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India to Qatar – Symbiosis of Cultures WHERE: FBQ Museum WHEN: Ongoing till July 31 After School Activities Under the context of cultural exchange, WHERE: Atelier FBQ Museum brings together the treasures WHEN: Ongoing of the museum owned collection in Music and arts activities for students order to promote mutual understanding, taking place after they fi nish their day in recognition and appreciation between school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- Qatar and India. Composed of five main hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama topics, including community, trade, arts, Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and 10 food and incense, the exhibition takes years old after school hours. one on a journey to explore the rich and diverse Indian cultures, the long historic Hobby Classes links between Qatar and India, and cultural WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art EVENTS glitter, foam! A morning of painting with similarities between Qatar and India. Centre exciting art materials aside from a simple WHEN:Wednesday – Monday Exploratory Movement Workshop paintbrush. Let your child explore their inner Ballet Lessons Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is a WHERE: Academy for International artist with no limitations! Age: 6-12 years. WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier holistic performing arts institution and a one Music, Art and Culture (AIMAC) E-Ring Fee is QR200 (includes one drink and all WHEN: Ongoing stop solution for adults as well as children Road, Al Thumama materials) and payable at venue. TIME: 4pm – 8pm looking to explore their talents in various WHEN: June 21 For more info e-mail at registration@ art forms. We off er classes in contemporary, TIME: 10am – 12pm atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. Bollywood, hip hop, indian classical dance, Dance isn’t the only way you can move. music (Hindustani and Carnatic), arts and craft, Come fi nd your body’s way of moving! karate, yoga, percussion (Chenda, Thimila, Sanation Education, in collaboration Elathalam and Madhalam), violin, harmonium, with Samana Art Movement, brings to public speaking. you, a morning of exploration, music and Additional services include dance education, movement! Exploratory movement allows choreograph music videos and dance cover us to create movement sequences from our albums, choreograph dance musical projects, explorations with our moving bodies rather corporate workshops and events, choreograph than simply learning a fi xed choreography. events for schools, colleges, alumni meets and In these two hours we will use elements of corporate and choreography events. For details, dance, play and awareness and engage with call 33897609. our bodies to gain insight into our life stories and the ways in which we relate to the world around us and within us, through movement. Fee is QR200 and payable at venue. For further details, 55164920.

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Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Mind your stress A study in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that a dog owner’s mental well-being shapes the pet’s emotional health in a uniquely powerful way, writes Melissa Healy

s your dog stressed out? Maybe you’re the one who needs a belly rub. New research fi nds that throughout a dog’s life, the stress levels of a canine and his or her human tend to rise and fall together. In fact, Istress in a dog appears to be more closely linked to the stress of its owner than it is to the dog’s own temperament. In the 15,000 years that humans and dogs have lived together, dependence and mutual aff ection have deepened our bond. And science has long established that “emotional contagion” between us and our canine pets is very real. The new study, published in the journal Scientifi c Reports, is the fi rst to fi nd that this contagion is not fl eeting. It also suggests that a dog owner’s mental well-being shapes the pet’s emotional health in a uniquely powerful way. Much has been made of the health benefi ts that dogs off er to humans. Our heart rates and blood pressure routinely decline in their presence. Our levels of circulating oxytocin — often referred to as the “love hormone” — rise when we gaze into a dog’s eyes. Probably because they walk more, and also socialise more, dog owners live longer and healthier lives than those without a canine companion. But the latest research demonstrates the extent to which that psychological connection is a two-way street. Return from work in a consistently foul mood and even if you don’t actually kick the dog — please don’t! — your furry friend’s stress level is likely to rise accordingly. Researchers recruited 33 Shetland sheepdogs and 25 border collies and measured levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their hair and the hair of their human guardians. Unlike cortisol levels in the bloodstream, levels in hair don’t vary widely over a day, week or month. Since it builds up slowly, it off ers a clearer picture of stress levels over time. The research team from the University of Linkoping in Sweden also had each participating dog owner — all of whom were women — complete a battery of questionnaires that measured not only their own personality traits, but the temperament of their dogs. When the study authors looked for alignment between the temperaments of dog owners and their pets, they found no signifi cant similarities or diff erences. There was little to suggest either that humans “pick” dogs that match their personalities, or that, like the stereotypical old married couple, they grow more similar over time. With dogs as they stand now, they But when the researchers examined the hair samples, they found clear evidence of emotional are so much more dependent convergence between dog and human. Taken once in summer and once in winter for their survival on humans to account for seasonal variability, cortisol than the other way around. It concentrations tended to be high in the sheepdogs and collies when their human guardians’ levels were makes sense as an evolutionary also high. And this key measure of chronic stress was lower in dogs whose owners’ hair samples strategy that they have become indicated lower levels of chronic stress. The big surprise came when the researchers very sensitive to humans, and looked for a link between dogs’ cortisol levels and adopted properties that endear their personalities (as reported by their owners — yes, these exist). them to us If a pet parent described her pooch as timid, fearful or anxious, the researchers expected they might fi nd higher cortisol levels in the dog’s hair ‘ samples, and to fi nd lower concentrations in — Jonathan Santo, developmental samples from confi dent, easygoing dogs, according psychologist to Lina S V Roth, the paper’s senior author. But they didn’t. Canine cortisol levels did not ’ seem to rise and fall with their position on the Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Our levels of circulating oxytocin — often referred to as the “love hormone” — rise when we gaze into a dog’s eyes. Probably because they walk more, and also socialise more, dog owners live longer and healthier lives than those without a canine companion temperamental spectrum from fearful to calm. The cortisol levels of their humans were actually a much better predictor of a dog’s stress level. That, the researchers wrote, suggests that “it is the dogs that mirror the stress levels of their owners rather than the owners responding to the stress in their dogs.” humans than the other way around. And for dog owners who work interact with the dog in a positive Dogs’ dependence on humans — Brian Hare, a Duke University It makes sense as an evolutionary outside the home or who don’t have way, we do give the dog what it not just for food and shelter but for professor of evolutionary biology strategy that they have become very a fenced-in space for their pets wants. Have fun with your dog.” emotional well-being — has grown and expert in animal cognition, sensitive to humans, and adopted to wander unattended, the study She added that follow-up pretty lopsided, Roth said. That’s cautioned that the fi ndings show properties that endear them to us.” provided some comforting news: studies are already planned to why it’s important to explore the only an association at this point. The new research suggests some Canine cortisol levels did not vary explore the impact of dogs’ and possibility that dogs’ inner lives While provocative and original, intriguing trends for researchers as a function of either condition. owners’ genders on long-term are powerfully aff ected by their the new research will need to take to explore in the future. The Roth, a biologist who specialises emotional synchrony, and to learn guardians’ mental health. some further steps to show that an stress levels of female dogs were a in canine and equine cognition, why and with whom our pets’ “We are quite a central part owner’s stress levels are what cause closer match to the stress of their said her group’s past research most powerful attachments are of their world,” Roth said. “We stress in their dogs, he said. owners than they were for male with German shepherds has found made. While border collies and have work, and other circles of But the fi nding delighted dogs. The same was true of dogs that play and similar aff ectionate Shetland sheepdogs are known for friends. But for a dog, we are University of Nebraska at Omaha engaged in competitive agility and interactions are the key factor in their friendliness and ability to be almost everything. Under those developmental psychologist other intensive training activities tamping down dogs’ anxieties. attuned to humans, other breeds circumstances, it’s important to Jonathan Santo, who co-authored compared to dogs that served Exercise and access to green spaces and those of mixed backgrounds know, who is synchronising with a 2015 study fi nding clear evidence strictly as companions. are great, she said, but “if we just need to be studied as well, she said. whom?” — Los Angeles Times/TNS of short-term emotional contagion between dogs and their owners. “We are quite a Not only did the researchers fi nd evidence of lasting emotional central part of synchrony between dog and human, that association was their world. We apparent in a sample of just 58 dogs and their owners, Santo said. have work, and Most human personality traits can other circles only be clearly seen in much larger samples, he said. of friends. But “What this paper seems to hint at is some of the underlying for a dog, we mechanisms behind why humans and dogs or wolves have been are almost able to domesticate each other everything. over thousands of years,” Santo said. “We’re both social species, Under those and once we became integrated into each other’s lives, it was to circumstances, everyone’s advantage that dogs and humans would keep tabs on each it’s important other emotionally.” to know, who is Santo, who co-parents a dog with strong St. Bernard features, said synchronising he suspects that dogs’ anxieties aff ect their guardians’ stress with whom?” levels as well. But he added: “I’m inclined to believe it’s more one way than the other. With dogs as they — Lina S V Roth, stand now, they are so much more dependent for their survival on biologist 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY

ICC launches Science Club

Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, recently launched its how community living helped people to uplift their standards. Speaking on the occasion, Science Club to promote inquisitiveness among the science enthusiasts and inculcate A P Manikantan, President of ICC, emphasised on the role of community in enhancing the scientific temper among them. Dr Prakash Baba Amte inaugurated the club. Speaking on the scientific knowledge in day to day life and how one should preserve and protect the planet occasion, he encouraged the young generation to take up social service in villages to build Earth. Manikantan also presented a memento to Dr Prakash Amte and Dr Mandakini Amte, a peaceful and humane society. He inspired the audience, including students from India as a token of appreciation for their contribution to the society. The event was compered by schools in Qatar with his experiences and how he transformed the lives in the tribal areas Vinod V Nair, Vice President of ICC and Convenor of Science Club. Nayana Wagh proposed a of Maharashtra. He shared the diff iculties and challenges in working in remote areas and vote of thanks.

SCCDF organises blood donation drive

Sri Lankan Community Development Forum Qatar (SCCDF), in association with Hamad Medical (ACQ) took part in the drive. Speaking on the occasion, Kamil Jawad, President of SCCDF, said, “As Sri Corporation (HMC), recently organised a blood donation drive at Staff ord Sri Lankan School as part of Lankans living in Qatar, it is our responsibility to support the residents, local communities and those World Blood Donor Day 2019 celebrations. in need. By organising this Blood Donation Day, we intended to raise awareness and educate our Various Sri Lankan organisations, including Puttalam Association Qatar (PAQ), Polonnaruwa Welfare community on the numerous benefits of donating blood.” One hundred and twenty eight volunteers Association Qatar (PWAQ), Maruthamunai Majlis Qatar (MMQ) and Akkaraipattu Community Qatar donated blood out of 151 registered.

Tulukoota organises Annual General Body Meeting

Tulukoota Qatar, an president of the prestigious associated organisation of organisation. Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) Vijay Rai, read the minutes under the aegis of embassy of previous general body of India, recently organised meeting and Uday Kumar its Annual General Body Shetty, Treasurer, presented Meeting. Vijay Rai Kumbra, the annual financial report. General Secretary of Diwakar Poojary, past Tulukoota Qatar, welcomed president of Tulukoota and the gathering. Speaking election off icer, presided on the occasion Asmath over the event. Speaking Ali, outgoing President of on the occasion, Diwakar Tulukoota, thanked the said that Chaithali Shetty members, volunteers, past has been appointed as the presidents, patron and the new President of Tulukoota managing committee for and that other committee their relentless support. He members have also been also praised and thanked selected unanimously. Uday the Tulukoota for giving him Kumar proposed a vote of the opportunity to be the thanks. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY

CETAAQ marks 20th anniversary

The College of Engineering Trivandrum of the coveted Microsoft Circle of Excellence Alumni Association – Qatar chapter (CETAAQ) award. Speaking on the occasion, he spoke recently organised an event to mark its 20th about the life lessons learnt from engineering anniversary at Ezdan Palace Hotel. and through a corporate career. He Dr Saad bin Ahmad al-Muhannadi, President elaborated on his current work into research of the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), was and development of jackfruit, a plentiful the chief guest and P Kumaran, Ambassador fruit in Kerala, which has been recognised of India, the guest of honour at the event. as a reasonable dietary supplement with Addressing the gathering, he applauded health benefits for diabetics as a food with the close partnership and contribution of significantly lower glycemic load than normal admirable engineers from India in supporting grain-based foods. the development of Qatar. Dr al-Muhannadi As a part of 20th anniversary, the managing mentioned about the Enterprise Asset committee led by Raff i Shaff i and Sajil Abdul Management Solution, a smart system Salam launched a charitable initiative to assist Ashghal is adopting to monitor and analyse the educational needs of the less privileged road usage data as well as improvement in students from Unnikulam, a tribal village of traff ic safety and maintenance activities that Kerala which is far from social support and will turn Qatar’s road management system mainstream education infrastructure. The into one of the best in the world. He also project is estimated to cost around Rs75 lakhs spoke about co-ordinating construction over the course of three years, and plans to projects across Qatar including the build learning support centres, hire assisting expressway network in line with the Qatar staff as well as monitoring teams to ensure National Vision 2030. optimum service to the students. Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador The new off ice bearers of CETAAQ were mentioned about his initial training as an called inducted on the occassion to take engineer and appreciated the substantial their responsibilities under the leadership presence of the engineers’ community of Chairman Vinod P Balan. The members, not only in the professional circles but also include Pratheesh Ben, Tanin Thomas, in the social outreach programmes and Vidya Nidhin, Ansil P, Saidu Ahmed, Jabir humanitarian assistance programmes in P, Jeff y Jan, Dinesh Kumar, Mahadevan E Qatar and back in India. He highlighted the S and Rajesh T K. CETAAQ also released a significant development of India in the last souvenir ‘Footprints’ on the occasion, which 20 years and its capable education system was followed by a musical performance by producing well-regarded engineers who work Vidhu Pratap and Akhila Anand along with K in India as well as abroad. P Balamurali, a prominent instrumentalist and The keynote address was delivered by playback singer. The singers were supported James Joseph, engineer turned health food by live orchestra. Suraj, anchor at Radio Suno, entrepreneur, alumnus of CET and a winner also attended the event.

Dr Prakash Baba Amte and his wife visit BPS

Dr Prakash Baba Amte, a and a residential school. They philanthropist from Maharashtra, supported many tribal students from India and his wife Dr Mandakini Amte elementary to higher education. recently visited Birla Public School as Dr Prakash Amte and his wife part of ‘Think Globally, Work Locally’ have received many national and drive to create awareness about international awards, including Sustainable Development Goals Padma Shri, Raman Magsaysay 2030. The senior leadership team Award, Mother Teresa Award for of BPS welcomed the gathering. Social Justice, and Godfrey Philips Rajesh Pillai, Vice Principal at BPS, Lifetime Achievement Award. interviewed the guests on the During the interview Dr Amte shared occasion. experiences of the tribals’ problems, Dr Prakash Amte and his wife the challenges they faced and the Dr Mandakini Amte spent five consistency they maintained while decades changing the lives of the working with them. While addressing local community in Hemalkasa, the teachers he said that we should Maharashtra, protecting tribes lead by example, instead of thinking and the local fauna alike. They of the problems one should try to started ‘The Lok Biradari Prakalp’ find out a solution and should be (LBP), a project to provide medical consistent in eff orts. Dr Amte was facilities and education to the tribal felicitated on the occasion with a people in the year 1973. After the sapling, a memento and a cash struggle of two decades they could amount as contribution of the school set up a multi-speciality hospital for his great work. 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY

FNJ organises musical event

Federation of Nepalese Journalists-Qatar (FNJ) a role for social change. He asked a question, recently organised a musical event at Al Dalla “Are we driven by glamour or is it a true Driving School and Academy. The programme calling?” He praised the two parts of journalism, was divided into three sessions. including professionalism and craft, which The first session was a training seminar are internalised and practised by the new targeted to Doha-based Nepali journalists. generation of journalists. He pointed to some More than 200 journalists and community skills which are prerequisite to the journalists, leaders participated in the event. The training including command of language, data play, programme was chaired by Kareem Baks Miya, digital content development and team work. President of FNJ-Qatar. Bipul Pokharel, Vice The second session was the 94th poetry President of FNJ-Qatar, was the chief guest at recitation programme by two literary the event. Pokharel trained the journalists. He organisations, including International Nepalese presented slides on diff erent facets and tricks of Literary Society (INLS) and Nabodit Literary journalistic trade to the participants. He warned Library (NLL). Five Nepali poets presented their the participants to oblige by the existing work on the occasion. law of the country when they are pursuing The third session was a musical programme journalism. Speaking on the occasion, he said, entitled ‘Udaya Manila Sotang Night’. Udaya “Journalists can also promote and advertise and Manila Sotang, prominent Nepali singers, the prospects of tourism in Nepal; they can presented their songs on the occasion. The introduce Qataris on the tourist destinations event was attended by over 500 people. They of the country.” During his presentation, he performed an exhaustive list of 20 songs. valorised the profession which can mediate – Text and photos by Usha Wagle Gautam

Mesaieed Pakistani Community marks Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Mesaieed Pakistani Community recently organised an event to mark Eid al-Fitr celebrations at Al Sanwal Abbasi, an international poet, presented a poem on overseas Pakistanis on the occasion. Banush Club Mesaieed. A large number of Pakistanis from Mesaieed, Doha, Al Khor, Dukhan and all A book Qatar ki Naaka Bandi in Urdu translation was presented by Muhammad Ashraf Siddiqui to over Qatar attended the event. The event kicked off with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Hafiz Mesaieed Pakistani Community. The event also featured a folk dance performance. The event was Hammad Ahmad, which was followed by a speech ‘Life of an industry employee’ by Wasiem Shah. attended by notable personalities, including Adeel Akbar, Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, Muhammad Ashraf Comedy Play by Javed Bhatti and poetry recitation by Farooq Ahmad and Zahid Sharif was also a Siddiqui, Anwar Ali Rana, Saleem Baloch, Muhammad Ajmal Choudhary and Dr Tariq Masood. The part of the event. Jamshaid Shahzad Bajwa, prominent local singer, also performed at the event. event was conducted by Furqan Ahmad Paracha. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY

Brazilian restaurant at Marriott Marquis City Centre reopens

Ipanema, the award winning Brazilian restaurant of pendant lights defines the simplicity, originality located on Level 2 at Marriott Marquis City Centre and charm of the space with its amber, wine and Doha, has recently reopened after an extensive crystal glass colours. These changes complement renovation project, stated a press release. The the restaurant’s natural palette of dark oak tones relaunch event was attended by Roberto Abdalla, and exposed artwork accent walls. Lebanese interior Ambassador of Brazil, along with Ricardo Pracana, designer, Antoinette Ibrahim combined the pop art Ambassador of Portugal, and Sheikh Mohamed bin and graff iti in her painting inspired by the famous Faisal al-Thani, Vice Chairman of Al Faisal Company. Brazilian artist, Romero Britto. The new space features a fashionable colour scheme, With its brand new look and feel Ipanema off ers a new stylish furniture, expanded indoor seating and an tasty variety of delectable fire roasted meats, seafood impressively refreshing atmosphere. The brand new options, salad bar, soups and side dishes in a modern, lounge area features an expanded beverage menu inviting atmosphere. from diff erent regions of Brazil. Ipanema guests can Born and raised in Brazil, Ipanema’s acclaimed Chef enjoy great cocktails and mocktails and an extensive Gabriela inspired by her diverse heritage, brings cuts of meat served by professional gauchos. the authentic flavours of the region. She highlights “These new changes represent innovation in line Brazil’s hearty and flavoursome cuisine that includes with Marriott International food and beverage its unique combination of spice, gusto and depth of contemporary concepts. We take great pride in our flavour. food and carefully create menus from only the finest, Ipanema features traditional cuts of Brazilian BBQ, freshest ingredients. Guests who dine at Ipanema along with a live Latino band bringing a vibrant can select from our brunch or dinner and enjoy a atmosphere to the restaurant. Guests say yes to the great and wide variety of meat cuts with unsurpassed gauchos roaming the restaurant bringing more than quality,” said Rick Enders, General Manager of Marriott 10 cuts of meat including top sirloin, fillet, lamb and Marquis City Centre Doha. “Our focus is to continually chicken. An impressive buff et with its new setting give our loyal guests a quality experience, while we features side dishes like tropical mixed salads and introduce ourselves to a new generation of diners seafood options as well as Brazilian specialties such who seek a casual and modern energetic ambiance.” as farofa, black beans, steamed rice, polenta, mashed The redesign of the entrance has been planned to potatoes and desserts. Ipanema is open daily between create a more spacious welcoming area and an easy 6:30pm – 11:30pm and on Fridays between 12:30pm – access to the new lounge area. The new linear display 5:00pm for Friday Brunch.

Dr Ashish Bhola’s Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic celebrates first anniversary

With a view to commemorate its and benefits to the clients. The clinic also successful completion of first year, Dr employs staff that are highly trained, Ashish Bhola’s Laser and Aesthetic aesthetically skilled, passionate about their Dermatology Clinic recently hosted a work and ready to serve. celebration inviting members of the media On this occasion, Dr Ashish Bhola said, and its clientele to mark a year of success “This great country has off ered me in aesthetic dermatology, stated a press immense opportunity and warmth to release. serve the people of Qatar. I feel grateful Dr Ashish Bhola’s Dermatology Clinic is a to the people of this country who have solo clinic established in Doha, Qatar by bestowed trust and love upon me. At the specialist dermatologist Dr Ashish Bhola in time of establishing my private aesthetic 2018. The business is owned and managed dermatology clinic here, the country was by Dr Ashish Bhola and his wife Anita going through an unjust embargo. I faced Bhola. Known for his top of the line work inevitable challenges and many hurdles in facial aesthetics in Qatar for 7 years, Dr during this period. I take pride and joy to Ashish decided to establish his private, say that like this great nation sustained state-of-the-art set-up to nurture the needs through diff icult times with flying colours, of dermatology and facial aesthetics of the I also came out stronger than ever. My people of Qatar. He carries with himself a sentiments echo with this great country.” rich experience of 18 years, specialising in The clinic off ers various services, including dermatology, facial aesthetics, anti-ageing Facial mapping and assessment, Botox techniques like non-surgical face lifts, facial and Dermal Fillers, Non-Surgical Face rejuvenation and facial resurfacing. The Lift, Customised Medical Grade Facials, specialised private clinic aims to provide Hydrafacial, Mesotherapy, Platelet Rich exclusive, high end and personalised Plasma for Face and Scalp, Chemical services to enhance the client experience. Peels, Laser Facial Rejuvenation, Laser Every product is personally tested and Tattoo Removal, Laser Hair Removal, chosen, specialised treatment lines are Laser Treatments for Pigmentation, Infini personally customised by Dr Ashish Fractional Microneedling RF, and Skin Tag/ himself to ensure best treatment outcomes Warts Removal. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY PHOTO ESSAY

Beyond the conventional The Doha skyline at sunset, doves at steps, despite its size. Finding these Souq Waqif, dhows at the Corniche, and images required me to look beyond the dune-bashing SUVs – these are the images conventional beauty of Qatar’s landmarks. that usually come to mind when one Be it a patriotic expression during a thinks about photographing Qatar. I have National Day parade, the contrast between taken hundreds of these photos myself, famous skyline and laymen routine, the and Qatar does not disappoint. With crazy colours of a particular Dukhan countless opportunities to capture stunning sunset, a peculiar animal behaviour, the landscape, nature, architecture, and people, juxtaposition of separate but related it is truly a photographers’ paradise. imageries, or a fortunate casting of However, the images that have become my shadows, the satisfaction comes from personal favourites are those that capture knowing that these moments are unlikely to unique moments involving subjects that are repeat themselves. unmistakably Qatar. These moments are rare, but they are These images appeal to me as someone worth carrying a camera everywhere in who is always looking for a fresh Qatar. Look a bit harder, wait a bit longer, perspective, and befi ts Qatar as the and you will be rewarded. nonconformist nation that is unafraid — Muhammad Shazwan Zakarya to pave its own path and taking bold @mshazwanzakarya Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Personal care products can be life-threatening for kids

arents, take a note. can occur,” said the study co- Researchers have author Rebecca McAdams from found that personal Nationwide Children’s Hospital care products such in the US. as shampoo, lotion The study found that most Pand nail polish in the hands of injuries from these products young children can quickly lead to occurred when a child swallowed poisoning or chemical burns-like the product (75.7%) or the product life-threatening situations. made contact with a child’s skin Published in Clinical Pediatrics or eyes (19.3%) . journal, the study found that These ingestions and exposures more than 64,600 children below most often led to poisonings five years of age, were treated for (86.2%) or chemical burns injuries related to personal care (13.8%). products between 2002 and 2016 According to the researchers, in the US. the top three product categories “Kids this age can’t read, so leading to injuries were nail they don’t know what they are care products (28.3%), hair care looking at. They see a bottle products (27.0%) and skin care with a colourful label that looks products (25.0%), followed by or smells like something they fragrance products (12.7%). are allowed to eat or drink, so “Since these products are often they try to open it and take a stored in easy-to-reach places and swallow. When the bottle turns are not typically in child-resistant out to be nail polish remover containers, it is easy for kids instead of juice, or lotion instead to reach and open the bottles,” of yoghurt, serious injuries McAdams said. – IANS

ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20

Your actions might be a bit strained today, Aries. People aren’t going If you’re prepared and well organised, Taurus, today should go Don’t feel badly about things you have no control over, Gemini. to co-operate in the way you might like them to. It could be one of smoothly and pleasantly. Feel free to indulge in fanciful daydreams Tonight it would be good for you to go out and have a nice time. those days in which it’s diff icult to get things done simply because and things of a whimsical nature. You’ve earned the right to break Put aside your responsibilities and concentrate on fun. It might be other people seem to get in the way. Try not to get angry. Perhaps from the normal routine. If you’ve been slacking off your tasks, diff icult to jump-start others to action, but don’t let that concern you need to take a break and relax. The harder you push, the more however, you will now need to spend some time catching up and you. If people don’t want to budge, don’t force them. They will move resistance you will encounter. planning ahead. when they’re ready. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

You may find it hard to sit still today, Cancer. People may pull your Be careful who you trust today, Leo. Instead of venturing out, you What looks like solid ground may be quicksand, Virgo. Be careful chain right and left in order to get a rise out of you. Whatever seems might prefer to stick close to home and enjoy the comforts you’ve where you step. There’s an element of misunderstanding to the day grounded and solid may end up being flimsy and detached. Beware worked so hard to attain. Don’t entrust just anyone with your secrets. that might make it diff icult to get through to people. The good news of where you step. The ground is apt to give way with little warning. Information is likely to be misinterpreted and what you say might is that your emotions are quite solid. Your inner stability should help Your appetite may be ravenous, but it’s likely there won’t be nearly not be taken as seriously as you’d like it to be. you keep a healthy frame of mind, regardless of the events that enough nourishment to satisfy you. transpire. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

You may have your head in the clouds today, Libra. At the same Your emotions may be playing tricks on you, Scorpio. You may find You might find it hard to make progress with your projects today, time, there’s a need for you to keep your feet on the ground. This it hard to deal with reality. Take the day to relax and unwind. Don’t Sagittarius, especially if you need others’ help. There’s a stubborn contradiction of energies might make it diff icult to find peace, but worry about the details. Concentrate more on your general state of quality to the day that’s causing things to get jammed up. When you should find comfort knowing that this will soon end. Deal with mind. Things will go smoothly when you focus on radiating positive neither party budges, the result is chaos. You might have to give a conflicting issues the best you can. They will help you find the energy to others. Don’t worry so much about the consequences. little in order to get a little. Be the first one to release your grip and balance and perspective you need. Focus more on the process. things will run more smoothly. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

This should be a pretty good day, Capricorn. You will find a greater Aquarius, you may have recently built fanciful scenarios in your The place you arrive at today may not be quite what you expected, than usual sensitivity to your needs. One thing to be aware of is head regarding how you think things should be, in either a romantic, Pisces. Once you get there, you will find that there is sudden fast talkers who might make elaborate promises that they have no business, or family situation. It’s likely these images will conflict with opposition in your camp. Things may not always be exactly intention of keeping. Slow and steady wins the race, and you’re the reality as you discover that you need to take a much more analytical what they seem, so check your facts before you make any major master of this technique. Your patience and sensitivity are invaluable approach to what you have going. decisions. It’s better to get the information right from the source on a day like this. rather than depend on what you hear through the grapevine. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

Across Down 1 Sorry camp constructed for a 2 No pride may be involved group of soldiers (4,5) (5,2) 8 Smashing police officer (5) 3 Historic city in Surrey or 9 Baseball player in hole with Kent? (4) pop star (7) 4 No harp playing for child 10 Support a production at La who’s deprived (6) Scala, perhaps (4) 5 Pitiful epic that failed (8) 11 An animal left one with a 6 Brook heard in Welsh resort flower (8) (4) 13 Star embarrassed about part 7 A family member in the (6) country ain’t crude (5-5) 14 Tree in hideaway by lake (6) 8 Needlewoman, note, getting 17 Teacher not coming back to in Sam’s hair (10) waffle (6,2) 12 Veil made differently in the 19 Italian poet losing first stake Middle Ages (8) (4) 15 Signified? Not in action (7) 21 Deprived of food adverts, 16 What may delay robbery possibly (7) (4-2) 22 In autumn it requires 18 Wide smile gives support (4) gunpowder ingredient (5) 20 Cancel a French party (4) 23 Motorway approaches affected by black ice? (4,5)

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Wordsearch Codeword 14 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY POP SPOT DaBaby’s first official single climbs to No 8 on the Hot 100

onathan Lyndale Kirk you and your family with a gun, is not lacking in self- what do they expect anyone to do.” confi dence. The man After self-releasing his fi rst few whose professional mixtapes, DaBaby signed with name is DaBaby has no South Coast Music Group in 2017. hesitationJ in proclaiming himself as “I got with the big homie Arnold “the best rapper alive.” Taylor. He’s a real strong name on Despite now being 27, he only the radio side. Ever since I got with began rapping four years ago. him, he’s put the business with the Even so, DaBaby is already using grind, hustle and talent I had all his second stage name. His early together.” mixtapes, which began in 2015 with Releasing a series of ever more Nonfi ction, were released under the popular mixtapes every few months moniker of Baby Jesus. attracted the interest of major His change to DaBaby occurred labels. “We got a good deal done during the fi nal few months of when I signed with Interscope 2016. It was made “for political Records. They gave me way more reasons” according to the lyrics of creative control than artistes get DaBaby (Intro), the opening track from other labels. They just want on his God’s Work Resurrected me to be me and change nothing. mixtape. That’s the perfect fi t.” If he needed any special Interscope’s faith in his ability promotion for his new name, has certainly been rewarded. DaBaby could hardly have dreamed DaBaby’s critically acclaimed debut up anything better than walking album, Baby on Baby, has so far around Austin, Texas, at the time of peaked at number seven on the the 2017 South by Southwest Music Billboard 200 while his fi rst offi cial Festival clad in nothing more than single, Suge, has now climbed to a diaper. number eight on the Hot 100. “I looked real good with my CLAIM: DaBaby has no hesitation in proclaiming himself as “the best rapper alive. “We put out some videos for clothes off just wearing a diaper,” other tracks. It was a lot of fun DaBaby laughed. “My name is Baby, directors I work with but they share Charlotte. I’m not bragging but it’s record was such that he was an doing the videos for Walker Texas I got a baby face already, I can put my vision. The storyline ideas are true that I brought the local music obvious candidate to suff er an early, Ranger, ‘Pony’ and particularly on a diaper and look like a real life all mine. I make it real easy. It’s scene alive when I started rapping. violent death or spend much of his Baby Sitter. Off set was with me on adult baby. Boom, I make the whole just me being me. I like to have fun “I took things to a whole new time in a prison cell. that last one. world stop. with my videos and performances. level. This was only four years ago But trouble found him late “These videos promoted the “Video of me wearing the diaper That’s the most fun part when it but I always knew I was the best last year in a Walmart store. album but we decided to make Suge went viral on the Internet. The comes to the music. I get to show rapper. My plan from the start was DaBaby, his two young children the fi rst single. I got to play a bunch media ran with it and I let it do what off my character.” to take over the game. I’d start with and their mother were allegedly of diff erent roles in the video. it did. It attracted attention. A lot Born in Cleveland, Ohio, but my city and take things from there. confronted by two armed robbers. People say I make the funniest more people knew about DaBaby. resident in Charlotte, North “The idea wasn’t to be cool and The altercation which ensued saw videos in rap. It’s just part of being But then I got back to the music.” Carolina, since the age of six, get girls. A lot of people are content one of the assailants, 19-year-old the best.” This kind of devil-may-care DaBaby insists he eff ectively with that. But I wanted to get Jalyn Craig, shot dead. Although Only time will tell if DaBaby attitude is also refl ected in created the Charlotte music scene. where Drake and them are at. I’m DaBaby was initially charged succeeds in his plan to join artistes DaBaby’s videos. He isn’t afraid to “I listened to all kinds of rappers competing with the big names.” with misdemeanour carrying a such as Drake, Eminem and Jay-Z have people laugh at him. In fact, he as I was growing up. But it was Like so many rappers, music concealed gun, the case against him at the top of the hip hop pyramid. actually encourages them to do so. nationally known artists like 50 took DaBaby away from a life of was dropped earlier this year. But even if he doesn’t make it, there “I’m totally hands-on when it Cent, Eminem and Lil Wayne. I crime. As a youth, he had a string of “The lawyer told me to say seems no doubt that he’ll enjoy the comes to my videos. I’ve got a few didn’t know about any rappers from run-ins with the law. His criminal nothing. But two people threaten process of trying.

www.youtube.com/channel/ and expressive vocals perfectly Roses, which is scheduled for release UCOEI8QJYlp7VPR6Y35qEj-A The align with Doug’s harmonious on October 6. The other songs videos made for singles from both instrumentalisation and innovative come from their 2018 debut album, in brief albums automatically play as part of production. The end result is a mix Euphorbia. All 13 tracks are available the track lists. of hypnotic, jazz-influenced pop and to hear at (no www.) bandcalledsis. dance tracks. bandcamp.com/album/euphorbia Brijean Show and Tell was released last The trio came about by accident. Stef Chura anything for granted. I wanted to at month. A video, which also features Singer and multi-instrumentalist least make one album before I died Those who know the work of the song lyrics, can be found at www. Jenny Gillespie Mason, who is It was the unexpected death of a so I put together the songs which percussionist Brijean Murphy will youtube.com/watch?v=HNjI5hKiRM4 also the founder of Native Cat close friend that prompted Michigan made up Messes.” have heard her performing with There is no video as yet for the Recordings, entered the studio indie-rocker Stef Chura to finally Her album was initially released in bands such as Poolside, U.S. Girls and album title-track which is Brijean’s expecting to record a solo album. record and release an entire album. 2017 on Urinal Cake Records, a small, Toro y Moi. But she is set to enter the second single. However, the Producing and engineering the The shock, sadness and sense independent label in Detroit. It was spotlight in her own right with the song can be heard on her record record was Rob Shelton, a member of loss is poured out on Sweet reissued the following year after Stef June 28 release of her debut album, company’s SoundCloud webpage. of the band Meernaa. Sweet Midnight, a track from Stef’s signed to Saddle Creek Records and Walkie Talkie. Lead single, Show and It is posted around one-third of the Their work together proved to be newly released sophomore album, attracted critical acclaim. Tell, is available now. way down (no www.) soundcloud. so enjoyable that Jenny’s anticipated Midnight. But after seven years of Her new album builds on the Although the album is credited to com/nativecatrecordings solo album quickly became a self-releasing songs recorded at her positive reaction to Messes. In Brijean, it is actually a collaboration collaborative eff ort. The trio were home, the death of her friend caused addition to exploring the emotions rather than a solo record. Sharing Sis completed when Rob’s wife, and Stef to reassess her career. surrounding her friend’s death, many the album cover photo with her is fellow Meernaa member, Carly Bond “It was a feeling of what do I have of the other songs on Midnight relate producer, songwriter and multi- Seven tracks on the Native Cat joined the project. to do before I die,” she explained. personal stories of how she has been instrumentalist Doug Stuart. Recordings SoundCloud page are by Although Euphorbia was critically “We all think we’re going to have a aff ected by other people. Both artistes share a common San Francisco Bay Area trio Sis. praised, Sis made an accompanying long life and there’s plenty of time to Messes and Midnight can both background as jazz, pop and dance Only two of the songs, Nightie video for just one track, Tomcat. It get things done. But losing my friend be heard in full via links posted music session and touring musicians. and Bitter Cherry, are taken from the can be viewed at www.youtube.com/ made me realise I couldn’t take on Stef’s YouTube channel, Brijean’s layered percussion band’s second album, Gas Station watch?v=r8CckIRrQOo Tuesday, June 18, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY I’ve pushed myself as an artiste with Leila: Huma

authoritarian rule, class and religious divide and environmental crisis, apart from depicting a mother’s search for her daughter. While talking about the societal and political issues prevailing in real life, Huma said Leila is quite relevant to present times. “I really believe in the story. Every CALL FOR A CAUSE: Amitabh Bachchan says people are day, we read so much on Twitter or in often not aware of availability in their area of quality eye care newspapers that this happened, that services. happened...but we move on and ignore it. We hardly do anything about it. Big B launches eye care campaign But when we get stuck in a particular to fight blindness situation and that situation starts aff ecting us, then we do something Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has launched a ‘See Now’ about it. campaign, centred in UP, to help end avoidable blindness. “The same thing happens with The campaign will deploy creative content across fi ve Shalini in the show. So despite being key districts – Unnao, Lucknow, Raebareli, Lakhimpur set in a dystopian world, this show Kheri and Sitapur – via radio, television, print, social holds some elements related to present media, Whatsapp and SMS to provide information on eye times too.” health, local services and how to access them. Huma considers Leila a show of a The actor, himself a proud wearer of glasses, hopes this lifetime. “Earlier, heroines were not will encourage others to wear glasses without any stigma. given proper and important roles in “Vision problems are extremely common in India. The the fi lms....Only heroes were doing basic lack of understanding and awareness of how eye the main job. But now it is changing. health works, leads to stigma around simple and easy Our women are changing the game. treatments. People are often not aware of availability in They are turning into producers, their area of quality eye care services. It really is simple to directors and what not. Films and avoid a lot of diff erent sorts of blindness by preventative BRAVE: Huma Qureshi felt challenged to push her boundaries and play the role with shows are now being made around care,” Amitabh said in a statement. full justice and honesty. women. For the fi rst time in my life, I The campaign, funded by The Fred Hollows Foundation got the opportunity to play such strong and in part by Essilor Vision Foundation, is working in and frightening experiences in the character where ‘she’ is the main lead partnership with Sightsavers India and Vision2020 India By Simran Sethi fi ctional world of Aryavarta. “It has and hero of the story. among others. – IANS been a gratifying journey for me. I have “There is a long way to go. We need never played such a strong character more stories about women for women s Shalini, who sets out on before this show. With this character, and from women,” Huma added. an arduous 16-year-long I have pushed myself as an artiste. I Directed by Deepa Mehta, Shanker search for her missing really had to go deep into the story. Raman and Pawan Kumar, Leila daughter born out of a “Playing a mother on-screen was marks Huma’s fi rst digital project. ‘mixed’ marriage in the quite diffi cult because it was not only The 32-year-old actress said it was a Alatest dystopian show Leila, actress about being a mother...it was more “liberating” experience. Huma Qureshi felt challenged to push about inheriting the qualities of Shalini “It gives more freedom to actors. her boundaries and play the role with who fi ghts against the evils to fi nd her When you are working for OTT full justice and honesty. daughter. Shalini demanded strong platforms, you get more time to spend Based on Prayaag Akbar’s 2017 novel emotions and to portay them correctly, time with the characters without of the same name, Leila showcases the I had to prepare a lot,” Huma said. restrictions. So this way you can tell fi ght of Huma’s character for her lost The gritty six-episode Netfl ix your stories in a much better way.” – daughter amidst undesirable situations series also delves into the issues of IANS

NEW PROJECT: Aamir Khan will be seen next in Lal Singh Chaddha, a remake of the 1994 Hollywood blockbuster Why Hemsworth opened up Sony Pictures’ project Men in Black: Forrest Gump. about his anxiety woes International, the actor opened up about his decision, and said he wants Lagaan a memorable, beautiful Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth to use anxiety as a motivator instead of journey: Aamir says he feels more comfortable about looking at it as a threat. showing his real self to the world now, “(I started) Questioning it all...and As Lagaan clocked 18 years of its release in Hindi and that is what propelled him to open allowed it to be motivator instead of cinema, superstar Aamir Khan called the fi lm a up about his anxiety woes. something that can threaten you and memorable and beautiful journey. “I think the more comfortable I got hold you back,” he added. The fi lm, which is set during the British Raj, completed just doing press in general over the After blockbuster success as an 18 years on Saturday. Aamir, who played a farmer in the years and interviews...You feel more Avenger in Avengers: Endgame, the movie, thanked its director Ashutosh Gowariker. comfortable about showing a bit more actor is back on the silver screen. This “Thank you Ashutosh Gowariker, and thanks to of yourself,” Hemsworth said when time as a MIB agent in Men In Black: everyone who has been a part of Lagaan. What a asked about his decision to open up International, which was released in memorable and beautiful journey,” Aamir tweeted. about his anxiety issues. India by Sony Pictures Entertainment Gowariker replied: “Thank you Aamir Khan for helping “But for me, it was a part of the India on June 14. me embark on this incredible cinematic journey! And a journey and being able to talk about The fi lm takes forward the story big shout to the entire cast and crew that came along on what I have learnt. I remember when of the Men In Black franchise which this journey and made it truly memorable.” I started acting, hearing Anthony COMFORT ZONE: Chris Hemsworth fi rst came out in 1997 with actors Will The fi lm also stars Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley and Paul Hopkins in an interview saying that he says he feels more comfortable about Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in the Blackthorne. thinks that each job will be his last... showing his real self to the world. lead. Aamir will be seen next in Lal Singh Chaddha, a remake I found great comfort in that. I was On the fi lm, he said: “My initial of the 1994 Hollywood blockbuster Forrest Gump. The like, maybe there is something which admitted that he has had his struggles reaction was ‘How can I re-do it’. It is a fi lm will be penned by Atul Kulkarni and directed by brings anxiety and (is) just part of the with anxiety, saying “this is the truth little bit daunting to sort of (recreate) Advait Chandan. – IANS process,” he added. to how I’m feeling and who I am, and something which is beloved... Earlier this year, in an interview to an I’m as vulnerable as anyone else”. But we weren’t remaking it. It is international magazine, the Thor star In an interview while promoting his continuation.” – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 2019 COMMUNITY

LEGACY PAVILION: Coralie Durussel, International Relations Specialist at SC, welcomed BRIEFING: Coralie briefed the SOHOM visitors about Qatar’s football history and Qatar’s successful bid SOHOM group in the majlis of SC Legacy Pavilion. journey to host the FIFA World Cup 2022. Spouses of envoys excited to see preparations for FIFA 2022 in Qatar

promotes social society initiatives. She sees By Mudassir Raja Qatar as a role model in the region in sport activities. “And also in this respect, Qatar is a role model in the region with a dedicated osting the FIFA World Cup 2022 Women’s Sport Committee, headed by the is a big step not only for Qatar inspiring President Lolwa al-Marri, sport but also for the whole region. education for young women and many The Supreme Committee for great athletes like field and track specialist, Delivery & Legacy (SC) is well Mariam Farid, who is Qatar’s National Hahead in the planning of the host country’s Ambassador for the IAAF International operations for the mega football event. The Athletics Championships Doha 2020, SC is also making rapid progress in building or Yasmian al-Sharshani, Qatar’s golf stadiums and other infrastructure, and champion. ensuring the tournament and its preparations Germany, and other countries, are proud to contribute to Qatar’s sustainable support with their dedicated Qatari partners development. sports and football programmes for the youth In its ongoing eff orts to showcase Qatar’s and young women in this country.” unique identity through the tournament and Noelia Paolo Romero, wife of the Argentine to welcome the world in 2022, the SC recently ambassador, said: “Having seen fi rst-hand organised an informative tour for the Spouses all the intensive work the SC is doing, and of Heads of Missions (SOHOM), a group how all the preparations started in 2010 when of international community comprising of Qatar was chosen as the host, with Argentina the spouses of heads of missions working in being one of the fi rst countries strongly Qatar. supporting it, fi lls me with joy. The visit The visit was organised by the SC’s allowed me to learn about the effi cient work International Relations team, as part of its they are doing, and how – unlike in previous embassy outreach programme. Over 30 GROUP: A group photo of the Spouses of Heads of Missions (SOHOM) at the end of the tour. World Cups – the infrastructure needed for members of the group took part in the visit the event is ahead of the agenda. where they were apprised of the ongoing for the event and the details of tournament “As we are representing the international “As an Argentinian, I love football with developments and the vision of the SC in legacy programme. community in Doha, we are all very eager passion. It’s in my veins. When Argentina relation to the FIFA World Cup 2022. She also briefed the group on Generation and keen to learn about the World Cup plays a world cup match, the country simply SOHOM members took the tour of the SC’s Amazing, Workers’ Welfare and the Josoor preparations, as many fans and tourists from goes standstill for those two hours of game. Legacy Pavilion at Al Bidda Tower, which Institute programmes. A 10-minute our countries will be visiting Qatar on the “Having the opportunity to live here during includes details of Qatar’s bid journey, the documentary on various stages of the occasion of this extraordinary sports event. Qatar 2022 will be an experience out of this country’s football history, the eight stadiums developments along with facts and fi gures And it is important and reassuring to know world for me. I really hope my national team being developed for the event and details was also screened during the tour. Durussel that the building workers’ welfare, especially qualifi es, because in my opinion, a World Cup of the tournament legacy programmes, thanked the group for showing great interest with regard to occupational health and safety without Argentina would be like eating an egg including Generation Amazing, Workers’ in the ongoing developments for the 2022 on construction sites, is actively dealt with with no salt.” Welfare and the Josoor Institute. FIFA World Cup. and supported on the highest level by the San Lee, spouse of outgoing ambassador Hosting the tournament is already creating Lilian Muzel, wife of German Ambassador government, the SC, the industry, with the of The Netherlands, said: “We learnt a lot a lasting legacy. to Qatar Hans-Udo Muzel, led the SOHOM co-operation of international partners and about the history of football in the Middle The tour was also a step towards the SC’s visitors. She is also the vice president of the advisers, most notably the International East and Qatar in particular. It was also very eff orts to forge a better future for Qatar group. Labour Organization (ILO) and the ITUC. interesting to hear about the bidding process through infrastructure, education, football Sharing her comments with Community, A big fan of football herself, Lilian and to see the actual bid book. for development, support for regional Lilian said: “We had a very interesting further said: “Football is part of an exciting “I think it will be a wonderful tournament, innovation and a dedication to improving tour and discussion, organised by Coralie international sport scene, as the SC’s especially given the fact that fans can see workers’ welfare. Durussel, who gave our group an in-depth Secretary-General Hassan al-Thawadi multiple matches every day. I was also very Coralie Durussel, International Relations overview of all the preparations being underlines on his promotion tours for the pleased to see how the local communities Specialist at SC, briefed the visitors about undertaken by Qatar towards the delivery Qatar World Cup, inviting the world’s get involved in the tournament, and will Qatar’s bid journey, the country’s football of the World Cup in 2022. It was a great fans to come to Doha in 2022. Sport have infl uence on what will happen to the history, the eight stadiums being developed experience indeed. brings people of all cultures together and stadiums.”