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Qatar attends GCC virtual briefing on WWRC workshops raise awareness environmental outlook report of crucial benefits of breastfeeding THE State of Qatar recently took part in the technical meet- Tribune News Network skill that will support them to ies, enzymes, hormones and risk of bleeding immediately ing of the team tasked with wa- Doha exclusively breastfeed for six substances for healthy growth after birth, anaemia, type 2 ter resources chapter of the en- months. and development. Scientific diabetes, breast and ovarian vironmental outlook report for TO observe the World Breast- As the global community evidence proved that globally, cancer, post-partum anxiety the Gulf Cooperation Council feeding Week (WBW) 2020, observes the yearly World exclusive breastfeeding for and depression, bone decaying member states. and in compliance with infec- Breastfeeding Week 2020 un- six months could prevent 1.3 for menopausal women. In ad- Qatar was represented at tion control measures to check der the theme ‘Support Breast- million infant deaths and opti- dition, breastfeeding has been the meeting, including national the spread of COVID-19, the feeding for a Healthier Planet’, mal breastfeeding can reduce proven to be a natural method experts in the field of water re- Women’s Wellness and Re- Dr Arbab says the objective of more than 800,000 child and of child spacing”, she states. sources and focal points from search Center (WWRC) is this year’s WBW is not only to 20,000 maternal deaths each According to her, to the ministries and agencies of holding breastfeeding virtual inform people about the links year”, Dr Qubaisi notes. achieve the goal of helping the environment in the GCC training and telephone con- between breastfeeding and She explains further that mothers to breastfeed ex- countries, by the Environmen- sultations for pregnant wom- the environment, but also to many studies have shown clusively, global maternity tal Monitoring and Laboratory en and breastfeeding mothers galvanise action on improving that breastfed infants do bet- hospitals are required to im- Department of the Ministry of from August 11 to 13. the health of the planet and ter on intelligence and behav- plement the WHO/UNICEF Municipality and Environment The activities being or- people through breastfeeding. iour tests into adulthood than Baby-Friendly Hospital Initia- (MME) and Qatar General Elec- ganised by the WWRC’s Baby “Breastfeeding is the best formula-fed babies. “Breastfed tive (BFHI) launched in 1991. tricity and Water Corporation Friendly Hospital Initiative way of providing newborns babies are less prone than ba- In 2012, WWRC championed (Kahramaa). (BFHI) team led by Dr Amal and young infants with the nu- babies. It provides joyful moments of bies fed formula milk to com- Hamad Medical Corporation’s The meeting, which was held Abu Bakr Arbab and sup- trients, antibodies, enzymes Highlighting the impor- interaction and bonding be- mon childhood diseases, par- BFHI with the objective to remotely, came in the context of ported by Dr Mai Al Qubaisi, and substances they need for tance of WBW, Dr Qubaisi re- tween mother and baby that ticularly acute infections such strengthen maternity practices the agreement between the GCC senior consultant as well as healthy growth and develop- inforces the recommendations enriches their life together. as acute gastroenteritis, upper that will promote and support General Secretariat and the West director of NICU and chair- ment. Breast milk is a natural of the World Health Organiza- Breast milk is the natural first respiratory system infections, mother to exclusively breast- Asia Office of the United Nations person of BFHI programme, renewable food that is envi- tion (WHO) and United Na- food for babies. It is all the food ear infections and more such feed during hospital stay. Environment Program (UNEP). aim at raising awareness of ronmentally safe and friendly tions International Children’s and drink that a baby needs in as necrotising entero-colitis WWRC’s hospital policy The report deals with the importance of breastfeeding because it is produced and de- Emergency Fund (UNICEF) an adequate quantity and qual- in premature babies. It also makers, managers, staff are state of the environment of the for babies and mothers. livered to the consumer with- that babies should be fed ity for the first six months of lowers the risk of chronic committed to adopt and sup- member states in the areas of Over the three-day event, out pollution, packaging or only their mothers’ milk right life”, Dr Qubaisi states. conditions later in life, such port the BFHI. WWRC’s ma- air quality, water resources, bio- the team including lactation waste, according to World Alli- from birth up to their first six She explains that breast- as obesity, high cholesterol, ternity and neonatal doctors logical diversity, land resources, consultants, breastfeeding ance for Breastfeeding Aware- months of life and to continue feeding has several health, high blood pressure, diabetes, and nurses are trained to im- coastal and marine environ- resource nurses as well as pa- ness”, Dr Arbab states. She to breastfeed for two years and economic and social benefits childhood asthma and child- plement BFHI and provide ments, and discusses technical tient family educators will be stresses that because breast beyond, in addition to con- for babies, mothers, families hood leukemia and others”, the best breastfeeding clini- issues related to modern data available to virtually attend milk is portable and readily suming nutritionally adequate and the communities. “Breast- says Dr Qubaisi. cal practices. This includes and indicators in the field of wa- to queries relating to breast- available to infants, virtually and safe complimentary (sol- feeding benefits the environ- “Not only does breastfeed- empowering mothers with the ter resources, according to the feeding from pregnant women all mothers can breastfeed at id) foods. ment as it is eco-friendly and ing benefit babies, it can also needed knowledge and skill that methodology of the integrated and mothers. They will also any time and according to the “Breastfeeding is the best it saves babies and mothers’ benefit mothers’ health too. will enable them to breastfeed environmental assessment of teach in-patient mothers the needs and demands of their start for both mother and baby. lives as it includes antibod- Breastfeeding helps reduce the exclusively for six months. the UNEP. (QNA) Silatech created 1,766,476 jobs Qatar Red Crescent observes for youths in MENA until 2019 International Youth Day 2020 Tribune News Network Rights (OHCHR) to cooper- “The theme of Internation- Doha ate in the field of supporting al Youth Day 2020, ‘Youth En- ship. It seeks to address the the rights of youth to work and gagement for Global Action’, QRCS calls for more challenges facing young so- As the world celebrates the In- education, it said. comes at a time when young youth involvement in cial entrepreneurs towards ternational Youth Day today, The statement continued: people are under-represented the Sustainable Development August 12, Silatech has said “Every year on August 12, the in decision-making processes institutional activities Goals (SDGs). it created 1,766,476 jobs for across many countries and of- QRCS has a number of for- youth in Africa and the Mid- ten ignored on national devel- Tribune News Network eign youth-oriented humani- dle East, since its inception opment agendas.” Doha tarian projects. With funding in 2008 until the end of 2019. Silatech said it has always from the Qatar Development Silatech, a regional social or- worked to economically and Qatar Red Crescent Society Fund (QFFD), the Alternative ganisation that works to cre- world celebrates the Interna- socially empower young peo- (QRCS) celebrated Internation- Energy Training Institute in Al- ate jobs and expand economic tional Youth Day as an oppor- ple, and continues to support al Youth Day 2020, which is Bab City, Syria, has been sup- opportunities for Arab youth, tunity to highlight the impor- a number of priorities of the observed every year on August ported to train displaced Syrian has also pledged to increase tant role of the youth as well United Nations Youth Strat- 12, designated by the United QRCS vocational training for people with disability. ( photo) people in solar panels, natural this number to more than five as of their contributions and egy, particularly, the engage- Nations General Assembly in gas and wind turbine technol- million by 2022. diverse initiatives. But, this ment, participation and pro- 1999. Campaign was a key aspect of hygiene inspection and distri- ogy. To date, 660 trainees with “To achieve this goal, Silat- year has been unprecedented moting youth voices, as well The theme of this year is QRCS ‘humanitarian and med- bution of personal protective special needs have graduated, ech works with a vast and di- with the emergence of the as supporting young people ‘Youth Engagement for Global ical response to the pandemic. materials. including 56 females and 23 verse network of international COVID-19 pandemic which as catalysts for peace, security Action’, which highlights the They’ve done a lot to protect the They have also been de- males. The institute has created and regional partners, includ- resulted in the loss of mil- and humanitarian action. efforts and ideas that can be country from the outbreak. ployed in many malls to guide 60 jobs for graduates. ing UN entities. For example, lions of jobs, especially among Moreover, Silatech has de- contributed by young people QRCS pays attention to visitors and organise shopping. The Al-Bab Architecture Silatech has partnered with the youth and women. According veloped an effective advocacy to enrich various national and capacity building by provid- They distributed food aid to the Institute helped 480 people United Nations High Commis- the International Labour Or- programme to mobilise interest international institutions and ing these volunteers with the families affected by the lock-up. and created 300 jobs under sion for Refugees (UNHCR) ganisation (ILO), more than in youth issues through young sectors. There is a need to sig- knowledge and skills needed Youth have played a key QUEST, a tripartite partner- to empower youth by imple- one in six youngsters suffered people’s participation in region- nificantly enhance their rep- to carry out their national and role in health education and the ship between QRCS, QFFD and menting two programmes in job loss as a result of the pan- al and international events and resentation and engagement humanitarian responsibilities. promotion of public health. In- Silatech to support the labor Syria and Somalia. In addi- demic. seminars, including the 11th in formal and institutional ac- The top priority was to ensure novative initiatives have been market. The first 100 graduates tion, Silatech has partnered “The pandemic has also UNESCO Youth Forum, held tivities, to ensure better and their safety so that they would launched to disseminate reli- were given toolkits to start their with the World Health Or- affected the chances of young in Paris and the United Nations more sustainable policies and be better able to perform their able information on handwash- own business. ganization (WHO) to train and people to have access to train- Youth Climate Summit. to build trust in public institu- duties properly. As a result, vol- ing, social distances and other Other examples include provide jobs for youth in the ing to develop their skills need- “Silatech’s enduring vision tions, especially among youth. unteers were qualified to make good habits through communi- the sponsorship of 300 stu- health sector in a number Af- ed to enter the job market. We is based on the fact that young As humanity was confront- their own decisions and act in- cation technologies, the Inter- dents from the International rican and Sub Saharan coun- must join forces between gov- people are the mainstay of so- ed with the risks of COVID-19, dependently in dealing with the net and social media. University of Africa (Sudan); tries through the ‘Work for ernments, international or- cieties and must be empow- young people were at the fore- public and infected persons. Under its development the support of Cham Orphan- Health’ programme,” said a ganisations, NGOs and finan- ered economically and socially front of the fight against the Their potential was unleashed strategy, QRCS designs its age (Turkey); and the upgrade press statement from Silatech. cial institutions to accelerate to take full advantage of their virus, supporting the economy by the provision of medical, humanitarian operations and of disability services, the reha- Silatech also has signed a providing jobs through stimu- potential to become agents of and the people against it. The mental and logistical services voluntary initiatives in line bilitation of higher education Memorandum of Understand- lating economic programmes economic growth and societal recruitment of thousands at quarantine facilities. They with the UN 2030 Agenda, institutions and the launch ing (MoU) with the UN High and employment, and by up- development,” the statement of young women and men participated with ministries in which introduces the concept of postgraduate programs Commissioner for Human skilling the youth. added. through the Qatar Volunteer the field of street disinfection, of youth social entrepreneur- (Gaza). Gucci introduces timeless , luxurious Tribune News Network minova hands and indexes and ed in shorter and longer Doha white rubber strap. Gucci is also styles, while the bracelets adding three new pieces to the feature a slim or thicker Gucci has introduced a new series Interlocking G fine design. of timeless watches and luxurious collection. Gucci is also ex- jewelleries to entice its global fans. A long , a panding the GG Gucci is introducing a new ver- shorter one and a brace- Marmont sion of the G-Timeless Automatic let are crafted in a thin jewellery collec- Swiss made . 18-karat yellow chain tion with a selec- The design brings together with small Interlocking G tion of genderless a 40mm steel case, a knurled logo details. Bracelet with design. bezel in yellow gold PVD, and red-green Web ny- line head or the Interlocking G motif in For the first time a seven-link bicolour brace- lon strap. snake. The Gucci 18kt yellow gold. Necklace in the silver jewellery let. The silver guilloché dial They feature logo appears on with Interlock- collection, the GG mo- with multi-icon indexes is 38mm steel case, the white rub- ing G motif comes tif forms the focal point embellished with various green-red-green ber strap, while in 18kt yellow gold of four pieces: a necklace, Gucci motifs, including the web nylon dial the case back 38/42cm and yellow a bracelet, a key and a feline head and the bee. with embroidered reveals the fe- gold 90cm. ring with an open silhouette. A dis- Besides, inspired by iconic silver bee, inter- line head or the Gucci has also tinctive arabesque pattern adds fur- Gucci embroideries, two time- changeable green-red- Ouroboros sym- introduced two ther detail to these creations, which pieces join the G-Timeless line, green web nylon strap. bol. and two are crafted in aged . featuring the same dial design but The Gucci Dive collection is The diver’s watch-inspired bracelets to the Another set of jewellery pieces different straps. evolving, with the addition of two design is Swiss Made and wa- Interlocking G showcase a torchon effect, framing Both display a smooth, round sporty timepieces. ter resistant to 200 metres silver jewellery col- the GG logo and creating a contrast 38mm steel case. The green-red- Both genderless watches feature (20 ATM). The watches come lection. From simple between shiny and matte surfaces. green Web nylon dial is embroi- a 40mm steel case and a black rotat- is 40mm steel case, white dial silhouettes to bolder Among the eight pieces are a neck- dered with a silver-coloured bee ing bezel with red and green accents. with feline head, super luminova styles, the pieces are lace, a bracelet, a pair of , motif: a recurring house symbol. The white dial with Super Luminova hands and indexes and white rub- crafted in sterling silver a pair of cuff links and four rings, One watch is fitted k leather strap, hands and indexes is embellished ber strap; 40mm steel case, white and feature the GG logo. all crafted in sterling silver with an while the other showcases a green- with a Gucci animal motif: the fe- dial with snake motif, super lu- The necklaces are craft- aged finish.