcomed the gathering, which was followed by a presentation and discussion on Zaiqa-e-Aligarh. A quiz competition for the male members was also part of the event. The event featured a cooking competition. The judges of the competition, included Baccha Singh, Rajeev and Zainab Azeem. The event was sponsored by SATCO International, Deccan Deewan, Malabar Gold, Al-Sulaiman Jewellers and Watches, Qatari Canadian Trading and QFM. The winners of the competition, included Sadaf Kausar, in main course category; Khadija Perween, starter; and Farheen Haider, dessert. The first runners up of the competition, included Samiya Syed, main course; Sadaf Kausar, starter; and Ambiya Khatoon, dessert. The second runners up of the competition, included Fareena Junaid, main course; Sara Ali Khan, starter; and Afrida Khatoon, dessert. Hina Sarwar proposed a vote of thanks.

Doha College exhibits artwork of students Doha College recently opened the doors of its Art and DT centre to unveil the creativity and skills of its students, who produced works for their GCSE, AS and A Level examinations in fine art, photography, product design, textiles design and media. The original pieces of art and design on display included both coursework and examination outcomes along with preparatory pieces, spanning across the mediums of painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, printing, graphics, lens-based media, moving imagery, mixed media, three-dimensional design and textiles. Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal at Doha College, along with Sabah Arbilli, artist whose calligraphy-based art is widely and internationally displayed in the Middle East, Europe, Russia, Turkey, Australia and throughout the world, inaugurated the exhibition. Sabah is a master in traditional calligraphy; an award winner for his works and has works showcased all around Qatar, including the calligraphy sculpture in stainless steel on the Corniche. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Steffen Sommers, said, “Once again, the Doha College Art Exhibition

was a highlight of the academic year. The students’ artwork, be it GCSE or A Level, was of very high calibre indeed, and it showed one thing: that art is a very important feature in the Doha College academic schedule. Art and creativity can indeed be taught, learnt and improved. Our artists have shown how accomplished they already are, and some of the pieces could easily have been sent to exhibitions for which invitees pay. The exhibition also included Design and Technology pieces by our GCSE and A Level students, which showed how the knowledge of students and technology could be combined. Being a visual arts exhibition, there was also a variety of films that were shown by the Media Studies department. Here again, the visual art and film-making competence of our students was on display and highlighted that Doha College students are well versed in combining and using skills learnt in one subject to another, and translating them creatively into pieces of art.” Audrey Stigter, a student of Grade VII at Doha College, played harp on the occasion. The event was sponsored by InterContinental Doha the City Hotel.

GULF TIMES Thursday, July 4, 2019

COMMUNITY Embassy of Nepal felicitates second Qatari national to scale Mount Everest The Embassy of Nepal recently felicitated Fahad Badar, the second Qatari national to scale Mount Everest. Speaking on the occasion, Laxman Khanal, Charge de Affaires at the Embassy of Nepal, emphasised on the bilateral relations between Nepal and Qatar. Talking about his experience, Fahad

praised the hospitality of Nepalis. Fahad made history when he reached Mount Everest (the highest peak in the world) along with 30 others and Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world, within 24 hours of ascending the world’s highest peak. – Text and Photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

Students of Doha College visit NCCR The students of Doha College were recently invited by Dr Alexander Knuth, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), to visit their state-of-the-art facilities. The NCCCR, the only cancer centre in the State of Qatar, is a member of Hamad Medical Corporation, the leading provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare in the country, and is one of the sponsors of Doha College’s annual Medical Review School Conference. During the visit, the students discussed the topics they presented at Medical Conference hosted by Park House English School earlier this year with Professor Knuth and a group of doctors.

Their presentations were based on the most important medical developments in recent years. Students were given a brief introduction to the NCCCR and its clinical facilities by Paul Mavin, Executive Director at NCCCR, and were taken on a guided, interactive tour by Rabih Hammoud, Chief of Medical Physics of the Radiation Oncology Department. The students learned about the inter-disciplinary nature of the medical profession and got a sneak-peek into the world of cutting-edge technology, latest techniques and methodologies and state of the art and equipment. They learnt about the nature of patient care and were advised on how they can progress in their medical education.

Students of PSSC excel in SSC-II examinations The students of Grade-X of Pak Shamaa School and College (PSSC) recently excelled in the SSC-II examination organised by Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Islamabad. The school position holders, include Sadia Saeed, first position, with 1,050 marks; Mohd Saim Maqsood, second, 1,031 marks; Haifa Rauf Mahsood, third, 1,017 marks; Laiba Arshad, fourth, 1,017 marks; Haider Naeem, fifth, 1,016 marks; Muhammad Bunyad Hussain, sixth, 969 marks; Hasam Naeem, seventh, 920 marks; Manal Asim, eighth, 912 marks; Muhammad Ashar, ninth, 911 marks;

Ruqaya Ummat Khan, tenth, 897 marks; Zaynab Abdisamad, 11th, 890 marks; Saeeda Awal Jan,12th, 87 marks; Sobika Mariyam, 13th, 869 marks; and Amina Bibi, 14th, 863 marks. Nabila Kaukab, Principal of PSSC, congratulated the teachers, parents and students for their excellent performance. M A Shahid, President of Management Committee of PSSC applauded all the members of the staff for showing remarkable progress. He also appreciated the Management Committee.

Sadia Saeed

Muhammad Ashar

Saeeda Awal Jan

Hasam Naeem

Muhammad Bunyad Hussain

Zaynab Abdisamad

Haider Naeem

Manal Asim

Sobika Mariyam

Mohd Saim Maqsood

Laiba Arshad

Ruqaya Ummat Khan

Amina Bibi

Haifa Rauf Mahsood

Monday, July 8, 2019

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COMMUNITY Doha College recognises its high achieving students Doha College recently organised an award ceremony to honour its high achieving Secondary students at the InterContinental Hotel Doha The City. Over 150 students along with their families attended the event. Mathula Muhundan won awards for excellent performance in chemistry, economics, geography and mathematics, as well as the tutor’s award. Mathula had also won the COBIS International Poetry Competition earlier in the year, and played bass guitar in the ‘Petrichor’ band, which – together with ‘Puffle’ – went on to represent Doha College in the nationwide competition ‘Battle of the Bands’. The students were also recognised for showcasing extraordinary character aligning with Doha College values. Rebecca Craig bagged the annual Walton community award for outstanding charitable work for her work with children with special education needs The outstanding student award is granted each year to the student with the highest academic achievement in external examinations. This year, the award was presented to Sara Mohamed, the only student to achieve the highest grade possible in five different AS examinations. Along achieving this, she also attained full marks in Computer Science, full marks in chemistry and 96% in a statistics. In addition to all the subjects she studied, she voluntarily chose to complete an Edexcel Level 3 this January, also achieving an A* for that. Speaking on the occasion, Sara said, “Perseverance, time management and organisation are the key factors to how I approach school life. In addition, the great support

Rebecca Craig

system at Doha College, consisting of my teachers and peers, have positively contributed to instilling my self-confidence. As a passionate research enthusiast, my ultimate ambition is to become a researcher in the medical field, capable of spreading new ideas and discoveries around the world and someday I hope to create a significant change to our future – whether it is curing a chronic disease or inventing a new medical technology.” The ceremony also featured a musical performance by the students of Doha College, including own-composition on marimba by Jack Dillon. The piece helped Jack attain the ‘Highest Mark in Qatar’ for his Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music examination last year. The Governor’s award went to a group of students co-ordinated by Eoin O’Connor, faculty member at Doha College. They wrote, published and sold a number of children’s books. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, said, “In order to be as successful in the outside world as you are at Doha College, you will have to look at world through the eyes of others. Only then, will you be able to find answers to the most challenging of questions. Whatever you do, and however you do it, success and failure are always closely linked, like yin and yang. All our inspiration and innovation draw their energy from a strong desire of improvement, of making good or better presupposing that less good trials had preceded. This alone shows how far you have already come on the road to being high achievers.”

Jack Dillon

Sara Mohamed, left, with Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College

Mathula Muhundan

QPEC organises annual health checkup for employees Qatar Power Engineering and Contracting Company, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), recently organised an annual health checkup for its employees. Over 180 employees took part in the camp held at Naseem Al Rabeeh Medical Clinic. Series of various blood tests, ECG, Cardiology Ophthalmic and Dental checkups were conducted by the doctors. Speaking on the occasion, Irshad Ahmad Mir, General Manager of QPEC, said,

“Besides, the medical tests and checkup, the employees were given tips by the doctors how to stay away from diseases. This is always priority of the company to look after the health and other issues of the employees. Our care for the employees was recently recognised by Supreme Committee by presenting QPEC Excellency Award for FIFI 2022 World Cup Stadium Projects’’.

GULF TIMES Tuesday, July 16, 2019

COMMUNITY Nepali folk rock band to perform in Qatar After five years, one of Nepal’s most popular and beloved folk-rock band, Nepathya, is all set to perform in Qatar on the second day of Eid al-Adha at Asian Town amphitheatre. The event has been organised by Level Fn advertising and Events, Kaski Welfare Society Qatar and Ram Nagar – Thimura Welfare Society. Speaking at the press conference, Prasad Chaulagain, Chief Organiser of the event, told everyone to come and enjoy the event. The press conference was attended by notable personalities, including Bimal Subedi, member of NRNA ICC; Bishwo Bandu Thapa, Chief of

Adarsha Welfare Society; Bhim Taramu Magar, Spokesperson of Gulmi Welfare Society; and Anuradha Pawade, Station Head of Olive FM. Amrit Gurung, the vocalist of the band will be accompanied on stage by Dhurba Lama on drums, Suraj Thapa on keyboard, Subin Shakya on bass guitar, Niraj Gurung on guitars and Shanti Rayamajhi on madals. The band has hits, including Resham, Bheda Ko Oon Jasto, Sa Karnali, Siranma Photo Cha, and Jogale huncha bhet among others to their credit. – Text and photo by Anil Rana Magar

Doha College students receive international awards British Schools in the Middle East and Council of British International Schools recently awarded three Doha College students for their contribution to school and community life. BSME presented an annual Ed Goodwin Award for Exceptional Service to Lamya Adam, 14 yearsold student, who have brought an exceptional contribution to their local or global community. For the past decade, Lamya has been collecting books, clothes, and toys to donate to people in need back in Sudan. She frequently donates to a pair of twins who survived a fire but lost their parents. During her frequent hospital visits, Lamya plays with the younger children when they are bored or comfort them when they are upset. She also plays piano for guests and teaches sick children who are interested to learn. The Council of British International Schools Student Achievement Awards give COBIS schools

Gwen Yap

the opportunity to recognise students’ outstanding achievements on a global scale. The two Doha College students, including Erin Kim, a student of Grade-VI, and Gwen Yap received the award. In school, Gwen leads the Doha College Symphony as its Concert Master and mentors junior students. She features in rock band competitions representing Doha College as a drummer in the all-girl band ‘Petrichor’. Within the wider community, Gwen has supported the Doha Community Orchestra for many years, playing the violin in a prominent role. She now leads the newly formed Doha Strings – a high-level community string orchestra consisting of adults. Erin is an integral part of the DC Word podcast team and takes a lead role in presenting on, and producing podcasts and broadcast across the school.

Erin, centre, with Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal of Doha College, right, and Grant Gillies, Primary Head Teacher at Doha College.

Lamya Adam

Asha’s launches new ‘Mumbai’ menu as part of 15th anniversary celebrations Asha’s, Award-winning contemporary Indian restaurant, recently marked its 15th anniversary celebration in the region with the launch of their second exclusive menu ‘Mumbai’ at an exclusive media, influencer and VIP dinner held at its newly refurbished restaurant at the Villaggio Mall, stated a press release. The second special menu, ‘Mumbai’ pays homage to the city’s vibrant culture, food and heritage that was rediscovered and reinvented by the Asha’s team during their adventurous escapade to the city. Jim Dunn, Vice President of Asian and Family Dining at Alshaya Group, said, “It has been an incredible 15-year journey for Asha’s in the region and a milestone we are all very proud of. We started this celebration in Kuwait, where we launched our first branch in the region 15 years ago, and we are honoured to be celebrating the launch of our Mumbai exotic flavours in Qatar. Mumbai is known to many as the ‘City of Dreams’ and a place where many from all around India came

together to start their lives and their own journeys. This phenomenon resulted in the city becoming a melting pot of cultures, food, people and lifestyles, all of which in turn inspired our team to create this delicious menu and share it with our beloved customers in Doha and across the region.” The new menu, available for a limited time period, features an array of ten new items such as Mumbai’s most famous street food, the Vada Pav Slider, and turmeric potato vadas drizzled with tamarind, green chilli and dry garlic chutney for that crisp delight. Fresh to the new menu is the fisherman’s tribute – the Koliwada Prawns, which features lightly battered prawns with garlic and coriander chutney for the true, authentic Mumbai flavour, and the exotic Mumbai Juhu Style Biryani, generously flavoured with India’s finest pav bhaji masala. The limited-time menu will be available from June 23rd until September 5th across all Asha’s restaurants.

Monday, July 22, 2019

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY Doha College hosts Learning Festival

Doha College, one of the most long-standing international schools in Qatar, is a pioneer in many educational fields. Their latest venture pushing the industry standards was hosting a ‘Learning Festival,’ in which teams of primary teachers presented the results of their action research projects carried out during the year. Every staff member in Doha College Primary became a teacherresearcher this year, as a means of professional development. Working collaboratively in year groups or departments, they undertook an action research investigation into an area of practice which they felt had scope for growth, or was a ‘stone in a shoe’. The topics of the teachers’ action research listed exposure to open-ended resources, impact of child-initiated learning, whole-class feedback strategies, use of concrete materials in mathematics, pupil conferencing, parent engagement with flashcards in languages, impact of physical activity on academic

attainment, music lessons as planning platforms and many more. The findings of their research were shared with an audience that comprised the teaching staff of Doha College – primary and secondary – as well as guests from the Ministry of Education, Doha English Speaking School, Swiss International School in Qatar, Newton British School, English Modern School and Doha Academy. Doha College Principal Dr Steffen Sommer explained the significance of this professional event: “The first ever ‘Learning Festival,’ celebrating the successes of action research, could not have come at a better time – just ahead of the unveiling of the Doha College CPD academy “Education Innovation Forum”, which will be launched in September 2019. The ‘Learning Festival’ was an amazing indication of the practice-orientated research that had been undertaken by primary teachers to improve their practice.

The agency of teachers in the field of research, constantly trying to improve their teaching techniques to inspire the students, to improve their learning, to engage them proactively in their learning in order to enhance memorisation techniques and collaboration, as well as the effective use of research material, has been phenomenal. This will be taken another step forward when we announce the “Education Innovation Forum” in September. Going forward, action research will be an integral part of this forum, and we will invite teachers from other schools to contribute in order to enrich this growing area of teacher agency, not only at Doha College but across British schools and Qatari schools in Doha.” The “Learning Festival” was the initiative of DC primary teacher Kirsten Burnett, who recently presented at the COBIS “Innovation in Education Conference” that had joined forces with the first ever ResearchED event in the Middle East.

BPS offers robotics at summer camp

Qatar Social Women organises Mango Festival

The fun-filled summer camp activities in Birla Public School (BPS) began on June 30. The camp offers robotics which is a great learning experience for the tech-savvy students. Robotics introduces students to engineering and computing through Lego Wedo 2.0 and EV3 Kits. Students work together in teams to solve challenges that integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They not only attain critical thinking and creative skills but also soft skills like teamwork

and collaboration during the process. The course follows a set of challenges from a beginner to intermediate level. Weeks 1 and 2 focuses on components of the robot, programming blocks and their features. Week 3 and 4 consists of applying them to modify given models and program them to solve given challenges. The summer camp will end on August 8, 2019 with display of the talents that the students acquired during the camp.

Qatar Social Women (QSW) in association with One India Association (OIA) recently organised Mango Festival at Regency Hall of Doha. QSW is a voluntary group of women helping for the uplift of expatriate women in different fields. Many vendors from different Asian countries exhibited items like clothing, jewellery, and food etc. The main attraction of the event, however, was mangoes sponsored by Integrated Enterprises. The mango varieties namely, langra, anwar ratol, chaunsa and badami were displayed at the festival. The other sponsors included Radio Urdu 107 FM, Henkel Polybit, SpotOn, Shaheen Services, Today’s Fashion, Shine Events, RK Closets, Pistachios Restaurant, Deccan Diwan Restaurant, Karachi Hut and Punjab Restaurant. Local singer Mohamed Maqsood entertained the audience with his melodious performance. RJ Farzana Safdar of Radio 107 FM was the compere of the event. Sheeba Zameer, Samreen Zafar and Nazia Ziauddin, office-bearers of QSW, thanked all the sponsors and participants for making the event a success. According to organisers, around 8,000 people attended the festival.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

SPORT

GULF TIMES SPOTLIGHT

Qatar Motorsports Academy celebrates season-ending races In Minimotard 70 category, Italian rider Andrea Giacchero emerged triumphant, completing eight laps in 7:05.512 By Sports Reporter Doha

atar Motorsports Academy celebrated the season-ending road races last weekend at Losail Circuit Sports Club, with a total of 44 children taking part in the event. During the weekend, the young riders who have been training during the season competed in the on road track in different categories – 21 riders in Minimotard 70, 13 riders in MiniGP 110 and 10 riders in Supermotard 125. In the category of Minimotard 70, Italian rider Andrea Giacchero emerged triumphant, completing eight laps in a total time of 7:05.512. Giacchero was followed by Spanish rider Yunes Mansilla and in third place was William Herschend from Denmark. The fastest riders of this category took part in the Superfinal race, where French rider Nolaan Macary won. Macary also won the Off Road Race last weekend in same category with a total time of 6:31.291. Second place was for the Australian rider Jim Nikitopoulus and the Malaysian rider Johann Ameer Zarfhan came third. In the MiniGP 110, Adam Reda of Egypt won after completing the 12 laps in total time of 8:28.732. Spanish riders Bosco Gallego and Carlos Baquero finished in second and third place respectively. The Superfinal of this category was won by the Qatari rider Hamad al-Sahouti in 7:57.181. Al-Sahouti also won the Off Road race last weekend. The second place went to Saad al-Harqan also from Qatar, while Swedish rider Alex Salome finished in third place. There was only one race in the Supermotard 125, which was won by Spanish rider Angel Perez. He took 9.32:963 to compete the 12 laps. Alan Mumo Kamau from Kenya finished in second place and the German rider Patrick Puerstinguer completed the podium. Trophies were presented by LCSC Vice President and General Manager Khalid al-Remaihi, LCSC CEO Juan Baquero, Head of QMA Jose Luis Cardoso and MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales. Qatar’s Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem

MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales poses with Qatar Motorsports Academy riders after the season-ending road races at Losail Circuit Sports Club.

Young riders in action. bin Nasser al-Ali, Oman’s Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed bin Said al-Mardhouf al-Saadi and QMMF President Abdulrahman al-Mannai were also present on the occasion. HE the minister praised the remarkable results achieved by the Qatar Motorsports Academy in the ﬁrst season, noting the effort of the Lusail Sports Club, Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, Aspire Academy,

Dorna Sport and MotoGP Sponsor. “The academy has been very successful in combining the Qatari, Arab and nonArab contestants as one family, which is evident in the co-operation of all, despite the great enthusiasm among them to win the closing race of the season. This academy would be the source of Qatari champions in motor sports, especially as there are many young Qatari talents,” he said.

Qatar’s Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali, Oman’s Minister of Sports Affairs Sheikh Saad bin Mohammed bin Said al-Mardhouf al-Saadi, QMMF President Abdulrahman al-Mannai, LCSC Vice President and General Manager Khalid al-Remaihi, LCSC CEO Juan Baquero, Head of QMA Jose Luis Cardoso and MotoGP rider Maverick Vinales pose with the podium winners of the MiniGP 110 category.

LOCAL CRICKET

FOOTBALL

CCRC beat Pallonji to win title

CRC won the 30th CDC cricket tournament I Division title with a thrilling eight-run win over M. Pallonji at the Losail Cricket Complex. Construction Development Co (CDC) has the distinction of being the oldest and most supportive sponsor of the Qatar Veteran’s Cricket League since the start of the League in 1988. M. Pallonji won the toss and opted to bowl first. CCRC openers Magsi and Mohsin gave a brisk start with 16 runs scored in the first two overs. Mohsin was the first batsman out for 13 runs with total 17 runs on board. Then Asad joined Magsi and hit some mighty sixes and took the team to 66 runs in 6.4 overs before he was out to a brilliant catch from Raziq off Sadiq’s bowling. CCRC reached 97 runs for 3 after 10 overs and looked dangerous to post a huge total on board. But, some splendid bowling performance from Naveed (3/11 in 3 overs), Sandesh (1/3 in 2 overs), Praveeen (3/17 in 3 overs) restricted CCRC total score to 141 all out in 18.5 overs. For CCRC,

Lagoona Mall welcomes Amir Cup Trophy Tour

Qatar Football Association officials, Qatar and Al Duhail midfielder Karim Boudiaf and members of Fifty One East’s management team pose with the Amir Cup Trophy at Lagoona Mall.

CDC cricket tournament I Division winners CCRC and runner-up M. Pallonji pose with their trophies. Magsi made 27 runs, Asad made 38 runs and Muzammil 20 runs. In reply, M.Pallonji also started well and made 62/3 in 8 overs. But they lost wickets at quick intervals, which left Pallonji requiring 20 runs in the last two

overs and having only one wicket in hand. Abbas bowled an excellent 19th over and gave only 4 runs. As Pallonji required 16 runs in the last over, they lost Ayub at the total 133 runs and thus lost by 8 runs.

For Pallonji, Sajeev made 23, Ayub 41. For CCRC bowling, Sardar took 2 wickets for 11 runs, Abbas 2 wickets for 21 runs and Sameer 2 wickets for 12 runs. Asad of CCRC was adjudged as Man of the Finals.

agoona Mall hosted the prestigious Amir Cup Trophy Tour recently in the presence of Qatar Football Association officials, Qatar and Al Duhail midﬁelder Karim Boudiaf and members of Fifty One East’s management team. For the ninth year running, the Amir Cup Trophy Tour honoured Fifty One East with another historic appearance in the mall, offering a unique opportunity for hundreds of football fans, aspiring players and mall goers to get a glimpse of the priceless cup. Attendees lined up for the chance to have a photo opportunity with the trophy.

In addition, supporters will have a chance to enjoy a range of activities at The PlayStation Majlis on May 3 and 4 at Lagoona Mall. During the Amir Cup Tour that lasts till May 16, mall visitors can also beneﬁt from special offers on Sony products. The promotional tour is an ideal opportunity for many organisations and entities in the country as well as schools, trading partners and sponsors to host the prestigious trophy. All of these activities indicate further that the Amir Cup is considered as the most important and anticipated event of the year as it represents great sporting, social and cultural signiﬁcances.

FOOTBALL

Jordan clinch Aspire Embassies tournament

he team representing the embassy of Jordan clinched the Aspire Embassies football tournament after defeating the team representing the embassy of Portugal 6-0. The Bosnian embassy secured bronze after a closelyfought match with their Malian counterparts that ended 4-1. Jordan defended their 2018 title and continued their remarkable performance through the three editions of the tournament. They had won silver at the inaugural competition. Commenting the tournament, Mohamed Mubarak al-Kuwari, chief marketing

officer at Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF), said: “I congratulate the Jordanian embassy team for their outstanding victory and success in defending their title. Their participation and enthusiasm during this year’s tournament has been incredible.” Al-Kuwari added: “The main objective of the tournament is to encourage the practice of physical activity in an informal setting and allow open communication amongst members of the diplomatic missions assigned to Doha. It was great to see ambassadors and heads of missions and members of expat communities en-

joying the ambiance of the tournament.” Al-Kuwari thanked Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and said that the tournament would not have been possible without their support. Meanwhile, Ashraf E Qatarneh, Consul, embassy of Jordan, commended on his team’s victory saying: “We are thrilled to win the championship for the second time in a row. We are always keen to participate and support sports activities amongst members of the Jordanian community in Qatar who have shared in our joy of winning.” Qatarneh added: “I thank the

AZF and MoFA, for organising an event that supports the cultural exchange between the embassies, their members as well as members of the expat communities.” At the closing, Qatarneh awarded the tournament referees while al-Kuwari handed over gold medals and a trophy to the Jordanian embassy team. Saeed Ali al-Hajri, Assistant Director of Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented a trophy and silver medals to the Portuguese team, while, Alaa Kamal, Marketing Manager at Vodafone Qatar, awarded the bronze medallists.

Embassy of Jordan team celebrate after winning the Aspire Embassies football tournament.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

GULF TIMES

COMMUNITY ISL hosts Inter-school Battle of the Bands International School of London (ISL) Qatar recently hosted Inter-school Battle of the Bands 2019. The event was sponsored by Music Square and Rockschool UK. Vasileios Gkouzounas, the resident Guitar expert at 51 East, was one of the judges at the competition. Some 10 bands from 7 schools across Doha participated in the competition.

Steemgate from GEMS American Academy bagged the first position. Undivided from ISL Qatar was awarded with the title of Most Promising Band. Puffle from Doha College and The Underwater Acoustics from ACS is all set to perform at the Winners performance at 51 East, Lagoona Mall.

QNKFA organises a gathering Qatar North Kuppam Friends Association (QNKFA), an expatriate community organisation in Doha, recently organised a gathering ‘Nattoruma 2019’ for its members and supporters at Madinat Khalifa North Family Park. The event featured various arts and sports activities. The programme was inaugurated by Sayeed, RJ at Radio Suno. ‘Potluck’ was also part of the event, where community members brought several traditional food dishes and enjoyed the feast.

GU-Q announces series of on-campus and online tutorials and workshops Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has recently announced a series of on-campus and online tutorials and workshops that teach critical skills needed for successful enrolment in higher education. The training opportunities are open to all prospective high school and transfer students, and are designed to help them achieve their academic and career goals whether they are applying to GU-Q, another Qatar Foundation school, or elsewhere. “Navigating the university enrolment process isn’t easy. There are many steps involved, documents that are required, and a set of communication and interview skills that can help set an applicant apart in order to secure that coveted acceptance in the admission pool,” says Joseph Hernandez, Director of Admissions at GU-Q. “As our February 1st admissions deadline approaches, we want to strengthen education in Qatar by supporting prospective students every step of the way.” The calendar of events include controlled writing exercises and ongoing walk-in office hours to discuss enrolment, generous financial aid options, student life, and

planning for the future. GU-Q students and staff will also help the students of Grade IX-XII to fill out college applications and conduct practice college interviews through the Planet Georgetown programme. With future career paths a priority for college-bound students, admissions staff will provide guidance on how to choose the right school and degree programme, and introduce participants to GU-Q’s Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree (BSFS), offered in one of four majors, including International History, International Economics, International Politics, and Culture and Politics. Dana Khalid al-Anzy, alumna of GU-Q and a two-time winner of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani’s gold medal national award for Academic Excellence, said, “GU-Q has equipped me to be critical and introspective about complex global issues. It has taught me how to study with an open mind to global cultures and affairs. I now proudly call myself an Ambassador for Qatari youth at the Youth Assembly in service to my nation.”

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‫ﺗﺪﺷــــﻴﻦ اﻟﻌــﺪ اﻟﺘﻨﺎزﻟﻲ ﻟﺒﻄـــﻮﻟﺔ اﻟﻘـﻮى اﻟﻌـــﺎﻟﻤــﻴﺔ‬

‫اﻟﺪوﺣﺔ ‪ : ] -‬ﺷﺎرﻛﺖ‬ ‫اﻟـ ـﻌ ــﺪﻳ ــﺪ ﻣـ ــﻦ ﻣـ ــﺪارﺳـ ـﻨـــﺎ ﻳ ــﻮم‬ ‫أﻣــﺲ ﻓــﻲ اﻻﺣﺘﻔﺎل ﺑﺒﺪء اﻟﻌﺪ‬ ‫اﻟـ ـﺘـ ـﻨ ــﺎزﻟ ــﻲ )‪ (١٠٠‬ﻳ ـ ــﻮم ﻋـﻠــﻰ‬ ‫اﻧـﻄــﻼق ﺑﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ﻷﻟﻌﺎب‬ ‫اﻟـﻘــﻮى »اﻟــﺪوﺣــﺔ ‪ «٢٠١٩‬اﻟﺘﻲ‬ ‫ﺗﻘﺎم ﻓﻲ ﺳﺒﺘﻤﺒﺮ اﻟﻤﻘﺒﻞ‪.‬‬ ‫واﺟﺘﻤﻊ اﻟﻤﺌﺎت ﻣﻦ اﻟﻄﻼب‬ ‫ﻓ ـ ـ ــﻲ ﺳ ـ ـ ــﺎﺣ ـ ـ ــﺎت ﻣـ ــﺪارﺳــ ـﻬـ ــﻢ‬ ‫ﻟ ـ ـﻠ ـ ـﻤ ـ ـﺸـ ــﺎرﻛـ ــﺔ ﻓـ ـ ــﻲ اﻷﻧـ ـﺸـ ـﻄـــﺔ‬ ‫اﻟ ــﺮﻳ ــﺎﺿـ ـﻴ ــﺔ‪ ،‬واﻟـ ـﺘـ ـﻌ ــﺮف أﻛ ـﺜــﺮ‬ ‫ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل ﺟﻠﺴﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﻌﺮﻳﻔﻴﺔ ﻃــﺮﺣــﻮا ﻓﻴﻬﺎ اﻟﻌﺪﻳﺪ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ اﻷﺳﺌﻠﺔ ﺣﻮل اﻟﺤﺪث اﻟﺬي‬ ‫ﺳﻴﺴﺘﻘﺒﻞ أﻛﺜﺮ ﻣﻦ ‪ ٢٠٠٠‬ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﻧـﺨـﺒــﺔ اﻟــﺮﻳــﺎﺿ ـﻴ ـﻴــﻦ ﻣــﻦ ﺣــﻮل‬ ‫اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ اﻟﻘﺎدﻣﻴﻦ ﻟﻠﻔﻮز ﺑﻠﻘﺐ‬ ‫أﻛﺒﺮ ﺑﻄﻮﻟﺔ رﻳﺎﺿﻴﺔ ﺗﻘﺎم ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻄﻘﺔ اﻟﺸﺮق اﻷوﺳﻂ‪ ،‬وﻗﺎم‬ ‫اﻟـﻄــﻼب ﻣــﻦ ﻣﺨﺘﻠﻒ اﻷﻋـﻤــﺎر‬ ‫ﺑﺘﻘﻠﻴﺪ اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﻴﻴﻦ اﻟﻤﺤﺘﺮﻓﻴﻦ‬ ‫واﺧﺘﺒﺮوا ﻣﻬﺎراﺗﻬﻢ ﻓﻲ أﻟﻌﺎب‬ ‫اﻟ ـ ـﻘـ ــﻮى ﻛــﺴــﺒــﺎق اﻟ ـ ـ ـ ــ‪ ١٠٠‬ﻣـﺘــﺮ‬ ‫وﺳ ـﺒــﺎق اﻟـﺘـﺘــﺎﺑــﻊ ﻓــﻲ اﺣﺘﻔﺎﻟﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻟــﺪﻋــﻢ اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻟـﺘــﻲ ﺳﺘﻨﻄﻠﻖ‬ ‫ﺧﻼل ‪ ١٠٠‬ﻳﻮم ﻓﻘﻂ‪.‬‬ ‫وﻛــﺎن ﻣﻦ ﺿﻤﻦ اﻟﻤﺪارس‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺸﺎرﻛﺔ‪ ،‬ﻛﻠﻴﺔ اﻟﺪوﺣﺔ‪ ،‬اﻟﺘﻲ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﺮﺟﺖ ﻣﻨﻬﺎ اﻟﺴﺒﺎﺣﺔ ﻧﺪى‬ ‫ﻋﺮﻗﺠﻲ أول ﺳﺒﺎﺣﺔ ﻗﻄﺮﻳﺔ‬ ‫أوﻟﻤﺒﻴﺔ ﺣﻴﺚ ﺗﻮﻟﻲ اﻟﻤﺪرﺳﺔ‬ ‫اﻫﺘﻤﺎﻣﺎ ً ﻛﺒﻴﺮا ً ﺑﺎﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﺔ اﻟﺘﻲ‬ ‫ﺗﻤﺜﻞ ﺟﺰءا ً ﻫﺎﻣﺎ ً ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﻬﺠﻬﺎ‬ ‫اﻟـ ـ ــﺪراﺳـ ـ ــﻲ ﻟـ ـﻄ ــﻼﺑـ ـﻬ ــﺎ اﻟ ــﺬﻳ ــﻦ‬ ‫ﻳﻔﻮق ﻋــﺪدﻫــﻢ اﻟـ ــ‪ ٢٠٠٠‬ﻃﺎﻟﺐ‬ ‫وﻃﺎﻟﺒﺔ‪.‬‬ ‫وﺷ ــﺎرﻛ ــﺖ اﻟـﺸـﻴـﺨــﺔ أﺳ ـﻤــﺎء‬

‫اﻟﺸﻴﺨﺔ أﺳﻤﺎء آل ﺛﺎﻧﻲ‪ :‬ﻓﺮﺻﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﺜﺎﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺘﺸﺠﻴﻊ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﺔ‬ ‫أﻛ ـ ـ ـ ــﺪت اﻟـ ـﺸـ ـﻴـ ـﺨ ــﺔ‬

‫أﺳـ ـﻤ ــﺎء آل ﺛــﺎﻧــﻲ‬ ‫ﻣــﺪﻳــﺮة إدارة‬

‫اﻟ ـ ـ ـﺘ ـ ـ ـﺴـ ـ ــﻮﻳـ ـ ــﻖ‬ ‫واﻻﺗـ ـ ـ ـﺼ ـ ـ ــﺎل‬ ‫ﺑ ـ ــﺎﻟـ ـ ـﻠـ ـ ـﺠـ ـ ـﻨ ـ ــﺔ‬

‫ﺗﺼﻮﻳﺮ ‪ :‬أﻧﺲ اﻟﺴﺎﻣﺮاﺋﻲ‬ ‫آل ﺛﺎﻧﻲ‪ ،‬ﻣﺪﻳﺮة إدارة اﻟﺘﺴﻮﻳﻖ‬ ‫واﻻﺗــﺼــﺎل ﺑﺎﻟﻠﺠﻨﺔ اﻟﻤﻨﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ‪ ،‬ﻓــﻲ اﻻﺣـﺘـﻔــﺎل ﺑﻬﺬه‬ ‫اﻟـﻤـﻨــﺎﺳـﺒــﺔ اﻟ ـﺘــﻲ ﻋـﻠـﻘــﺖ ﻋﻠﻴﻬﺎ‬

‫ﺑﻘﻮﻟﻬﺎ‪:‬‬ ‫ﻣ ــﻦ ﺟ ـﻬ ـﺘــﻪ‪ ،‬ﻋ ـﻠــﻖ ﺳﺘﻔﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﺳــﻮﻣــﺮ‪ ،‬ﻣــﺪﻳــﺮ ﻛـﻠـﻴــﺔ اﻟــﺪوﺣــﺔ‬ ‫ﺑـ ـﻘ ــﻮﻟ ــﻪ‪» :‬ﻟـ ـﻠ ــﺮﻳ ــﺎﺿ ــﺔ ﻣ ـﻜــﺎﻧــﺔ‬

‫ﺧــﺎﺻــﺔ ﻟــﺪﻳ ـﻨــﺎ ﻓــﻲ اﻟ ـﻤــﺪرﺳــﺔ‪،‬‬ ‫وﻧـ ـ ـ ـﺤ ـ ـ ــﻦ ﻧ ـ ـ ــﺆﻣ ـ ـ ــﻦ ﺑـــﺄﻫـ ـﻤـ ـﻴـــﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺤﺎﻓﻈﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺻﺤﺔ اﻟﻌﻘﻞ‬ ‫واﻟـﺠـﺴــﻢ ﻷن ذﻟــﻚ ﻳﺴﻬﻢ ﻓﻲ‬

‫ﺗﻌﺰﻳﺰ اﻷداء اﻟﺪراﺳﻲ ﻟﻄﻼﺑﻨﺎ‪،‬‬ ‫وﻻ ﻳﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﺤﻘﻴﻖ ذﻟﻚ إﻻ ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻼل ﺗﺮﺳﻴﺦ اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﺔ ﺿﻤﻦ‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻬﺠﻨﺎ اﻟــﺪراﺳــﻲ«‪ ،‬وأﺿــﺎف‬

‫ﺣﻤﺪ اﻟﻌﺒﻴﺪﻟﻲ‪ :‬ﻓﻌﺎﻟﻴﺎت اﻟﻤﺪارس ﻣﺠﺮد ﺑﺪاﻳﺔ‬

‫ﻗ ـ ــﺎل ﺣــﻤــﺪ اﻟ ـﻌ ـﺒ ـﻴــﺪﻟــﻲ رﺋـ ـﻴ ــﺲ ﻗـﺴــﻢ‬ ‫اﻹﻋـ ــﻼم واﻻﺗـ ـﺼ ــﺎل ﺑــﺎﻟـﻠـﺠـﻨــﺔ اﻷوﻟـﻤـﺒـﻴــﺔ‬ ‫رﺋﻴﺲ اﻻﺗﺼﺎل ﺑﺎﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ إن ﻫﺬه‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺎﻋﻠﻴﺔ ﺑﺪاﻳﺔ ﻟﻼﻧﻄﻼق اﻟﺮﺳﻤﻲ ﻟﻠﻌﺪ‬ ‫اﻟـﺘـﻨــﺎزﻟــﻲ ﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻟـﻌــﺎﻟــﻢ ﻷﻟ ـﻌــﺎب اﻟﻘﻮى‬ ‫وﻫـﻨــﺎك ﻓﻌﺎﻟﻴﺎت أﺧــﺮى ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻮى‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﻲ‪ ،‬ﻣﺸﻴﺮا إﻟﻰ أن ﻓﻌﺎﻟﻴﺔ اﻟﻴﻮم‬ ‫اﻟ ـﺘــﻲ أﻗـﻴـﻤــﺖ ﻓــﻲ ﻣــﺪرﺳ ـﺘــﻲ ﺷـﻴــﺮﺑــﻮرن‬ ‫ودوﺣــﺔ ﻛــﻮﻟــﺞ ﻣــﺎ ﻫــﻲ إﻻ ﻣﺠﺮد ﺑﺪاﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﺴﺘﻮى اﻟﻤﺪارس وﻧﺴﻌﻰ ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل‬ ‫ﻫـــﺬه اﻟ ـﻔ ـﻌــﺎﻟ ـﻴــﺎت إﻟـــﻰ اﺳ ـﺘ ـﻘ ـﻄــﺎب أﻛـﺒــﺮ‬ ‫ﺷــﺮﻳـﺤــﺔ ﻣﻤﻜﻨﺔ ﻣــﻦ اﻟﺠﻤﺎﻫﻴﺮ داﺧــﻞ‬ ‫ﻗﻄﺮ‪ ،‬وﻫﻨﺎك ﻣﺒﻴﻌﺎت ﻛﺒﻴﺮة ﻣﻦ ﺣﻴﺚ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺬاﻛﺮ‪.‬‬

‫وأﺿــﺎف‪:‬ﻫــﺪﻓــﻨــﺎ ﻧ ـﺸــﺮ ﻣ ـﻔ ـﻬــﻮم ﻟﻌﺒﺔ‬ ‫أﻟــﻌــﺎب اﻟــﻘــﻮي ﻓــﻲ ﻗ ـﻄــﺮ ﺑـﺸـﻜــﻞ ﺧــﺎص‬

‫وﻓﻲ ﻣﻨﻄﻘﺔ اﻟﺸﺮق اﻷوﺳﻂ ﺑﺸﻜﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﺣﻴﺚ ﺗﻜﻤﻦ أﻫﺪاف اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻟﻴﺲ ﻓﻘﻂ‬ ‫ﻓــﻲ اﻻﺳـﺘـﻀــﺎﻓــﺔ وإﻧ ـﻤــﺎ إﻟــﻰ ﻧـﺸــﺮ اﻟﻠﻌﺒﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﻠﻰ أوﺳــﻊ ﻧﻄﺎق ﻣﺒﻴﻨﺎ ً أن ﻫﻨﺎك ﺧﻄﺔ‬ ‫ﻣــﻮﺿــﻮﻋــﺔ ﺧ ــﻼل اﻟـ ـ ــ‪ ١٠٠‬ﻳ ــﻮم ﻣــﻦ أﺟــﻞ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺮوﻳﺞ ﻟﻠﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﺣﻴﺚ إن ﻫﻨﺎك ﺑﺮاﻣﺞ‬ ‫وﻓﻌﺎﻟﻴﺎت أﺧــﺮى ﺳﺘﻜﻮن ﻋﻠﻰ ﻣﺴﺘﻮى‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺠﻤﻌﺎت اﻟﺘﺠﺎرﻳﺔ وﻣﺆﺳﺴﺎت اﻟﺪوﻟﺔ‬ ‫وﻫﻨﺎك ﺗﻌﺎون ﻛﺒﻴﺮ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﻠﺠﻨﺔ اﻟﻤﻨﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫واﻟﻤﺆﺳﺴﺎت اﻟﻤﺨﺘﻠﻔﺔ ﻣﻦ أﺟﻞ اﻟﺘﺮوﻳﺞ‬ ‫ﻟﻠﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ‪ ،‬وﺳﺘﻜﻮن ﻫﻨﺎك زﻳﺎرات ﻣﺨﺘﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻬﺬه اﻟﻤﺆﺳﺴﺎت‪ ،‬ﻛﻤﺎ أن ﺗﻌﻮﻳﺬة اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ‬ ‫»ﻓـ ــﻼح« ﺳ ـﻴ ـﻜــﻮن ﻟــﻪ ﺑــﺮاﻣــﺞ ﺗــﺮوﻳـﺠـﻴــﺔ‬ ‫ﺧﺎﺻﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻮى اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻌﻲ‪.‬‬

‫ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺒﻨﺎ ﻳﺘﻔﻮق ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺼﻴﻦ ﺗﺎﻳﺒﻴﻪ وﻳﻮاﺟﻪ ﻓﻴﺘﻨﺎم اﻟﻴﻮم‬

‫ﻳﺪﻧﺎ اﻟﺸﺎﻃﺌﻴﺔ ﺗﻌﺰز ﺻﺪارﺗﻬﺎ اﻵﺳﻴﻮﻳﺔ‬

‫ﺑﻘﻮﻟﻪ‪» :‬ﻳـﺤــﺮص ﻃــﻼب ﻛﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟ ــﺪوﺣ ــﺔ ﻋ ـﻠــﻰ اﻟ ـﻤ ـﺸــﺎرﻛــﺔ ﻓﻲ‬ ‫اﻟــﺮﻳــﺎﺿــﺔ ﺑﺸﻜﻞ ﻣﻨﺘﻈﻢ ﻷﻧﻬﺎ‬ ‫ﺗ ـﺴ ـﻬــﻢ ﻓ ــﻲ ﺗ ـﻄــﻮﻳــﺮ ﻣـ ـﻬ ــﺎرات‬ ‫اﻟﻘﻴﺎدة واﻟﻌﻤﻞ اﻟﺠﻤﺎﻋﻲ‪ ،‬ﻣﻤﺎ‬ ‫ﻳﻌﻮد ﺑﺎﻟﻔﺎﺋﺪة ﻓﻲ ﺗﻌﺰﻳﺰ اﻷداء‬ ‫واﻟﻨﺠﺎح اﻟﺪراﺳﻲ«‪.‬‬ ‫ﻫ ـ ـ ــﺬا وﺗــ ـﺴـ ــﺎﻫـ ــﻢ ﻣ ـ ـ ــﺪارس‬ ‫ﻗﻄﺮ ﺑــﺪور ﻫــﺎم ﻓﻲ اﻟﺘﻌﺮﻳﻒ‬ ‫ﺑــﺎﻟـﺒـﻄــﻮﻟــﺔ واﻟ ـﺘــﺮوﻳــﺞ ﻟـﻬــﺎ ﺑﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﻓ ـﺌــﺔ اﻷﻃـ ـﻔ ــﺎل واﻟـ ـﺸـ ـﺒ ــﺎب‪ ،‬ﻟــﺬا‬ ‫ﺣ ــﺮﺻ ــﺖ اﻟــﻠــﺠــﻨــﺔ اﻟ ـﻤ ـﻨ ـﻈ ـﻤــﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺗﻨﻈﻴﻢ‬ ‫ﻣـ ـﺴـــﺎﺑـ ـﻘـــﺎت ﺗـ ـﻤـ ـﻨ ــﺢ اﻟـ ـﻄـــﻼب‬ ‫ﻓ ـ ــﺮﺻ ـ ــﺔ اﻟ ـ ـﻤ ـ ـﺸـ ــﺎرﻛـ ــﺔ ﺑـ ـ ــﺪور‬ ‫ﺣﻴﻮي أﺛﻨﺎء اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻛﻤﺴﺎﺑﻘﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺼﺤﻔﻲ اﻟﺼﻐﻴﺮ‪ ،‬ﺑﺎﻹﺿﺎﻓﺔ‬ ‫إﻟ ــﻰ ﻣ ـﺴــﺎﺑ ـﻘــﺎت اﻟــﺮﺳــﻢ ﺣﻴﺚ‬ ‫ﺳ ـﺘ ـﻘــﺪم اﻟــﺮﺳــﻮﻣــﺎت اﻟ ـﻔــﺎﺋــﺰة‬ ‫ﻟــﻼﻋ ـﺒ ـﻴــﻦ ﻋ ـﻨــﺪ وﺻــﻮﻟ ـﻬــﻢ إﻟــﻰ‬ ‫اﻟـ ــﺪوﺣـ ــﺔ ﻓ ــﻲ ﺷ ـﻬــﺮ ﺳـﺒـﺘـﻤـﺒــﺮ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻘﺒﻞ‪.‬‬

‫اﻟﺴﻨﻮﻛﺮ ﻣﺮاﺣﻠﻬﺎ اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻤﺔ ﻣــﻦ ﺧﻼل‬ ‫اﻧﻄﻼﻗﺔ ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت اﻟــﺪور اﻟــﺮﺑــﻊ اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ‬

‫واﻟـ ــﺪور ﻧـﺼــﻒ اﻟـﻨـﻬــﺎﺋــﻲ اﻟ ـﻴــﻮم اﻟﺨﻤﻴﺲ‬

‫ﺑﻴﻨﻤﺎ ﺗﻘﺎم اﻟﻤﺒﺎراة اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﻳﻮم ﻏﺪ‪.‬‬

‫وﺷـ ـﻬ ــﺪ ﻳـ ــﻮم أﻣـ ــﺲ إﻗ ــﺎﻣ ــﺔ ﻣ ـﺒــﺎرﻳــﺎت‬

‫اﻟ ــﺪور اﻟـ ــ‪ ٢٤‬ودور اﻟـ ــ‪ ،١٦‬ﺣﻴﺚ أﺳﻔﺮت‬

‫ﻋﻦ ﺧﺮوج ﺟﻤﻴﻊ اﻟﻼﻋﺒﻴﻦ اﻟﻌﺮب ﻣﺒﻜﺮا‬

‫ﻓ ـﻠــﻢ ﻳ ـﺘــﺄﻫــﻞ ﻟـ ــﺪور اﻟـ ـ ــ‪ ١٦‬ﺳ ــﻮى ﻣﺤﺴﻦ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﻛﺸﻴﺸﺔ وأﺣﻤﺪ ﺳﻴﻒ ﻻﻋﺒﻲ ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺒﻨﺎ‬

‫اﻟﺼﻴﻦ ‪ -‬ﻋﺒﺪ اﻟﺮﺣﻤﻦ ﺟﺒﺮة‪:‬‬ ‫ﻣﻮﻓﺪ ﻟﺠﻨﺔ اﻹﻋﻼم اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﻲ‬

‫ﺗﺄﻫﻞ ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺒﻨﺎ ﻟﻜﺮة اﻟﻴﺪ اﻟﺸﺎﻃﺌﻴﺔ‬

‫ﻟ ـﻨ ـﺼــﻒ ﻧـ ـﻬ ــﺎﺋ ــﻲ اﻟــﻨــﺴــﺨــﺔ اﻟــﺴــﺎﺑــﻌــﺔ‪،‬‬

‫ﻟﻠﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻵﺳﻴﻮﻳﺔ‪ ،‬اﻟﻤﻘﺎﻣﺔ ﻓﻲ ﻣﺪﻳﻨﺔ‬ ‫وﻳﻬﺎي اﻟﺼﻴﻨﻴﺔ‪ ،‬ﺑﻤﺸﺎرﻛﺔ ‪ ١٢‬ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺒﺎً‪،‬‬ ‫وﺗ ـﺨ ـﺘ ـﺘــﻢ اﻻﺛــﻨــﻴــﻦ اﻟ ـﻤ ـﻘ ـﺒــﻞ‪ ،‬وﺿ ـﻤــﻦ‬

‫»اﻷدﻋ ـ ــﻢ« ‪-‬ﺣﺎﻣﻞ اﻟـﻠـﻘــﺐ ﻓــﻲ اﻟﻨﺴﺦ‬

‫اﻷرﺑ ــﻊ اﻟﻤﺎﺿﻴﺔ‪ ،-‬اﻟـﺘــﺄﻫــﻞ ﻗﺒﻞ ﺟﻮﻟﺔ‬

‫واﺣﺪة ﻋﻠﻰ ﻧﻬﺎﻳﺔ اﻟﺪور اﻷول‪ ،‬وذﻟﻚ‬

‫ﺑﺘﺤﻘﻴﻘﻪ اﻟ ـﻔــﻮز اﻟــﺮاﺑــﻊ ﻋـﻠــﻰ اﻟـﺘــﻮاﻟــﻲ‬ ‫أﻣـ ــﺲ‪ ،‬ﻋ ـﻠــﻰ ﻣـﻨـﺘـﺨــﺐ اﻟ ـﺼ ـﻴــﻦ ﺗﺎﻳﺒﻴﻪ‬

‫‪ ٠-٢‬ﺑﻨﺘﻴﺠﺔ اﻟـﺸــﻮﻃـﻴــﻦ )‪ ٦-١٨‬و‪-٢٢‬‬

‫‪ ،(١٧‬ﺿﻤﻦ اﻟﻤﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻷوﻟﻰ‪ .‬وﻳﻠﺘﻘﻲ‬

‫ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺐ ﻗﻄﺮ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺴﺎﻋﺔ ‪ ١٠:٤٥‬ﻣﻦ‬

‫واﻻﺗـ ـﺼ ــﺎل ﻓــﻲ ﺑـﻄــﻮﻟــﺔ‬

‫اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ﻷﻟﻌﺎب اﻟﻘﻮى ‪ ٢٠١٩‬ﻋﻠﻰ ﺳﻌﺎدﺗﻬﺎ اﻟﻜﺒﻴﺮة‬ ‫ﺑ ـﻤ ـﺸــﺎرﻛــﺔ اﻟـ ـﻤ ــﺪارس ﻓــﻲ اﻟ ـﺘــﺮوﻳــﺞ ﻟـﻠـﺒـﻄــﻮﻟــﺔ اﻟـﺘــﻲ‬

‫ﺳ ـﻴ ـﺸــﺎرك ﻓـﻴـﻬــﺎ أﻛ ـﺜــﺮ ﻣــﻦ ‪ ٢١٣‬دوﻟ ــﺔ وأﻛ ـﺜــﺮ ﻣﻦ‬

‫‪ ٢٠٠٠‬رﻳ ــﺎﺿ ــﻲ وﻣـ ـﺸ ــﺎرﻛ ــﺔ اﻟ ـ ـﻤـ ــﺪارس ﻓ ــﻲ ﻏــﺎﻳــﺔ‬

‫اﻷﻫ ـﻤ ـﻴــﺔ ﺑــﺎﻟـﻨـﺴـﺒــﺔ ﻟـﻨــﺎ ﻷن اﻟــﺮﻳــﺎﺿـﻴـﻴــﻦ ﻳــﺄﺗــﻮن ﻣﻦ‬

‫اﻟ ـﺨــﺎرج وﻳـﺤـﺘــﺎﺟــﻮن إﻟــﻰ اﻟﺘﺸﺠﻴﻊ ﻣــﻦ ﻣﻮاﻃﻨﻴﻬﻢ‬

‫اﻟﻤﻘﻴﻤﻴﻦ ﻓﻲ اﻟﺪوﺣﺔ واﻟﻤﺸﺎرﻛﺔ ﺑﺎﻟﻨﺴﺒﺔ ﻟﻠﻄﻼب‬

‫واﻟﻄﺎﻟﺒﺎت ﺟﻴﺪة ﻣﻦ ﺧــﻼل ﺗﻌﺮﻳﻔﻬﻢ ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻠﻌﺒﺔ‬ ‫وﻛــﺬﻟــﻚ ﺧــﻮض ﺗﺠﺮﺑﺔ رﻳــﺎﺿــﺔ أﻟ ـﻌــﺎب اﻟ ـﻘــﻮى ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻘﺎم ﻓﻲ ﻫﺬه اﻟﻔﻌﺎﻟﻴﺎت‪.‬‬

‫وأﺿـــﺎﻓـــﺖ‪ :‬ﻣ ــﻦ اﻟ ــﺮاﺋ ــﻊ ﺣــﻘــﺎ ً رؤﻳـ ــﺔ ﻛ ــﻢ اﻟــﺪﻋــﻢ‬

‫اﻟﻜﺒﻴﺮ ﻣﻦ ﻃﻼب ﻗﻄﺮ اﻟﻤﺘﺤﻤﺴﻴﻦ ﻟﻠﺘﻌﺮف أﻛﺜﺮ‬ ‫ﻋـﻠــﻰ ﻋــﺎﻟــﻢ أﻟ ـﻌــﺎب اﻟ ـﻘــﻮى ﻓــﻲ ﺑـﻄــﻮﻟــﺔ اﻟ ـﻌــﺎﻟــﻢ اﻟـﺘــﻲ‬

‫ﺗﺴﺘﻀﻴﻔﻬﺎ اﻟﺪوﺣﺔ‪ ،‬وﺗﻤﺜﻞ اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻓﺮﺻﺔ ﻣﺜﺎﻟﻴﺔ‬

‫ﻟﺘﺸﺠﻴﻊ ﺟﻴﻞ اﻟﺸﺒﺎب ﻓــﻲ ﻗﻄﺮ ﻋﻠﻰ دﺧــﻮل ﻋﺎﻟﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﺔ‪ ،‬وﻫﻲ ﻓﺮﺻﺔ ﻟﻠﺠﻤﻴﻊ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺼﻐﺎر واﻟﻜﺒﺎر‬

‫ﻟﻴﺴﺎﻫﻤﻮا ﻓــﻲ ﺗﻨﻈﻴﻢ اﻷﺣــﺪاث اﻟﺮﻳﺎﺿﻴﺔ وﻳﻜﻮﻧﻮا‬ ‫ﺟﺰءا ً ﻣﻨﻬﺎ‪.‬‬

‫ﺑﻄﻮﻟﺔ آﺳﻴﺎ ﻟﻠﺴﻨﻮﻛﺮ ﺗﺪﺧﻞ ﻣﺮاﺣﻠﻬﺎ اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻤﺔ‬ ‫دﺧﻠﺖ ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت ﺑﻄﻮﻟﺔ آﺳﻴﺎ ﻟﻔﺮدي‬

‫ﺻﺒﺎح اﻟﻴﻮم ﺑﺘﻮﻗﻴﺖ اﻟﺪوﺣﺔ ‪١٥:٤٥-‬‬ ‫ﻋﺼﺮا ً ﺑﺘﻮﻗﻴﺖ وﻳﻬﺎي‪ -‬ﻓﻲ ﻟﻘﺎء ﺣﺴﻢ‬ ‫اﻟ ـﺼــﺪارة‪ ،‬ﻣــﻊ ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺐ ﻓﻴﺘﻨﺎم؛ اﻟــﺬي‬ ‫ﺿﻤﻦ اﻟﺘﺄﻫﻞ ﻛﺬﻟﻚ‪.‬‬ ‫ﻳ ــﺬﻛ ــﺮ أن ﺑ ـﻄــﻞ اﻟ ـﺒ ـﻄــﻮﻟــﺔ ﻳ ـﺘــﺄﻫــﻞ‬ ‫إﻟــﻰ دورة اﻷﻧـ ــﻮك ﻟــﻸﻟـﻌــﺎب اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻤﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟـﺸــﺎﻃـﺌـﻴــﺔ‪ ،‬اﻟـﺘــﻲ ﺗﺴﺘﻀﻴﻔﻬﺎ اﻟــﺪوﺣــﺔ‬ ‫أﻛ ـﺘــﻮﺑــﺮ اﻟ ـﻤ ـﻘ ـﺒــﻞ‪ ،‬ﻛ ـﻤــﺎ ﻳ ـﺘــﺄﻫــﻞ اﻟﺒﻄﻞ‬ ‫واﻟﻮﺻﻴﻒ إﻟﻰ ﺑﻄﻮﻟﺔ اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ﺑﺈﻳﻄﺎﻟﻴﺎ‬ ‫اﻟﻌﺎم اﻟﻤﻘﺒﻞ‪.‬‬ ‫رﻏــﻢ اﻟـﻨــﺪﻳــﺔ اﻟ ـﺘــﻲ أﺑــﺪاﻫــﺎ ﻣﻨﺘﺨﺐ‬ ‫اﻟﺼﻴﻦ ﺗﺎﻳﺒﻴﺔ ﺣﺘﻰ ﻣﻨﺘﺼﻒ اﻟﺸﻮط‬ ‫اﻷول‪ ،‬إﻻ أن اﻷﻓﻀﻠﻴﺔ ﺑﻌﺪ ذﻟﻚ داﻧﺖ‬ ‫ﻟ ـ ـ »اﻷدﻋـ ـ ـ ــﻢ«‪ ،‬ﻓ ـﺒ ـﻌــﺪﻣــﺎ اﻓ ـﺘ ـﺘــﺢ أﻣـﻴــﺮ‬ ‫داﻧﻘﻴﺮ اﻟﺘﺴﺠﻴﻞ‪ ،‬ﺗﺒﺎدل اﻟﻤﻨﺘﺨﺒﺎن ﻫﺰ‬ ‫اﻟﺸﺒﺎك ﻟﺘﺼﺒﺢ اﻟﻨﺘﻴﺠﺔ ‪ ٢-٢‬ﺛــﻢ ‪٢-٤‬‬

‫اﻟـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـﺘـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـﺴ ـ ـ ـ ـ ــﻮﻳ ـ ـ ـ ـ ــﻖ‬

‫ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت اﻟﺪور رﺑﻊ اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ ﺗﻨﻄﻠﻖ اﻟﻴﻮم‬

‫ﻣﺘﺎﺑﻌﺔ ‪ -‬ﺻﺎﺑﺮ اﻟﻐﺮاوي‪:‬‬

‫وﺗﻮاﺻﻠﺖ اﻹﺛــﺎرة ﺣﺘﻰ اﻧﺘﻬﻰ اﻟﺸﻮط‬ ‫اﻷول ﻟﺼﺎﻟﺢ ﻗﻄﺮ ‪.٦-١٨‬‬ ‫اﻟﺸﻮط اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻲ‬ ‫أﻧ ـ ـﻘـ ــﺬ ﻋ ـ ـﺒـ ــﺪي ﻣ ـ ــﺮﻣ ـ ــﺎه ﻣ ـ ــﻦ أول‬ ‫ﺗ ـﺴــﺪﻳــﺪة‪ ،‬ﺛــﻢ ﺳـﺠــﻞ اﻟ ـﻔــﺮﻳ ـﻘــﺎن‪ ،‬ﻗﺒﻞ‬ ‫أن ﻳـﺤـﺼــﻞ ﻣـﺤـﻤــﺪ ﺣـﺴــﻦ زﻛ ــﻲ ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫ﺿــﺮﺑــﺔ ﺟـــﺰاء ﺳـﺠــﻞ ﻣـﻨـﻬــﺎ اﻟ ـ ــﺰواوي‪،‬‬ ‫وﺗﻤﻴﺰ اﻟﻠﻌﺐ ﺑﺎﻟﻌﻨﻒ واﻟﻨﺪﻳﺔ‪ ،‬ﺣﻴﺚ‬ ‫أﺻﺒﺤﺖ اﻟﻨﺘﻴﺠﺔ ‪ ٤-٤‬ﺛــﻢ ‪ ٤-٦‬و‪٦-٦‬‬ ‫و‪ ،٦-٨‬وﺣــﺼــﻞ زﻛـ ــﻲ ﻋ ـﻠــﻰ ﺟــﺰاﺋ ـﻴــﺔ‬ ‫أﺧــﺮى ﺻﺪﻫﺎ اﻟـﺤــﺎرس ﻣــﻦ اﻟــﺰواوي‬ ‫ﻓﻲ اﻟﺪﻗﻴﻘﺔ اﻟﺜﺎﻟﺜﺔ‪ ،‬ﺛﻢ ﺗﻘﺪﻣﺖ اﻟﺼﻴﻦ‬ ‫ﺗﺎﻳﺒﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﻤﺮة اﻷوﻟــﻰ ﻓــﻲ اﻟﻠﻘﺎء ‪٨-١٠‬‬ ‫وﻇﻠﺖ اﻟﻨﺘﻴﺠﺔ ﺗﺘﺮاوح ﻣﺎ ﺑﻴﻦ اﻟﺘﻌﺎدل‬ ‫وﻓــﺎرق ﻧﻘﻄﺘﻴﻦ‪ ،‬واﺧﺘﺘﻢ ﺣﺴﺐ اﷲ‬ ‫اﻷﻫﺪاف وﻳﻔﻮز »اﻷدﻋﻢ« ‪.١٧-٢٢‬‬

‫اﻷوﻟ ـ ـﻤ ـ ـﺒ ـ ـﻴـ ــﺔ‪،‬‬

‫ﺮ‬ ‫وﻣ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ــﺪﻳ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ـ ــﺮ‬

‫اﻟﻮﻃﻨﻲ‪ ،‬ﺑﻴﻨﻤﺎ ودع ﻛﻞ اﻟﻼﻋﺒﻴﻦ اﻟﻌﺮب‬

‫اﻟﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ ﻣﻦ دور اﻟ ــ‪ ٢٤‬وﻟﻜﻦ ﺑﻮﻛﺸﻴﺸﺔ‬

‫وﺳﻴﻒ ﻏــﺎدرا اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت ﺑﻌﺪ ذﻟــﻚ ﻣﻦ‬

‫ﺳﺎرﺧﻮش ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺒﺎﻛﺴﺘﺎﻧﻲ ﺑﺎرﺑﺎر ﻣﺴﻴﺢ‬

‫ﺑــﻼﻋ ـﺒــﻲ اﻟـﻤـﻨـﺘـﺨــﺐ اﻟـﺒــﺎﻛـﺴـﺘــﺎﻧــﻲ ﺳﺎﺟﻴﺪ‬

‫ﺑﺮﺋﺎﺳﺔ ﻣﺤﻤﺪ اﻟــﺮﻣــﺰاﻧــﻲ إﻗــﺎﻣــﺔ ﺟﻤﻴﻊ‬

‫اﻟـ ــﺪور ﺛ ـﻤــﻦ اﻟ ـﻨ ـﻬــﺎﺋــﻲ ﺑ ـﻌــﺪ أن اﺻـﻄــﺪﻣــﺎ‬

‫إﻗﺒﺎل وﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺑــﻼل‪ .‬وﻋﻠﻰ ﺻﻌﻴﺪ ﺑﺎﻗﻲ‬

‫اﻟـﻨـﺘــﺎﺋــﺞ ﻓــﻲ اﻟـــﺪور اﻟـ ــ‪ ١٦‬ﺗــﺄﻫــﻞ اﻹﻳــﺮاﻧــﻲ‬ ‫ﺳـﻴـﻔــﻮش ﻣــﻮزﻳــﺎن ﺑﺘﻐﻠﺒﻪ ﻋـﻠــﻰ اﻟــﻼﻋــﺐ‬ ‫اﻟﻬﻨﺪي ﻟﻜﺲ ﻣﺎن روات ‪ - ٤‬ﺻﻔﺮ‪ ،‬وﻓﺎز‬

‫‪ .٣-٤‬وﻗــﺮرت اﻟﻠﺠﻨﺔ اﻟﻤﻨﻈﻤﺔ ﻟﻠﺒﻄﻮﻟﺔ‬

‫اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت ﺑﺎﻟﻨﺴﺒﺔ ﻟ ــﺪور رﺑــﻊ اﻟﻨﻬﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻓــﻲ وﻗــﺖ واﺣــﺪ ﻓــﻲ اﻟـﻔـﺘــﺮة اﻟﺼﺒﺎﺣﻴﺔ‪،‬‬

‫ﺑﻴﻨﻤﺎ ﺗﻘﺎم ﻓﻲ اﻟﻔﺘﺮة اﻟﻤﺴﺎﺋﻴﺔ ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺴﺎت‬

‫اﻟﻤﺮﺑﻊ اﻟﺬﻫﺒﻲ‪ .‬وﺳﺘﻘﺎم اﻟﻴﻮم ﻣﺒﺎرﻳﺎت‬

‫اﻟﻬﻨﺪي ﺑﺎﻧﻜﺞ ادﻓﺎﻧﻲ وﺣﺎﻣﻞ ﻟﻘﺐ ﺑﻄﻞ‬

‫دور اﻟـ ـﺜـ ـﻤ ــﺎﻧـ ـﻴ ــﺔ ﺣـ ـﻴ ــﺚ ﻳ ـﻠ ـﺘ ـﻘــﻲ ﺑــﺎﻧ ـﻜــﺞ‬

‫ﻫﻮﻧﺞ ﻛﻮﻧﺞ ‪ ،١-٤‬وﻣﻮاﻃﻨﻪ ادﻳـﺘــﺎ ﻣﻬﻴﺘﺎ‬

‫واﻟﺒﺎﻛﺴﺘﺎﻧﻲ ﺳﺎﺟﻴﺪ إﻗـﺒــﺎل ﻣــﻊ اﻹﻳــﺮاﻧــﻲ‬

‫ﻫﻮ« ‪ ،٢-٤‬واﻟﺼﻴﻨﻲ »ﺟﺎو ﻳﺎﻧﺞ« ﻋﻠﻰ ﻛﻮ‬

‫ﻣــﻊ اﻟ ـﺘــﺎﻳــﻼﻧــﺪي ﺛـ ـﻨ ــﻮوات‪ ،‬واﻟـﺒــﺎﻛـﺴـﺘــﺎﻧــﻲ‬

‫اﻟﻌﺎﻟﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﻔﻮز ﻋﻠﻰ »ﻓﻮﻧﺞ ﻛﻮك وي« ﻣﻦ‬

‫ﻋﻠﻰ ﺣـﺴــﺎب ﻻﻋــﺐ ﻫــﻮﻧــﺞ أﻳـﻀــﺎ »ﻟــﻲ ﺗﺰ‬

‫ﻫﺘﻴﺖ ﻻﻋﺐ ﻣﻴﻨﻤﺎر ‪ ،٣-٤‬واﻹﻳﺮاﻧﻲ أﻣﻴﺮ‬

‫ادﻓﺎﻧﻲ اﻟﻬﻨﺪي ﻣﻊ ﻣﻮاﻃﻨﻪ ادﻳﺘﺎ ﻣﻬﻴﺘﺎ‪،‬‬ ‫ﺳﻴﻔﻮش ﻣــﻮزﻳــﺎن‪ ،‬واﻟﺼﻴﻨﻲ ﺟــﻮان ﻳﺎﻧﺞ‬ ‫ﻣﺤﻤﺪ ﺑﻼل ﻣﻊ اﻹﻳﺮاﻧﻲ أﻣﻴﺮ ﺳﺎرﺧﻮش‪.‬‬

‫ﻣﺘﺎﺑﻌﺎت‬

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

ATHLETICS

GULF TIMES FOCUS

Qatar schools in a class of their own as they get set for Doha 2019 Worlds

Various sporting activities marked the countdown for the year’s biggest sporting spectacle — IAAF World Championships

Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee Doha 2019, with the students of Doha College yesterday. By Mikhil Bhat Doha

sain Bolt took 9.58 seconds to run 100m. What’s the distance you can reach in that

time? David Rudisha ran 800m in 1:40.91. How much time will you and seven of your mates, each running 100m, take? As it turned out, the students at Sherborne Qatar took a shot at these and many other records from the world of track and ﬁeld to mark the 100-day countdown for the year’s biggest sporting spectacle — IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which will run from September 27 to October 6 at the state-of-the-art Khalifa International Stadium. There was no warm-up, no multi-national sporting goods companies customising the footwear to suit the running style, no data to eke out optimal performance. But by the end of it all, students had respect for what the top class athletes achieved, how they pushed boundaries of human limits. Perhaps the activity had piqued their interest in athletics. And that was what the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Doha 2019 hoped to do — inspire children. Similar events were held across schools in Qatar, including at Doha College. “The World Championships are the biggest event happening this year. As many as 230 countries will be represented by more than 2,000 athletes,” Sheikha Asma al-Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee, told Gulf Times.

“The whole point of these World Championships is bringing athletics to the Middle East for the ﬁrst time, and for us, participation of the community, schools and getting the students involved is very important. “One of the main things is actually to get school participation, getting them to try athletics as a sport. For those who are not athletes, they can submit artwork, essays, and try athletics from a different perspective. So we have the young media reporter programme, young artists programme that are underway at various schools.” For Sheikha Asma, who last year became the ﬁrst Qatari to ski to the North Pole and has previously scaled Kilimanjaro, the excitement of the students was heartening. “For me it is exciting and in-

spirational. I have always liked athletics and I used participate

when I was in school as a young girl. To get an event, and be a

part of it, and to see these (top class) athletes is very inspiring.

It is very important to get these opportunities and I hope these Championships do the same for these kids,” she said. Talking about the preparations for the Championships, she said, “We are very excited, to be honest. All the preparations are undergoing well, the tickets are out on sale, the international packages are going out, so we are on point with the preparations,” she said. “Ticketing campaign was launched two months ago, and a lot of tickets have been sold internationally, while we are now pushing it locally. It’s picking up and we are anticipating full stadiums every night.” Doha College principal Dr Steffen Sommer said: “Sport at Doha College has a special place and we believe in the notion of healthy body, healthy mind to help us be a high performing

school, which is only possible with having sport ﬁrmly embedded. “Students in Doha College are engaged in sport on a regular basis. The leadership skills, the work together through sport, is a skill that translates into high achievement in the classroom. “Our children realise that having the Championships coming to Qatar is a once-in-a-life timeline opportunity for so many and they are privileged to be in Qatar at this time in their lives.” Back at Sherborne Senior, for those who are interested, eight students running 100m legs posted an average time of two minutes 20 seconds for the 800m distance cumulatively, while a few made it as far as 75m on their best efforts in nine and a half odd seconds. 99 days to go.

SPORT

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Four victories in a row take Qatar into semis

Turkey honours Qatar with sports excellence award

THE PENINSULA WEIHAI, CHINA

Qatar’s Ambassador to Turkey H E Salim bin Mubarak Al Shaﬁ poses for a picture with Turkey’s Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu, after receiving the excellence award given to Qatar at a ceremony in Ankara. Turkish television channel Ülke TV chose the Qatar National Team for its ‘Special Award’ to honour the country’s achievements this year for winning the AFC Asian Cup and for its participation in the Copa America. The awards ceremony saw the participation of a number of parliamentarians, governors, sports stars and sports personalities.

Qatar marched into the semi-finals of the 7th AHF Asian Beach Handball Championship yesterday when they clinched their fourth win in a row in Weihai, Shandong Province, Chin. The defending champions yesterday defeated Chinese Taipei in straight sets (06-18, 17-22) to cement their place at the top of the points table in Group A, with eight points. Qatar had earlier defeated Afghanistan, Philippines and Indonesia, all in straight sets. Qatar are drawn in Group A, which also features Vietnam. Qatar will take on Vietnam in their fifth and final group match today. Group B includes Oman, Iran, Thailand, Pakistan, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Joining Qatar, who won the Asian crown in four consecutive events (2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017) at the semi-final stage will be their Group A counterparts Vietnam who are level with them in terms of accumulated points. Top two teams of each group advance to the semis while the rest of the teams will compete for 5 to 12 spots. The final will take place on June 24. The championship in China serves as a qualifier for both the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games in Qatar and the 2020 IHF Men’s and Women’s Beach Handball Championships to be held in Italy. The top two teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions will receive a direct ticket to Italy.

100 days to go for IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019

Qatari schools in a class of their own ARMSTRONG VAS THE PENINSULA

There are only 100 days to go until the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 begin at the Khalifa International Stadium. The Local Organising Committee of the World Championships has marked the countdown yesterday with volunteers, teachers and aspiring athletes gathering in various schools to celebrate the event, which will be held in the city from September 27 to October 6. Hundreds of students came together across Doha with schools including Doha College and Sherborne Qatar, showing their love for athletics, as the whole country gets set to welcome over 2,000 of the world’s elite athletes in the biggest ever sporting event to be held in the Middle East. It has been a day of full marks in schools throughout Qatar yesterday. Children have been replicating their sporting heroes, taking part in a number of athletic disciplines such as the 100m sprint and team relay races whilst showing their support of the Championships. Doha College, which includes the first female Qatari Olympian, Nada Arakji, as part of its alumni, has sport engrained into its curriculum for over 2,000 pupils,

The Championships is a perfect platform to inspire the next generation in Qatar, whilst also allowing everybody to play their part and be at a sporting event: Sheikha Asma

Sheikha Asma Al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, poses for a picture with the students, teachers and principal of Doha College in Doha yesterday. Pictures: Abdul Basit/The Peninsula

with the campus being one of many schools to supporter the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Joining Doha College in their celebration of 100 days to go until the Championships, was Sheikha Asma Al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee, who commented: “It is overwhelming to see so much support from young sporting fans as the whole country gets excited for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. “The Championships is a perfect platform to inspire the next

generation in Qatar, whilst also allowing everybody to play their part and be at a sporting event, which for many people, will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the world’s best athletes in action. “Now we have just 100 days to go and the excitement continues to grow and I encourage everybody to get their tickets and not miss out on what will be a fantastic family-fun event for ten days.” Principal of Doha College, Dr Steffen Sommer said: “Sport at Doha College has a special place and we believe in the notion of

QOC to celebrate IOC Foundation Day THE PENINSULA DOHA

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) in collaboration with Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) will be organizing ‘Swimming For All Tournament’ at Hamad Aquatics Complex in Doha on Sunday as part of its annual celebration of formation of IOC, . Sunday’s event will see multiple swimming activities shall begin from 4:30pm with involvement of three age groups , 13-17 year, 18-23 year and 24 year and over. The participating groups are due to compete in 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle

and 4x50m freestyle for all age groups. It is worth mentioning that every swimmer is allowed to take part in all individual events, meanwhile relay event is only open for 13 years category and over. According to QOC, registration process now underway, points count in all activities is conducted as per FINA format. Event’s organizers have allocated valuable financial Awards for the top nine places in each age group. The top three winners in each category receive QR 1000 prize money. In Relay race, the top winners get QR 4.000, runners-up will get 3000, while the third place winners will receive QR 2000.

healthy body, healthy mind to help us be a high performing school, which is only possible with having sport firmly embedded.” “Students in Doha College are engaged in sport on a regular basis. The leadership skills, the work together through sport, is a skill that translates into high achievement in the classroom,” he added. “Our children realise that having the Championships coming to Qatar is a once in a life timeline opportunity for so many and they are privileged to be in Qatar at this time in their lives,”

said the Doha College Principal. Schools throughout Qatar will play a significant role in the build-up and during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, with the Local Organising Committee creating educational competitions which will see youngsters have opportunities to become junior reporters during the competition, as well as young children drawing artwork which will be presented to athletes on arrival to Doha in September. Fans can buy tickets online now to ensure that they don’t

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Barty makes winning start, Konta beaten in Birmingham AFP BIRMINGHAM

French Open champion Ashleigh Barty got her grass court season off to a winning start, but Johanna Konta’s Wimbledon preparations suffered a blow with defeat at the Birmingham Classic yesterday. Barty saw off a bright start from Croatia’s Donna Vekic in her first match since lifting a first Grand Slam title to win 6-3, 6-4 and set up a second round meeting with American Jennifer Brady. “I think it was probably as

smooth as it could have gone,” said Barty. “I felt really good with my feet on the grass. We haven’t had a hell of a lot of grass court time because of the weather but in a sense that made it even better because it was fresh, it was new. “I could really just play by feel and try and work my way into the match.” The Australian shot to number two in the world rankings by winning in Paris earlier this month and could even end the week as number one if she outperforms Naomi Osaka in England’s Midlands.

However, Barty insists she is not yet feeling any strain of being a Grand Slam champion. “I don’t feel any different myself,” she added. “I’m still the same Ash Barty that I was three weeks ago. I’m the same Ash Barty I was two years ago.” Konta also made the last four at the French Open, but her return to the grass was cut short in the second round by Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-4. A former French Open winner herself, Ostapenko has struggled with injuries this season but has now posted backto-back wins for just the second time this year.

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Qatari schools in a class of their own Youngsters unite in celebration of athletics with 100 days to go for IAAF Doha Worlds 2019 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

IT was a day of full marks in schools throughout Qatar on Wednesday, given students’ 100% enthusiasm and support for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 which celebrated 100 days until the competition gets underway this September. Hundreds of students came together across Doha with schools including Doha College and Sherborne Qatar, showing their love for athletics, as the whole country gets set to welcome over 2,000 of the world’s elite athletes in the biggest-ever sporting event to be held in the Middle East. Children have been replicating their sporting heroes, taking part in a number of athletics disciplines such as the 100m sprint and team relay races whilst showing their support for the championships. Doha College, which includes the ﬁrst female Qatari Olympian, Nada Arakji, as part of its alumni, has sport engrained into its curriculum for over 2,000 pupils, with the campus being one of many schools to supporter the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. Joining Doha College in their celebration of 100 days to go until the Championships, was Sheikha Asma al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee, who commented: “It is overwhelming to see so much support from young sporting fans as the whole

Sheikha Asma al Thani, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Local Organising Committee, with Doha College students on Wednesday.

Sherborne Qatar students excelled in athletics on Wednesday during an occasion to mark 100 days for the IAAF Worlds Doha 2019 to be held at the Khalifa International Stadium from September 27 to October 6. country gets excited for the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019. “The Championships gives the perfect platform to inspire the next generation in Qatar, whilst also allowing everybody to play their part and be at a sporting event, which for many people, will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the

world’s best athletes in action. “Now we have just 100 days to go and the excitement continues to grow and I encourage everybody to get their tickets and not miss out on what will be a fantastic familyfun event for ten days.” Principal of Doha College, Dr Steffen Sommer, added: “Sport at Doha College has a

special place and we believe in the notion of healthy body, healthy mind to help us be a high performing school, which is only possible with having sport ﬁrmly embedded. “Students in Doha College are engaged in sport on a regular basis. The leadership skills, the work together through sport, is a skill that translates

into high achievement in the classroom. “Our children realise that having the Championships coming to Qatar is a once in a life timeline opportunity for so many and they are privileged to be in Qatar at this time in their lives.” Schools throughout Qatar will play a signiﬁcant role in the

Midnight marathon in Doha excites all-time great Paula Radcliffe TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

HE world’s first ever midnight marathon is set to light up Doha during the IAAF World Athletics Championships, according to one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, Paula Radcliffe. The multiple world champion and marathon world record-holder visited Qatar ahead of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, where she heaped praise on the facilities for the competition, and endorsed the marathon course which runs along the coast of the capital city and is set against the mesmerising skyline of Doha. In just 100 days, more than 2,000 elite athletes will be joined by coaches, officials and media from across the world for the Championships which will be held in the Middle East for the first time. The loop route will feature 100 athletes and allow spectators to be close enough to feel part of the marathon, with viewing accessible throughout the course.

Paula Radcliffe, the multiple world champion and marathon world record-holder from Britain visited Qatar recently and trained at the Corniche. She heaped praise on the facilities for Doha Worlds 2019 and endorsed the marathon course which runs along the Corniche. Radcliffe said the midnight marathon concept was “really exciting”. “It’s exciting from a competitor’s point of view because it’s unique and with the best conditions for the athletes. It’s rare that

people think about the best conditions for the athletes to race in. That has been done here and it will celebrate the iconic Doha skyline and the way it all lights up along the Corniche at night. “Athletes can get a good feel for Doha. If it feels good when you’re running a marathon then that can give you a little bit more energy. For spectators, to see that backdrop as well is impressive and hopefully we’re going to see some really good performances. It’s always exciting watching a championships race because it’s not about time, it’s about tactics and how who makes the right moves in the race and who judges it well.” IAAF Vice-President Dahlan al Ham- ad, added: “The

countdown to this sporting spectacle is underway, with excitement growing as we enter the 100 days countdown. “The city of Doha has everything in place to ensure a successful championships for both competitors and spectators in what is going to be a truly memorable event in which thousands of people can attend and make sure they are part of sporting history in the Middle East.” The ten-day IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 will take place at the impressive Khalifa International Stadium, the pinnacle venue for sporting events in Qatar, which has hosted major football tournaments and key athletics events, including the 2006 Asian Games and IAAF Diamond League meetings. With a multi-functional purpose, the stadium allows for cooling systems to ensure optimum temperatures for competitors and fans within the venue, whilst external areas will be

transformed into a World Athletics Village, with live entertainment and cuisine celebrating cultures throughout the world and catering for fans from more than 100 different countries, who are expected to attend the competition. Fans can buy tickets online now to ensure that they don’t miss out on any of the action of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which runs from Friday 27 September to Sunday 6 October. Go to https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/ For those wanting to travel to Doha for the IAAF World Athletics Championships, discounted travel packages through Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar are now available online. A discount for travel via Qatar Airways can be found here: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-qa/offers/cug/ IAAFQA19.html using the discount code IAAFQA19. Accommodation, tickets and Doha activity packages are available at: https://uat-www.discoverqatar. qa/events/iaaf/

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build-up and during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, with the Local Organising Committee creating educational competitions which will see youngsters have opportunities to become junior reporters during the competition, as well as young children drawing artwork which will be presented to athletes on arrival

to Doha in September. Fans can buy tickets online now to ensure that they don’t miss out on any of the action of the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, which runs from Friday 27 September to Sunday 6 October. The easy online process begins here: https://iaafworldathleticschamps.com/doha2019/

With Doha on the horizon, Munyai hoping for next career leap IAAF

LARENCE Munyai can pinpoint the exact moment his athletics dream was born. Aged just 14 at the time the South African schoolboy recalls a teacher showing the teenager a replay of Usain Bolt competing at the London 2012 Olympics. Utterly captivated by the Jamaican sprint superstar he immediately made a vow. “I told myself that, one day, I’m going to go to the Olympics,” he recalls. Remarkably, just four years later, Munyai achieved his dream – competing in the heats of the 200m at the Rio Olympics – that same event where Bolt would go on to claim a hattrick of Olympic titles. Yet that is far from the end of the story. Three years on from his first senior global experience, the South African is maturing nicely. Last year a show-stopping time of 19.69 at the South African Championships aroused the attention of the global track and field community and the Pretoria-based athlete approaches the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 optimistic of a good display. Born and raised one of five siblings in the suburb of Muldersdrift about 45 minutes from the Johannesburg

Clarence Munyai. CBD, sport was always an important part of the Munyai’s life and that of his identical twin brother, Terrence. Barely training at the time he knew he had much untapped potential and sought out the coaching help of Hennie Kriel via Facebook. The South African coach agreed to take on the precocious talent however, to work with Kriel required that the then 16-year-old athlete would have to relocate 65km from Johannesburg to Pretoria. Adapting to life training most days was not easy but in 2015 – aged 17 at the time – he ran an eye-catching 200m PB of 20.77 in Pretoria. The next year he blasted to a lifetime best of 20.36 in Germiston to win the national U20 title and secure selection for the World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz.

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Mertens shocks Halep for biggest win of her career Unseeded Belgian overcomes a forgettable first set and a back problem to beat Romanian top seed By Anil John Doha

hat makes watching sport an exercise well worth the time you invest is getting to see someone upset all calculations predicated on form and pedigree, and walk away with the top prize. That was exactly how things unfolded at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday as the unseeded Elise Mertens produced a stunning fightback to deny top seed Simona Halep a second Qatar Total Open title with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory in two hours and 13 minutes. In fact, Halep’s tremendous form and amazing levels of fitness had been dominating conversations at player interviews throughout the week in Qatar, with many predicting the title was hers for the taking if she reached the final. In the process they forgot that Mertens was not here merely for the sake of it and grab whatever crumbs came her way. As a pro in a cut-throat world, Mertens knew a defeatist attitude can be her biggest enemy. And she proved that she is made of sterner stuff, both physically and mentally, as she shrugged off a dispiriting first set, during which she didn’t win a single point from games seven to nine, before matching Halep stroke for stroke in the second and then raising her game a notch in the third for her first Premier-level victory and her fifth career title. The 23-year-old Belgian also took a longish medical timeout to get treatment on her back in the second set, and that seemed to pay immediate dividends as she turned the match on its head. “Well, my back was a little bit blocked. Of course after playing so many matches, it could happen sometimes. So I really needed the physio on court. They did a tape on my back. So that helped for me to rotate better,” said Mertens. “After that, I didn’t really want to keep my mind on my — well, on my back, not really injury, but the blocked back — so I stepped in the game again and just tried to focus on the points.” Mertens added that she had no option but to keep fighting in the wake of Halep’s relentless purple patch in the first set when she won three straight games at love. “Of course, I was a set and a break down. Yeah, I mean, she played well at that time. I really had to step up in the court, play better tennis than before. She was really hitting the ball pretty clear and clean. “Yeah, I just kept on fighting. I think holding serve was a big process, especially the first set didn’t really go well, but I think the positivity kept me going.” Halep was broken in the very first game of the third set and although she broke back in the

Qatar Foundation vice chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani (fourth from right), Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation President Nasser al-Khulaifi (second from right), tournament director Saad al-Muhannadi (right), Qatar Total Open runner-up Simona Halep (fourth from left) of Romania and Total Qatar officials applaud as champion Elise Mertens (third from right) lifts the winner’s trophy at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. PICTURES: Jayan Orma

Qatar Total Open champion Elise Mertens of Belgium kisses the winner’s trophy at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex yesterday. fourth, Mertens restored her advantage with another break in the fifth. That left Halep trailing 3-5 and needing to hold her serve in the ninth game, but before long she was 15-40 down. A long forehand gave Mertens the win and the Belgian celebrated by with a few fist pumps. Halep said fatigue got to her in the end when asked what went wrong in her 34th career finals. “My energy, and the fact that I was really tired in the third set. I couldn’t have the chance to win this match. I had to be 100 percent to be able to win such a big match,” said the Romanian, who has won close to 30 million dollars in her career so far, and will go up to World No.2 when the new rankings are issued tomorrow.

“But she deserved to win. She was stronger. She was fresher. I’m not making a drama. I’m just taking it. It’s a final. After the Fed Cup, it’s is never easy to come and play a tournament. So I’m happy,” said Halep. Halep added that she felt she was “losing” her energy over the past couple of days. “Two days ago I felt that my level is going a little bit down because of the energy that I’m losing every match. And over these two weeks it’s is not easy to stay very high with the energy. “But I didn’t want to give up. I think it’s been a great week. I will take this final, because I’m happy to play final here in Doha. To play a final is something special. It’s something big. I’m really happy and proud of that.” Asked whether she would

come back next year when the tournament would be moved to the third week of February to give players enough rest, she said she loved Doha so much that it doesn’t really matter. “Even if it didn’t change, I will come. So I come every time here,” she said with a smile.

Hao-Ching Chan and Latisha Chan, from Chinese Taipei, won the Qatar Total Open doubles final defeating Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Demi Schuurs 6-1, 3-6, 10-6 yesterday. QTSBF secretary-general Tariq Zainal presented the trophies to the players.

QTSBF holds general assembly to discuss development of the game QNA Doha

he General Assembly of Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation (QTSBF) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Nasser al-Khulaifi, on the sidelines of

the Qatar Total Open. The meeting discussed ways to develop tennis, squash and badminton in Qatar as well as to improve the level of Qatari players in these sports, either by increasing the number of international and local championships or involving players in tournaments and outdoor camps

and increasing other development programmes focusing on the national coach programme. QTSBF secretary-general Tarek Zainal said after the assembly that they discussed the future plans to develop tennis, squash and badminton in cooperation with Qatar Olympic Committee. He added that the meeting also

discussed the biggest future events, particularly the hosting the squash World Championships in Qatar at the end of the year. He said that the federation is looking to organise a special edition that reflects the status of the State of Qatar in the sports field, thanks to the unlimited support of the country’s wise leadership.

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Local boy Mathiesen claims Qatar Open amateur title In the professional category, Poland’s Adrian Meronk triumphed with a 72 in the final round By Yash Mudgal Doha

he kid who used to play at the Doha Golf Club will return next month to take on the world’s best in Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. Danish boy Mikkel Mathiesen, who has been a junior member at Doha Golf Club (DGC) for the last ten years, clinched a European Tour event berth by winning Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship yesterday. The 18-year-old played remarkably well over the last three days and his final round 70 with a birdie and a bogey earned him a seven-shot victory. He aggregated one-under 215, with the next closest player, England’s William Shucksmith, at six-over. “It’s great. It is a big win for me. To win in Doha in front of my people is indeed a big win,” Mikkel told Gulf Times. Talking about his last round performance, the rising star said, “I had a two-shot lead to start the day and I did not really give that up. I am happy to win today. The field was very strong this year as 22 professionals were also participating. “I know so many of these guys; they all are good golfers and to beat them and to come out as winner gives me a lot of confidence before the Qatar Masters,” the Doha College student said. Mathiesen’s victory means a lot for DGC, where he nurtured his golf skills. “It is a very big win for our club. Mikkel is our boy… he is one of us. He has won many tournaments at our club. We all are very proud of him,” DGC general manager Gary McGlinchey said. Mathiesen has recently secured a golf scholarship in the US; he will start at Wright State University in Ohio in September 2019.

Professional category winner Poland’s Adrian Meronk tees off during the third and final round at the Doha Golf Club.

Mikkel Mathiesen (centre) poses with his trophy and Qatar Golf Association general secretary Fahad al-Naimi (left) and board member Mohamed Faisal al-Naimi after winning the Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship yesterday. PICTURES: Jayaram In the professional category, it was Poland’s Adrian Meronk who triumphed with a 72 in the ﬁnal round, taking his aggregate to an eight-under

208. “I played really well from the beginning and today was the toughest day for sure and I tried to stay focused and be patient,” Meronk said.

“I am very excited to play in Qatar Masters. The set up will be different and it will be tougher. It is a big challenge and I think I am ready for it.”

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the best among the Qataris in contention and will get to play in the Masters. Al-Kaabi, who ﬁnished second in the 2017, carded 73 his best of the tournament, for a seven-over 223 to ﬁnish joint 15th overall, while al-Kuwari was a joint 22nd after a third-round 77 to aggregate 11-over 227. The third wild card for Qatar Master was been given to Ali al-Shahrani, who missed the tournament as he was under the weather. The prizes were given by Qatar Golf Association general secretary Fahad al-Naimi and board member Mohamed Faisal al-Naimi.

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Al Sadd ease past Al Khor, El Arabi rescues Duhail

Cunha and Wellbrock win Marathon Swim World Series By Sports Reporter Doha

Al Sadd’s Akram Afif (centre) scores against Al Khor during the QNB Stars League match at the Al Sadd stadium yesterday. PICTURE: Shemeer Rasheed

By Sports Reporter Doha

eaders Al Sadd scored a convincing 6-2 win over Al Khor, while Yousef El Arabi scored the all-important goal as second-placed Al Duhail scraped past Al Sailiya 1-0 at the QNB Stars League yesterday. Sadd were in smashing form as goals rained at the Al Sadd stadium, with Akram Afif (seventh, 10th and 64th minutes), Hamed Ismail (41st), Jung WooYoung (55th) and Baghdad Bounedjah (57th) scoring for the hosts. Wagner Ferreira (15th minute) and Thiago Queiroz (90+2 penalty) scored Al Khor’s goals as they remained on nine points. Al Sadd, with 41 points, thus kept their two-point lead over Al Duhail. Akram scored his first goal off a pass from Qatar national team captain Hassan alHaydous. He scored his second after Gabi Fernandez did the spadework. Hamed Ismail found the net with a long rising shot as Al Sadd went into the half-time break with a 3-1 lead. Al Sadd continued from where they left off. Jung, tournament top scorer Bounedjah and Akram again were on target in the space of 19 minutes. Jung sent in a free-kick past the defensive wall and goalkeeper Mohammed al-Bakri. Bounedjah found the mark as his shot landed in the goal off a deflection from

He made his professional debut in 2016 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and ﬁnished runner-up in the Pro-Am competition. He and his partner shot an impressive -37 at St. Andrews which left them only one behind the eventual winners. The 24-year-old Meronk earned QR7,000 and will also get to play the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters as a reward for his efforts. Sweden’s Nicklas Johansson and the Netherlands’ Mike Toorop came second and third to book their Qatar Masters spots. As expected Saleh Ali alKaabi and Jaham Jassim al-Kuwari were

Al Duhail’s Yousef El Arabi celebrates after scoring against Al Sailiya. Al Khor defender Khaled Radwan. Akram completed his hat-trick with an assist from Bounedjah. Even as it looked easy for Al Sadd came another consolation for Al Khor when Jung ‘handled’ a free-kick taken by Thiago in stoppage time. Referee Abdulhadi al-Ruaile pointed to the spot and Thiago himself converted from it past a diving goalkeeper Meshaal Barshim to make the ﬁnal scoreline read 6-2 in Al Sadd’s favour. Meanwhile, El Arabi scored in the 70th minute for Duhail at home against thirdplaced Al Sailiya. Duhail missed the services of Qatar’s Asian Cup-winning heroes Almoez Ali and Bassam al-Rawi due to injuries, while Al Sailiya sorely missed their ace

striker Rachid Tiberkanine, also through an injury. Both teams created opportunities in the ﬁrst half, reigning champions Al Duhail more of them. They were unlucky not to have scored despite dominating possession way more than their rivals. After Al Duhail’s Paolo Edmilson tested goalkeeper Saoud A Khater, who had a good game overall, Al Sailiya’s Abdulqadir Ilyas came up with a cracker of a shot, after he capitalised on a defensive mistake, only to be blocked by goalkeeper Amine Lecomte. Al Duhail’s top scorer Yousef El Arabi and Al Sailiya’s Nadir Belhadj too made attempts at the goal. Soon after the restart, there were brisk activities at the Al Sailiya goal as The Red Knights upped the ante. The Al Duhail ranks thought they were in the lead when El Arabi sent a cracker of a shot against the bar in the 54th minute. Soon, El Arabi came close off a free-kick, but was thwarted again. Japanese professional Shoya Nakajima, whom Al Duhail signed recently in place of injured South Korean playmaker Nam Tae-Hee, rose to the occasion on his debut. It was Nakajima who set the stage for the goal by giving a through pass to Edmilson before the latter cut the ball squarely for El Arabi to score. Before the goal, Ilyas got another chance. However, Lecomte showed good reﬂex to block his shot from close range. Al Sailiya made desperate efforts for an equaliser, but in vain.

na Marcela Cunha of Brazil and Florian Wellbrock of Germany emerged as winners of the FINA Marathon Swim World Series, which took place on Doha’s iconic Corniche yesterday. The athletes competed over the 10km course, which was divided into four laps of 2.5km, with the Corniche skyline forming the stunning backdrop for the opening race of the FINA Marathon Swim World Series 2019. Cunha, the overall winner of FINA Marathon Swim World Series in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018, clocked 2:03:51.5 seconds and won the exciting women’s race, which ended in a close finish. The winner was hard to predict till the last moment as Australia’s Kareena Lee, finished second with a time of 2:03:52.0, just 0.5 seconds behind the Brazilian star. Rio Olympic silver medalist Rachele Bruni of Italy claimed the bronze medal by completing the race in 2:03:53.0. Swimmers faced windy conditions and tides from the opposite direction throughout the event, with Cunha leading the contest right from the start. She maintained her lead for most part of the race and finished as the winner. “It was my plan to lead the race from the beginning because last year I used to stay behind. I tried to be a bit faster in the final lap, which was part of my plan. It was a tough race and I am happy to win as there were many contenders, who were very close till the last moment,” Cunha said. Rio Olympic gold medalist Sharon Van Rouwendaal of the Netherlands, who won in Doha last year, could only manage to get 12th position after finishing the race in 2:04:05.2. All the 52 competitors in the women’s event, completed the race. It was also a very tough race in the men’s event. Wellbrock grabbed the gold medal after reaching the finish line in 1:52:21.6. Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary was second with a time of 1:52:22.8, while Jordan Wilimovsky of the USA clinched

Men’s winner Florian Wellbrock (centre), runner-up Kristof Rasovszky (left) and third-placed Jordan Wilimovsky pose with their medals after the FINA Marathon Swim World Series in Doha yesterday.

Ana Marcela Cunha of Brazil won the women's race.

the bronze medal after clocking 1:52:24.4. “The race was really tough. It’s my third World Cup and also my third gold so I am really happy. The conditions were hard. I didn’t have many races like this before so I had to change my tactics in the middle,” said Wellbrock. Qatar’s Abdelrahman Mohamed and Ahmad Samara showed a lot of determination as they completed the challenging race with impressive times. Mohamed clocked 1:53:11.6, while Samara ﬁnished the race in 1:55:58.7. The second leg will be held in Seychelles on May 12. QOC SECRETARY-GENERAL PRAISES FINA EVENT Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim bin Rashid al-Buenain praised the success of the FINA Doha

Open Water Challenge. He said that Qatar has become a capital for international sporting events and competitions. He noted that 2019 will see the hosting of 50 different sporting events, the most notable of which will be the World Championships in Athletics that is set to take place in September. On the Doha Open Water Challenge, he said that the current year’s edition saw a large number of participants. He congratulated all swimmers who won and those who completed the challenge. He also thanked the Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) for their good organisation they held in co-operation with FINA. Al-Buenain also highlighted the fact that Qatari teams and athletes are making great gains from hosting such distinguished international events.

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Action from men’s race at the FINA Marathon Swim World Series Doha (QAT) 2019 on the Corniche, yesterday.

FINA Marathon Swim World Series 2019

Cunha, Wellbrock clinch Doha titles FINA MARATHON RESULTS

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Qatar, yesterday kicked off the FINA Marathon Swim World Series for the second consecutive year, with Ana Marcela Cunha and Florian Wellbrock clinching victories following thrilling races on the Doha’s iconic Corniche. The swimmers braved tough conditions on a windy day at the FINA Marathon Swim World Series Doha (QAT) 2019, which opened the nine-leg marathon series. The athletes competed over the 10km course, which was divided into four laps of 2.5km, with the spectacular Corniche skyline forming the stunning backdrop. Close races were witnessed in both the women and men races as the event served as qualification for this July’s World Championships for many swimmers. In the women’s race yesterday, Brazil’s Cunha, who is defending her overall FINA marathon title, claimed victory after edging Australia’s Kareena Lee by just 0.5 seconds. The 26-year-old led the race

Women’s Race Gold: Ana Marcela Cunha (BRA) 2:03:51.5 Silver: Kareena Lee (AUS) 2:03:52.0 Bronze: Rachele Bruni (ITA) 2:03:53.0 Men’s Race Gold: Florian Wellbrock (GER) 1:52:21.6 Silver: Kristof Rasovszky (HUN) 1:52:22.8 Bronze: Jordan Wilimovsky (USA) 1:52:24.4

Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain (centre), Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) President Khaleel Al Jabir (right), and QSA General-Secretary Talal Mubarak pose for a group photo along with the podium winners of the men’s race, yesterday.

for the most part, winning it eventually after clocking 2:03:51.5. “It was my plan to lead the race from the beginning because last year I used to stay behind. I tried to be a bit faster

in the final lap, which was part of my plan. It was a tough race and I am happy to win as there were many swimmers, who were very close till the last moment,” Cunha, also a winner of 2010, 2012 and 2014

The QSA officials pose for a group photo along with the podium winners of the women’s race, yesterday.

series, said after her victory. Lee was surprised with her second finish, that guaranteed her the national spot for World Championships. “I am very very happy. I will get valuable points that will help me get selected for my country in the World Championships,” said Lee. “It was a strong field and I was hoping for a top-ten finish so finishing second is a bonus. The arrangements of the event were amazing and the course was fantastic. I would like to come back to Doha,” the Aussie added. Rio Olympic silver medalist Rachele Bruni (ITA) claimed the bronze medal after finishing the job in 2:03:53.0. “I am happy to secure the third place because this will give me confidence in the World Championships in South Korea,” she said. Reigning Olympic champion Sharon Van Rouwendaal of the

Netherlands, the winner of last year’s race in Doha, had a disappointing race as she finished in 12th place. Meanwhile, the men’s race was also a closely-contested battle, with Germany’s Wellbrock overcoming his opponents in a tight finish. Wellbrock, winner of last year’s Abu Dhabi meet, won the gold medal with a time of 1:52:21.6. “The race was really tough. It’s my third World Cup and also my third gold so I am really happy. The conditions were hard. I didn’t have many races like this before so I had to change my tactics in the middle,” said Wellbrock. Hungary’s Kristof Rasovszky was second with a time of 1:52:22.8, while Jordan Wilimovsky (USA) claimed the bronze medal after clocking 1:52:24.4. Qatar’s Abdelrahman Mohamed and Ahmad Samara also competed in the men’s race. Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Secretary-General Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) President Khaleel Al Jabir, and QSA General-Secretary Talal Mubarak distributed medals among the swimmers. The swimmers will now head for Seychelles for the second meet on May 12, followed by stops in Setubal (Portugal), Balatonfured (Hungary), Lac St. Jean and Lac Megantic (Canada), Chinese Taipei, Ohrid (Macedonia) and Chun’An (China).

The Secretary-General of Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, yesterday praised the success of the Doha Open Water Challenge, which was held on Friday on Corniche. The Secretary-General said that Qatar has become a capital for international sporting events and competitions. He noted that 2019 will see the hosting of 50 different sporting events, the most notable of which will be the World Championships in Athletics that is set to take place in September. On the Doha Open Water Challenge, he said that the current year’s edition saw a growing number of participants. He congratulated all swimmers who won and those who completed the challenge. A total of 328 athletes participated in Doha Open Water Challenge, which comprised of various categories. The Secretary-General also thanked the Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) for their good organisation of the challenge they held in cooperation with FINA. The Secretary-General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) also highlighted that Qatari sports and athletes make great gains from hosting such distinguished international events. He added that they become a perfect opportunity for Qatari players to gain experience by competing with the best world champions. President of Qatar Swimming Association Khalil Al Jaber for his part praised the high level shown in the first round of the 10km challenge, in which 136 of the best swimmers around the world competed. He said that competition was very strong, evident by the marginal differences that separated the top participants. He also expressed his delight with FINA and the participating delegations’ praise of the level of organisation.

Mathiesen wins Qatar Open Amateur Championship ARMSTRONG VAS THE PENINSULA

Doha-based Mikkel Mathiesen of Denmark emerged as winner in the Qatar Open Amateur Championship here yesterday. In the professional category, Poland’s Adrian Meronk topped to qualify for next month European Tour sanctioned Qatar Masters tournament, which will be held at the Doha Golf Club (DGC) Also qualifying along with Meronk for the Qatar Masters were Niclas Johansson of Sweden and Mike Toorop of Netherlands along with two other amateur players Jordan’s Shergo Al Kurdi and England’s William Shucksmith, besides the amateur winner Yesterday at the DGC, Mathiesen, the 18-year-old Dane, a student of Doha College who performed consistently over the last three days carded a score of 70 with a birdie and a bogey to earn a seven-shot victory. He

The podium winners at the Qatar Open Amateur Championship pose for a picture along with officials of Qatar Golf Association at Doha Golf Club yesterday. PICTURE: SYED OMAR

aggregated one-under 215, with the next closest player, Shucksmith, at six-over. For Mathiesen, the DGC greens has been a familiar place for over a decade. As a junior member at DGC, he got his first golf lessons under

different coaches at the DGC course and had won many tournament representing the club and yesterday the Dane took it to another level by topping in the amateur section. The promising teenager is now looking forward to playing

in the Qatar Masters. “The field was very strong this year as there were 22 professionals. I know so many of these guys they are good golfers and to beat them and to come out as No. 1 gives a me lot of confidence before the Qatar Masters,” Mathiesen said.

Reflecting on his performance on the final day of the event he said: “I had a two-shot lead to start the day and I did not really give up. I am happy with my win. It is a big win for me. To win one of the two big tournaments in Qatar is a big thing,”

said the amateur, who recently secured a golf scholarship in the USA and will start at Wright State University in Dublin Ohio in September this year. The 100-odd golfers included 22 professional, three of them qualifying for the Qatar Masters. “I played really well from the beginning and the final rounds were the toughest day for sure and I tried to stay focused and patience,” said the 24-year-old Meronk. Qatar’s Saleh Al Kaabi finished sixth in the amateur section and qualified along with Ali Al Sharshani and Jaham Al Kuwari for the Qatar Masters. The winners, in both the professional and amateur category, will get air tickets from Royal Air Moroc.. The top three finishers in the professional section got cash awards with the winner pocketing QR7000, while the runner-up picked up QR5000 and the third place finisher QR3000.

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Sunday, February 17, 2019

Perera steers Lanka to sensational victory over South Africa He and Fernando collected 78 runs for unbroken last wicket AFP DURBAN (SOUTH AFRICA)

Winners of various places in amateur and Pro categories at the Qatar Open Golf Tournament with QGA General Secretary Fahad Nasser al Naimi and QGA Board Member Mohammad Faisal al Naimi at Doha Golf Club on Saturday. (PHOTOGRAPHS: JALAL PATHIYOOR)

Mathiesen bags Qatar Open amateur title The Doha-based Dane achieves his goal of the year; Meronk tops Pro class TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

DOHA-BASED Danish teenager Mikkel Mathiesen made many heads turn as he topped the amateur category in the Qatar Open Golf Tournament with one under par total 215 on Saturday. Overnight category leader Mathiesen, who has been staying in Qatar and sharpening his skills at the Doha Golf Club since his childhood, secured a third day’s two over 74 to emerge the champion with a big seven-shot margin. Adrian Meronk of Poland braved the gusty conditions and replied with a par 72 on the final day to claim the Pro class top honours. He also had the best overall aggregate as well. Building on his eight under 136 for the first two days, the tall Pole aggregated 208 to beat Swede and first day’s leader Niclas Johansson, who had a closing two over par 74, by six shots. Pro class third place was taken by Dutch Mike Toorop, who carded three over par today but his previous rounds of 71 and 70 helped him edge French Lionel Weber and overnight joint leader Mateusz Gradecki of Poland, by a stroke. All the three top finishers in the Pro category got automatic entries in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, which is scheduled to start on March 7. Saleh al Kaabi and Jaham Jassim al Kuwari, who were joint 15th and joint 22nd, will play in the European Toursanctioned event next month as the two best Qatari finishers. The third invite was given to Ali al Shahrani. The tall Shahrani has been among the top golfers of Qatar and figured in the Qatar Masters. But just before this tournament, he fell sick and could not take part. The Qatar Golf Association has

Pro category winner Adrian Meronk, other two qualifiers and QGA officials at the Doha Golf Club on Saturday.

LEADERBOARD The final scores after the third round Gross Leaderboard 1st Adrian Meronk (Poland) P 2nd Niclas Johansson (Sweden) P 3rd Mikkel Mathiesen (Denmark) A 4th Mike Toorop (Netherlands) P 5th Lionel Weber (France) P 5th Mateusz Gradecki (Poland) P 7th Craig Lawrie (Scotland) P 8th Todd Clements (Great Britain) P 8th Pavan Sagoo (England) P 10th Peter Erofejeff (Finland) P 11th William Shucksmith (England) 11th Shergo Al Kurdi (Jordan) A 11th Ayoub Id Omar (Morocco) A 11th Jan Szmidt Jr (Pol) A 15th Michael Steyn (South Africa) P 15th Saleh Ali Musbah Al Kaabi (Qatar) A 15th Donovan Liddicoat (South Africa) A 15th Victor Riu (France) P

R1 68 67 70 71 72 71 70 71 67 74 73 72 71 70 73 74 75 73

R2 68 73 71 70 71 67 74 73 73 72 76 75 74 73 78 76 71 69

R3 72 74 74 75 74 79 74 75 79 75 73 75 77 79 72 73 77 81

Total 208 214 215 216 217 217 218 219 219 221 222 222 222 222 223 223 223 223

Par -8 -2 -1 LEVEL +1 +1 +2 +3 +3 +5 +6 +6 +6 +6 +7 +7 +7 +7

Selected 19th Thomas Strandemo (USA) P 22nd Jaham Jassim al Kuwari (Qatar) A

76 75

71 75

77 77

224 227

+8 +11

decided to give the third spot to him. Mathiesen, who has won many local events and was runner-up to Engalnd’s Max Burrow in the OHI Oman Amateur Open last month, was delighted with his victory, which overshadowed many pro golfers as well. “I’m very happy with my triumph. I started the day with three under. I was consistent. I had a bogey but I negated it with a birdie. I just wanted to keep going, which I managed to do. “I’m really proud to have won here. I remember that I

started playing golf here as a kid. And winning the biggest amateur tournament means a lot to me really,” added the Doha College A level student, who is going to the US later this year to study and become a better golfer. “It feels really amazing as this was my target of the year and I got that goal as well. I defeated a lot of good names who are playing professional golf. To come out on the top after beating them gives me a lot of conﬁdence prior to playing the Qatar Master for the ﬁrst time,” he added. Meronk’s hard work on

Mikkel Mathiesen rolls the ball a putt on the third day during the Qatar Open Golf Tournament at the Doha Golf Club on Saturday. the first two days placed him on the top with two shots ahead of compatriot Gradescki. All he had to do today was to stay cool. Clubbed in the top group with Gradecki and Johansson, he managed to do exactly that with a closing birdie putt for a par round. “Overall, it was very solid game for me. I was in good position and seeing the tough conditions, I thought I needed to be just patient and the par score would be enough. I hit fairways, greens and got pars consistently,” Meronk said. “Today was certainly the toughest day. I knew that not many people are going to get low scores. I have to just play my game and avoid mistakes. I am glad that I made it. “This is the first time that I would be playing in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. The set up would definitely be different and much tougher. I am however looking for the challenge,” added Meronk. Qatar Golf Association General Secretary Fahad Nasser al Naimi and QGA Board Member Mohammad Faisal al Naimi were the chief guests at the closing ceremony and gave away the prizes, including air tickets to the champions.

KUSAL Perera carried Sri Lanka to a sensational onewicket win on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead on Saturday as he hit a career-best 153 not out. Perera and Vishwa Fernando put on an unbeaten 78 in a last-wicket partnership to secure only Sri Lanka’s second win in 14 Test matches in South Africa. Victory seemed unlikely when the ninth wicket fell with the total on 226, with the tourists chasing a target of 304. But the left-handed Perera successfully farmed the strike, with South African captain Faf du Plessis persisting with wide-spread fields for the in-form batsman, while Fernando only had to face 27 balls during a 96-ball partnership. Perera was on 86 when the ninth wicket fell but managed to keep most of the strike and to hit some telling blows in an innings of 200 balls which included 12 fours and five sixes. “It was a superman effort,” said Du Plessis. “He (Perera) deserves all the accolades.” South Africa took the second new ball with the total on 263 but still kept most of their fielders on the boundary for Perera, who hit sixes off both Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada before slashing Rabada to third man for the winning boundary. Perera, who came into the match with a career batting average below 30 and with his only previous century in 14 previous Tests having been made against Zimbabwe in Harare two seasons ago, shared three important partnerships. He put on 58 for the fourth wicket with debutant Oshado Fernando (37) and 96 for the sixth wicket with Dhananjaya de Silva (48) before his extraordinary association with Vishwa Fernando.

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Perera (right) celebrates the victory after hittting the winning runs with Vishawa Fernando during the fourth day of the first cricket Test against South Africa at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Saturday. (AFP)

Perera, who came into the match with a career batting average below 30 and with his only previous century in 14 previous Tests having been made against Zimbabwe in Harare two seasons ago, shared three important partnerships. “I’m a little tired now, I don’t know what to say,” said Perera when he received the man of the match award. “I did my part but we are winning as a team.” The stand with Oshado Fernando was broken by Dale Steyn, who had Fernando caught at second slip by South African captain Faf du Plessis. Two balls later he caught Niroshan Dickwella off his own bowling. Sri Lanka were still a distant 194 runs short of their target when Perera was joined by De Silva, Sri Lanka’s last recognised batsman. South Africa, who were without opening bowler Vernon Philander because of a strained left hamstring, struggled for the next two hours as Perera and De Silva brought the target down to single ﬁgures.

SCOREBOARD SOUTH AFRICA (1ST INNINGS):.................... 235 SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): .......................... 191 SOUTH AFRICA (2ND INNINGS): ................... 259 SRI LANKA (2ND INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 83-3): D. Karunaratne lbw b Philander ......................... 20 L. Thirimanne c Du Plessis b Rabada ................. 21 O. Fernando c Du Plessis b Steyn ...................... 37 K. Mendis c De Kock b Olivier ...............................0 K. Perera not out ..............................................153 N. Dickwella c and b Steyn ...................................0 D. de Silva lbw b Maharaj .................................. 48 S. Lakmal c Du Plessis b Maharaj .........................0 L. Embuldeniya c Markram b Olivier ......................4 K. Rajitha lbw b Maharaj .......................................1 V. Fernando not out ...............................................6 Extras (b2, lb11, w1) ........................................ 14 Total (9 wkts, 85.3 overs) ............................ 304 Fall of wickets: 1-42 (Thirimanne), 2-42 (Karunaratne), 3-52 (Mendis), 4-110 (O. Fernando), 5-110 (Dickwella), 6-206 (De Silva), 7-206 (Lakmal), 8-215 (Embuldeniya), 9-226 (Rajitha) Bowling: Steyn 18-1-71-2, Philander 8-3-13-1, Maharaj 20-1-71-3, Rabada 22.3-3-97-1 (1w), Olivier 16-3-35-2, Markram 1-0-4-0 Result: Sri Lanka won by one wicket Series: Sri Lanka lead the two-match series 1-0 Toss: Sri Lanka

Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets off successive balls, dismissing De Silva leg before wicket and having Suranga Lakmal caught at slip. The next two wickets fell quickly - but what seemed certain victory for South Africa turned into a triumph for the tourists, who are assured of at least a share of the honours in a two-match series.

QTSBF General Assembly meeting held QNA DOHA

THE General Assembly of the Qatar Tennis, Squash and Badminton Federation held today a meeting under the chairmanship of Nasser al Khelaiﬁ on the sidelines of the Total Qatar Open. The meeting discussed ways to develop tennis, squash and badminton in Qatar, besides improving the level of Qatari players in these sports. The meeting also discussed the achievements of

the national teams in various age groups during the past year, in addition to the ways of discussing how the federation can develop them. The General Assembly also discussed the federation’s new budget. QTSBF Secretary-General Tarek al Zainal said after the meeting that they discussed the future plans to develop tennis, squash and badminton in cooperation with the Qatar Olympic Committee. He also highlighted the

QOC’s commitment to ensure the future success of all the federation’s programmes and plans. He added that the meeting also discussed the biggest future events, particularly hosting the World Squash Championships in Qatar at the end of the year. He said that the federation is looking to organise a special edition that reﬂects the status of Qatar in the sports ﬁeld, thanks to the unlimited support of the country’s wise leadership.

Afif nets hat-trick as Al Sadd Club pummel Al Khor 6-2 Al Duhail get the better of Sailiya by a lone goal IKOLI VICTOR DOHA

ASIAN Cup 2019 winner Akram Afif continued his rich form scoring a spectacular hat-trick as Al Sadd thrashed Al Khor 6-2 to maintain their two-point lead over Al Duhail on Saturday. Eight members of Qatar’s Asian winning squad started the game for the Wolves and they ran riot against the bottom club. Afif grabbed the opener in the seventh minute with fine side-footed shot off a Hassan Haydos cross. Three minutes later, Spanish player Gabi set him up for his second goal with a delightful finish past the rushing Mohammed al Bakri. Hamid Ismaeil added the third just before half-time to give Al Sadd a two-goal cush-

ion after Wagner scored for Al Khor. South Korean Jung WooYoung scored his first goal for the club with free-kick in the 55th minute. Two minutes later, the league’s top marksman Baghdad Bounedjah made it 5-1 for his record 30th goal of the season. Bounedjah was on hand to assist Afif for his second hattrick of the season and Sadd’s sixth in the 64th minute. Thiago Bezerra’s penalty goal in added time cut the deficit to make it 6-2. The result means Al Sadd with 41 points have scored an incredible 71 goals in 16 matches. In another entertaining encounter, a draw looked likely for Sami Trabelsi’s Al Sailiya side as Al Duhail breathed life to their title defence with a hard earned 1-0 win at the Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Stadium. Youssef El Arabi scored from close range after Edmilson’s threaded pass to take the Red Knights to 39 points.

Al Sadd players celebrate their 6-2 victory against Al Khor in the QNB Stars League match in Doha on Saturday. Al Sailiya remain in ﬁfth place and are 11 points behind Al Duhail. Portuguese coach Rui Faria gave playmaker Nakajima Shoya his league debut and the Japanese did not disappoint. Only Karim Boudiaf

started the match among the Al Duhail players that won the Asian Cup 2019 against Japan in the UAE. Assim Madibo saw action for only four minutes, while Ali Aﬁf was a second half substitute and the tournament’s record scorer Almoez

Ali was not dressed for the encounter. There was no Rachid Tiberkanine for Al Sailiya as Illyas didn’t disappoint with his prowess in aerial battles. The home team started well and did not allow the visi-

tors to settle, disrupting their rhythm with Karim Bouadiaf, Luiz Mairten and Sultan al Breik breaking up play in midfield. When Duhail got beyond the Peregrines trio, they encountered another defensive wall in Mauricio Ramos, George Kwasi and Ahmed al Minhali. El Arabi needing the slightest touch to face the keeper but failed to control Edmilson’s cross inside the box. The Brazilian tried a long range strike that never troubled keeper Mubarak. As the game into first half stoppage time, they knew they have achieved their aim frustrating the defending champions and wait for their momentsw. In the second half, Al Sailiya looking more purposeful had the first sight at goal with Illyas cracking shot rattling Lecomte. Minutes later, veteran Nadir Belhadj found space just outside the box after Fahd Youssef teed the ball for the Algerian who blasted wide.

Duhail continued their pressing which saw Muntari’s effort thwarted by the rushing Mubarak in the 52nd minute. Just when everything seemed plausible for striker El Arabi to ﬁnd the back of the net but his shot agonisingly crashed to the bar in the 56th minute. Two minutes later, it was Benatia whose shot was blocked inside the box. Following an attack by Sailiya that yielded no result, Duhail launched a counter attack by Edmilson who found El Arabi. The striker was however stoped before he get on his stride by the Al Sailiya custodian just inside centre half of Sailiya. Nakajima tried a shot from 20 metres which Mubarak almost fumbled as the ball fell from his hand for a corner kick. Finally the deadlock was broken in the 70th minute after Nakajima’s through pass found Edmilson who unselfishly squared the ball for his teammate El Arabi to tap in from close range despite Ramos’ charge.

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

QATAR SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2018

QGBC honours awards winners

Dreama, Geneva Institute for Human Rights ink cooperation protocol

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QATAR Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation, has announced this year’s winners of the Qatar Sustainability Awards at a gala dinner sponsored by Tadmur Holding. Featuring 26 categories, including schools, universities, businesses, not-for-proﬁt entities and government agencies, as well as special awards, the third edition of the annual ceremony was held at the City Centre Rotana Hotel Doha on October 28. Coinciding with the opening of Qatar Sustainability Week 2018, the ceremony recognised individuals, institutions and organisations whose dedicated efforts have contributed to a greener lifestyle, sustainable development, and environmental protection both in Qatar and internationally. Engineer Meshal al Shamari, director, QGBC, said: “The various communities of Qatar bring huge energy and commitment to their sustainability projects, and their successes can inspire everyone. It’s a great pleasure for us to acknowledge 2018’s outstanding achievements, which in turn will help to inspire and raise

The agreement provides an opportunity to exchange experiences with institutions concerned with the rights of the child. QNA DOHA

Winners of Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018. The awards feature 26 categories, including schools, universities, businesses, not-for-profit entities and government agencies. The Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018 entries were judged by expert jury members. wider awareness about the importance of sustainability.” Tadmur Holding CEO, Dafer Hallawa, said: “We praise QGBC’s endless efforts of supporting and raising awareness and ensuring that green buildings are a fundamental part of all future urban planning.” The Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018 entries were judged by expert jury members, including senior sustainability and green building experts, professional practitioners, and academic researchers. The winners of Qatar Sustainability Awards 2018:

Arab Engineering Bureau - Green Commercial Building Award, Msheireb Properties - Green Education Building Award, Al Jaber Trading & Contracting - Green Government Building Award, Msheireb Properties - Green Cultural Building Award, Naufar - Green Healthcare Building Award, Cundall Qatar - Green Interior Fitout Award, The Ministry of Culture and Sports - Green Sports Facility Award, Nakilat - Green Corporate Award, Qatar Rail - Green Corporate Award, Evergreen Organics - Green Restaurant Award, Marriott Marquis City Center

Doha Hotel - Green Hotel Award, Sultan Qaboos University - Green Research Award, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries - Green Building Contractor Award, Cundall Qatar - Green Building Consultant Award, SNC-Lavalin - Facility Management Organization Award, Diva Lounge Spa - Business Sustainability Initiative Award, Al Jaber Trading & Contracting - Corporate Sustainability Initiative Award, Strelka KB - Government Sustainability Initiative Award, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) - Government Sustainability Initiative

Award, Qatargas - Oil and Gas Sustainability Initiative, Doha College - School Sustainability Initiative Award, Mushaaraqa Trading & Services LLC - SME Sustainability Initiative Award, College of Business & Economics, Qatar University - University Sustainability Initiative Award, EcoMENA won - NGO Sustainability Initiative Award, Green Wall Factory - Green Building Product Award, beGREEN Design & Technologies - Green Building Technology Award, Hamad Bin Khalifa University - Tadmur Holding Award, Ashghal QGBC Special Award.

Msheireb Properties feted at Qatar Sustainability Awards TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

MSHEIREB Properties, Qatar’s leading sustainable developer and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development, bagged two coveted awards at the 2018 Qatar Sustainability Awards held on Sunday. Msheireb Properties’ ﬂagship project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, was recognised

Arab nations discuss Qatar’s proposal for justice experts

for its exceptional sustainability standards at Qatar Academy Msheireb Building, which won in ‘Green Educational Building’ category and Bin Jelmood House which won in the category of ‘Green Cultural Building’. Ali al Kuwari, acting CEO at Msheireb Properties, said: “This is another milestone for Msheireb Properties. This year, Msheireb Properties has been honoured with two awards at the hugely an-

ticipated and respected Qatar Sustainability Awards. This reﬂects our unyielding commitment to protecting the environment and preserving natural resources, which is part of our mission and effort to contribute to the environment pillar of 2030 Qatar National Vision.” Qatar Sustainability Awards recognise the efforts, commitment and contributions of individuals, institutions and organisations

in furthering sustainable development and environmental protection in Qatar and beyond. The two MDD facilities were lauded for their energy and water efﬁciency, use of non-potable water, rainwater recovery and on-site renewable energy generation. Some of the features include renovation of heritage houses, energy efﬁcient building design with recessed windows, energy recovery of outside

InterCon Doha The City to launch new Cuban lounge TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

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THE third meeting of the Committee of Experts and representatives of Arab justice and Interior ministers was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League for Arab States in Cairo on Monday to study a proposal submitted by Qatar on the establishment of Arab network of justice experts. The establishment of the network is aimed at strengthening legal and judicial communication between the Arab states, providing legal and judicial information in all Arab states and developing a directory of Arab legal experts. Yasser Abdel Moneim, director of the Legal Affairs Department at the Arab League, said the meeting was devoted to discussing Qatar’s proposal, and follows the decision of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice to hold a meeting to study the system for this network. Moneim pointed out that Qatar has introduced this system and has circulated it to the Arab countries for their comments and observations. In a statement on the sidelines of the meeting, Moneim added that General Secretariat of the League had received observations from some Arab states and held a meeting to discuss these observations and the statutes of the network. The Committee had concluded a set of recommendations to be submitted to the next meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice to be held in Khartoum next month, he said.

INTERCONTINENTAL Doha The City will on November 1 launch brand new Cuban lounge La Vista 55 2018, located on the 55th and 56th floors of InterContinental Doha The City, offering residents of Qatar a unique Cuban concept in the heart of West Bay. A fusion of the vibrant atmosphere and intricate flavours of vintage Havana, La Vista 55 brings a piece of Cuba to Doha and debuts an authentic menu curated by new Cuban Chef Klaesvirs Leyva Riva, and a live band directly from the island nation. “We are excited to bring a piece of Havana to Doha through a project we have been passionately working on as part of our commitment to offer an enhanced food and beverage experience for all our guests,” said Gilles Longuet, general manager of InterContinental Doha The City. “With our live band from Cuba, authentic Cuban tapas and signature beverages, and the best views in town, La Vista 55 will definitely impress and de-

air entering the building, optimised ventilation using carbon dioxide (CO2) detectors and a high efﬁciency district cooling plant. Qatar Academy Msheireb, a member of Qatar Foundation, is a pioneering school located at Msheireb Downtown Doha. Bin Jelmood house, is one of the four heritage houses of Msheireb Museums. The house was renovated preserving its architectural language and design.

THE Orphan Care Center, Dreama, and the Geneva Institute for Human Rights have signed a cooperation protocol to develop and raise the capacity and competencies of Dreama employees in the ﬁeld of international human rights mechanisms and to expand the training base, workshops and research between the two sides. The two-year renewable protocol of cooperation renewable was signed by Executive Director of Dreama Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser al Misnad and the Executive Director of Geneva Institute for Human Rights Nizar Abdelkader. The agreement provides an opportunity to exchange experiences with institutions concerned with the rights of the child and to contribute to the protection of orphans from abuse, neglect, disease, ignorance and physical abuse. It also contributes to providing orphans with support, meeting their legal, psychological, social, health and educational needs, and promoting their rights through the provision and creation of a digniﬁed life. The Dreama executive director said: “The cooperation between Dreama and the regional and international human rights institutions is one of the strategic objectives of Dreama for the continuous development of capacities, methodologies and projects for the empower-

ment of orphans.” The executive director of the Geneva Institute for Human Rights, for his part, expressed the importance of this cooperation, praising the commitment of Dreama to the promotion and protection of children’s rights. He noted the role of the institute in promoting the principles of the optimal use of international human rights mechanisms and enabling the use of these mechanisms. He added that the aim and expected outcomes of this cooperation are: “A group trained to protect the rights of the orphan child provides the best legal, social and psychological care for orphans and their families, also, a group of certiﬁed trainers who are able to train care and service providers within and outside Dreama.” The estimated number of orphaned and homeless children worldwide is 150 million. Studies have shown that 98 percent of orphaned and neglected children have experienced more painful events than "loss" of parents. These painful events include emotional abuse and the death of other family members or being a witness to domestic violence. Dreama is pioneer in the care of orphans and their integration into the community. It contributes to provide the necessary care for the target groups in Qatar, stabilising them in alternative foster families and integrating them into the society.

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