16 Thursday, June 27, 2019 The Last Word

Moroccan king meets Qatari ambassador

Amiri Land Forces conclude Meqlaa 2019 exercise: The Qatari Amiri Land Forces, in cooperation with the Amiri Naval Forces and all units of the armed forces, concluded the Meqlaa 2019 exercise. The three-day exercise took place in the southeast region (Mesaieed). Captain Ab- dullah Mubarak al Mansouri, director of the exercise, said in a statement that the exercise aimed King Mohammed VI of Morocco met the Ambassador of the State of to the kingdom HE Abdullah bin Falah bin Abdullah al Dosari in Rabat at implementing coastal defence by hitting maritime targets to the maximum extent of cannon on Wednesday, on the occasion of the end of his term. The ambassador conveyed the greetings of the Amir HH Sheikh pzh2000 with all modern systems, in addition to unifying the concept of operations to accomplish to King Mohammed VI, who in turn entrusted the ambassador with his greetings to HH the Amir. King Mohammed VI also honoured the ambassa- these types of inter-unit exercises. (QNA) dor with the Order of Ouissam Alaouite, the highest medal in the kingdom, which is awarded to leaders of states and prominent figures. (QNA)

Fire Station launches design contest to celebrate Qatari art and heritage Original part of Berlin Wall unveiled at QNCC Event commemorates 2nd anniversary of blockade of Qatar Ailyn Agonia

AN original part of the Berlin Wall, which was gifted to Qatar in 2017 during the Qatar-Germany Year of Culture, was unveiled at the Qatar National Convention Centre on The contest aims to transform functional products into functional art embodying the rich Qatari culture and heritage. Wednesday. The two panels were installed Tribune News Network near the Exhibition Hall 9 of the Doha QNCC by Qatar Museums (QM) through an ongoing cultural collabo- Qatar Museums’ Fire Station Art- ration with (QF) ist in Residence, in association with in commemoration of the second Coastal Qatar, has announced a design anniversary of the blockade of Qatar. competition titled ‘Qatar Al Fann’ (Qa- The unveiling ceremony was at- tar Art) for local artists. The contest tended by Ambassador of Germany aims to transform functional products to Qatar HE Hans-Udo Muzel, QM The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of Germany HE Hans-Udo Muzel, QM Act- that the general public interact with, to Acting Chief Executive Officer Ah- ing Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Musa al Namla and QF official Hisham E Nourin. functional art like landscape furniture, mad Musa al Namla, Executive carpets, rugs, etc., embodying the rich Director of Strategy, Administra- ultimately creating two separate Qatari culture and heritage. tion and Projects at Community sides – the democratic West and the “Qatar is on the threshold of hosting Development President Office (QF) communist East. the most prestigious and exciting global Hisham E. Nourin and QM Head of The panels measure over two sporting event, the FIFA 2022 Foot- Public Art Abdulrahman al Ishaq. metres wide, more than 3.5 metres ball World Cup. The event will without “This remarkable object is both high and just over one metre thick doubt, provide Qatar an unprecedented their upcoming projects. Qatar could “Coastal Qatar has always strived an authentic piece of history and a each. The concrete is reinforced level of international exposure and probably be the only country where to embody the essence and pride of work of art, to showcase the strong with steel bars and covered in spray the opportunity to showcase its rich the government agencies have come Qatari products. We aim to showcase relationship between the two na- painted graffiti that conveys mes- Arab cultural and heritage to the entire forward to promote functional art de- Qatari products on the global stage as tions and the ongoing success of the sages of hope, freedom and change. world,” said Khalifa al Obaidli, director signed by the local artists,” he added. world class products,” stated Nishad cultural exchange programme of “This segment of the Berlin Wall of Fire Station Artist in Residence. A jury would be appointed to judge Azeem, Group CEO of Coastal. Qatar Museums. In recognition of is a perfect complement to the 150 “Historically, art has thrived only designs for incorporation into a co- The products could be utilised in the power of art to unite people, to- works that comprise Qatar Founda- with the support of patrons. We are branded design library with the details public spaces, hotels, offices, parks, day we unveil this second segment tion’s unique collection of art and extremely happy to note that govern- of the artist, inspiration for the design, mosques, etc. both locally and projects of the wall to be added up to our those that have kindly been loaned ment bodies like Ashghal, the Ministry etc. which could be used by architects across the world. The contest aims to Public Art Program which brings to us by Qatar Museums. All of these of Municipality and Environment, Lu- and designers for their projects. provide a unique platform for the local works of art outside the walls of Namla remarked on the occasion. are on public view within Education sail Development, Msheireb, Awqaf, Coastal Qatar will organise the artists to showcase their talent, while museums and art galleries so that The Berlin Wall was constructed City, reflecting the central role that etc. have expressed their eagerness production of the selected products providing them with exposure to glob- QM can encourage dialogue and in 1961 to separate West Berlin and art holds in our community devel- to incorporate the selected designs in deliver to the projects. al audience. creativity among everyone,” QM’s East Berlin during the Cold War opment efforts”, QF’s Nourin said.

Aspire Academy honours 41 student-athletes at 12th graduation ceremony

Tribune News Network pire Academy, and Dr Thani students to continue to seek to be standing in front of you ation, Badr al Hay, director of high achievement in education played against Japan in the fi- Doha bin Abdulrahman al Kuwari, excellence in all they do in life this evening to deliver this Education and Student Affairs and sports in addition to nur- nal. One of them, Almoez Ali, second vice-president of the after Aspire. speech. We are here to recall at Aspire Academy, said: “To- turing the leadership skills of received two awards for the Aspire Academy on Tuesday Qatar Olympic Committee He said, “You join many moments with our beloved day, with immense pride, we the student-athletes, who be- tournament’s Most Valuable honoured 41 student-athletes (QOC) and president of Qatar other distinguished graduates teachers and coaches. reap the fruits of our planting. lieve in God and belong to the Player and the top goal scorer. at its 12th graduation ceremo- Athletics Association, as well from this great institution and “Over these last years, I refer here to Aspire Acade- homeland.” Fellow Aspire graduate Saad ny. as a number of senior officials we would like you to remain through dedication and hard my’s philosophy of bringing up 2019 is a year that Qatar al Sheeb was named the tour- The ceremony marked from Aspire Zone Foundation, focused, hardworking and work, we reached our goals generations of distinguished will always remember. Not nament’s best goalkeeper and another milestone in Aspire’s teachers and coaches from the model citizens that your fami- and made unforgettable mem- athletes who build on an edu- only does it mark the very first Akram Afif achieved the most 15-year journey to develop the Academy. lies and country will be proud ories. At Aspire Academy, we cational foundation that modi- time in the history of the AFC accurate passes throughout young talents, which forms the Kuwari said, “Every year, of. Maintain the values, sense learned how to aspire, how fies behaviour and builds a Asian Cup that Qatar has won the tournament. cornerstone of Qatar’s national Aspire Academy astonishes of purpose and the excellence to work towards astonishing healthy personality to succeed, the tournament, but it is also Prominent success stories teams and clubs. us with all its sports. There is that you have learnt during achievements, both on our ac- while considering the indi- the first time that the Qatar across various sports include The student-athletes grad- real creativity in the Academy’s your time at Aspire.” ademic path and in our chosen vidual psychological, cognitive national football team has pro- the likes of Mutaz Essa Bar- uated in nine sport disciplines output and the refinement of The celebration started sports career. This is how we and skill-based needs of our gressed beyond the quarter- shim – high jumper, 2009 including athletics, fencing, its champions. Aspire Acad- with Qur’an recitations by stu- achieve our dreams.” students.” finals in any AFC Asian Cup graduate; Ashraf El-Seify – football, soccer, squash, table emy graduates and athletes dent-athlete Salem Jamaani The 2018/2019 Class in- Jassem al Jaber, school football tournament. hammer thrower, 2014 gradu- tennis, archery, golf and gym- will participate in many inter- followed by remarks from cluded 14 graduates in football, principal at Aspire Academy, What makes Aspire Acad- ate; Ahmed BedirMagour nastics. national events, including the fellow graduating students 10 in athletics, four in football said: “Our eyes today look to emy particularly proud is that – javelin thrower, 2015 gradu- The ceremony was at- IAAF World Championships Abdulrahman al Dehaimi refereeing, three in fencing, the future. We are confident 70 percent of the national ate; Fahad Ali Shnain Al Ab- tended by senior representa- Doha 2019. I wish them tre- and Saleh Bashraheel, who three in gymnastics, three in that our students will not let squad achieved their success dulrahman – footballer, 2014 tives from Aspire Academy, mendous success with the next summed up studying at Aspire golf, three in squash, one in ta- us down and will rise to life’s after completing the football graduate; and Abdullah Al including Ali Salem Afifa, steps.” on behalf of graduating stu- ble tennis and one in shooting. challenges. We have worked programme at Aspire Acad- Tamimi – Squash player, 2012 deputy director-general of As- Afifa urged the graduating dents saying: “We are pleased Commenting on the gradu- from the beginning to attain emy. Nine of its graduates graduate.