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QOC BEACH GAMES 2020 BEGIN AT ASPIRE PARK

The QOC Beach Games kicked off at the Aspire Park on Sunday with the participation of ve hundred male and female athletes. Organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), the event will be held until January 2. The QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid Al Buenain was present at the inauguration. Beach Games enthusiasts and amateurs were invited by the QOC to register their names and details via a link set up on the QOC of cial website. The participants will be competing in football, handball, volleyball and 3x3 basketball, as a maximum of four to 12 teams of men and women are allowed to participate in each sport. QOC said the initiative behind hosting the Beach Games is to encourage the community to keep their health and physical tness at top level. (TNN) Injaaz Stud’s Hellenistique and Al Kuwari’s Lady Princess claim Qatar Derby honours

Results: Qatar International Derby QATAR DERBY (QA Gr1) (Far Bend) Equinoxe (QA), Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle, Ronan Dukhan (QA), Mohammed Hussain Afroz, Luca Horse: Hellenistique (FR), Trainer: Zuhair Mohsen Thomas Maniezzi Zuhair Maki, Jockey: Marco Casamento LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3) (Far Bend) QATAR DERBY (Gr2 PA) (Far Bend) Rodina (QA), Gassim Mohammad Ghazali, Saleh Hajaj (IRE), Hadi Nasser Rashid Al Ramzani, Alberto Lady Princess (FR), Thomas Fourcy,Julien Augé Salem Al Marri Sanna Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser Al Ali, QREC Chairman Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, and President of QATAR DERBY (Gr3 PA) (Far Bend) THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE (Class 6) LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN PLATE (3YOs) (Far Qatar and Asian Equestrian Federations & QREC Vice-Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah with Injaz stud Hellenistique representative Antar (FR), Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle, Ronan Thomas Harry Hotspur (IRE), Rashid Al Ali, Alexander Reznikov Bend) Wilyan (QA), Majed Mahadi Seifeddine, Alberto Sheikh Abdullah bin Mishael Al Thani during the trophy presentation ceremony at Al Rayyan Park on Sunday. QATAR DERBY (Far Bend) LOCAL THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Far Bend) Sanna.

(Dahess x Al Musck), ridden With Ronan Thomas in the Aljafali Al Naimi’s Wilyan showed promise on his last two oughbred Handicap (Far Bend) Twin Derby titles for Umm Qarn colts by Julien Auge in the colours of saddle, the local Thorough- made light work of a step up in outings over a mile finishing in (80 & below). Abdullah bin Fahad Al Attiyah bred Guineas winner from distance in the mile-long Local the frame. In the Thorough- Helmed by Luca Maniezzi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for Thomas Fourcy. last month and stablemate Purebred Arabian Plate (3 Year bred Handicap (Class 3) (Far for the fourth straight time this DOHA Vice-Chairman Hamad bin Antar was able to keep his Dream Boy, helmed by Soufi- Olds) (Far Bend). Bend) (75-95), the Hadi Nasser season, the Mohammed Hus- Abdulrahman Al Attiyah were lead as Auge and his partner ane Saadi, led the field coming Last month, the Majed Ma- Rashid Al Ramzani schooled sain Afroz trained colt backed INJAAZ Stud’s Hellenistique present during the trophy pres- could only manage second by on to the home straight in the hadi Seifeddine trained colt 6yo raced to his first victory up the promise he showed with (Wootton Bassett x Hasturiani- entation ceremony. half a length. Hassan Ali Al- 1850m run. had impressed many with a since March 2019. Alberto a win and a runner-up finish ta) made a spectacular debut in Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Ku- abdulmalik’s Tarek DU Soleil, Equinoxe surged forward runner up finish in a six fur- Sanna nudged his bay mount last month, topping the miler Qatar landing the Qatar Derby wari’s Lady Princess (General ridden by Faleh Bughanaim for easing past Dream Boy to win long maiden sprint, and Al- forward 100m from the post, on Sunday with one and a half (QA Gr1) (Far Bend) (3 Year x Nacree Al Maury), second in Deborah Amanda Clare Moun- by five lengths, as Dream Boy berto Sanna was astride the and Hajaj duly obliged, grab- lengths to spare. Olds) in thrilling fashion at the Qatar Derby last season, tain, was third. held on for a runner up finish. grey colt again. This time the bing the lead on a bunch of ri- Al Jeryan Stud’s Harry Hot- the Qatar International Derby landed the Purebred Arabian Umm Qarn’s Equinoxe led Sheikh Abdulla Thani Al colt went one better in breezy vals, and winning by one and a spur was a bit disappointing on Festival at Al Rayyan Park on feature Qatar Derby (Gr2 PA) a spectacular one-two for the Thani’s Al Hindi (Sleeping In- fashion taking the advantage quarter length. his last two starts earlier this Sunday. (Far Bend) (Purebred Arabians colours and the trainer Alban dian x Lucilla), trained by Gas- on the straight and going past Dhafi Rashid Al Marri’s month having not built on his Trained by Zuhair Mohs- 4 Year Olds Only) comfortably. Elie Marie De Mieulle in the sim Mohammad Ghazali, was the post five lengths in front of Dukhan raced to his second second place finish last month. en Zuhair Maki, the gelding Runner-up behind Umm (Far Bend) (3 Year Olds Local third under JP Guillambert. the rivals. victory this season and first However this time in the stayed at the back of the pack Qarn’s Jabalah (Al Mamun Thoroughbreds). Saeed Bin Mubarak Saeed Al Jeryan Stud’s Hajaj had ever on turf in the Local Thor- Thoroughbred Maiden Plate early on in the 2000m run on Monlau x Kouthar) last year, (Class 6) (Distance 1,850m), turf, before Marco Casamento Thomas Fourcy’s ward, ridden Alexander Reznikov was had the bay horse move outside by Julien Auge, reversed the astride Rashid Al Ali saddled and steadily up the order com- order of the top two this time gelding for the seventh straight ing off the final bend. round as the HH The Amir Sil- time and the 4yo shed his As Hellenistique took the ver Sword topper bagged the maiden status in a close finish lead in the closing stages of 2000m run with two and three to the 1850m race. A deter- the feature, another Zuhair quarters of a length to spare at mined run on the outside on Mohsen ward, King Pacha the post. the home straight saw the bay (Acclamation x Regina Mun- HH Sheikh Mohammed horse win by one and three di), ridden by Julien Auge bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Meth- quarters of a length. in the colours of Khalifa bin gal (TM Fred Texas x Theeba), Injaaz Stud’s Rodina halted Sheail Al Kuwari, followed but saddled by Julian Colin Smart, a string of fifth-place finishes eventually could only manage completed the top three under to make a late run for victory second three lengths behind Alberto Sanna. in the Local Purebred Arabian the winner. Gassim Moham- Umm Qarn’s Antar (Al Handicap (70 & below). mad Ghazali trained Sir Ar- Mamun Monlau x Al Dahma) Qatari rider Saleh Salem Al thur Dayne (Sir Prancealot x stayed unbeaten in Qatar, Marri continued what has been Shoshoni Wind), helmed by winning his second straight a big season for him so far as Jason Watson in the colours outing in the (Gr3 PA) (Far the apprentice jockey guided of Al Kuwari, finished third. Bend) Purebred Arabians 3 his 14th winner of the season in The Minister of Culture Year Olds race. the 1850m run. and Sports HE Salah bin Gha- The mile long run saw As Meteb Ali Al Marri and nem bin Nasser Al Ali crowned Ronan Thomas giving a go- his partner Rajab took the ad- the winners. The QREC Chair- ahead to Alban Elie Marie De vantage coming on to the home man Issa bin Mohammed Al Mieulle’s ward 200m from straight, Rodina changed gears Mohannadi and the President the finish and Antar was soon Jockey Marco Casamento astride Hellenistique exults on winning the Julien Auge on Lady Princess celebrates winning the $150,000 and the jockey guided her on to of the Qatar and Asian Eques- in the lead but being pursued $500,000 Qatar Derby (QA Gr1) (Far Bend) for 3YOs at the Qatar Qatar Derby (Gr2 PA) (Far Bend) at QREC’s Al Rayyan Park on the inside, edging out her rival trian Federations and QREC by French raider HM Jalfane International Derby Festival at Al Rayyan Park on Sunday. Sunday. by a neck at the post. Sports Monday, December 21, 2020 13 Qatar Airways congratulates Al Sadd on winning their 17th Amir Cup title

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QATAR Airways, proud spon- sor of the Amir Cup final, con- gratulated Al Sadd SC, who were crowned Amir Cup champions a 17th time after the final that co- incided with the historic inaugu- Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin ration of Al Rayyan Stadium. Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino award the The match took place on AFC Champions League trophy to South Korean team Ulsan Hyundai’s Qatar National Day, marking captain at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Friday. exactly two years until the fi- nal of the FIFA World Cup Qa- tar 2022. AFC President The Al Rayyan Stadium is the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Stadium to thanks Qatar be unveiled, embodying vari- ous aspects of Qatari heritage, combined with the sleekness for hosting AFC of its modern design, with its most striking feature being its Al Sadd with the Amir Cup trophy they won beating Al Arabi in the Amir Cup nal at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan on Friday. (AFP) illuminating façade and pat- Champions League terns that reflect the core pil- vation than on the important includes Paris Saint-Germain, Qatar Airways currently Airline in the Middle East’, lars of Qatar. The 40,000-seat- occasion of Qatar’s National AS Roma, Boca Juniors, FC operate more than 700 weekly ‘World’s Best Business Class’, QNA sponsors as well as the media er stadium is set to host seven Day. We would like to extend Bayern München, K.A.S. Eu- flights to over 100 destinations and ‘Best Business Class Seat’, DOHA and our passionate fans, so matches up to round 16 stage our appreciation to the Qatar pen and Al Sadd SC. In addi- across the globe. A multiple in recognition of its ground- many of whom continue to be of the FIFA World Cup. Football Association for organ- tion, Qatar Airways is Official award-winning airline, Qatar breaking Business Class ex- ASIAN Football Confederation engaged in record numbers. Qatar Airways Group Chief ising this year’s Amir Cup, our Sponsor and the Official Air- Airways was named ‘World’s perience, Qsuite. It is the only (AFC) President Shaikh Sal- “And finally, but most im- Executive, Akbar Al Baker, partnership with whom dem- line Partner of FIFA and the Best Airline’ by the 2019 airline to have been awarded man bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa portantly, to the medical team said, “We remain committed onstrates our dedication to upcoming FIFA World Cup World Airline Awards, man- the coveted ‘Skytrax Airline of has paid tribute to this year’s in Qatar, our doctors, and to supporting the national vi- sponsoring world-class sports Qatar 2022TM. The carrier aged by the international air the Year’ title, which is recog- centralized hosts Qatar Foot- front liners as well as the del- sion of our country, and there tournaments and teams.” has key partnerships with sev- transport-rating organisation nised as the pinnacle of excel- ball Association and the Qatar egation in Qatar. Our achieve- is no better way to combine The Qatar Airways foot- eral other high-profile sport Skytrax. lence in the airline industry, Government and hailed the ef- ments would not have been our passion for sport and inno- ball family of top global clubs events and organisations. It was also named ‘Best five times. forts of the medical teams and possible without you and this frontline workers in Qatar. success is a tribute to all of you To mark the return of who have shown great resolve Asian football and the AFC and commitment. Champions League 2020 in “Today, we celebrate the Qatar Clasico to highlight QNB Stars League’s Week 10 action September, the AFC launched best of Asian club football, but the #FootballForHeroes cam- we also salute your remark- QNA reasons than one, as it evokes to be enthralling. paign paying homage to the able spirit and sacrifice.” DOHA keen interest among all stake- Reigning champions Al front liners and healthcare Also, the AFC President holders in Qatar football. Duhail, placed fifth with 15 professionals. said: “On behalf of the AFC THE 2020-21 season QNB Al Rayyan, who have an- points, take on Al Khor, 10th In a statement on AFC and Asian football family, I Stars League’s Week 10 match- nounced their contract with with seven points in the week’s website, the AFC President would like to congratulate both es will be played on Tuesday eminent French coach Laurent opening fixture. said: “On behalf of the Asian Persepolis and Ulsan Hyundai and Wednesday, 22nd and Blanc, are placed sixth with 13 Al Sailiya, seventh with 11 football family, I want to un- for producing a memorable 23rd December, 2020, with points, while Al Sadd are top- points, clash with Umm Salal, derline our gratitude once night of spectacular football. three games on each day. Al ping the table with 25 points ninth with eight points, and again to the Qatar Football As- “Ulsan Hyundai deserve Duhail, Al Sadd and Al Ahli and an unbeaten record. third-placed Al Gharafa (18 sociation, the Qatar Authori- our praise for showcasing out- Stadiums will host the games. Next comes in terms of points) run into eighth-placed ties and all our participating standing quality and I would The Week 10 fixtures are prominence is a clash between Al Wakrah (10 points) in Tues- clubs. It was an incredible like to congratulate everyone, Al Duhail vs Al Khor (16:00, Al Kharaitiyat vs Al Arabi The Qatar Clasico between the top-four teams – Al Ahli day’s other matches. team effort that showcased the from the players, officials as Al Duhail Stadium), Al Sail- (16:00, Al Ahli Stadium), Al heavyweights Al Rayyan and vs Qatar SC. Bottom-placed Al unity and solidarity of Asian well as the backroom staff, all iya vs Umm Salal (18:30, Al Ahli vs Qatar SC (18:30, Al Al Sadd will be the highlight Al Ahli are second in the Kharaitiyat (six points) face football. of those working behind the Duhail Stadium), Al Ghara- Ahli Stadium) and Al Rayyan of Week 10 action. It is on top standings with 19 points the challenge of 11th-placed Al “I must also thank our scenes for their resilience and fa vs Al Wakrah (18:30, Al vs Al Sadd (18:30, Al Sadd of the list of signature matches and Qatar SC fourth with 15 Arabi (also six points) in the broadcast partners, our loyal commitment. Sadd Stadium) on Tuesday, Stadium) on Wednesday. of QNB Stars League for more points. The encounter is sure other fixture.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: KEEPING THE LEGACY ALIVE Father and son goalkeepers merge Al Rayyan’s past, present & future HEN Younes Ahmed with the same club. Ahmad Bin hopefully be one of the players different for Fahad. made his debut for Al Ali Stadium was inaugurated that will get to play in this sta- “I was really young when WRayyan Sports Club on 18 December when it hosted dium in the future.” my father used to play. I was in 1978, football in Qatar was the Amir Cup final – a trophy Younes added: “Having maybe five or six years old, so a rapidly growing sport. Just Younes lifted in 1997. a venue like this in Qatar will I don’t remember much but I a year earlier, the Qatar na- “The Amir Cup final that without a doubt have a positive do remember watching a lot of tional team played its first FIFA year is the most memorable impact on our ability to develop videos of him playing. I hope World Cup qualifier against club game of my career,” said football in this country, particu- playing in Ahmad Bin Ali Sta- neighbouring Bahrain. More Younes. “It was the sixth final larly in terms of producing gen- dium becomes a launching than four decades later, Younes that I played in having lost the erations of future talent.” pad for my career. I want to stands on the turf at Ahmad previous five. Al Rayyan hadn’t Having the opportunity make my father proud – just as Bin Ali Stadium, one of eight won the tournament for 25 to play in a World Cup stadi- proud as I was when I used to stadiums that two years from years, so when I became the um means something entirely watch him play.” (SC) now will host matches during first captain to lift the cup after the first FIFA World Cup in the such a long absence, it made the Middle East and Arab world. match and victory one that I will For Younes, the moment is never forget.” made even more momentous Younes added: “From the As a Qatari citizen, I am honoured to see stadiums like by the fact he is joined by his beginning, I dreamed of Fahad this. It’s something to be proud of, to have a beautiful son, Fahed Younes Ahmed, the playing for Al Rayyan, the same stadium built to such high standards that is characterised current Al Rayyan goalkeeper. club I proudly represented for by the beautiful red and black colours of the seats. I wish Father and son are proud that so many years. Having a huge the 40,000-capacity venue will fan base like the one Al Rayyan Younes Ahmad and his son Fahed Younes Ahmed both Al Rayyan goalkeepers. Fahed is looking forward to that I could’ve played in a stadium like this when I was a soon become the new home of has means that players are con- follow in the footsteps of his father, who played as Qatar’s rst choice goalkeeper for 17 years. player, but what does give me joy is that my son will Al Rayyan – and while Fahed stantly under pressure to excel, hopefully be one of the players that will get to play in this is looking forward to playing in but I believe that is a positive stadium in the future. the new venue, he also has an- space to be in as an emerging other dream – to represent his player like Fahad is.” Former Qatar first choice goalkeeper Younes Ahmad. country and follow in the foot- Known as ‘The Fierce’, Al steps of his father, who played Rayyan are renowned for their as Qatar’s first choice goalkeep- wide support, with fans span- er for 17 years. ning the entire Gulf region. “When the World Cup gets Dubbed ‘Al Rayyan Nation’, underway in 2022, my dream supporters of the club have seen is to be part of the starting 11 the side crowned champions of representing Qatar,” says Fa- Qatar on eight occasions – most had, who joined Al Rayyan after recently in 2015 – and Amir graduating from the world-re- Cup winners six times. nowned Aspire Academy. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, “I know that the level at which is set to host matches up which my father played is diffi- to and including the round of 16 cult for any goalkeeper to reach. stage during Qatar 2022, is built It requires a lot of sacrifice and on the site of the old Ahmed Bin a sharp mindset. You need to Ali Stadium. remain focused in the face of A large proportion of the tremendous challenges. I doubt materials from the old venue that I will be able to surpass were used in the new develop- The football legacy of Al Rayyan and the new and magni cent Ahmad Bin Younes him, but I aspire to reach his ment and precinct. During leg- Ali Stadium. Ahmad and level one day,” he added. acy mode, the stadium’s top tier Fahed Younes While taking in the views will be removed, with the excess stadiums like this. It’s some- and black colours of the seats. Ahmed at the of the new Ahmad Bin Ali Sta- seats donated to create sporting thing to be proud of, to have a I wish that I could’ve played Ahmad Bin dium, Younes recalled his own venues in Qatar and overseas. beautiful stadium built to such in a stadium like this when I Ali Stadium career as he looks forward to Younes said: “As a Qatari high standards that is char- was a player, but what does in Al Rayyan. witnessing Fahad’s journey citizen, I am honoured to see acterised by the beautiful red give me joy is that my son will 14 Monday, December 21, 2020 Sports Leao scores fastest-ever Serie A goal after six seconds to keep AC Milan top AFP to crush Roma 4-1 in Bergamo MILAN despite playing without captain Papu Gomez who has fallen out AC Milan forward Rafael Leao with coach Gian Piero Gasperini. scored the fastest-ever goal in Edin Dzeko scored after just Serie A history on Sunday net- three minutes with the Roma Lionel Messi during the Spanish ting after just six seconds in a 2-1 captain finishing off a Henrikh league match against Valencia win at Sassuolo which kept his Mkhitaryan cross. CF at the Camp Nou stadium in side top of the table ahead of city But Josip Ilicic came off the Barcelona on Saturday. (AFP) rivals Inter Milan. bench after the break to inspire Milan, chasing a first Se- the Atalanta recovery setting up Pele pays tribute rie A title since 2011, launched Duvan Zapata for the equaliser straight into attack from kick- just before the hour mark and as Messi off, with Turkish midfielder Ha- the cross for Robin Gosens to kan Calhanoglu setting up Leao head in ten minutes later. matches his to slot home the rapid opener. Colombian Luis Muriel The previous fastest goal scored the third a minute after all-time record in the Italian top flight had coming off the bench after 72 DPA been Paolo Poggi’s for Piacenza minutes, before Ilicic got his first BARCELONA against Fiorentina in December league goal of the season with an 2001 after eight seconds. impressive solo run five minutes IT feels like Lionel Messi breaks Milan have a one-point ad- from time. Atalanta, with a game records on a weekly basis but vantage on Antonio Conte’s in hand, are seventh in the table his goal in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw Inter who beat Spezia 2-1, with 10 points off leaders AC Milan. with Valencia on Saturday in La champions Juventus four points Roma, in fourth, missed to Liga helped him reach a special behind the leaders in third after AC Milan’s Portuguese forward Rafael Leao (C) celebrates after opening the scoring during the Italian Serie A match against Sassuolo at the chance to move level on points milestone. a 4-0 win over Parma on Sat- Mapei stadium in Sassuolo on Sunday. (AFP) with Juventus. It was the Argentine’s 643rd urday. “We wanted to start the RESULTS goal for Barcelona, levelling the game well because we missed from a mental point of view, we ing,” revealed Leao. goal back late for Sassuolo, who “This is our sixth straight record of most goals scored for a out in the last few,” said Milan wanted to win and having suc- “This game was important sit sixth on 23 points after the Serie A win, we welcome these Torino 1 (Verdi 69) Bologna 1 single club by Brazilian football coach Stefano Pioli whose side ceeded gives us a lot of satisfac- for us, because we had lost some defeat. results because consistency will (Soriano 78) legend Pele, for Santos. had been held 2-2 in both their tion.” points in the previous matches.” keep us competing at the top,” Cagliari 1 (Lykogiannis 27) The South American great, last two league games against Portuguese Leao, who usual- Calhanoglu thought he had ILICIC LIFTS ATALANTA said Conte. Udinese 1 (Lasagna 57) 80, made his debut at Santos in Parma and Genoa. ly plays on the left wing, started scored a second after nine min- At the San Siro, Inter Milan “We didn’t create a huge Benevento 2 (Insigne 57, Sau 89- 1956 at the age of 15 and played “We have four or five kick-off at centre-forward with star strik- utes when he put home a Leao extended their winning league amount but we conceded almost pen) Genoa 0 for the club until 1974, featur- patterns. Yes, he (Leao) was pre- er Zlatan Ibrahimovic still out cross but the goal was disallowed run to six matches with Achraf nothing, it was a deserved win.” Sassuolo 1 (Berardi 89) AC Milan ing in a total of 665 competitive pared. It was an important mo- with a leg muscle problem and for offside after a VAR review. Hakimi getting the first goal five Roberto Piccoli got a goal 2 (Leão 1, Saelemaekers 26) games. ment. I often tell young players, his replacement Ante Rebic also However Alexis Saelemaek- minutes after the break. back for Spezia, who are just Inter Milan 2 (Hakimi 52, Lukaku “When your heart overflows there are points that are worth injured. It was the 21-year-old’s ers doubled Milan’s lead in the Romelu Lukaku slotted in a above the relegation zone after 71-pen) Spezia 1 (Piccoli 90+4) with love, it is difficult to change more because they come in deli- third league goal this season and 26th minute following good penalty after 71 minutes for his extending their winless run to Atalanta 4 (Zapata 59, Gosens your path,” said Pele on Insta- cate moments. fourth in all competitions. work from Theo Hernandez. 11th league goal this season after six games, deep into injury time. 70, Muriel 72, Ilicic 85) Roma 1 gram after Messi matched his “This match weighed a lot “We had prepared it in train- Domenico Berardi pulled a a M’Bala Nzola handball. Atalanta came-from-behind (Dzeko 3). record. “Like you, I know what it’s like to love wearing the same shirt every day. Like you, I know that there is nothing better Wrecker-in-chief than the place we feel at home. “Congratulations on your his- Manchester Utd hammer out title toric record, Lionel. But above all, congratulations on your Hazlewood beautiful career at Barcelona. “Stories like ours, of loving the warning as Spurs stumble again same club for so long, unfortu- stunned by India’s nately will be increasingly rare AFP the penalty spot deep into first- in football. I admire you very LONDON half stoppage time after Serge much, Leo Messi.” Messi, 33, capitulation Aurier barged Wesley Fofana tried to force his way out of Bar- AFP Cummins (4-21), supported by MANCHESTER United blitzed over. celona in the summer but was ADELAIDE Mitchell Starc, exploited the Leeds 6-2 to climb to third in Spurs had a huge escape frustrated as then-president Jo- bounce and deviation of the the Premier League on Sunday early in the second half as sep Maria Bartomeu refused to JOSH Hazlewood admits he wicket only reinforced their as Leicester put a major dent in James Maddison had a goal let him walk away for free. was stunned by the way India reputation as one of cricket’s Tottenham’s title challenge. ruled out for the most marginal The captain has since re- collapsed to a record low 36 greatest attacks. The first league battle in 16 of offsides. iterated his commitment to in the Adelaide Test, but said The writing was on the years between bitter rivals Unit- But Leicester doubled their the club, with whom he has a it was the type of scenario wall when Cummins account- ed and Leeds was keenly an- lead just before the hour mark contract until the end of the Australia’s potent pace attack ed for nightwatchman Jasprit ticipated but Ole Gunnar Solsk- via an own goal. current season, although there thrives on. Bumrah in the second over of jaer’s men proved far too strong Vardy capitalised on some remains a lot of speculation In an incredible slump, the day on Saturday, then re- at an empty Old Trafford. bad defending by Moussa Sis- as to the six-time Ballon d’Or none of India’s batsmen made moved Cheteshwar Pujara for United, who made a stut- soko and his header across goal winner’s future. it to double figures as they a duck. tering start to the season, now deflected off Toby Alderweireld Messi made his Barcelona were humiliatingly bundled Hazlewood was then have 26 points -- five behind Manchester United’s Scottish mid elder Scott McTominay celebrates and into the net. debut at the age of 17 in 2004 out Saturday for their worst thrown the ball by skipper Tim leaders Liverpool with a game scoring his team’s second goal during the English Premier League Leicester boss Brendan and has played 748 matches to score since first playing Test Paine and sent Mayank Agar- in hand. match against Leeds United at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Rodgers described his team, date, closing in on Xavi Hernan- cricket in 1932. wal back to the pavilion on his They are a point adrift of on Sunday. (AFP) who have won six of their sev- dez’s club record of 767 games. The carnage, led by Hazle- first delivery. second-placed Leicester, who en away games this season, as The forward’s strike against wood, ensured Australia won “It gets you in a good frame beat Spurs 2-0 earlier to com- Liam Cooper pulled one about United’s league position “outstanding”. But he told Sky Valencia was one of the stranger the opening clash of the four- of mind and pretty confident,” plete a miserable few days for back for Leeds late in the first after their sixth win in seven Sports: “We have to start win- goals in his collection, seeing Test series by eight wickets said Hazlewood, who took Jose Mourinho. half but United were back on league games. ning at home. The group is his penalty repelled by Jaume in a massive confidence boost his 200th wicket during the United have won all six of the rampage after the break. “We are not even at the learning all the time and that’s Domenech but staying alert to ahead of the second game in match. “I seemed to be bowl- their away games in the Premier Daniel James made it 5-1 halfway point,” he added. “The why we’re nowhere near the fin- head home the rebound from Melbourne later this week. ing to a new batter, whether League this season but had won and Fernandes scored his sec- league position is not some- ished product.” close range after it was crossed “We were probably a bit I was getting the wicket or just one match at home before ond from the penalty spot be- thing we look at. We look at the Mourinho must now lift his back to him. more stunned when we came off Cummo was, so that’s always Sunday. fore Stuart Dallas reduced the improvement of the team. team after a miserable few days. Pele once criticized Messi from bowling,” said Hazlewood, nice as well to come up against Leeds were expected to deficit. “Now we are getting fitter “It is not a good week in for only shooting with his who took 5-8 in one of the most someone fresh and facing their provide a stern examination A buzzing Solskjaer said the and stronger. Our fans needed terms of results,” said the Spurs left foot and not heading the devastating and economical first delivery.” of United’s rickety defence performance was “fantastic” that one.” boss. “We could be here as the ball well, in an interview with spells the game has seen. but Scott McTominay scored from the first minute. ones that broke Liverpool’s re- Folha de Sao Paulo, so for the “I know we were behind Burns finds form the earliest double in Premier “Just imagine if there were SPURS STUMBLE cord at Anfield and going into goal to match the Brazilian’s by (53) after the first innings, Paine said he was “abso- League history, putting his side 75,000 people in, it would have Spurs were top of the table this game on a high. tally to be a header was a fun- but there was a calmness lutely rapt” by how Australia 2-0 up inside three minutes. gone down in history as one of until a last-minute winner for RESULTS ny coincidence. amongst us. bowled, but was less im- Marcelo Bielsa’s deter- the great performances against Liverpool gave the champions a Brighton 1 (Welbeck 87) Shef- “There’s another Pele re- “I can probably speak for pressed with their batting af- mination to play in the same Leeds,” he told Sky Sports. 2-1 victory on Wednesday. field United 1 (Bogle 63) cord that Messi has in his the bowling group in saying ter being dismissed for 191 in wide-open style no matter the “We had to earn the right by They now find themselves Tottenham 0 Leicester 2 (Vardy sights,” Barcelona pointed out that we thrive on those situa- the first innings with only the opposition backfired as the visi- running as much as them, that’s all the way back in fifth spot -- 45+4, Alderweireld 59-og) on their club website as they cel- tions when we’re a little bit be- captain’s unbeaten 73 keeping tors were 4-0 down in the 37th a challenge. It could have been six points adrift of the champi- Manchester United 6 (McTomi- ebrated the forward’s success. hind and it’s up to us to change them in the hunt. minute, with further goals from 12-4 -- It’s that kind of game.” ons after a damaging defeat. nay 2, 3, Fernandes 20, 70-pen, “The 77 goals that the Brazilian the momentum of the game, However, he pointed to Bruno Fernandes and Victor But the Norwegian refused Jamie Vardy put away-day Lindelof 37, James 66) Leeds 2 scored for his country are still a and that’s what we did.” opener Joe Burns finally find- Lindelof. to get carried away with talk specialists Leicester ahead from (Cooper 41, Dallas 73). South American record. The ruthlessness with ing his touch with a deter- which Hazlewood and Pat mined 51 not out in the second innings as a big bonus. “Burnsy is a really impor- tant part of our team and all Seifert stars as NZ wrap up Pak T20 series cricketers know how hard it is when you’re going through AFP game was all about the bowl- effort with the ball and obvious- ry from six innings in the past a run like that,” Paine said. HAMILTON ing of man-of-the-match Tim ly a brilliant knock by Hafeez, year and he put the consistency “It will do his confidence the Southee and the batting of Seif- the master.” down to taking up golf. world of good.” TIM Seifert’s 84 not out ert and Hafeez. Opener Seifert batted “I started golf last year With fellow opener David trumped an unbeaten 99 by Seifert faced 63 balls for through the innings and al- and I realised the basics of the Warner likely to be back from Mohammad Hafeez as New his 84, while Hafeez was in though denied a century be- game are similar -- good bal- injury for Melbourne, India Zealand claimed the second destructive form, which he at- cause of the quality of his ance, good base, good swing, have some serious work in Twenty20 against Pakistan by tributed to taking up golf, as he partners, he did match his ca- good follow-through that really front of them. nine wickets in Hamilton on plundered 99 from 57 deliveries reer-best 84 against India last worked for my cricket in the last The way they caved in to Sunday to take the series with a while Southee restricted the re- year. year,” he said. Hazlewood and Cummins was game to spare. maining Pakistan batsmen with He put on 35 for the first Mohammad Rizwan’s 22 crucified by the Indian press The Black Caps chased four for 21. “It was a good sur- wicket with Martin Guptill, who was the next best score for Paki- and former players, with cap- down Pakistan’s 163 for six with face, one that had a little bit for was out for 21, and shared in a stan and captain Shadab Khan tain Virat Kohli’s imminent four balls to spare, after win- the bowlers and obviously if you 129-run stand with Williamson. put the lack of a decent total Australia’s paceman Josh departure home for the birth ning the first game in Auckland could build partnerships you The 40-year-old Hafeez, down to his players not adapt- Hazlewood traps India’s of his first child only making by five wickets. could gain some momentum,” out first ball in Auckland, was ing to New Zealand conditions. batsman Hanuma Vihari lbw on matters worse. Kane Williamson, back in Williamson said. almost on his own for Pakistan “It’s not a technique issue, the opening day of their rst KL Rahul and Shubman the side after paternity leave, hit “It was really satisfying to with a career-best 99 which in- we’re not used to the pitches Test at the Adelaide Oval Gill are among those in line to the winning runs with a bound- get across the line. A fantastic cluded 10 fours and five sixes. and that’s why the conditions on Thursday. (AFP) replace him. ary to be not out 57 but said the knock by Seifert, a really good It was his fourth half-centu- are a little bit difficult,” he said. Tim Seifert on Sunday. (AFP) Sports Monday, December 21, 2020 15 Al Nashaab horseback archery skills test event gets encouraging response C’ship rehearsal at QEF on Dec 27

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IN keeping with the Qatar Na- tional Day celebrations, the Qatar Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon Federation, in co- operation with the Horseback Archery Society conducted the qualification skills test for the first Horseback Archery Championship (Al Nashaab Championship) which is to be held on December 28. The organizing committee comprising Ali bin Yousef Al Rumaihi, assistant Secretary- General, Qatar Equestrian Federation, and Fuad Al Mu- dahka, President of Horseback Archery Society, oversaw the skills test which will see the final twelve horseback arch- ers competing in the final. The referees’ committee is headed Participating riders at the skills quali cation test for rst Horseback Archery (Al Nashaab) Championship aim for the target at the Qatar Eques- by Adel al-Muhannadi. trian Federation’s outdoor arena on the Qatar National Day. A rehearsal of the event will be held on Dec 27, and the nal on Dec 28th. Qatar’s international horseback archery rider and President of Horse- Al Mudahka informed back Archery Society Fuad Al Mudahka during the event on Friday. that the participation for the hammad Sultan Al Naama, Ali to Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al lay down plans to develop and to clear a test before the event. skills test was very good de- Hamad Al Athba and Rashid Al Attiyah, President of the Qatar expand the horseback archery Participants have to obtain a old. A maximum of two players Al Qahtani (Engineer at Qatar spite the newness of the sport Dossary from Lekhwiya stood Equestrian Federation. sport in the country and to hold rider’s ID from the technical may participate on one horse. Petroleum), participated in the in the country. out with their horseback ar- They also thanked the more tours, depending on the office of the QEF, organisers Horseback archery is consid- 15th edition of World Horse “We had a very good skills chery skills. Al Mudahka said great efforts made by the head success of the inaugural cham- stressed. Junior riders must ered as one of the important Shooting Championship in qualification test where we there will be a rehearsal of the of the organising commit- pionship, the committee said. be in the 12-18 age category, upcoming sports activities in South Korea in 2019, where had sixteen horseback arch- event ahead of the champion- tee of the championship, Ali During the qualification while riders intending to take Qatar and has a traditional they achieved good results. ers. They were divided into ship final on December 27th. Al-Rumaihi, which led to the skills test, participants had to part in the senior event should and cultural importance. The aim of the inaugural Al two groups of eleven and The organizing committee provision of the venue for the aim at targets from a horse- be 18 or above. A team from the Horseback Nashaab Championship is to five. And out of these 13 have has allocated in-kind and fi- championship and in provid- back in a 90m arena. Partici- Entrants must wear the Archery Society, represented spot amateurs with talent and qualified for the final,” said nancial prizes for the winners ing media support to uncover pants need to have a passport helmet and horse riding shoes by Fuad Al Mudahka (Direc- to hone their skills for their fu- Al Mudahka. of the championship and ex- this new sport in Qatar. for their horses, who must be over traditional wear and the tor of Foreign Medical Pro- ture participation in champion- Notably among these, Mu- tended thanks and appreciation The next step would be to vaccinated, and are required horse must be over five-years- jects, Aspetar) and Abdulaziz ships as pros.

Tiger Woods of the United States 2020 Ooredoo Ride of Champions’ Corporate and Charlie Woods line up a putt on the third green during the Challenge event turns out a big success nal round of the PNC Cham- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pionship at the DOHA Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando in IN a ride that saw record par- Orlando, Florida, ticipation, the 2020 Ooredoo US, on Sunday. Ride of Champions was a big (GETTY IMAGES/ success. A highlight within this AFP) record-breaking event was the annual Corporate Challenge. The event format enabled companies and organisations throughout Qatar to compete in many exciting categories, regardless of a company’s size. Among the 1700 plus event participants, more than 150 rid- ers representing 17 companies and organizations registered for the 2020 Ride of Champi- ons Corporate Challenge. The Corporate Challenge provided a series of valuable prizes based on a number of fun and skill-based award cat- egories. Among the awards was the Corporate Challenge Health Champion Award, pre- sented to the company with Among the 1700 plus event participants, more than 150 riders representing 17 companies and organiza- the most members of staff and time (per distance). tions registered for the 2020 Ride of Champions Corporate Challenge. Charlie’s eagle for Team their families involved in the Valuable prizes for the event at any distance, or rider Corporate Challenge were category. awarded after the event at the Woods wows at PNC C’ship Another award was the companies’ office, including a Corporate Challenge Speed trophy for the company, and AFP to his father – playing off the Champions Award, presented recognition for the year in the MIAMI tournament tees further back to the company with the fastest Corporate Challenge offices. – that he didn’t even need to adult team. The results were Mannai Corporation, CHARLIE Woods wowed his hit a tee ball. calculated by determining the which was the official automo- 15-time major champion fa- “It was some of the most company with the fastest aver- tive sponsor of the Ooredoo ther Tiger with an impressive incredible golf shots,” Woods age speed for its 4 fastest rid- Ride of Champions, through its eagle for Team Woods in the said with a laugh. “He had the ers on the open road – short GMC brand, bagged the most PNC Championship family best time to be out there in this (48km), medium (78km) and awards at the Corporate Chal- tournament in Orlando, Flor- environment. I’ve seen this all long (137.5km) events. lenge, with a trio of awards. ida, on Saturday. along. A lot of the shots he hit There were also awards in This year’s Corporate Chal- Charlie, 11, put his drive in I’ve seen this entire year.” individual categories (a first lenge Health Champion Award the fairway at the par-five third The Woods duo got off to a for 2020). These included the went to Mannai Corporation, hole of the Ritz-Carlton Golf hot start, with six birdies and CEO Challenge, which en- which won the trophy by bring- ecutives at 39.0 km/h. He companies work towards their families. We look forward to Club, then hooked a five-wood an eagle on the front nine. couraged the leaders of pri- ing 46 participating riders. In also was the Fastest Corporate Qatar National Vision 2030. I joining again in future editions approach around some trees. They combined for a 10-un- vate sector companies and second place was Sidra Hos- Rider on the Short Route and would like to thank the many of the challenge.” The ball bounced short of der 62 that left them sharing organisations to participate pital, with 24 riders. The third completed the 48km ride with companies that contributed to Commenting on the posi- the green and settled three feet sixth, four shots behind Matt and lead from the front of the spot was taken by Aspetar with a time of 1:13:41. On the Stand- the success of this year’s Corpo- tive effects of the Corporate from the pin, Charlie giving a Kuchar and son Cameron. group of riders. This award ac- its 19 participants. ard Route of 78km, Emil Sepic rate Challenge.” Challenge on corporate cul- fist-pump just like his old man’s Vijay Singh and son Qass knowledged the fastest CEO, In the Corporate Challenge of Aspetar placed first Corpo- Ewan Cameron, Chief ture was Michael Stellwag, co- before rolling in the putt. were in second, two shots Chairman, Owner or Chief Speed Champions Award, rate Rider and clocked 2:13:25. Financial Officer at Mannai founder of employee engage- A beaming Woods had a adrift, with Australian Greg Financial, Marketing or other Ooredoo won the Trophy with On the Long Route, Martin Ja- Corporation, who won two ment consultancy, Working hug for his son, noting as they Norman and son Greg Jr. an- Chief-level officer. The prize an average speed of 35.75 ros of Ooredoo, was the Fastest Awards, had this to say about With Heart. “‘The Corporate walked off the green “First other shot back and tied with went to the fastest ‘CEO’ by km/h! Mannai Corporation Corporate Rider and completed the 2020 Ride of Champions Challenge provides an inclu- eagle!” Tom and Sean Lehman and average speed (among road clocked in at 34.32 km/h to his 137km ride in 3:27:03. Corporate Challenge : “2020 sive atmosphere for employ- Charlie, whose swing, so David and Brady Duval. events). seize the second fastest speed, Dr. Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, has been a difficult year for ees and their families to come reminiscent of his famous fa- The two-day exhibition Another new award was and Aspetar was close behind at President of Qatar Cyclists all of us, so it was refreshing together and work towards a ther’s, has drawn comment tournament features 20 teams the Fastest Corporate Rider 33.65 km/h to take third place. Center, said “The Ride of Cham- to get staff and their families common goal, all in the spirit this week, drained another of major champions paired (at each distance), a new chal- Among the individual pions Corporate Challenge is together to represent our line of good-hearted fun and com- birdie putt in the first-round with a family member. lenge to recognise the fast- award categories, the CEO an excellent platform for com- of businesses and compete petition. It is our hope that scramble format, following the Charlie Woods is the young- est Corporate Challenge rider Challenge Award went to Ewan panies across Qatar, regardless in the spirit of good fun and more companies will consider ball as it rolled toward the cup est competitor to take part, and as an individual over each of Cameron, Chief Financial Of- of size, to activate employee lasting memories. The Corpo- events such as the Corporate and in at the ninth. Tiger Woods has stressed all the 3 road ride distances. The ficer of Mannai Corporation, engagement and community rate Challenge is an excellent Challenge as a key compo- At the 13th, Charlie struck week that the main aim was to prize was awarded to the fast- with the highest average speed involvement. Promoting health platform to get out and enjoy nent of their corporate culture a sweet tee shot and signaled have fun with his son. est Challenge participants by among registered C-level ex- and teamwork are critical as life with colleagues and their development activities.” 16 Monday, December 21, 2020 The Last Word 239 NSA recruits explore career options at event hosted by QCDC

WCM-Q event discusses telemedicine-related legal issues during pandemic

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dent and CEO of the Federation of State DOHA Medical Boards in the US; Professor Glenn Cohen of Harvard Law School, THE legal implications of the dramatic who is regarded as one of the world’s rise in the use of telemedicine during leading experts on the intersection of the global COVID-19 pandemic came bioethics and the law, and Dr Sophia TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QCDC’s Career Advising Sys- to fore at the latest instalment of Weill Jan, division chief of General Paedi- DOHA tem is a unique career advising Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) In- atrics and medical director of Health and planning system aligned tersection of Law and Medicine series. Homes Serving Children at Northwell QATAR Career Development with the socioeconomic system With physical distancing measures Health in New York State. Center (QCDC) recently hosted in Qatar, and was created in co- in place in many countries to limit the The course directors were Dr the National Service Academy operation with Kuder. Inc. – a spread of the virus, telemedicine under- Thurayya Arayssi, professor of clinical (NSA) as part of its Career Advis- world leader in career planning went several years’ worth of develop- medicine and senior associate dean for ing System programme, with the services. ment in just a few weeks as healthcare medical education and continuing pro- 239 recruits taking assessments The Career Advising Sys- professionals switched from in-person fessional development at WCM-Q, and to help identify interests, skills tem contains psychometric and to virtual appointments. This rapid, Dr Barry Solaiman, assistant professor and possible career paths. personality assessment tools, as large-scale transition allowed health- of law in the College of Law and Public The recruits underwent two well as six innovative and diverse care professionals to safely continue to Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University. types of assessments with Qa- modules that cover all areas re- provide care to their patients, but also Dr Solaiman said, “Telemedicine tar Career Development Center lated to proper career planning, raised significant legal and ethical is- has been a crucial tool for healthcare (QCDC), a member of Qatar including identifying personal sues concerning privacy, safety, liabil- professionals during the COVID-19 Foundation – Kuder Career In- capabilities, exploring profes- ity and licensing. pandemic to ensure continued care for terests Assessment and Super’s sions, planning educational and The Law and Medicine event patients as in-person appointments Work Values Inventory – de- work paths, and explaining how brought together experts from across were cancelled or postponed. However, signed to help young people iden- to search for the right profession. Qatar and beyond to discuss the impli- the sheer speed and scale of the switch tify their professional interests The system also allows stu- cations of the switch. to telemedicine has left regulators and potential before receiving a The recruits underwent two types of assessments designed to help young dents’ parents or academic advi- Three expert speakers at the event, scrambling to keep up. There is now list of possible career choices. people identify their professional interests and potential before receiving a sors to view the results, so that which was the first of the series to be much work to do to establish a global QCDC Director Abdulla Al list of possible career choices. they can help the young people held fully online, examined the ben- framework of regulation to ensure tel- Mansoori said, “This cooperation make appropriate decisions. efits and risks of telemedicine, the legal emedicine is used in ways that protect is an extension of QCDC’s path to the recruits’ professional de- ing Career Advising System as- Based on the results of the as- hurdles presented by cross-border tel- the health, rights, privacy and dignity toward enhancing and activat- velopment process and help to sessments for our recruits, while sessments taken by the recruits, emedicine and the safety and privacy of both patients and healthcare profes- ing youths’ role in building the better create Qatari youths ca- applying all precautionary meas- a subsequent counselling ses- concerns related to telemedicine. sionals.” nation. As the academy recruits pable of advancing our country ures and procedures. sion was held with a group of top The speakers also appraised the Dr Arayssi said, “I am grateful to all are going through a transitional at the levels of security, develop- “We value this cooperation as QCDC professionals in the field regulatory adjustments necessary for of our legal and medical expert speak- stage in their academic and pro- ment and all other areas.” it helps our recruits choose the of career advising and guidance. operating telehealth in the post-COV- ers and participants for sharing their fessional lives, it is important to First-Lieutenant Jassim Mu- career paths they can pursue in The session featured a thor- ID-19 era and discussed the sustain- knowledge and experience of this valu- provide them with the means to hammad Al Jaber, public rela- the future. The National Service ough analysis and consideration ability of telemedicine for healthcare able technology with us at the Intersec- make sound career decisions af- tions director at the National Academy believes in the impor- of the results designed to help professionals and health institutions tion of Law & Medicine event.” ter graduation. Service Academy, Miqdam tance of concerting the efforts of recruits determine the academic moving forward. The event was accredited locally by “We are certain that the Na- Camp, said: “Despite the health civil and military institutions to and career paths most appropri- Coordinated and delivered by the the Qatar Council for Healthcare Prac- tional Service Academy’s coop- emergency this year, we have rear capable and effective Qatari ate for them upon finishing their Division for Continuing Professional titioners-Accreditation Department eration with specialised centres been keen to maintain our coop- youths, who can contribute to service, and which align with the Development at WCM-Q, the event fea- (QCHP-AD) and internationally by the such as our own will contribute eration with QCDC by conduct- the growth of our nation.” country’s future needs. tured presentations by expert speakers Accreditation Council for Continuing Dr Humayun “Hank” Chaudhry, presi- Medical Education (ACCME). Mathaf and DI host Visual Arts QM unveils curated archaeological tour Studies 3rd annual conference programme for Culture Pass members e virtual meet e tours and workshops explore prehistoric sites and stones in Qatar explored future of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK cities and museums DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AS part of an initiative to introduce DOHA the wider community to Qatar’s ar- chaeological history, Qatar Museums THE Doha Institute for Graduate has launched Atharna, a programme Studies (DI) and Mathaf: Arab Mu- through which Culture Pass mem- seum of Modern Art hosted the first bers will have the opportunity to visit workshop of the Visual Arts Studies historical sites across the country third annual conference 2020-21. through curated tours. The virtual conference, held un- The curated tours aim to provide der the theme ‘The Future Museum Culture Pass members with a gate- in the Future City’, will see artists, way to discover the heritage of Qatar intellectuals, practitioners and cu- from early medieval settlements to rators come together to explore the 19th century forts, villages, towers future of museums through a series and mosques. of workshops taking place over the Aisha Al Khater, deputy CEO of coming months. Museum Affairs at Qatar Museums, Moderating the first workshop said: “Through Atharna, Qatar Muse- and delivering welcome remarks ums has put together a host of tours were Prof Amal Ghazal, dean of the and workshops, during which our School of Social Sciences and Hu- valued Culture Pass members can manities, DI; Abdellah Karroum, di- learn more about Qatar’s fascinat- rector of Mathaf; and Ismail Nashef, ing archaeological history. We invite associate professor, DI. our members to sign up early to at- Karroum said: “The third edition tend one or more of these offerings as of this conference is pertinent as it space is limited.” takes place during a transforma- reshaped by digital technology and and curator and researcher Amal Upcoming Atharna events in- tive moment in the history for both market forces. In this context, we Alhaag, who analysed futurism in clude a tour of Al Zubarah from 11am Mathaf and Doha Institute. The cur- need to examine how the emergence art through the conditions of the to 1pm on January 2. Once a thriv- rent pandemic has accelerated nec- of this new regime will affect the mu- artist, the curator in displacement ing port bustling with fishermen and while holding the original stone tools ing the pottery making process, from essary change to the way in which seum’s traditional function.” and transnational movements in her merchants, the town of Al Zubarah in their hands. During the experimen- clay to vessel. Different types of pot- museums and universities operate. Panellists at the workshop in- intervention ‘Speculative Side-Step- was inscribed into the UNESCO tal part of the workshop, participants tery found at Qatari heritage sites will In fact, Mathaf has started thinking cluded artist and filmmaker John pers: The Museum Must Not Hold’. World Heritage List in 2013. will be provided with basic training in be shown and discussed. of multiple ways to engage its audi- Akomfrah, who brought the concept The workshop also examined the During this tour, Culture Pass knapping, so that they can have a go In the second part of the work- ences, as a large majority of our au- of civility through ideas of transmu- repercussions of the global pandemic, members will have the chance to at producing their first stone tool. shop, participants will have a practi- diences are non-physical. tation, transfiguration and fantomic and how both the city and museum visit the iconic Al Zubarah Fort, the On January16, Qatar Museums cal lesson in how to create their own “The museum or exhibition ex- in his intervention entitled ‘The Un- have been deeply impacted and radi- site museum, and the 60-hectare ar- will lead the Mysterious Signs and a clay vessel. perience starts before the actual vis- intended Beauty of Disaster’; cura- cally transformed as a result of COV- chaeological site of Al Zubarah on the Symbols: Jassasiya Rock Art Site All Atharna tours and workshops it, and the encounter of artistic ideas tor Vasif Kortun, who addressed the ID-19. The workshop, held on Zoom northwest coast of Qatar. tour from 11am to 1pm. Culture Pass are open to Culture Pass members contributes immensely to the aware- divided ecology and the possibili- and broadcasted live on social media On January 9 from 11am to 1pm, members will visit Al Jassasiya, the only. Culture Pass Plus or Culture ness of the world around us.” ties and challenges within cultural channels, was an open public forum Qatar Museums will host a workshop most impressive of a dozen rock- Pass Family members can attend When discussing the spatio- institutions of various scales in his that concluded with a Q&A session on Experimental Archaeology: How carving sites in Qatar, and experience unlimited tours and workshops year temporality of museums, Karroum intervention ‘Speaking from the An- inviting participants to comment on to make prehistoric stone tools. The rock carvings known as ‘petroglyphs’, round. While Culture Pass Basic added: “Museums should serve the techamber: A Generous Institutional the various topics explored during aim of this workshop is to help par- which can be found along the coast of members can attend one trial tour art and not the other way round.” Subjectivity’; contemporary artist the session. ticipants understand the process of Qatar as well as on Bahrain’s nearby and workshop in a year. Nashef said: “The question today Noor Abu Arafeh, whose paper ‘On A series of workshops and talks making chipped stone tools and their Al Hawar Island. More information about Culture is how we can effectively restructure How to Remember: Towards an Im- will be held throughout The Visual function. Meanwhile, an Unveiling Archae- Pass or how to become a Culture Pass the museum amid major transfor- material Museum’ explored specific Arts Studies Third Annual Confer- As Culture Pass members, par- ological Sources pottery workshop Plus or Culture Pass Family member mation. A new regime is unfolding in examples of art projects redefin- ence 2020-21, taking place until ticipants will be informed about the from 11am to 1pm on January 23 will is available at: www.qm.org.qa/en/ which our collective psyche is being ing space of encounter and display; April 2021. different raw materials used in Qatar, include a short presentation explain- culturepass