THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 MARKETPLACEMA | 6 HEALTH | 8 BOLLYWOODD | 11 AnisAn participates Robotic arm can SRK hopes fanss in Maison & Object make laparoscopic in Egypt & Jordanan ExExhibitionh in Paris surgery cheaper enjoy ‘Raees’ Email: [email protected] P | 4-5 Two students from the Doha English Speaking School are selling their lovely collections of gifts to spread light into the lives of millions who suffer from various eye diseases. KIDS ON A MISSION 03 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 CAMPUS DMIS bids adieu to Grade XII students he long journey of education at Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) for the 12th outgoing batch of students came to a formal end with a meaningful farewell gathering in their honour on TFebruary 18, at about 10:45am organised by the current Grade 11 students. The Chief Guest, Jayashankar Pillai, Direc- tor of Taleb Group of School, Padmini Venkatesh, Academic Auditor of Taleb Group of School and Principal of the school, Rakesh Singh Tomar, attended the programme and wished grade XII all success in their future endeavours. Moreover, the farewell party witnessed a few emotional numbers sung by Grade 11 students and the school music teachers, Vincent and Dixon. Amidst the moments of songs and dance, the Grade 12 students received mementos from the Chief Guest, the Academic Auditor and the school Principal, to carry home a legacy of all the fond memories of long association with DMIS. The ambience of farewell gained momen- It was followed by two farewell speeches deliv- happy note, there was a grand finale dance tum with the video segment which screened the ered by Kevin Mathew, 12A and Neeliath Athira, staged by the host 11 graders followed by the memories and the life of the outgoing batch, all 12B where they sincerely appreciated all the hard vote of thanks proposed by Arya Appukkutan of the good luck wished by the Principal and sen- work and sacrifice of all the teachers in prepar- 11A. At the end of the cultural programme, all ior teachers. As a sign of gratitude, the outgoing ing them for their forthcoming board were invited to the farewell lunch sponsored by batch presented two huge potted plants to the examinations. the school management and thus, the farewell school so that they may ever remain part of DMIS. However, to end the farewell party on a party came to its close at about 1:30pm. 04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 Great charity by little ones Irfan Bukhari money to help the needy. loosened strings of their purses for cause. Both children worked The Peninsula Imogen and Rory decided to sell charity works. very hard to raise money their wares, banana muffins, cook- Imogen and Rory also planned towards Orbis and Qatar Char- he act of kindness of two lit- ies and homemade lemonade in a price list and a marketing plan ity and I know the NGOs involved tle school kids in Qatar takes their neighbourhood to raise funds which involved making signs, send- really appreciate their hard work. Tthe word ‘charity’ to greater for the initiative which is the cho- ing messages to neighbours and also We all thank Imogen and Rory heights and it belittles many words sen initiative of Doha English went to the extent of using the old for their thoughtfulness and hard and phrases usually employed to Speaking School for 2017. method “word of mouth”. work.” appreciate any good move. Rory said: “We sold our cup- “The sale was a great success, all Florence Branchu, Head of Two little kids from the Doha cakes and lemonade to help people the items were sold out within one Partnerships for the Qatar Creat- English Speaking School are selling who can’t see.” Imogen said: “We hour. We are very grateful to our ing Vision initiative said: “Visual their lovely collections of gifts to got a lots of pocket money and I generous neighbours who extended impairment may prevent a per- spread light into the lives of millions wanted to help others.” Going by their helping hands for making it a son or a child from reaching their who suffer from various eye diseases. the words of Edith Wharton, reality,” Rory added. full potential or a full life within They chose ‘Orbis and Qatar Charity “There are two ways of spreading The Headteacher of the their community, which can lead joint fund raising campaign’ to kick light; to be the candle or the mir- school, Sean Sibley, expressed to a cycle of poverty. off their charity venture. ror that reflects it”, the his happiness over the initiative. We want to break this cycle by Not only this, the determined enterprising-initiative of these two “It is always so refreshing when providing access to eye care and kids prepare homemade drinks and kids is both a candle and mirror children show such an initiative give people back their cakes for sale in order to raise for those people who have not yet and work hard for such a good independence. 05 THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 COVER STORY The ‘Orbis and Qatar Charity joint fundrais- extremely hard to access the right treatment. ing campaign’ aligns with the Qatar Creating The place where you live affects the Vision initiative, supported by the Qatar Fund accessibility of treatment. With 75% of for Development, which will provide 5.5 million Bangladesh’s population residing in rural areas, eye screenings and treatments to children in a simple trip to the optometrist can become an India and Bangladesh by 2020.” almost impossible feat. Sometimes your local “It is truly inspiring to witness young pupils clinic could be several hundred kilometres away like Imogen and Rory play their part in our fight and the cost of travelling there could be too against blindness and we are proud to be Doha expensive. And this really can be a matter of life English Speaking School’s chosen initiative!” and death. Sixty Percent of blind children will In 2015 Qatar Charity and Orbis launched a Florence Branchu told The Peninsula:”Our die within their childhood, so bringing treatment campaign to raise more than QR4m to reduce partnership with Qatar Charity is helping us to options closer to home is vital,” she observed. blindness in children in Bangladesh. The collect urgent donations that can help to Anyone can support the campaign by campaign was launched after Her Royal Highness transform the lives of children living in texting ‘El Ein’ (the eye) to: 92133 to donate Princess Sophie, the Countess of Wessex paid a Bangladesh.” QR25. QR25 could contribute to equipment visit to Qatar Charity headquarters in Doha in She said that there were 7.4 million people cost for a cataract surgery; 92632 to donate October 2015. in Bangladesh who were blind or visually QR50 – QR50 could help to organise outreach Under this partnership, Qatar Charity has impaired. camps in the remote areas to identify and been mobilising support for the campaign, while “Cataract is the most common cause of refer more children for treatment; 92642 to Orbis is implementing it, by virtue of its more blindness there and around 5,000 children are donate QR100. QR100 could cover than 15 years of preventing blindness experience diagnosed each year. While cataract is easily examination kit of primary eye care workers in Bangladesh. treated with surgery, rural areas of Bangladesh who can promote eye care and raise Head of the Middle East Partnerships at Orbis are hard to reach and communities can find it awareness. 06 MARKETPLACE THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2017 The Torch Doha wins ‘Luxury Hotel of the Year’ award tanding proud at 300 metres high and boast- ing a 360° panoramic view of Doha, it has Scome as no surprise that The Torch Doha has won the most celebrated title in the 2017 Luxury Travel Guide Awards. The Torch Doha is described as the city’s cen- trepiece with over 150 luxury rooms for guests looking for a luxurious experience while stay- ing in Qatar offering the chance to enjoy skyline dinner overlooking picturesque views. All rooms are individually designed and equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art tech- nology such as customised in-room control of lights, curtains and temperature. 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The Torch Doha General Manager, Sherif Green (Resort Rescue), luxury travel photogra- After reading guest reviews I could see why our Sabry, said: “It is a great honour for us to have pher Antonio Cuellar, as well as the in-house judges chose the Torch Doha as winners and I received such an important award.