20 Thursday, December 27, 2018 The Last Word Nearly 1,800 students from across globe set to role-play as diplomats THIMUN conference from January 22 to 25

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As part of its belief in the ca- pacity of Qatar’s youth to be change-makers and thought- leaders, (QF), through its Pre-Univer- sity Education mission area, is preparing for the upcoming eighth annual THIMUN Qatar conference, to be held from January 22 to 25, 2019. The Doha-based Model The Doha-based Model United Nations (MUN) conference – the largest in the Middle East – will bring together nearly 1,800 students from over 67 schools across the world to role-play as diplomats and ambassadors. United Nations (MUN) con- ference – the largest in the “Today’s youth is the fu- Over the last few months, liefs, they will also be given the ting for such dialogue to special focus on the current to some of the world’s most Middle East – will bring to- ture of our world and by pro- students have been conduct- unique opportunity to learn happen as the 18th edition of diplomatic crisis in the region. pressing issues. Through its gether nearly 1,800 students viding opportunities for young ing sessions and carrying out from the experts themselves: the Doha Forum brought to- Central to the forum’s many centres, programmes from over 67 schools around people to discuss, negotiate research in order to represent the UNODC representatives,” gether international experts, ethos is the desire to drive and initiatives, QF strives to the world to role-play as dip- and debate, through initiatives their appointed countries. said El Mahdi. academics, politicians and change, create action and provide opportunities to the lomats and ambassadors such as THIMUN, we are help- As part of the event, THI- “Ultimately, the aim of decision-makers to exchange shape behaviour – qualities local community to become through imitation sessions ing to catalyse global change MUN Qatar will be partner- this conference is to serve as ideas, build action-oriented which are reflected by Qatar active global citizens. of United Nations’ councils, and build a better world for ing with the United Nations a knowledge-sharing platform networks and guide policy- Foundation (QF), one of the A key component of this commissions and conferences, generations to come,” El Mah- Office on Drugs and Crime’s to educate, empower and en- making processes. institutional partners for this goal is engaging young peo- discussing and debating inter- di added. Education for Justice (E4J) courage young people to re- Held under the theme of year’s event, as well as the um- ple. Ahead of the Doha Forum, national issues to create pur- This year, the theme of initiative, which will see many alise their full potential,” he ‘Shaping Policy in an Inter- brella organisation for partici- QF member QatarDebates co- pose-led solutions to world- the conference is ‘Peace, Jus- UNODC officials serve as ses- added. connected World’, the event pating entities such as Hamad hosted the inaugural Doha Fo- wide problems. tice and Strong Institutions,’ sion speakers at the event. In a world facing the in- centred around four key areas Bin Khalifa University’s Qatar rum: Youth Edition. “At Qatar Foundation, we inspired by UN Sustainable “Not only will the partici- creasing polarisation and – Security; Peace and Media- Computing Research Institute Designed to develop the strive to create global citizens, Development Goal 16 (SDG pants interact with peers from entrenchment of views and tion; Economic Development; and Georgetown University in debating skills of participants, who will become agents of 16). The participants will be around the world, build new standpoints, the importance and Trends and Transitions – Qatar, one of QF’s internation- the one-day event aimed to meaningful change and, con- debating a range of topics that networks of knowledge and of preserving and promoting and, as the first Doha Forum al partner universities. drive dialogue that focused sequently, the leaders of to- fall under the SDG 16 – all of perspective and learn about constructive, open dialogue to be held following the impo- QF is dedicated to equip- on issues trending around the morrow,” said Fatima El Mah- which have significant global different countries, cultures, on a global scale is clear. Qa- sition of the illegal blockade ping men and women with world, such as mass immigra- di, head of THIMUN Qatar. relevance. traditions, customs and be- tar recently provided a set- on Qatar in 2017, included a the tools to create solutions tion and fake news. Tawar Mall to host first raffle draw of QNL plans array of events in Shop Qatar today January to enlighten visitors destination in the region and Chance to win prizes beyond.” Science Book Forum’s event will be exploring the history of tsunamis and floods in Qatar worth over QR3 mn Shop Qatar serves as an overarching platform which Tribune News Network Qatar.’ Participants will have gathers people in Qatar and Doha the chance to practice their Tawar Mall, Qatar’s newest regional and global tourists, artistic skills at the event premier shopping destination, providing them with unique, VISITORS from across Qatar by creating their own mas- will host the first exclusive raffle multi-cultural and innovative can kick-start the year by tak- terpieces through the use of draw of Shop Qatar 2018-2019 month-long shopping and en- ing part in a series of unique golden leaf on canvas, which Festival in the Musical Fountain tertainment experience. Cus- events at Qatar National Li- is an integral part of the Arab area at 7pm today. tomers are encouraged to enrol brary in January, 2019. The and Islamic culture. The third edition of Shop to win prizes worth over QR3 events focus on opportuni- On January 19, the li- Qatar, the country’s biggest million, including exotic cars ties for essential continuing brary’s Science Book Forum shopping and entertainment and a range of other exhilarat- education for everyone. will hold its first session festival, was launched last ing prizes. Children are encouraged of the year, entitled: ‘The week in a spectacular open- Tawar Mall is designed to to take part in the ‘Children’s Amazing Story of Qatar’s ing ceremony attended by strike a balance among Qatar’s Library Winter Book Swap’ Tsunamis and Floods.’ The senior representatives from flourishing retail landscape, in- from January 1 to 5, and ex- session will focus on how an array of organisations, in- valuable shopping experience change their books with new tsunamis and floods have cluding the National Tourism and unique brand experience. titles for the winter months. shaped Qatar’s development Council (NTC). “Shop Qatar 2018-2019 fes- To take part, one needs to and its identity. Attendees at Tawar Mall, which is known tival, like its previous editions, register at the library on the lecture will learn about for its sophisticated and seam- is in line with our community January 1 and 2, and receive the impact of these phenom- less event management capa- as well as commercial objec- participation tickets. ena on Qatar’s surface, coast bilities, is promising a colourful tives. We welcome the festival On January 11, award- and the environment. evening filled with exciting sur- participants, stakeholders and winning author Omar Kha- Additionally, the Qa- prises to participating custom- customers to be our guests and waja will hold a story time tar Philharmonic Orchestra ers and guests attending the raf- experience our seamless hospi- for children at the library (QPO) will hold its monthly fle draw event. tality. We are looking forward to and will talk about his fa- concert series at the library Jassim Jabr Tawar al Ku- welcoming everyone to the raffle mous storybook series, Ilyas on January 17. wari, chairman of Tawar Mall, draw evening,” added Kuwari. & Duck. The books combine Other events taking said: “We are proud to be hold- For queries about the raffle characters, which readers place at the library in Janu- ing a key milestone event for the draw event, the mall’s dedicated can relate to, with beautiful offer other members of the answer questions related to tional Library, and Richard ary will focus on helping nation’s biggest and most an- team can be reached through illustrations and compelling community the opportunity measuring and improving Davies, head of the British attendees improve their ticipated shopping festival. Our the regular hotline: 44379333. stories to provide kids with to engage in continuing edu- emotional intelligence. Library - Qatar Founda- research, creative writing participation exhibits the mall’s The mall’s social media a unique reading experience. cation activities.” Academics, researchers, tion Partnership in London. and leadership skills, and continued efforts in bringing platforms will provide updates Hind al Khulaifi, man- Dr Ma’moun Mobayed, students and the wider com- The two speakers will shed include: ‘The Power of Para- unparalleled shopping experi- about the festival: @TawalMall- ager of Children’s and Young consultant psychiatrist and munity are invited to attend light on the British Library digms: Understanding How ence to the people of Qatar and Doha on Facebook; @Tawar- Adults’ Library, said: “Our director of Treatment and an informative talk entitled, records that have been part Others Perceive the World’; the international visitors. MallOfficial on Instagram; and programmes and events in Rehabilitation Department ‘A Digital Journey to the of the Qatar Digital Library ‘English Creative Writing “Shop Qatar 2018-2019 is @TawarMallDoha on Twitter. January are uniquely de- at the Behavioral Healthcare Past: Inside the Qatar Digital since 2014, and the future of Circle’; ‘Introduction to 3D made possible by active partici- The mall’s opening hours signed to suit the needs of Center, will lead an interac- Library,’ on January 8. The the online platform. Modelling’; ‘Creative Lead- pation of a multitude of stake- are from 10am to 10pm from everyone. These events will tive workshop focusing on talk will be jointly conducted On January 5, aspiring ership Skills’; ‘Presenting holders and effectively contrib- Saturday to Wednesday, and encourage children to test the value of emotional intel- by Dr James Onley, director artists are invited to take Your Scientific Research utes to Qatar’s commitment in 10am to 12am on Thursday and their creativity and think ligence. The workshop, tak- of Historical Research and part in ‘Golden Leaf Canvas Workshop’; and ‘Apps for becoming a premier shopping Friday. (TNN) outside the box, and also ing place on January 12, will Partnerships at Qatar Na- Painting with Hobby House the Visually Impaired.’ Ashghal to open new temporary road parallel to Al Shamal Road Tribune News Network junctions at Street, Al Doha Ghezlaniya Street and Al Oy- oun Street. The Public Works Authority Road users travelling (Ashghal) will open a tempo- southbound on Al Shamal rary 3.5-kilometre road paral- Road towards Al Gharrafa lel to Al Shamal Road linking will be required to follow the Izghawa and Al Gharrafa areas installed signage and exit on Saturday, December 29. approximately 300 metres Designed in coordination before Izghawa Intersection with the General Directorate (Exit 5). of Traffic, the new road will be At the Izghawa Street in use for approximately three junction, drivers will need to years to allow the completion take a left turn onto the new of works on Al Shamal Road temporary road and continue and to reduce traffic on the straight, crossing the tempo- heavily congested highway. rary steel bridge until reaching The new road extends Al Gharrafa. from the Izghawa Street to the to Al Shamal Road. bridge, will provide two to Likewise, road users trav- via Al Oyoun Street can use The Public Works Author- shift and request all road us- junction of Al Oyoun Street, The new road, which in- three lanes in each direction elling from Al Gharrafa to- the new temporary road and ity will instal road signs ad- ers to abide by the speed limit providing exit from and access cludes a 100-metre steel and three signal-controlled wards Izghawa and Al Shamal steel bridge. vising motorists of the traffic of 60kph.