Dr Rupert Maclean Says VET Has a Very Important Role to Play in and How to Encourage Its Growth
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Community Community Three Bollywood artists being actor Arjun P7 featured in Kapoor in “What About the Art? P20 an exclusive Contemporary Art from chat following China” talk about their the success of his work and art in general. latest film Ki & Ka. Sunday, April 10, 2016 Rajab 3, 1437 AH DOHA 22°C—33°C TODAY PUZZLES 14 & 15 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE 16 Showing the way forward Dr Rupert Maclean, Chair of CNAQ’s recently instated Professional Chair of COVER STORY Vocational Studies, on specifics of VET Dr Rupert Maclean says VET has a very important role to play in and how to encourage its growth. P4-5 diversifying economy in Qatar. Photo by Umer Nangiana 2 GULF TIMES Sunday, April 10, 2016 COMMUNITY ROUND & ABOUT PRAYER TIME Fajr 3.59am Shorooq (sunrise) 5.17am Zuhr (noon) 11.35am Asr (afternoon) 3.05pm Maghreb (sunset) 5.56pm Isha (night) 7.26pm USEFUL NUMBERS The Boy and the Beast DIRECTION: Mamoru Hosoda looking for an apprentice. Despite their GENRE: Action, Adventure, SYNOPSIS: When a young orphaned constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu Animation boy living on the streets of Shibuya begin training together and slowly form a Emergency 999 CAST: Bryn Apprill, Kumiko Asô, stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, bond as surrogate father and son. Worldwide Emergency Number 112 Morgan Berry he’s taken in by a gruff warrior beast THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 Ooredoo Telephone Assistance 111 Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Time 141, 140 Doha International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Medical Commission 44679111 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 Weather Forecast 44656590 Hamad Medical Corporation 44392222 44393333 Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation 44845555 44845464 Primary Health Care Corporation 44593333 44593363 Qatar Assistive Technology Centre 44594050 Qatar News Agency 44450205 44450333 Q-Post – General Postal Corporation 44464444 Qatar University 44033333 Darvinte Parinamam SYNOPSIS: A light-hearted comedy entertainer from the te Unqu GENRE: Comedy director, Jijo Antony. The movie showcases the life of Anil uo ot CAST: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Chemban Vinod Jose, Anto (Prithviraj) and his wife Amala (Chandini) who are new Q e Chandini Sreedharan to Kochi city. Let us sacrifi ce DIRECTION: Jijo Antony THEATRE: The Mall our today so that our children can have a better Mall Cinema (1): Batman Vs. 10.45pm. Superman (2D) 11.30am; Sardaar Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): tomorrow. Gabbar Singht (Telugu) 2pm; The The Dead Room (2D) 11.15am; The Boss (2D) 5pm; The Boy & The Boy & The Beast (2D) 12.45pm; — APJ Abdul Kalam Beast (2D) 6.45pm; Mr. Right Parinamam (Malayalam) 12.15pm; The Boy & The Beast (2D) 3pm; Ki (2D) 9pm; Darvinte Parinamam Sardaar Gabbar Singht (Telugu) & Ka (Hindi) 5.15pm; The Boss (2D) (Malayalam) 10.45pm. 5pm; Ki & Ka (Hindi) 8pm; Shaket 7.30pm; Mr. Right (2D) 9.30pm; Mall Cinema (2): Kung Fu Panda 3 Dabous (Arabic) 10.15pm; The Dead Before I Wake (2D) 11.15pm. (2D) 11.30am; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) Room (2D) 11.45pm. Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (3): 1.15pm; The Boy & The Beast (2D) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): The Boy & The Beast (2D) 11am; Community Editor 2.45pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) 5pm; The Boss (2D) 11am; Mr. Right Shaket Dabous (Arabic) 1.15pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 6.30pm; (2D) 1pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) The Dead Room (2D) 2.45pm; The Kamran Rehmat Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 9pm; 2.45pm; Kung Fu Panda 3 (2D) Boss (2D) 4.30pm; Mr. Right (2D) e-mail: [email protected] Before I wake (2D) 11.30pm. 4.15pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) 6.30pm; Before I Wake (2D) 8.15pm; Telephone: 44466405 Mall Cinema (3): Sardaar Gabbar 6pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) Shaket Dabous (Arabic) 10pm; The Fax: 44350474 Singht (Telugu) 11.15am; Darvinte 8.30pm; Batman Vs. Superman (2D) Dead Room (2D) 11.30pm. Sunday, April 10, 2016 GULF TIMES 3 COMMUNITY Senyar Championship DATE: Until April 16 TIME: 8am-10pm VENUE: Katara As part of its strategy and in celebration of our glorious heritage, Cultural Village Foundation – Katara is organising for the fi fth consecutive year Senyar Championship. This annual marine competition comprises fi shing and pearl-diving contests for Qatari nationals with valuable prizes allocated to the winning contestants. The championship aims to revive ancestral heritage whilst highlighting the traditions, customs and values associated with Qatari marine life. Yamativo Salsa Classes goat & camel hair), prepare traditional Arabic EVENTS DATE: Every Monday coff ee, etc. TIME: 7pm The Merlin Magic Show VENUE: Radisson Blu Art Exhibition DATE: Until April 17 It’s always fun and always challenging. DATE: Until April 18 TIME: 4pm Let’s meet and learn some moves every VENUE: Porto Arabia, Pearl VENUE: The Magical Festival Village Monday night. You don’t need to do Diff usion by Peter Zimmermann — A Witness absurd occurrences; in an exclusive 10 days Magic show at The Magical Festival anything, just join us. Level 1 (intermediate mesmerising solo exhibition of colourful, Village. A mind-blowing performance by Cezar Balasoiu, the performance blends amazement level) 7pm and for beginner level 8pm. Be futuristic works. Anima Gallery, Parcel 17, and style to create an unbelievable entertainment experience like no other. The show is a there are Raddison Blu Hotel Cabana Club. Porto Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar. Contact: combination of close-up magic, appearances and disappearances. 40027437 Spring Exhibition MIA DATE: Until July 16 Qatari Agricultural Product Yards Entrepreneurial Success curating an exhibition as part of UCLQurates. TIME: 10:30am- 5pm DATE: Until June 30 DATE: April 21 In the very recent past, Qatar has undergone VENUE: QM Gallery Al Riwaq VENUE: Al Mazrooa, Al Zakheera, Al TIME: 2:30pm-5:00pm a signifi cant transformation; through these An exhibition of 15 contemporary Chinese Khor, Al Wakrah VENUE: Concorde Hotel Doha developments, people have had to adapt to the artists, curated by internationally acclaimed The Ministry of Environment has opened Do you dream of owning your own changing landscape in which they live. New York-based Chinese artist Cai Guo- the 4th season of Qatari agricultural product business? Qiang, will be on view at the QM Gallery yards for selling locally produced fruits, Have you identifi ed your entrepreneurial The Proclaimers Live In Qatar Al Riwaq. The exhibition will be the major vegetables, poultry, fi sh and livestock. Work strengths and weaknesses? This will help DATE: April 29 highlight presented in the context of the in these yards will continue for seven months. you, if you are interested in becoming an TIME: 7pm Qatar China 2016 Year of Culture. Artworks The yards will operate three days a week on entrepreneur, to unravel the secrets that will VENUE: InterContinental Doha exemplifying each and every artist’s unique Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7am make you successful! Following a hugely successful 2015 UK and artistic language and methodology will be to 5pm, with livestock vendors in Al Mazrooa Ireland tour, The Proclaimers are travelling displayed in individual galleries. operating at the same times throughout the Shifting Sands much more than 500 Miles in 2016 as they week. DATE: Until July 7 continue to play to fans all across the World. Chinese Silk Art VENUE: Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim IconicEvents proudly present Scotland’s most DATE: Until May 9 Ladies day at Beach Museum, Alsamariyah well known and loved identical twin brothers VENUE: QM Gallery in Katara DATE: Every Monday MA students of UCL Qatar are organising and The Proclaimers. The second major exhibition of the Qatar TIME: 9am-7pm China 2016 Year of Culture, ‘Silks from the VENUE: Sheraton Doha Silk Road – Chinese Art of Silk’, presents silk For all the ladies in Doha! Do you feel like as a theme, and as a special local product taking some time off for yourself? Come join of Zhejiang that played an important role us at the Sheraton Resort for an all-day- in trade along the Silk Road. The exhibition access to the beach and pool, along with aqua highlights ancient and modern Chinese silk gym aerobics for free. Nestled on the edge works, with around 100 pieces due to be of Qatar’s West Bay with an unbeatable and showcased at the QM Gallery in Katara over a uninterrupted views of the blue sea. Our pool period of 6 weeks. and beach adds an exciting experience to enhance your senses of relaxation. Enjoy only Cultural Diversity festival for QR100 per person. DATE: Until May 31 TIME: 7:30-9pm Join in our Walk-in Weekends VENUE: Katara Beach DATE: Every Saturday Over 20 countries from all over the world VENUE: MIA Atrium are showcasing their traditions and heritage. MIA art education and calligraphy teams off er walk-in workshops in MIA’s atrium Al Gannas every Saturday. These walk-in workshops are DATE: Until Oct 30 for open for all family members. TIME: 9am -11:30am VENUE: Al Gannas Society Al Gannas Association is participating in FOODIE CHOICE the ‘Our culture is a school’ programme by organising many activities for the students RESTAURANT: N ozomi Doha every Monday and Wednesday of the week. LOCATION: Kempinski Marsa Malaz Songkran Festival Award-winning Thai restaurant Isaan will be These activities include explanations on The idea is one based on subtly fusing an DATE: April 15 commemorating Songkran with a Thai New hunting and related tools, kinds of falcons entertainment and dining experience so that, VENUE: Grand Hyatt, Doha Year Gala Dinner on April 13 and closing with and preys, in addition to workshop on how to as the highly acclaimed cuisine, is served, so Get ready to get soaked with Grand Hyatt a special Songkran Chatuchak Brunch on carry a falcon, set a traditional tent (made of too is a passionate musical off ering.