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BUSINESS | 11 SPORT | 13 Kuwait, Iraq to study Capote shines as developing shared Qatar down Saudis toto oilfields: Al Rashidi reach handball semismis Thursday 23 August 2018 | 12 Dhul-Hijja I 1439 www.thepeninsula.qa Volume 23 | Number 7627 | 2 Riyals Celebrate Eid with extra data offers Terms and conditions apply for Shahry Packs on the Ooredoo App Eid entertainment shows Foreign Minister, US Secretary of State review ties draw thousands to malls RAYNALD C RIVERA Mall of Qatar’s In addition, children also THE PENINSULA Ooredoo Stage engaged in fun activities saw hundreds of including a barn-like fully DOHA: Shopping malls have young spectators equipped sound-proof studio emerged as the major desti- where they could record their nation this Eid holidays as they watching SpongeBob own version of the song. continue to bring joy to thou- SquarePants and Many children also took part sands of visitors including Friends as they in the live interactive game show children and families with performed for the first by Al Rayyan TV. The show being unique kid-friendly shows and staged in partnership with the activities. time in Qatar their Ministry of Education as part of The malls particularly those world class ‘I Heart their back to school campaign taking part in the Qatar Summer Dancing’ show, while gave away prizes and comprised Festival (QSF) organised by Qatar other interactive activities Tourism Authority (QTA) have a local children’s including face painting and cre- proved a magnet to multitude of choir entertained ative workshops. visitors with their lineup of the audience with a “With a combination of entertainment offerings coupled live performance of shows and interactive activities, with promotions. Mall of Qatar has become a one- Their live stage shows “Riding Free”. stop shop to entertain as well as catered mainly to young hone children’s skills in prepa- children and presented several ration for the school opening,” times daily witness huge have all enjoyed. They were very said Anthony, a parent who was Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al number of families. happy to see SpongeBob and with his young daughter Thani met yesterday with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, during an official visit to the United Yesterday, Mall of Qatar’s other characters in person,” said watching the show. States of America. The meeting focused on discussing bilateral relations and the means to enhance (MoQ) Ooredoo Stage saw hun- Juliana, a mother of two. “We as parents are very them, in addition to discussing the latest regional developments. dreds of young spectators She expressed happiness of much pleased that the shows and watching SpongeBob SquarePants the longer Eid holidays which activities are both entertaining and Friends as they performed for means they have plenty of time and educational,” he added. the first time in Qatar their world to spare watching mall shows Doha Festival City’s (DHFC) class ‘I Heart Dancing’ show taking for free. “We are planning to Eid offerings which centre on the the audience through SpongeBob visit other malls as well to see adorable character Ben 10 is also Demand for budget hotel rooms SquarePants’ story as he tirelessly the other shows in the coming a big hit drawing hundreds of trains for his big dance audition. days,” she added. families to the range of shows In addition, children also had the Another crowd-puller at and interactive activities. DHFC and serviced apartments rises chance to meet SpongeBob MoQ was a local children’s choir has partnered with Cartoon SquarePants at the exclusive entertaining the audience with Network, one of the most MOHAMMAD SHOEB Three-Star hotels regis- The average room rate (of activity area. a live performance of “Riding popular kids channel to bring the THE PENINSULA tered the highest rate of occu- all categories of hotels) declined “Coming to Mall of Qatar Free” , the theme song of “Spirit- popular show and other Ben 10 pancy among all segments of to QR398 in June 2018, down by today is definitely worth our time Riding Free” which is a new activities to the mall-goers. DOHA: The demand for budget hotel rooms. The occupancy 13.66 percent compared to because of the variety of shows Netflix series launched by hotel rooms and serviced apart- rate in this category of hotels QR461 in the same month pre- and activities which my children Dreamworks and beIN. →CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ments in Qatar has witnessed a surged to 69 percent in June vious year. significant growth in June 2018 2018, up by 9 percent com- The average tariff for 5-Star compared to the corresponding pared to the same month last rooms in June 2018 reduced to month last year. year, while the occupancy rate QR582 from QR638 in June 2017 This surge in demand was for 2 &1-Star hotels touched 54 (down by QR56), and room rates recorded despite the ongoing percent against 50 percent in for 4-Star and 3-Star hotels blockade against Qatar. June 2017. declined to QR250 and QR185 The average occupancy rate The average occupancy rate in June this year from QR302 for hotel apartments saw a of hotel rooms in all categories and QR255 (same month last double-digit growth. The (including 4 and 5-Star hotels) year), respectively. While the demand for hotel apartment in stood at 59 percent in June 2018, rates for 2&1-Star hotels were June 2018 increased by a which is about three points reduced to QR147 from QR199 remarkable 11 points to 73 lower than the 62 percent a year ago. percent in June 2018 compared recorded in June last year, latest The average revenue per to 62 percent in the same month data released by the Ministry of available room (in all categories last year. Development, Planning and Sta- of hotels) fell to QR234 against The occupancy for the tistics show. QR284 in June last year, down deluxe apartments surged to 73 The occupancy rate of 5-Star by QR50 per room. percent in June this year against hotels in June 2018 declined to The average revenue per 59 percent a year ago. While the 55 percent from 61 percent a available room in 5-Star hotels demand for standard category year ago, and 4-Star hotels’ declined to QR323 in June 2018 apartments remained occupancy fell to 60 percent from Q388 in the corresponding Families and children watching SpongeBob SquarePants live show as part of Eid celebrations at unchanged at 69 percent in June from 63 percent (in June last month last year, down by QR65 Mall of Qatar, yesterday. PIC:ABDUL BASIT / THE PENINSULA this year. year). per available room. Sidra treats 600 children’s emergency cases since July FAZEENA SALEEM At the same time, it operates Medicine told The Peninsula. “For example, we are The CED offers 24-hour care care for children. THE PENINSULA a Children’s Urgent Care Clinic When parents with children working together with Qatar’s and is staffed by an international “Our surgical program covers (UCC) in the same location. The require non-emergency care Ambulance Services to provide team with the highest qualifica- a wide spectrum of needs DOHA: Sidra Medicine has clinic treats non-emergency choose to come to the Sidra Med- an immediate response for chil- tions in paediatric emergency including orthopedics, ophthal- treated more than 600 cases at cases including upper respiratory icine CED for treatment, they are dren’s emergency cases. Just care, including physicians, mology, general surgery, urology, its Children’s Emergency issues such as sore throats and directed to the UCC. “Our team recently, Sidra Medicine’s CED nurses, emergency medical tech- neurosurgery and plastic Department (CED) and Urgent coughs, rashes, or low-grade of highly qualified and experi- team took part in a practice run nicians and imaging and lab surgery. Care Clinic since the opening in fever. enced staff determines the to airlift children to Sidra Med- professionals. “Recently, we announced the July this year. “As an emergency urgency of treatment and the icine as part of an ongoing series The Department of Pediatrics success of a series of complex Sidra Medicine’s CED treats department, we want to keep appropriate level of care of simulation exercises designed at Sidra Medicine is guided by a surgeries including a complex serious emergency cases of focus of our time and resources required on site.” to ensure a culture of safety,” holistic approach that is family- neurosurgery and in July, the first children up to the age of 18, on true emergency cases like Following the successful said Morris. centred, focusing on empow- open-heart surgery performed including loss of consciousness, the ones mentioned above. We opening, Sidra Medicine is The CED and Urgent Care ering patients in their care and at Sidra Medicine. severe trouble in breathing, are of course equipped and able engaged in continuous testing Clinic together have 60 rooms is guided by evidence and “Our Cardiac Program pro- major bone fractures, seizures to treat cases like mild fevers and training of its facilities and and are expected to treat approx- research. vides all aspects of medical, and convulsions and other emer- and colds, however, such care operations to ensure the imately 20,000 patients in the The pediatric services interventional and surgical care gencies. Children and young can be administered out of hos- department is always at the first 12 months. That number is offered at Sidra Medicine for patients with congenital or people admitted to the CED are pital,” Peter Morris Chief Exec- leading edge of world-class expected to increase to 50,000 include a comprehensive acquired heart disease,” said treated free of charge.