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SUNNY SIDE: A Smart bench in Aspire Park. Photo supplied

COVER Sparks of joy STORY Smart benches, a new addition to Aspire Park, boast an array of technological comforts. P4-5

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Cold Pursuits from upstanding citizen to coldblooded vigilante, Coxman DIRECTION: Hans Petter Moland unwittingly sets off a chain of events that includes a Emergency 999 CAST: Emmy Rossum, Liam Neeson, Laura Dern kidnapping, a series of deadly misunderstandings and a turf Worldwide Emergency Number 112 SYNOPSIS: A snowplow driver seeks revenge against war between Viking and a rival boss. Kahramaa – Electricity and Water 991 the drug dealers he thinks killed his son. Transformed THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark, Royal Plaza Local Directory 180 International Calls Enquires 150 Hamad International Airport 40106666 Labor Department 44508111, 44406537 Mowasalat Taxi 44588888 Qatar Airways 44496000 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

Humanitarian Services Offi ce (Single window facility for the repatriation of bodies) Ministry of Interior 40253371, 40253372, 40253369 Ministry of Health 40253370, 40253364 Hamad Medical Corporation 40253368, 40253365 Qatar Airways 40253374 Dilluku Dhuddu 2 go lucky guy who doesn’t take things would be chased away by some ghostly DIRECTION: Rambala seriously except his lady love who he spirit that accompanies her always. CAST: Santhanam, Shritha Sivadas, meets and gets attracted to, in due It is now for the hero to solve the Deepti course. Now, the heroine has a problem mystery behind her ghost companion. SYNOPSIS: The hero is a happy that if anyone proposes to her, they THEATRES: The Mall, Landmark ote Unquo u te Q “Your pain The Mall Cinema (1): Yatra (2D) 9:45pm; Kumbalangi Night is the breaking of (Telugu) 2pm; Njan Prakashan (Malayalam) 11:30pm. (Malayalam) 4:15pm; Kumbalangi Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (1): the shell that encloses your Night (Malayalam) 6:45pm.; 9 (Malayalam) 2:15pm; The Lego understanding.” 9 (Malayalam) 9pm; Dhilukku Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) 2:15pm; Movie 2 (3D) 5pm; Kumbalangi Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) 11:30pm. The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 5pm; Night (Malayalam) 7pm; Cold The Mall Cinema (2): The Lego Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Pursuit (2D) 9:30pm; Kumbalangi — Khalil Gibran Movie 2 (2D) 2pm; The Lego 7pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) 9:30pm; Night (Malayalam) 11:30pm. Movie 2 (2D) 4pm; The Lego Dhilukku Dhuddu 2 (Tamil) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (2): Movie 2 (2D) 6pm; The Prodigy 11:30pm. The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 2:15pm; (2D) 7:45pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Yatra Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) 9:30pm; Amavas (Hindi) 11:30pm. (Telugu) 2:15pm; Kumbalangi 4:30pm; Cold Pursuit (2D) 7pm; The Mall Cinema (3): Night (Malayalam) 4:30pm; The Prodigy (2D) 9:15pm; 9 Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) The Lego Movie 2 (2D) 7pm; (Malayalam) 11pm. Community Editor 2pm; 9 (Malayalam) 4:30pm; Cold Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat Pursuit (2D) 7:15pm; Kumbalangi 9pm; Yatra (Telugu) 11:30pm. (3): Yatra (Telugu) 2:30pm; A e-mail: [email protected] Night (Malayalam) 9:15pm; Landmark Cinema (3): The Dog’s Way Home (2D) 5:15pm; Telephone: 44466405 Kumbalangi Night (Malayalam) Lego Movie 2 (2D) 2:15pm; At Eternity’s Gate (2D) 7:15pm; 11:30pm. 9 (Malayalam) 4:15pm; 9 Destroyer (2D) 9:15pm; Yatra Fax: 44350474 Landmark Cinema (1): Dhilukku (Malayalam) 7pm; The Prodigy (Telugu) 11:30pm. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY

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invites all cyclists, runners and walkers to train under the floodlights of Losail International Circuit every Wednesdays.

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop WHEN: Saturday – Wednesday TIME: 6pm Arabic Calligraphy workshop is back. Come and learn the artistic practice of Arabic handwriting and calligraphy at Music and Arts Atelier. Artistic Gymnastic Classes The lessons will take place every EVENTS through the Baladna Culture Festival. The WHERE: Qatar Academy Msheireb Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at festivities will take place each Friday and WHEN: Ongoing till February 28 6pm. For more information, contact National Sport Day Celebrations Saturday of the month of February and will TIME: 3:15pm – 4:15pm [email protected] WHERE: Mall Of Qatar include food, dance shows, entertainment The olympic sport using horizontal bar, WHEN: Ongoing till February 16 and cultural handicrafts from across the rings and floor exercises on mats for the TIME: 6pm – 8pm world. For further information 44246000. children from age 4 till 16. In celebration of National Sport Day and to promote the social and personal benefits of sports and recreation, Mall of Qatar is hosting a variety of fun and free fitness activities.

Golf on National Sport Day WHERE: Education City Golf Club WHEN: Today TIME: 9am – 10am After School Activities If you are looking to participate in Sport WHERE: Atelier on National Sport Day, Education City WHEN: Ongoing Golf Club have something specifically for Music and arts activities for students those that have never played golf before. taking place after they finish their day in Try golf with qualified golf professionals school includes Group Music lessons, Hip- and experience an introduction to golf, hop, Ballet, Drawing and Painting, Drama learning the fundamentals of the game of Theatre & Taekwondo. Ages between 5 and golf. Adults and Children are welcome to 10 years old after school hours. participate. Ballet Lessons MIA Park Bazaar 2019 WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier WHERE: Museum Of Islamic Art WHEN: Ongoing WHEN: Ongoing TIME: 4pm – 8pm TIME: 12pm – 8pm For more info e-mail at registration@ MIA Bazaar will be having a vibrant atelierqatar.com or call on 33003839. mix of 350 stalls. MIA Park Bazaar is a modern version of the old souq tradition. The stalls are going to offer a wide range of gastronomies from all over the world. You can also browse and grab handcrafted Hobby Classes artefacts, accessories, canvases, fashion WHERE: Mamangam Performing Art wears, designer ornaments. Centre WHEN:Wednesday – Monday PECS Level 1 Certified Workshop Mamangam Performing Art Centre, is WHERE: Doha College a holistic performing arts institution and WHEN: Ongoing till tomorrow a one stop solution for adults as well as TIME: 8am – 5 pm children looking to explore their talents Baladna Cultural Festival PECS (Picture Exchange Communication in various art forms. We offer classes in WHERE: Baladna Park Systems) training workshop is available contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop and WHEN: Ongoing till March 1 in Doha on March 18th and 19th 2019. Indian classical dance forms, along with Baladna Park will embark you on a This amazing opportunity to provide classes for music, art and crafts, karate and delicious and rich journey this time of year, parents and professionals the chance to yoga. Additional services include dance get certified in PECS Level 1 is brought education and choreography. For details, to you by Mind Institute in collaboration call 33897609. with The Pyramid Educational Consultants and Doha College. To register, visit www. Dance and Instrument Classes mindinstitutes.com Registration closes WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf on February 13. For more information Times Building 44181968. WHEN: Wednesday – Monday Cycling: Losail Circuit Sports Club Learn the movements of dance styles Mehaseel Festival WHERE: Losail Circuit in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the WHERE: Katara Cultural Village WHEN: Ongoing musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, WHEN: Ongoing till March 31 TIME: 5pm Keyboard for adults as well kids and move Mehaseel Souq will be open every Losail Circuit Sports Club, in association in the world of music. For details, contact Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 31st of with Qatar Sports For All Federation, 66523871/ 31326749.

Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY COVER STORY Steora-typed solutions Aspire Zone Foundation and Doha Technology W.L.L introduced the first smart bench in Qatar and the entire GCC region. The bench is back after undergoing few changes related to heat and dust. The project is the next step in turning Aspire Park into a smart park

Park initially. It has been less By Mudassir Raja than a month that we installed the benches in the park. So far, we have got very positive feedback very once in a because of its attractive design. while, a new The first use of the bench is for technology, an sitting. It is street furniture with old problem, smart technology. and a big He said: “People walking or idea“E turn into an innovation,” running in the park can rest at the Dean Kamen, a noted American bench. While sitting on the bench, inventor, once said. they can charge their phones with The use of newer technologies or without wires. It has a wireless in improving environment and charger for advanced mobile healthcare is always welcome. devices (Samsung S6 model and The state of global environment newer, iPhone 8 and newer). It calls for concrete steps to change also offers two regular USB ports, lifestyle and behaviour of urban together with a Wi-Fi access citizens. Cities are getting point. Overnight, the bench can overcrowded. Renewable energy give them LED light. The bench is and environmental protection 1.7 metre long and 0.5 metre wide. have become key economic and It weighs 88 kilogram. It also social challenges. Technical minds has an integrated cooling system are always thinking about and which means that the seating working towards having smarter cover stays cool even during the and environment-friendly cities. hot summer days.” Street furniture is a simple entry Further describing the utility point to a world of smart cities. A of the bench, he said: “With its relatively simple looking product, simple design and convenient but with vast usage potential, size, the bench can be installed a solar-powered bench comes anywhere, outdoors and indoors. with multiple functionalities Our smart bench has in-built — a wireless charging pad and sensors for data collection and charging ports for wired phones analysis, gathering information and other smart devices, night on, for example, the number of illumination, energy saving main bench users, operability of various controller, and data collecting. components, and atmospheric Aspire Zone Foundation conditions. Additionally, the and Doha Technology W.L.L, bench owners can easily change a member company of The settings on the dashboard. The Croatian Technology & Business bench also carries a big screen Association (CTBA Group), with it. recently introduced the first When asked how come the smart bench in Qatar and the bench does not have a back entire GCC region. The project rest, he said: “Our bench was is the next step in turning Aspire designed to fit seamlessly into Park into a smart park. The whole any environment and allow project is said to be in compliance seating from all sides. A back with Qatar National Vision 2030. rest would disrupt this concept Community recently spoke with and potentially create problems Mario Lozanci , Chairman of the with charging since shadowing CTBA Group, in detail about the negatively affects the energy.” smart bench called Steora. In response to a question about Lozanci is very keen in how many days the bench can promoting Croatian business work without sunlight, Mario companies in Qatar. He said: said: “This depends on several “I try to help out companies factors such as the number of come here and do business. The bench users, amount of sunlight company brought the bench to and clouds in the course of a day. Qatar two years ago to test it in Usually, the smart bench Steora this environment. The bench can function normally up to five is back after undergoing few days without direct sun exposure changes related to heat and dust. before the primary functions start To share our idea of installing to power off to save the battery. smart benches, we approached the USB charging ports are the last to Aspire Foundation. We discussed shut down.” the utility of the bench as part of Regarding the primary question a plan to turn Doha into a modern of how long it takes to fully charge smart city.” a phone device, he said: “Charging Lozanci added: “We have time depends on charging type and BURNING BRIGHT: A Smart bench in Aspire Park. Photo supplied. installed five benches in Aspire smartphone model. When using Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY

Photo by Nasser T K

With its simple design and convenient size, the bench can be installed anywhere, outdoors and SITTING PRETTY: A child seated on a Smart bench in Aspire Park. indoors. Our smart bench has in-built sensors for data collection and analysis

— Mario Lozancić, ‘ Chairman, CTBA T H E S M A R T C H O I C E Group z Steora has to be installed on a solid surface — concrete, asphalt or stone. The surface wireless charger, it usually takes of the benches, he said: “The up to 90 minutes to fully charge benches are in a testing phase needs to be at least 10cm deep a device as the technology is still in Qatar. Mass awareness about in development phase. Charging the use of these benches is z The bench is 1.7 metre long and 0.5 metre wide. It weighs 88 kilogram. It also has an speed, when using USB ports, is increasing the world over slowly usually between one and 18% of but surely. In Qatar, we will integrated cooling system battery per one minute. Charging organise different events, may be speed also depends on whether workshops to highlight how useful z Steora can function normally up to five days without direct sun exposure before the the smartphone is in use while the benches are for the public and charging or in the stand-by mode. for saving energy. We are also in a primary functions start to power off to save the battery. USB charging ports are the last to When asked how long it takes phase to receive the feedback and for a bench to be fully charged, response of the users. After the shut down he said: “In summer, Steora can evaluation of the feedback, we will charge its battery system within install more smart benches, may z It has a wireless charger for advanced mobile devices. It also off ers two regular USB ports, one day, while in winter this can be, around the lake in the park. take up to 10 days. That is why I see no reason for the’ people to together with a Wi-Fi access point. Overnight, the bench can give them LED light. Charging Steora is mostly in standby mode overlook the benches present in during winter. the park. speed, when using USB ports, is usually between one and 18% of battery per one minute He added: “Steora has to be “The benches will definitely be installed on a solid surface — useful for the people who go out z In summer, Steora can charge its battery system within one day, while in winter this can concrete, asphalt or stone. The in the desert for camping. They surface needs to be at least 10cm will be able to have furniture with take up to 10 days. deep. modern technology right outside Regarding the acceptability their camps.” 6 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY

ICC elects new management committee 2019

Rajesh Kamble, Counsellor at ordinator; Ramchandra Shetty, Head the Embassy of India, recently of In-house activities; Bhumeshwar announced the new management Padala, Head of Consular committee of Indian Cultural Centre Services and External Events; and (ICC). The new off ice bearers, Parambathkandi Mohsin, Head of include Manikantan A P, President; Aff iliation and Membership. Vinod V Nair, Vice President; Seenu Speaking on the occasion, Pillai, General Secretary; Anjan Manikantan AP spoke about the Kumar Ganguli, Joint Secretary; immediate plans to improve the Rajesh Singh, Head of Finance and facilities at ICC, better ambiance Sponsorship; Jaff arkhan M, Head of the premises and smooth of HR, Premises and Sports; Dr co-ordination with the associated Nayana Wagh, Head of Cultural organisations. He also spoke about Activities and Education; Nirmala revamping the ICC and development Shanmugapandian, Cultural Co- of the Mobile App for ICC.

DPS-MIS felicitates support staff

DPS-Modern Indian School recently organised ‘Support the team spirit and hard work of support team that Staff Felicitation Programme’ to felicitate the non- was put together during the five day QNSA inspection. academic staff of DPS-MIS, including housekeeping, She congratulated the members of the team in dealing security and transport department. Rocky Fernandes, with safety, security and hygiene, and appreciated Director of Transport and Security, and Asna Nafees, their disciplined approach and eff orts in the eff ective Principal of DPS-MIS, were the guests of honour. The functioning of the school. event was also attended by the headmistresses and Rocky Fernandes also acknowledged the quality co-ordinators of DPS-MIS. hard work and dedication of the support staff . The The event kicked off with the recitation of the Holy employees with 100% attendance were felicitated at Qur’an by Irfan, member of the Transport Department. the event. The event also featured various cultural Shashi Shekhar Patra, Manager of Facilities at DPS-MIS, performances, which was followed by a dinner. The welcomed the gathering. event was anchored by Amanda Joan Dias, Special Speaking on the occasion, Asna Nafees, highlighted Educator.

BPS to host conference ‘Lead the Way’ The conference will be attended by notable personalities, including R K Dalmia, Senior Council Member at BPS; and P Kumaran, Ambassador of India, along with principal and educators from diff erent schools and colleges in Qatar. The panellists of the conference, includes Dr Ravinder Birla Public School (BPS) is all set to organise a conference ‘Lead the Way’ on February 14 at 3pm Mamtani, Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean for Population Health and Capacity in the B K Birla auditorium. Building at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar; Dr Alexander S Acosta, Principal of Philippine School ‘Lead the Way’ is an initiative by Aditya Birla Education Trust led by Neerja Birla, Founder and Doha; Manjari Recriwal, Principal of Pearl School; Dr Subhash B Nair, Principal of Shantiniketan Chairperson. The event aims at bringing together the teaching community in Qatar and empower Indian School; and Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary of Information and Education at the them to educate with latest development in technology used for interactive teaching. Embassy of India. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Doha College celebrates ‘Entrepreneurship Day’

Doha College, in association with INJAZ Qatar, INJAZ Qatar, said, “We were honoured to an organisation that partners together with deliver an ‘Entrepreneurship Masterclass’ to the local business community, corporate the outstanding students of Doha College. volunteers and educators to inspire and They were interactive when introduced to prepare young people to succeed in the entrepreneurial concepts and were very global economy, recently celebrated creative with the challenge given to them. ‘Entrepreneurship Day’ at Primary School It was a great learning experience, and the Section. success of the event was due to the eff orts Raymond Obeid, Director of Projects and of the teachers and volunteers who ran the Head of Entrepreneurship Department at presentations and mentored the students”.

Qatar Academy wins Botball competition at CMU-Q

Qatar Academy recently bagged a workshop eight weeks before the championship title of ‘Carnegie the final event so they can learn Mellon University in Qatar (CMU- to program the robot and plan a Q)’s Annual Botball Competition’. strategy for the final competition. Some 15 teams participated in the Lebanese School of Qatar got competition. second position, which was Botball participants receive followed by English Modern School their robot and their mission at on third.

Aspire Academy hosts AIMS MUN Conference

Aspire Academy recently hosted AIMS Model United development. We strive to build the character of our Nations (MUN) Conference. Students of various schools, students and help them become global citizens who at including International School of London – Qatar (ISLQ), the same time take pride in their national culture and Middle East International School (MIS), and Staff ord identity. We have an established life skills programme that Sri-Lankan School Doha (SSLSD) participated in the off ers our students a wide range of activities including conference. The topics discussed during the conference, training courses, and international humanitarian missions included poverty, humanitarian issues, health and to refugee camps.” wellbeing, women’s welfare and environmental issues. Shondale Pagano, Director at Middle East International Jassem al-Jaber, Principal of Aspire Academy’s School, School, said, “It has been a really good experience. We said, “During the conference, each student had the need more students to step up into leadership positions. chance to participate in vibrant debates and group By doing this type of confidence and competence- discussions. This will leave a hugely positive impact on building activity, we can embed conscientiousness into their character. At Aspire Academy, we focus on both the the new generation of youth while equipping them to go sporting and educational aspects of our student-athletes’ on and do great things.” 8 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY MES organises football tournament

MES Indian School recently organised a football tournament ‘Fit for All’ for the students of Grade V-VIII. The tournament was categorised into divisions. The winners, included VI-I, VII-D, V-F and VIII-I. Hameeda Kadar, Principal of MES, said, “MES has always been in the forefront in extending support to national events and ensures the optimum participation of students.”

HOPE Qatar celebrates Qatar National Sport Day

HOPE Qatar Centre for Special Needs recently organised an event to mark Qatar National Sport Day. The diff erently abled students participated in the event. The event featured a wide range of activities. “It is our desire at HOPE that all our students should develop physically as well as holistically. To support this objective, HOPE has been conducting Qatar National Sport Day programme for its students over the recent years. This is our way of supporting the nation’s eff ort to involve all residents in active sports,” said Dr Rajeev Thomas, Founder of HOPE Qatar.

AMUAAQ organises third alumni meet

Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) recently organised its third alumni Shadma and Zoobi organised the activities and games. The event also highlighted the events meet and get-together at MIA Park, under the leadership of Jawed Ahmad, president of Managing organised by AMUAAQ for the previous year. The event was attended by Dr Nadeem Zafar Jilani, Committee. Obaid Tahir, Shaid Yar Khan,Qamar Alam ,Dr Syed Jaff ery, Ali Imran, Abu Rizwan, Tanveer Ahmad, The event was attended by over 150 alumni and guests. The event was co-ordinated by Mosheer Shad Kaiser, Abdul Karim, Ahmed Mohammed, Asif Khan, Mohammed Aslam, Nadeem Asrar, Alam, in support with Javed Sultan, Danish Ali khan, Zeyaul Haque and Farman Khan. Dr Ashna, Mohammed Sharique, Imtiyaz, Mohammed Irfanullah, Reza and Rizwan. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 9 COMMUNITY PISQ organises Food Festival 2019

Pakistan International School Qatar (PISQ) recently organised Food Festival 2019. The event provided a chance to the students to show off their culinary skills. Various food stalls were set up by the students of Kindergarten, Junior, Girls and Boys Wings selling a range of popular and traditional dishes, including pasta, biryani, barbeque food, chicken curry, and various types of desserts. The event was inaugurated by Nargis Raza Otho, Principal of PISQ. She visited all the stalls and praised the eff orts of the students for being successful in spreading a healthy message.

Genesis Essentia named ‘Concept of the Year’

According to a press release, the Genesis Essentia young Korean company but that it’s a human triumph, Concept was named as ‘Concept of the Year’ by embodying the ideas from everyone chosen to join the Automobile magazine. This is the first year that a eff ort.” Genesis vehicle was recognised with this award by Each year, the editorial staff of Automobile magazine, the magazine’s editors. The Genesis luxury line-up led by Cumberford, surveys the landscape for the is available with Skyline Automotive WLL, the off icial most imaginative, creative, and expressive concept distributor of Genesis in the State of Qatar. vehicles to honour with its Concept of the Year award. “Essentia is a statement about the next chapter of The all-electric, high-performance Genesis Essentia our Athletic Elegance design language,” said Luc Concept made its world debut at the 2018 New York Donckerwolke, Executive Vice President and Chief International Auto Show. Essentia is the brand’s first Design Off icer of Hyundai Motor Group. “This award battery electric vehicle and features a lightweight SPORT DAY CELEBRATIONS: The Kindergarten Section of Olive from Automobile magazine is recognition of the Genesis carbon-fibre monocoque, a robust, multi-motor electric International School recently celebrated Qatar National Sport Day. The event design teams’ hard work and dedication,” he added. powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior. Essentia is the kicked off with a special assembly, which was followed by variety of sports “It’s easy to see why our choice for Concept of the brand’s initial concept for a true GT car and challenges activities. Year is the Genesis Essentia all-electric GT coupe,” said the status quo as the ultimate manifestation of Genesis Robert Cumberford, Automobile magazine’s Automotive design and engineering. As a capable, thrilling sports Design Editor. “The Essentia’s importance is not that car designed to counter the complexities of a modern it’s a superb experimental vehicle from a relatively lifestyle, Essentia off ers serenity, clarity and beauty.

ICAI Doha Chapter organises seminar at DPS-MIS

Institute of Chartered Accountants of conducted the seminar. He covered India (ICAI) Doha Chapter, in association topics, including course structure, with DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS- training mechanism and professional MIS) recently conducted a seminar on opportunities. M I Farid, Founder member ‘Chartered Accountancy (CA) – as a of Doha Chapter of ICAI, also addressed career choice’ at DPS-MIS. The seminar the gathering. George Thomas, former was attended by over 150 people, chairman of Doha Chapter of ICAI, including students of several Indian spoke on ‘Success of a CA as a leader schools in Doha along with their parents. in business’, which was followed by a The objective of the workshop was to seminar by Gopal Balasubramaniam, past create awareness about CA course. chairman of the chapter. This session was conducted for the The last segment was delivered by students of Grade IX-XII. Yasir Nainar, Saumya Krishna, Director of Financial Founder member of DPS-MIS, addressed Advisory at Deloitte & Touché, on the gathering and highlighted the ‘Success of a CA as a business importance of finance and accounts in consultant’. Nirlep Bhatt, Treasurer at the practical world. ICAI Doha Chapter, and Rupalakshmi Sandeep Chowdhary, Senior Business Setty welcomed the gathering. Rukkaiya Analyst BW Finance at Qatar Petroleum, Pachisa proposed a vote of thanks. 10 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY INFOGRAPHIC Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 11 LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE COMMUNITY Animals as healers: Pet therapy can reduce pain and fatigue

et therapy is gaining fans in who reap the benefi ts. Family members and healthcare and beyond. Animal- friends who sit in on animal visits say they feel assisted therapy can reduce pain better, too. and anxiety in people with a range of Pet therapy is also being used in non-medical health problems. settings, such as universities and community P programmes, to help people deal with anxiety What is pet therapy? and stress. Pet therapy is a broad term that includes animal-assisted therapy and other animal- Does pet therapy have risks? assisted activities. Animal-assisted therapy is The biggest concern, particularly in a growing fi eld that uses dogs or other animals hospitals, is safety and sanitation. Most to help people recover from or better cope with hospitals and other facilities that use pet health problems, such as heart disease, cancer therapy have stringent rules to ensure that the and mental health disorders. animals are clean, vaccinated, well-trained and Animal-assisted activities, on the other screened for appropriate behaviour. hand, have a more general purpose, such as providing comfort and enjoyment for nursing ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY IN home residents. ACTION ask the handler questions. After the visit, you z Children having dental procedures More than a dozen registered therapy dogs How does animal-assisted therapy realise you feel a little less tired and a bit more z People receiving cancer treatment and their handlers are part of Mayo Clinic’s work? optimistic. z People in long-term care facilities Caring Canines programme. They make If you’re in the hospital your healthcare z People with cardiovascular diseases regular visits to various hospital departments provider might mention the hospital’s Who can benefi t from animal-assisted z People with dementia and even make special visits on request. animal-assisted therapy programme. If you’re therapy? z Veterans with post-traumatic stress The dogs are a welcome distraction and interested, an assistance dog and its handler Animal-assisted therapy can signifi cantly disorder help reduce the stress and anxiety that can would visit your hospital room. They stay for 10 reduce pain, anxiety, depression and fatigue in z People with anxiety accompany hospital visits. or 15 minutes. You’re invited to pet the dog and people with a range of health problems: And it’s not only people with health problems — Mayo Clinic News Network/ TNS

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

You’re an appealing person, Aries, but today you could project Today, you may contemplate changes in your home. They could be If you aren’t currently romantically involved, Gemini, today you more magnetism than ever. Don’t be surprised if you draw admiring physical, like redecorating, refurnishing, or remodelling. Or someone might suddenly see an old friend or neighbour in a new light. This glances from strangers you pass in the street. Romance should be could move in or out. Whatever the change, it’s likely to be fortunate. can be thrilling, but it might not be a good idea to do anything about going very well for you. A hot date with a current or potential love If you’re thinking of such a change, you can proceed confidently. it just yet. You’re feeling especially happy today, and therefore ready partner could take place tonight. You might also be feeling especially You should be feeling especially inspired now, so be creative and to interact with people. If you’re presently involved, schedule a artistic and inspired. Consider this a gift and use it. manifest whatever has been on your mind for some time. dinner with a dear friend. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22

Your financial situation could undergo some positive upheaval now, A powerful desire for change could have you thinking of travelling, Some vivid and interesting dreams could bring a lot of repressed probably as the result of a career advance. This process is likely Leo, or perhaps relocating to a distant state or foreign country. memories up and force you to confront them. This could be a bit to continue today, Cancer, as social events put you in touch with Friends who live far away could be trying to convince you to join disconcerting, Virgo, but still positive. Psychological obstacles to valuable contacts. It might be a good idea to listen to others today them. This isn’t a minor decision. It requires careful thought. You financial success and happiness could be cleared away, which could and not try to voice ideas of your own or make any decisions. Too might be tempted to act impulsively, but wait for a while. In a few change your life. It’s vital that you write down your dreams. You much input could lead to mental overload and a lack of focus. days, you will know if the change is right for you. won’t want to miss out on this. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21

A transformation in your circle of friends could occur today and Opportunities to do well-paying creative work could come to your Sagittarius, you probably feel especially energetic now. You may change your life, Libra. Someone exciting could move in nearby, and attention today, Scorpio, perhaps online. You will probably like it, as enjoy browsing through catalogues of rich fabrics or furniture. you could hit it off . Expect stimulating conversations and fascinating it may give you freedom. Whether you actually want to try it or not Novels could also appeal to you. If you’re currently involved, you new information. If you aren’t currently involved, this person could depends on your situation. You might want to get some chores done may want to spend the evening with your partner. If you aren’t, don’t be a potential romance. At least you will make a new friend. Take a around the house today in order to leave free time tomorrow for be surprised if you attract someone new. Either way, you will draw close look and don’t initiate things too quickly. whatever you want to do. Something exciting might happen. admiring glances from strangers. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20

Legal matters should definitely work in your favour today, A call from an old friend could lead to a night out, Aquarius. It’s likely Creative projects that you may have been working on for a while particularly any involving property. You’re likely to feel positive to be highly gratifying emotionally and bring you closer together. could prove especially ego boosting, Pisces. You’re doing a great about life, Capricorn, and your home life should be especially Passionate poetry and novels could especially appeal to you right job. A change of employment and increase in income may be in the gratifying. Outdoor activity also could be on your mind. If you can now. If you’re into writing, you could channel your rush of energy works. If you don’t feel passionate about what you’re doing, expect get together with a friend, you will probably grow quite a bit closer. into producing results that are so well thought out that they surprise the chance to become involved in an enterprise that you do feel Artistic projects, particularly regarding the home, should also go even you. Get started! strongly about. New ideas and opportunities could change your life. 12 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES

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Sudoku

Bound And Gagged

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, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY

Super Cryptic Clues Colouring

ACROSS DOWN 3. A slight tilt of the head in it 1. Happened to be across (8) does reveal something (4,1,5) 2. How one spent the time when 8. Either sell or pass on to (6) left behind (6) 9. Have the Russian name about 3. Rushed round the edge and five (4) lost one’s footing (7) 10. The popularity that a 4. Stopped, indeed, when I had gathering has? (4,6) gone out (5) 11. Read out a letter giving 5. In the ‘Best Dye’ competition, support (3) did it get no points? (4) 13. Contended she had gone in 6. The horse rears when there dressed (4) are shots on the platforms (8) 14. Trains to play a Russian lady 7. Stand to move, later, to the (7) east (8) 15. Had a gun battle and got even 12. Round about a thousand will with (4) be needed in the power cut 17. Record at a quarter to ten, (4) about, rain (5) 14. Follow me and shoot (4) Answers 20. Having got to F for ‘fake’? (5) 16. Called from the ladder (4) 22. A near thing, perhaps: 17. The great bit man turns tail Wordsearch Codeword beheaded almost (4) when the mouse runs out! (8) 24. Continuing when leaving (7) 18. As one got back with the 25. Getting the wheel caught in a anaesthetic (8) furrow as you drive away (4) 19. Guard the bird (4) 27. Not shining on the floor (3) 21. Cut short it’s true; can’t have it 28. Got into position (4,6) otherwise (8) 29. When all’s said, it is an 23. There’s nothing in here about opening (4) the iron lady (7) 30. When one’s tired, possibly, 25. Turn the key and set free, out things look bad (6) from the asylum(6) 31. Undo like mad (5,5) 26. A game novice: a boy (5) 28. Order one to come clean (4)

Yesterday’s Solutions

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in brief

21 Savage

Numerous hip hop stars have leapt to the defence of rapper 21 Savage. Real name Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, he claimed to have been born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. But it transpires that 21 Savage is actually British. Now 26, he entered America legally in 2005 but failed to leave when his visa expired 12 months later. Despite going through the Atlanta school system and being convicted of drugs off ences in 2014, 21’s illegal immigrant status has apparently only just been brought to light. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency now insist he should be deported to Britain. He hardly represents a drain on the US economy. 21’s last , I Am > I Was, topped the Billboard 200 in the first two weeks of this year. Cardi B, Meek Mill and Rich The Kid are HIT: Cody Johnson‘s recent single has become his first top 20 hit on the Hot Country Songs chart. just a few of the artistes who are protesting the deportation order. 21 was obviously aware of his situation and attempted to become legal by applying for a U-Visa. This is a means by which those in Cody enjoying success America illegally can become legal citizens if they have a qualifying US relative. 21 has three children which, at least in theory, would make him eligible. It appears this U-Visa application is what set the Immigration and Customs people on to him. with On My Way To You Ironically, 21 has become a positive role model within the Atlanta hip hop community. His days of legal troubles seemed to be behind him. He fi nal independent album, 2016’s Gotta Be up for what was for me a very important tour. has engaged in several acts of philanthropy to By Geoff rey Rowlands Me, contained tracks which were clearly Kyle was also an independent artiste but he was help young people in Atlanta and part-funded autobiographical. much more established than me. His fans got an anti-bullying campaign. He was born and raised in the east Texas to hear me and I’d like to think a fair number of His legal team is working to ensure 21 remains ody Johnson has always been town of Sebastopol. He began singing and them also became my fans.” in America. The outcome will be determined by regarded as the underdog. Despite playing guitar at the age of 12. His fi rst band Cody quickly found he was able to sell a federal immigration judge. a string of contract off ers from was formed in 2006. Cody was on guitar, his out larger venues for his solo concerts. The major labels, the 31-year-old dad Carl on bass and his friend Nathan Reedy demand to see him grew to such a degree that country music singer, songwriter on drums. the national chart success of his fi fth album, andC musician always insisted on remaining “We went to a local radio station to do an Cowboy Like Me, came as no surprise. Released Kimbra Johnson has made little impression an unsigned independent artiste who took on in-studio performance and they asked us on January 14, 2014, it peaked at number seven on the international music market since the the big boys at their own game and came out a our name. We hadn’t settled on a name but on the Top Country chart and number New Zealand-born singer / songwriter featured winner. virtually everyone on the young Texas music 33 on the Billboard 200. on Somebody That I Used To Know, ’s So, what changed? What made him decide to scene is in a something band so we just said we More solid rounds of touring saw a massive 2011 world-wide hit single. ink his deal with Warner Music Nashville? were The Cody Johnson Band.” continued increase in Cody’s fan following. Her 2011 debut studio album, Vows, fared well “I had nothing against the major labels,” More musicians were added to the line-up His sixth independent LP, Gotta Be Me, hit on the back of Kimbra’s success with Gotye. It Cody smiled. “I didn’t see them as part of an with the passing years seeing several personnel number two on the Top Country Albums chart reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 and evil empire or anything like that. I had several changes. and number 11 on the Billboard 200. He also was a top five hit in both New Zealand and friends who loved being with major labels. Cody and his backing musicians released became the only independent artiste to play Australia. Her second album, 2014’s The Golden They were happy, had great lives and were four independent albums between 2006 and a sold out concert at Houston’s massive NRG Echo, achieved similar success ‘down under’ treated very well. 2011. But music was initially just a part-time Stadium. but peaked at number 43 in America. “I received a number of very good off ers activity. Cody was a professional rodeo rider. “That was pretty amazing. More people Kimbra’s latest album, last year’s , which I politely declined. I just felt like I’d “I guess I had twin dreams of becoming a came to see me than big name artistes such proved nothing like so successful. It scraped spent all those years building my career from country music star and the bull riding world as Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean and Chris into the Billboard 200 at number 179, reached nothing. I’d got my fan following from putting champion. I used to do both things on the Stapleton. Looking out at all those people and number 12 in New Zealand and number 31 in my songs online and performing so many rodeo circuit. I played my music on the days remembering the kind of audiences I played to Australia. As with , world-wide shows. I just felt like if I worked a little harder, I when I wasn’t competing.” when I fi rst started made me feel very grateful sales were insignificant. could promote my albums myself and also hire Too many injuries caused Cody to give up on and very humble.” Even at the height of her popularity, Kimbra’s the right people to do the same kind of things his bull riding dream. But he still didn’t opt for As Cody had hoped, the backing of Warner singles sales did not amount to much. She has as a . a full-time music career. He became a prison Music Nashville has taken him to the next level. had one top 40 hit in Japan, one top 100 single “I fi nally decided to sign with a label because supervisor with the Texas Department of Ain’t Nothin’ To It, his newly released major in Australia and a pair of top 40 hits in her I thought I might have taken things as far as Criminal Justice in Huntsville. label debut album, has given Cody his fi rst homeland. I could as an independent artiste. I felt like I “I didn’t think I had enough of a fan number one on the Top Country Albums chart Apart from being part of a charity single, her needed the expertise and power of a major label following to give up the fi nancial security of a and a number nine spot on the Billboard 200. biggest New Zealand hit was 2012’s Warrior. But if I was going to progress to the next level. regular job. That didn’t happen until after the He is also enjoying singles success. On My this was a collaboration rather than solo eff ort. Off ers came in from numerous labels. I release of my fourth independent album, A Way To You has become both his fi rst top 20 hit The song also features Canadian electronic chose Warner Music Nashville because of my Diff erent Day, in 2011. on the Hot Country Songs chart and his debut dance music star A-Trak and relationship with president and CEO John “The album did well in the Texas charts and entry on Billboard’s Hot 100. lead singer Mark Foster. It was part of the Three Esposito. He had tried to sign me on two I won the Texas Regional Music Award for New “I couldn’t be happier about how things Artists, One Song series sponsored by the previous occasions and made very good off ers. Male Vocalist of the Year. It was this, along have worked out. The label didn’t want me to Converse shoe company. But the new off er was much more generous with getting the go-ahead from my wife, which change anything. They just wanted to help me Perhaps Kimbra will have better luck with her than in the past. This, along with everything made me decide to quit my job and go with my in the areas where I needed help. Things like new single, Lightyears. Originally a track on John promised the label could do for me, was music full-time.” getting my music on to major market radio Primal Heart, the single has been remixed by why I signed with WMN.” Touring took up much of the following two stations outside of the Texas Regional Radio New York-based producer / engineer Chris Cody’s own life story could easily form years. Report. They’ve done everything they said they Tabron. The accompanying video is posted at the basis of a country song. Indeed, his I became friends with Kyle Park. We teamed would do, and even more. It’s been great.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXmoxei8TXY Tuesday, February 12, 2019 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Women shine at Grammy

BEST ACTOR: Rami Malek bagged the award for essaying the Awards 2019 role of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Rami Malek and Olivia Colman win Best Actors at BAFTA 2019

Actors Rami Malek and Olivia Colman were bestowed the Best Actor and Best Actress honours at the 2019 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, where Mexican fi lmmaker Alfonso Cuaron won the Best Director for Roma. Malek bagged the award for essaying the role of Queen star Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, which traces the life of late singer, while Colman was named the Best Actress for her role as “Queen Anne” in the period drama The Favourite. Malek called Mercury “the greatest outsider of them” for being “unwavering, unfl inching and uncompromising in every way”, reported variety.com. Cuaron’s black and white period drama Roma won him the BAFTA for Best Film not in the English language, the Best Cinematography and Best Director. “Thank you Alfonso, you did not make this easy, but it was LEGEND: Diana Ross performs onstage during the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. Right, Lady Gaga won the best pop duo/ worth it,” said producer Gabriela Rodriguez while collecting group performance for Shallow. the award for Best Film. Marvel Studios’ Black Panther picked up this year’s BAFTA year after the Grammy about racial injustice. Camila Cabello performing her song Award for Special Visual Eff ects. Awards were criticised for It was the fi rst hip-hop song to win Havana joined by Ricky Martin, J Spike Lee won his maiden BAFTA as he was feted for Best its track record in gender either award. But Donald Glover, the Balvin and Young Thug. Adapted Screenplay for BlacKkKlansman. representation, women actor and musician who performs as Then singer Alicia Keys, the host, Lee thanked the fi lm’s real-life subject Ron Stallworth for took centre stage at the Childish Gambino, was absent. introduced “my sisters” Lady Gaga, infi ltrating the Ku Klux Klan. – IANS A61st edition of the annual gala. There He, along with Kendrick Lamar Jada Pinkett Smith, Michelle Obama were bold performances and wins in and Drake, the two infl uential young and Jennifer Lopez. Each spoke BTS fi rst K-pop group to present at Grammys many top categories, including the rappers in music, were off ered about the inspiring power of music album of the year that was given to performance spots on the show but throughout their lives. South Korean boy band BTS made history as the fi rst K-pop Kacey Musgraves for Golden Hour. they turned them down, refl ecting the Among various performers, Janelle group to present at the Grammy Awards. The controversies of last year, when alienation from the Grammys that has Monae performed Make me feel with The seven-member boy band, dressed in custom tuxedos, just one woman won a solo award taken hold among much of the upper bits of inspiration from Prince and took the stage for the best R&B Album category, awarding the during the telecast – and the outgoing ranks of hip-hop. Michael Jackson. Grammy to H.E.R. for her self-titled album. head of the Recording Academy, Drake was there to accept the award With Bradley Cooper absent, A Star “Growing up in South Korea, we always dreamed of being the organisation behind the awards, for best rap song, for God’s plan from Is Born star Lady Gaga took both parts on the Grammys stage. Thank you to all our fans for making remarked that women in music should his blockbuster album Scorpion. of Shallow herself. She won best pop this dream come true and we’ll be back,” said RM. “step up” to advance their careers – Before his speech was cut off , duo/group performance for Shallow. After coming on the music scene in 2016, BTS – Bangtan were never far from the surface of the he alluded to the gulf between the Lopez led a Motown tribute Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene” – has skyrocketed into show. Grammy establishment and hip-hop performed as a Vegas-style revue. international fame following three world tours and several Dua Lipa, a 23-year-old British culture. She was joined by Smokey Robinson highly successful albums. singer, alluded to that when accepting Brandi Carlile, an earnest female and Ne-Yo, with a medley of about 10 Their most recent, Love Yourself: Tear, became the fi rst the award for best new artist, saying singer-songwriter in an Americana songs jammed into six minutes and K-Pop album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 she was honoured to be recognised style, was the dark horse of the show, featuring gymnastic, bottom-shaking, albums chart and was also nominated for best recording among so many other female artists, getting six nominations – more than somersaulting dancing. package (artwork) at this year’s Grammys, alongside the reports nytimes.com. any other woman – including in the Cardi B won the fi rst Grammy of her Seoul-based branding outfi t HuskyFox. – IANS “I guess this year we really stepped top categories of album, record and career, best rap album for Invasion of up,” Lipa said. Backstage, she said song of the year. She ended up winning Privacy. the message of greater gender equity three awards, though none in the top H.E.R., the stage name for Gabriella was immediately clear to her when categories. She took best American Wilson, led a slow-build version of the nominations were announced last roots performance for The Joke, and her ballad Hard place. She won two December. Americana album for By the Way, I awards, for R&B performance (in the Musgraves took home three other Forgive You. song Best part) and best R&B album for prizes, apart from album of the year, in They were the fi rst Grammys of her her self-titled release H.E.R. the country fi eld. career. Among the veterans, Diana Ross The ceremony saw Falguni Shah Lamar and Drake, the two most- celebrated her 75th birthday with and Prashant Mistry of Indian origin nominated artists – with eight and two hits from her solo career, The losing in two separate categories, while seven nods respectively – each won Best Years of My Life and Reach Out Grammy and Oscar-winning Indian only one. Lamar’s King’s Dead from and Touch (Somebody’s Hand), while musician AR Rahman enjoyed the the Black Panther soundtrack, tied for Dolly Parton had the most cross- show as an audience member. best rap performance with Anderson generational appeal, singing a fi ve- It was also the night of hip-hop Paak’s Bubblin. song medley with Katy Perry, Kacey artists. Childish Gambino’s This Is America Musgraves, Miley Cyrus and Maren Both the record and song of the won a total of four awards, including Morris that had Smokey Robinson and year prizes – the latter awarded for rap/sung performance and best music the K-pop group BTS all dancing and K-POP: BTS onstage during the Grammy Awards. song writing – were won by Childish video. singing along in the crowd, reports Gambino’s This Is America, a song The ceremony here began with nytimes.com. – IANS 16 GULF TIMES Tuesday, February 12, 2019 COMMUNITY Learn basic techniques of martial art this sport day Master Rami al-Banna, former kickboxing world champion and general manager of Doha Sports & Arts, to have a training session for kids at Katara. By Mudassir Raja

CHAMPION: Master Rami al-Banna is the first Arab to win more than three International titles within a year. TRAINING: Master Rami al-Banna with a group of young trainers.

s people are charged training to the children about kick sort of sport from early days. We Martial arts also brings discipline, won various titles in kickboxing, up to celebrate Qatar boxing. We have regularly been should inculcate love and craze patience, and tolerance in the taekwondo and karate for more National Sport Day organising similar kind of training for sports among our children. children.” than six years as Lebanese (QNSD), many will be sessions for kids on QNSD. I see a Physical activities not only keep Sharing what positive changes National Champions. I became taking their children lot of enthusiasm both in children you healthy but also charge the kickboxing have brought in his the first Arab to win more than outA for physical activities in and grow-ups for the martial your mind every day. You feel a life, Rami said: “I started martial three International titles within a different parts of the country arts,” said Rami while talking to different kind of person after an arts training in Lebanon in 1990 year (2001).” today. Community about the activity. hour-long work-out. It is a kind with master Hassan Ghadban. I About his stay and works in One of the places where Rami has represented Qatar in of stress-releaser. It re-energises decided to learn the martial arts Qatar, he said” I decided to come different sports and physical different international kickboxing one both physically and mentally. after I was bullied by strong guys and live in Qatar and discovered the activities are being held for kids events. Appreciating the spirit of The sport activities also bring in my school. However, when fame of sports in the country. I have is Katara where over 70 kinds sports day, he said: “It is really happiness and sportsman spirit in I started learning it, I came to been teaching at diff erent institutes of healthy activities are being wonderful to have a national one’s life.” realise that it teaches to be more and have become an ideal to be conducted. Doha Sports & Arts, holiday to celebrate a sports The kickboxing trainer further patient and tolerant than to be followed for the young boys. a modern club of martial arts, is day. It is a day when people said: “I prefer martial arts. I aggressive. At the same time, it “My sports club caters to especially organising a training need to get involved in different ask parents to let their children gives you confidence that you are multiple disciplines of martial session for kids and school kinds of sport activities. I really learn martial art techniques. It physical fit and ready to counter arts from kickboxing, MMA, Thai students at Katara on eve of appreciate the government of is good for the kids. It not only any uninvited trouble. boxing, kung fu, taekwondo, QNSD. Qatar for providing such kind of keeps them physically active “In Lebanon, I trained for Jujutsu, street fight, karate and Master Rami al-Banna, a opportunity to the people. There but also enables them to defend taekwondo, kickboxing, karate Aikido, and other activities such Lebanese expatriate, founded are best facilities available in themselves. I urge children to and street fighting. I and my as ballet, swimming, basketball, the club to train the children in Qatar, if someone wants to get leave smartphones, iPads, play brother Raed were the best weight loss exercises, football and different techniques of martial involved in any kind of sport. stations, laptops and computers. students in the academy. We gymnastics.” arts. Rami has won kickboxing “QNSD reminds us all that we world champion seven times and need to have some kind of physical has been training kids in different activity every day. We need to AS LEBANESE NATIONAL CHAMPION institutes in Qatar for many years. have one or two hours for our DATE COUNTRY POSITION TITLES He inspires young boys and trains bodies every day. We need to have 7/7/1996 Hungary 3rd European Championship them in different forms of the a break from our routine work. 22/3/1998 Geneva 3rd International Open Tournament sport. This day shows how important it 16/5/1999 England 3rd European Championship (Musical Form) “On the occasion of QNSD, we is to be physically active and how 16/5/1999 England 2nd European Championship are organising the event in Katara much importance the government 6/5/2000 Italy 4th World Championship for kids. The two-hour-long gives to the sports.” 28/4/2001 Greece 1st World Championship training session will start at 8am Speaking about general benefits 15/8/2001 England 1st Battle of England today. We will be holding warm- of being physically active, the 25/11/2001 England 1st European Open Championship up sessions. After the warm-up master of martial arts said: “We 14/7/2002 Brimingham 1st World Cup exercises, we will provide some need to train our kids in some