Community Community Bazm-e-Sadaf Chaliyar Doha International’s observes P7evening for Urdu P16 World lovers is attended Environment Day by Doha-based in association writers and with embassy of poets. India.
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USEFUL NUMBERS Kaala lead role, while Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Easwari Rao DIRECTION: Pa. Ranjith portray the supporting roles. Music is composed by Santhosh CAST: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Nana Patekar Narayanan. Kaala who runs away from Tirunelveli in his SYNOPSIS: Kaala is an upcoming Indian Tamil political childhood, moves to Mumbai where he becomes a powerful gangster movie written and directed by Pa Ranjith and don living in the slums of Dharavi. produced by Dhanush. The fi lm stars Rajinikanth in the THEATRES: The Mall, Royal Plaza, Landmark
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom destruction of the Jurassic World theme soon encounter terrifying new breeds DIRECTION: J. A. Bayona park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing of gigantic dinos while uncovering a te Unqu CAST: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris return to the island of Isla Nublar to conspiracy that threatens the entire uo ot Pratt, Jeff Goldblum save the remaining dinosaurs from a planet. Q e SYNOPSIS: Three years after the volcano that’s about to erupt. They THEATRES: Landmark, The Mall Progress was all right. Only it went on too long. The Mall Cinema (1): Kaala Royal Plaza Cinema Palace (Tamil) 2:30pm; Kaala (Tamil) (1): Kaala (Tamil) 2:30pm; 8:15pm; Kaala (Tamil) 11:15pm. Kaala (Hindi) 8pm; Kaala — James Thurber The Mall Cinema (2): Jurrasic (Tamil) 11pm. World: Fallen Kingdom (2D) Landmark Cinema (1): Kaala Royal Plaza Cinema Palace 3pm; Jurrasic World: Fallen (Tamil) 8pm; Kaala (Telugu) (2): Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom (2D) 8pm; Jurrasic 11pm. Kingdom (2D) 8:30pm; World: Fallen Kingdom (2D) Landmark Cinema (2): Jurrasic World: Fallen 11pm. Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom (2D) 11pm. Community Editor The Mall Cinema (3): Sid Kingdom (2D) 9pm; Kaala Royal Plaza Cinema Palace Kamran Rehmat & Aya (Not A Love Story) (Tamil) 11:15pm. (3): Sid & Aya (Not A Love e-mail: [email protected] (Tagalog) 8pm; Jurrasic World: Landmark Cinema (3): E. Story) (Tagalog) 8pm; Last Telephone: 44466405 Fallen Kingdom (2D) 9:45pm; Ma. Yu. (Malayalam) 8:30pm; Rampage: The Escape Of Gary Fax: 44350474 Veere Di Wedding (Hindi) Jurrasic World: Fallen Tison (2D) 9:45pm; E. Ma. Yu. 11:30pm. Kingdom (2D) 11:15pm. (Malayalm) 11:30pm. Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 3 ROUND & ABOUT COMMUNITY
Explore your talent with us are available every day from 7pm until 11pm WHERE: Mystic Arts Centre behind Al from Sundays to Thursdays, and on Fridays Hilal Focus Medical Centre and Saturdays from 7am-11pm. WHEN: Wednesday to Monday Mystic Art Centre, is a holistic Torba Farmers Market performing arts institution and a one- WHERE: Education City stop solution for adults as well as children WHEN: Thursday and Friday looking to explore their talents in various TIME: 9am art forms. We offer classes in Carnatic Qatar Foundation (QF) has partnered Music, Hindustani Music, Karate, Yoga, with Torba Farmers Market, a Qatar-based Zumba, Classical Dance, Salsa, Hip Hop, initiative that aims to deliver organic contemporary and Bollywood dance forms. and locally-grown food and homemade Personalised lessons, efficient mentoring products, to host a weekly market in and exposure to stage helps our learner to Education City. Open to the public, the walk out as a confident performer at the market be held at QF’s Ceremonial Court, end of their course. For further details, call accessible from gate 2, every Thursday from 44723680/33897609. 9am-4pm and every Friday from 8am-11am and 2pm-5pm.The name ‘Torba’ is derived from Arabic, and means “the pure soil that feeds, nourishes, and nurtures.” A wide range of fresh, locally-grown items will be on offer, including organic fruits and vegetables, homemade preserves, syrups, EVENTS will feature products from all over the world and butters, as well as handicrafts and on the Eid. The Summer Shopping Souq gardening supplies. Summer Camps will start from June 14 to August 31. Colour WHERE: TCA your summer at Doha Exhibition and WHEN: June 24 Conventional Centre – West Bay during TIME: 8:30am-1pm Summer Entertainment City 2018 with The TCA will be holding Summer Camps over 75 activities and games, more than 40 in its branch for all students, starting from food and 132 retail outlets and amazing live June 24. Every two weeks, a new batch performances. Get set for an exciting and will begin for every child to join and learn eventful summer in 2018. new forms of art. The summer camps will include Abacus, Drawing and Painting, Ramadan Activities Calligraphy, keyboard and dance. The camp WHERE: Mall of Qatar will run for 10 days a week from, 8.30am to WHEN: Till June 14 1pm. You will be able to see the activities TIME: 7pm - 12am and schedules that will be upheld for every Kids are invited to learn Arabic week and register your kid. For further calligraphy, create prayer pads, lanterns and Dance and instrument classes details, call 974 44373259. much more in a colourful Arts and Crafts WHERE: TCA Campus, Behind Gulf area along with a henna station dedicated Times Building Summer Camp for Kids to creating beautiful designs. In addition, WHEN: Wednesday-Monday WHEN: June 24 to Aug 31 giant traditional Dama and X O games will Come and learn the movements of dance TIME: 7:30am- 2:30pm delight the kids while everyone can enjoy styles in Bollywood, Hip Hop and also the Zumba Session WHERE: Music and Arts Atelier, Villa 57 hospitality in the modern yet traditional musical instruments such as Piano, Guitar, WHERE: Bin Omran Bin Omran majlis and participate in a daily broadcast Keyboard for adults as well kids and move WHEN: Sundays Doha’s Kids Summer Camp where artists from Qatar Radio at 9pm in the Luxury in the world of music. Classes will run on TIME: 7pm - 8pm are made! The A to Z of kid’s summer camp Court. a regular basis on weekends and weekdays. Participate in Zumba Sessions (Adults) – from artworks, dance and music lessons For details contact 66523871/ 31326749. every Sunday. For more information call and PLAY in between. For ages 5 years and 33003839 or [email protected] up. For registration, contact: registration@ Remote-controlled car racing track atelierqatar.com and/or mobile 33003839. WHERE: Aspire Park Off -Road biking tour WHEN: Thu, Fri, Sat WHERE: Zekreet Soccer Festival TIME: 4pm-10pm WHEN: Fridays WHERE: The St. Regis Doha Aspire Zone Foundation has created a Blue Pearl Experience Qatar is offering WHEN: June 14 - July 15 custom-made track specially designed the country’s first off-road biking tour. TIME: 2pm - 12am for remote-control car racing, for car Ride in the desert on a fat bike to explore The St. Regis Doha has announced lovers across Doha. Interested motorsport the local flora and fauna spot desert plans to celebrate the month-long soccer enthusiasts can try the race track opposite wildlife, hike up jebels, chill in the magic of festival and screen all matches to the the Aspire Academy, from 4pm to 10pm on the Richard Serra statues and this unique delight of football lovers, from Friday June Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. landscape. Participants will get to cross 14 to Sunday July 15, 2018. Sarab Lounge the desert riding fat bikes from Zekreet and Vine Restaurant will transform their to the Richard Serra statues, on a route of terraces into football lounges for football approximately 13kms. The route is easy to lovers to enjoy watching every angle of ride and suitable for people with average their favourite game, with giant screens to Ramadan Camp fitness. You must be able to ride. Kids aged broadcast the games daily from 2 pm till WHERE: Education city - Recreation 9 and older are also welcome. The fee is QR 12am. Centre 220 (QR190 for ages 9-14) and includes bike WHEN: Till June 14 and safety equipment. The activity lasts TCA CHESS CHALLENGE 2018 TIME: 1pm - 4pm about 2.5 hours. WHERE: TCA Campus, Villa number 5 This is an academic enrichment WHEN: June 29 programme designed to help children Arab and German Tales Exhibition TIME: 9am between the ages of 4 –10 years, improve WHERE: Qatar National Library Be a part of the TCA Chess Challenge their scholastic and interpersonal skills. WHEN: Ongoing till August 18 2018. The challenge is open for all A maximum of 30 participants will be The exhibition is organised within the dynamic students of Qatar from accepted. Since this camp is for four weeks, framework of Qatar–Germany Year of all nationalities. The last date for please refer the advertisement to get the Culture and provides an insight into the registration is June 27. Registration fees camp schedule. history of Arabic and German fairy and is QR30. For further details contact, 974 folk tales, and how the two traditions 66523871/31326749/44373259. Meerat Ramadan Outdoor and five-a-side football influenced each other. It aims to show the WHERE: Katara pitches transcultural value of narrative traditions Summer Entertainment City 2018 WHEN: Ongoing till June 20 WHERE: Aspire Zone as a shared intangible cultural heritage and WHERE: DECC TIME: 8pm -11:55pm WHEN: Daily highlight mutual influences, shared ideas WHEN: June 14 – August 31 The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara TIME: 7pm-11pm and cultural transfer between the Arab TIME: 12pm is inviting the public to Meerat Ramadan at Aspire Zone’s five-a-side football world and Germany through storytelling An amazing range of local shopping stalls Katara’s Southern Area. outdoor pitches opposite Al Waab Street and tales.
Compiled by Nausheen Shaikh. E-mail: [email protected], Events and timings subject to change 4 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY COVER STORY “My whole life has been pretty incredible so far” —Kajol—Kajol Devgn,Devgn, BollywoodBollywood actressactress
A good script should be like one of those books that you are reading till 4 in the morning when you know that you have to wake up at 7
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ctress Kajol, who is of my life that actually I have busy shooting for worked very hard to make it a life upcoming film Eela, that I like and love,” she said after says that her whole attending the trailer launch of life has been pretty Hindi version of Incredibles 2. incredibleA so far. Kajol has stepped into the shoes Asked what was the most of Holly Hunter in Hindi-dubbed “incredible” part of her film version of Incredibles 2, the voice journey as she has been one of top of Elastigirl, also known as Helen actresses of film industry over Parr, in the English original the years, Kajol, who has received directed by Brad Bird. Elastigirl six Filmfare Awards, including can stretch her body into many five Best Actress awards, and shapes and forms. the Padma Shri in 2011, said: “I Sharing her dubbing don’t know actually.. I hope, I am experience for Incredibles 2, coming to it. I think my whole life Kajol said, “I am actually big fan has been pretty incredible so far.” of superpower films so when “I really like my life. I have I was approached for dubbing worked really hard to make it and of supergirl’s character, I was make it something that I like, most excited about it. I was like so, maybe that is incredible part so what if I can’t actually get Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 5 COVER STORY COMMUNITY those superpowers but at least I can dub for somebody who has those superpowers... but I think dubbing is not the same as actually doing it. I actually don’t like to dub for my own films. “It is one of the most painful and boring process ever and when you are dubbing for some else then it’s twice worse but the whole idea of dubbing for Elasticgirl was so exciting and without doing all the physical activity, I am getting all the credit for it.” Having dubbed for Elasticgirl, who is blessed with superpowers, KKajol, asked what superpowers sshe would love to have, said: “I wwould love to have actually eight hahands and a brain to match that. “Whether you “I think partly I have a brain to have two scenes mamatcht that but not completely. I hahave to manage my time, my or half a scene to kkikids’ds time, social time, manage too workoutwo at the same time and do, it should be tatakeakek ccare of everybody and do that kind of work eveverythingeeryt that I supposed to do aass wwell. Actually, forget the which just leaves eieight-handghht-h bit, I just like to clone mymyself.”sself.” such a solid AsAskedsked whether Bollywood is uunablennable to match up to the impact that will ststandardsanddard of making superwoman stay with you for or supergirlssuuperg film, she said: “Not rereally..allyy.. nnoto at all. I think we have much longer” lolott off filfilms.ms In fact recently, pepeopleopple are wwriting specifically — Kajol Devgn wowomen-centricmmen-cen films... so I don’t ththinkinnk that, tthat is there but yes, I doo feel ththatat as an animated pipictureiccture cocompany,mp they have lot mmomorere freedfreedomom because they have aan internatiinternationalon audience to play with.with.”” On what drdrawsaw her to play the chcharacteraracter in a ffilm,il she said: “I really bbelieveelieve tthath I am a reader. I lolove reading. I think reading is my passion, hobby and meditation. fighting Parr family, who are Incredible in the Hindi-dubbed thing Ajay is better at, replied: On the film front, Kajol will “I always feel a good script forced to hide their powers in version of the first film. “I think Ajay is better than me at next be seen in Eela. Based should be like one of those books the face of a growing negative On parenting, Kajol admits that pampering the kids for sure. on the Gujarati play Beta, that you are reading till 4 in the perception against superheroes. her actor husband Ajay Devgn “I pamper my kids, but there Kaagdo, it is written by Mitesh morning when you know that you In Incredibles 2, the Parr family is much better than her when it are always limits to it. I am very Shah and Anand Gandhi and have to wake up at 7am and go continue to struggle to maintain comes to pampering their kids. conscious about the rules and directed by Pradeep Sarkar, and for work and I feel a character in normalcy even as new challenges Being generally busy working in their daily routine of sleep and features Kajol in the lead role that book when you think about and villains arrive on the scene. the films and managing her house, food timing, so he is definitely the as an aspiring singer and single playing it should be the kind Shah Rukh Khan had voiced Mr Kajol, when asked what one one who pampers the kids.” mother. — IANS of character that you feel you can build and make something amazing out of it. So that’s really my only requirement. “I never think whether I am main lead of the film or whether I have enough to do in the film. Whether you have two scenes or half a scene to do, it should be that kind of work which just leaves such a solid impact that will stay with you for much longer.” Asked whether her kids Nyasa and Yug are excited for watching Incredibles 2 as their mother has lent her voice for Elasticgirl in the film, she said: “My kids are really excited. They are waiting for the release of the film because they have watched part one of this franchise and they loved the film so, second part of Incredibles is releasing after 14 years... so they are eagerly waiting for it” Incredibles 2, which will be released on June 22, is the long- awaited sequel to Disney-Pixar’s 2004 animated superhero hit The Incredibles. The film centres on the crime- DOTING DAD: On parenting, Kajol admits that her husband Ajay Devgn is much better than her when it comes to pampering their kids. 6 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY ICC commemorates World Environment Day
Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of Embassy of India, recently commemorated World M S Bukhari, noted social worker; A P Manikantan, ICC Vice President; Juttas Paul, General Secretary; Environment Day at ICC premise. The commemoration was marked with planting of saplings in the and the other ICC managing committee members and community leaders as well as heads of premises by Dr Mohammed Aleem, Third Secretary at Indian embassy. Other prominent persons aff iliated organisations. ICC has been conducting diff erent events every year to mark the day. The present on the occasion were namely, Milan Arun, ICC President; Devis Edukulathur, ICBF President; event was conducted with the support of IDEA Qatar, an aff iliated organisation of ICC.
DPS-MIS students visit nursery to mark World Environment Day
World Environment day was recently T-shirts. The students were briefed about celebrated by tiny tots of DPS-Modern how the nursery worked and how many Indian School (DPS-MIS) nursery class. On kinds of plants it had. They took great the occasion, a field trip was organised for interest in diff erent plants and flowers and the young students to Floranza Nursery Al interacted with the gardener. They were Wakrah. The aim of the trip was to create informed that why fertilisers and manure awareness about conserving and preserving were required for plant growth. The field trip nature among the young minds. sensitised the students about caring for the The colour for the day was green and the environment and the importance of planting toddlers were dressed in green shirts and more trees.
OIA organises Iftar party at labour camp
One India Association (OIA) recently organised its annual Iftar party at a labour camp of Confidence Engineering & Development, Al Wukair. The Iftar party was attended by more than 150 people. OIA is aff iliated with Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of Indian embassy. Ziauddin Ahmad, OIA Vice President, presented the importance of holy month of Ramadan. He said that Ramadan was an opportunity to repent over wrong doings and do good deeds. “We should take the momentum forward and work even after Ramadan for purification of soul and enhancement of Taqwa (God consciousness)”, he added. Shaji Francis, Convener of Kerala, welcomed new members to the association. Ansar A R, Mohammadd Ajmal, Rashid Muimin, Liju Paulson, Nishab Kombath, Mohammad Faisal, Mohammadd Feroz, Jeevan Tomson, Sulaiman, Muhthasin, Salam and Hamid Zafar, other OIA members, were also present on the occasion. Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 7 COMMUNITY Bazm-e-Sadaf holds evening for Urdu writers
Bazm-e-Sadaf International, a literary organisation promoting Urdu language, recently organised identity”, he added. an evening for Urdu lovers at Al Wakrah. The evening was attended by prominent Urdu scholars Dr Ghazanfar Ali thanked the ogranisatin for holding the evening. He said that Urdu had spread based in Doha and from abroad. worldwide. It had become the most popular means of communication especially in Asian Dr Ghazanfar Ali, a prominent Urdu fiction writer from India, was the chief guest and Dr communities. He appreciated the activities of Bazm-e-Sadaf. He also read out an article on Javed Nadeem Jilani, a London based Urdu poet, was the guest of honour. Ahmad Ashfaque, literary journey of Ahmad Ashfaque and on his book Dastaras. Programme Director of Bazm-e-Sadaf, opened the session by welcoming the chief guest Ahmad Ashfaque announced that the organisation would hold an Urdu festival in Doha soon. and other participants. He described the literary activities of Ghazanfar Ali. Shahabuddin Authors, critics and research scholars of Urdu from India, Pakistan, USA, Australia, Germany, UK, Ahmad, Chairman of Bazm-e-Sadaf International, spoke about the mission of the organisation. Canada, Bangladesh and Mauritius will be invited during the festival. The chairman gave a memento and a shawl to the chief guest. He said that Bazme-e-Sadaf Imran Asad, President of Bazm-e-Sadaf International Doha chapter, gave vote of thanks. The International was the name of a mission, a dream, and an interminable journey towards newer organising committee members were namely, Dr Farhan Ahmad, Saifuddin Ahmad Sharique, goals. “We wish to turn it into a movement. We wish to do so in order to promote Urdu language, Mohammad Irfanullah, Mohammadd Sabahuddin, Mohammad Tahir, Om Prakash, Nasheed literature, and culture and achieve the objectives that define our individual, social, and cultural Asad, and Masab Bin Shahab. The programme was anchored by Khalid Shaifullah.
BUQ organises community Iftar dinner
Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar (BUQ), the oldest Urdu literary organisation in Qatar, recently organised Dr Ali presented one of his selected short story which received great applause from the audience. community Iftar dinner at Shezan Hotel, Doha. BUQ, founded in 1959, has been organising regular Syed Abdul-Hye, BUQ Senior Patron; Faisal Hanif, BUQ Chairman; Shad Akolvi, President; Firoz poetic symposiums and other Urdu literary programmes for the last five decades. Khan, Vice President; Iftekhar Raghib, General Secretary; Ghulam Mustafa Anjum, Treasurer; Irshad The Iftar dinner was organised in honour of Dr Ghazanfar Ali, an Urdu scholar, fiction writer, and Ahmed, Media Secretary; Vazir Ahmed Vazir, PR Secretary;and Afsar Asmi along with other BUQ poet. Dr Ali is director of Academy for Professional Development of Urdu Medium Teachers at members worked together to make the programme successful. Several prominent personalities Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi. He has authored nine novels, two fiction and two poetry collections. from Qatar’s Urdu circles also attended the programme. 8 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY MORORING Debutant Lexus LC claims classic win in German endurance race
vercoming the Shigeki Tomoyama, President GAZOO Racing brand line-up but only engineer amazing vehicles all successfully addressed, with the challenges of one of GAZOO Racing Company, said: also utilised in a variety of future but also capture our customers’ drivers, mechanics, and engineers of the world’s most “Although GAZOO Racing’s Lexus production cars. hearts and minds and ignite their corresponding quickly and surely, demanding circuits, LC was forced to pit-in many times Commenting on the win, Yugo emotions. We would like to thank returning the car to the course once the No 56 GAZOO unexpectedly due to the impact at Miyamoto, Chief Representative our fans and customers for their more. ORacing’s Lexus LC, driven by the beginning of the race, we are of Middle East & North Africa continuous support and for being The No 56 Lexus LC continued Takeshi Tsuchiya, Takamitsu delighted to complete the 24 hours Representative Offi ce Toyota Motor an inspiring force behind our the race from 6:30 in the morning Matsui, Naoya Gamo, and Yuichi and the whole race. The drivers, Corporation, said: “The 24 Hours continued success.” without any signifi cant issues and Nakayama, made a remarkable mechanics, engineers, and support Nürburgring endurance race proved The main race started with a managed to increase its position debut race and claimed the fi rst staff all carried out their roles, and to be an excellent experience, total of 147 vehicles on the tarmac in the race ranking. When the position in the SP-PRO class of the we made every eff ort to race the testing the team’s strengths and with Takamitsu Matsui at the wheel checkered fl ag was fi nally waved, 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance car without giving up until the vehicle’s capabilities, while also of the Lexus LC. Immediately after the No 56 Lexus LC took fi rst place race recently in Germany. very end. We would like to express showcasing the best of Lexus. the start of the race, the No 56 in the SP-PRO class and fi nished The No 56 GAZOO Racing’s our sincerest gratitude to all of our Despite a challenging debut race, GAZOO Racing’s Lexus LC suff ered 96th overall. Lexus LC demonstrated its out- suppliers and partner companies the Lexus LC dazzled the audiences impact damage. However, it was Race Notes: and-out pace in qualifying, lining who have helped to sustain these with its winning performance, able to continue, with repairs being No 56 GAZOO Racing Lexus LC up 32nd on the starting grid in a activities.” adding to our achievements and made during the fi rst scheduled Drivers: Takeshi Tsuchiya, fi eld of 147 cars with a best lap Tomoyama stated that the capabilities in motorsports.” routine pit stop as it did not need Takamitsu Matsui, Naoya Gamo, time of eight minutes and 34.591 knowledge and technologies Miyamoto added, “We remain an emergency pit-in. and Yuichi Nakayama seconds around the climbs and refi ned here at the Nürburgring dedicated to continuously building Technical issues that the team Position: 1st descents of the 25-kilometer circuit would not only be on the experience gained on had not encountered in testing No. of Laps: 97 German racetrack. incorporated into models in the racetracks all over the world to not emerged even after that, but were Best Lap: 8’34.591 Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 9 MARKETING COMMUNITY Banana Island Resort launches 4 day Eid al-Fitr extravaganza
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr, Banana Island Resort On the occasion, Patsada Satthacharoen, by Anantara, the first luxury brand resort of Area Director of Marketing its kind in Qatar, developed by ‘Al Rayyan Communications- Qatar at Minor Hotels Project Management’, is off ering a unique Group, owners of Anantara brands, the experience for all family members to enjoy operators of the Banana Island Resort, said: the lunch buff et during the four days of the “We are delighted to celebrate with our dear holy festival Eid at the famous and renowned guests the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Azraq Restaurant, said a press release. one of the most beloved occasions for all Azraq restaurant welcomes all resort’s our hearts, and to share with them their visitors and guests during Eid al-Fitr holiday joy through our unique and exceptional to indulge in the taste of the finest cuisine offer at the Azraq Restaurant, where they through a wide range of international will be able to enjoy the delicious dishes flavours ranging from Western, Asian and and international cuisine prepared specially Middle Eastern dishes to signature dishes of by the our chefs to celebrate the occasion the most talented chefs. through the Eid buffet, which extends Throughout the offer, guests will be able over four days starting from the first day to also enjoy a wide selection of salads of the Eid, in the light of our keenness on and appetisers and discover the love for the participation with the members of the sweets through an assortment of selections community their joys and happiness.” specially curated by the best chefs, letting For reservation or more information please visitors enjoy the delectable gourmet amid contact 40405075 or www.doha.anantara. pristine atmosphere on the eastern tunes. com
Mövenpick Hotel celebrates World Environment Day
Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha planted organic vegetables and herbs to join the eff ort to Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha aimed to raise awareness and other major environmental issues support World Environment Day recently, stated a press release. It is one of Mövenpick Hotels & by planting organic vegetables and herbs. Guests will be invited to visit the local farm, where some Resorts properties across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East’s planned activities in support of of its kitchen’s ingredients are sourced, and to learn more about environmental practices and the United Nations initiative, which encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection responsible farming. Incorporating these environmental practices not only produces fresh harvest of the environment. but also sets a sustainable atmosphere in a unique way. Established in 1974, World Environment Day is celebrated in more than 100 countries and is widely Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is the world’s most Green Globe certified hotel company, and the regarded as the people’s day for doing something to take care of the Earth. World Environment Day initiatives at Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha and many other properties This year’s theme is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’– a call to action to combat one of today’s greatest globally are an extension of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme SHINE. environmental challenges, with plastic pollution posing a significant threat to nature, wildlife and For more details about the event and a full list of participating hotels, visit www.movenpick.com/ human health. worldenvironmentday
ABA Group opens 4th Samsung Experience outlet at Al Khor Mall
Ali Bin Ali (ABA) Group’s FMCG division - declared the store open. Congratulating Dohatna Innovative Distribution continues everyone, Mourad said, “Dohatna is to make steady progress by expanding its strategically expanding its business and presence in the Qatar market. Accordingly, going beyond the boundaries of Doha to Dohatna inaugurated the fourth Samsung reach out to customers. I wish Dohatna all Experience Store at Al Khor Mall recently.. the best for future endeavours.” The store was ceremoniously opened on The new outlet is a landmark in Dohatna’s the first floor of Al Khor Mall, stated a press journey as it marks their maiden presence release. in the retail market. The store will allow The event was attended by Andrew Shin, easy access for customers in Al Khor to Managing Director of Samsung Qatar; get Samsung authorised stocks, including Nabil Mourad, ABA Chief Operating Off icer mobiles, tablets and mobile accessories. FMCG; Mohammed Imran, Dohatna General The Al Khor store comes after the Manager; and other members of the ABA successful presence of Dohatna in The Operating Board. Mall, City Center Mall and Doha Festival Mourad cut the ribbon along with Shin and City. 10 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY Sense of anticipation rises
t all started on that warm Sunday afternoon on 13th July, 1930 in a Montevideo suburb of Pocitos, in Uruguay. Just over 4,400 people watched as France’sI Lucien Laurent score the historical fi rst goal with a powerful shot. That was the fi rst World Cup Football match for Jules Rimet Trophy, named after the-then president of FIFA. The clocks are ticking again and ticking loud. The football world is again coming together for an unforgettable spectacle of passion and drama. For the month of the iconic global behemoth, headlines will be dominated by countless records and statistics and stories of thrills, spills, heroes and villains, COVETED: The Telstar 18 football that will be kicked around in the 2018 FIFA golazo, staggering saves, edge- World Cup in Russia is made in Pakistan, which produces more than 80% of BACKGROUND: Russian president Vladimir Putin was formerly a lieutenant of-the-seat excitement and the the world’s footballs. colonel in the KGB. occasional bit of argy-bargy. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia For the fi rst time in the do these 11 nations exclusively systems, the year 1 BC is followed by Vladimir Putin was formerly starts in just four days. And Russia history of soccer, the 2002 World have in common: Sao Tome and AD 1) a lieutenant colonel is which will become the largest nation and Cup was held in two diff erent Principe, Gabon, Republic of the infamous organisation? for the very fi rst time in the history to countries. Name these countries. Congo, The Democratic Republic What are the Palatine, KGB ever host a World Cup. Brazil makes South Korea and Japan. of the Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Aventine, Capitoline, Quirinal, their 21st appearance at a World Cup Somalia, Indonesia, Ecuador, Viminal, Esquiline and Caelian? In the image below, which while Iceland and Panama make The Telstar 18 football that will Colombia, and Brazil? The 7 hills of Rome brand is advertised in a sidewalk debut. And for the fi rst time since be kicked around in the 2018 FIFA The Equator. It passes through in New York? 1958, will a host country not witness World Cup in Russia comes from them all. AkiroKurusowa’s 1985 period an infl ux of the Ultras. Fans of Italy which Asian country? tragedy film Ran is a samurai (Answer next week. Answer were left shocked when their team Pakistan. More than 80% of the In November 2017, Paris Hilton version of which Shakespeare play? to last week’s photo-quiz: failed to qualify for the World Cup. world’s footballs are manufactured claimed that she and Britney King Lear. Peru) Described as a wolf who radiates here. Spears invented something 11 fun, charm and confi dence by FIFA’s years back. What was that? offi cial site, the wolf named Zabivaka The original Jules Rimet trophy Selfi es is chosen as the offi cial mascot for was stolen prior to the 1966 the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The edition and was found after a Which year is missing from brand identity and logo were unveiled week of searching by a dog. Name both the Gregorian calendar and by cosmonauts at the International this dog. the Julian calendar yet present Space Station which was projected Pickles in the astronomical calendar onto the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. system? The theme of the World Cup Russia What geographical feature The year zero. (Under those is a dream and the cosmic outer space exploration, enlivened with folk motives featuring Firebirds, Matryoshkas and folk patterns. The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Tribe NI.yays is fi nally here to quell the busiest communities into ghost towns, igniting them a couple of hours later As per Financial Times, “For anyone seeking a short history of into a frenzy of fl ags and fi recrackers, Coke, a lesson in juggling family and a job, or a look at how to turn What’s the Good Word? self-confidence (c) worn to signify klaxons and vuvuzelas and car horns. around a stumbling giant of a company, the book is a necessary remembrance (d) humility So contrary to my normal advice, reading.” This book is supposed to be Neville Isdell’s life story. 1. Golazo: (a) aff ectionate (b) amazing 7. Philocaly: Love of (a) beauty (b) city hit the couch, turn on the TV or best Name the book. goal (c) gossip (d) shocking life (c) soccer (d) West India music fi nd yourself in a lounge and with a Inside Coca-Cola (Ahmed Ibrahim, Ashghal, Doha) 2. Deedy: (a) potential (b) legal (c) 8. Ultramarine: (a) upward large group of people, and share in industrious (d) puzzling (b) beyond the sea (c) salty (d) the riveting experience that it is. For A lodestone or loadstone is another word for what? 3. Balter: (a) dance clumsily (b) seek commercial application me, fi xture lists are already pinned to Magnet (Lisa Ray, The English Academy, Kuwait) (c) stabilise (d) struggle 9. Sough: (a) clash (b) captivating (c) the wall and TV viewing schedules 4. Rantipole: (a) peaceful (b) epic (d) moaning already mapped out. Do you have some interesting bytes to share? And, does your vibe commercial (c) defying (d) rakish 10. Hobbledehoy: (a) awkward youth The time starts NOW. attract you to the ‘Tribe NI.yays!’ Every week two of your best questions 5. Eunoia: (a) intense excitement (b) (b) mercy (c) master (d) assistant Welcome to the world of ‘Nutty’s will be featured here. Please do write to us at [email protected]. And, beautiful thinking (c) civil order (d) Infotainment.YAYS!’ And we start please do mention the school/college/company (or just ‘home-sweet- creditable Answers: 1 (b); 2 (c); 3 (a); 4 (d); 5 (b); 6 with something special for those home’) you belong to and make them proud. 6. Mizpah: (a) risky (b) extreme (c); 7 (a); 8 (b); 9 (d); 10 (a) football fact-hounds in us. Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 11 INFOGRAPHIC COMMUNITY 12 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY CARTOONS/PUZZLES
Wordsearch Adam
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Reptiles
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Codeword Every letter of the alphabet is used at least once. Squares with the same number in have the same letter in. Work out which number represents which letter.
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Bound And Gagged
Sudoku is a puzzle based on a 9x9 grid. The grid is also divided into nine (3x3) boxes. You are given a selection of values and to complete the puzzle, you must fill the grid so that every column, every anone is repeated. Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 13 PUZZLES COMMUNITY
Super Cryptic Clues Colouring
ACROSS DOWN 1. Manage to telephone when 1. Was mad about the girl (5) you finish (3,7) 2. Get your metronome out - or 6. Cordial when you’re nearing a clock (9) success in your search (4) 3. State of affairs? (5,9) 10. Mum will be bound to get in 4. Are in charge and concerned a temper if you search (7) with, you understand (7) 11. Caught the other wild duck 5. What those pushy parents inside: it’s puffed (7) have for their children! (2-5) 12. It will make you hungry for 7. More or less in the opposite the pies pater cooked (9) direction (5) 13. The VC could be a plant (5) 8. Give up smoking? That’s very 14. I believe the interior of the good! (9) house should be brightly 9. Don’t tamper with a shaft coloured(5) that’s adequate (5,4,5) 15. The previously restored 14. This is what started the row Whistler is going to the East (9) (9) 16. It will annoy the Russian if 17. Is trigger-happy and is a Etna is about to erupt (9) spendthrift (9) 18. A lady doctor came in with Answers 20. What the hitch-hiker gets, or him (7) pinches (5) 19. Pop takes the pets out to Wordsearch Codeword 21. The beginning of spring (5) exercise a wee bit (7) 23. After trains I take a taxi and 22. It’s wrong to give the girl a motor back with the knick- start (5) knacks(9) 24. Do put the tom-cat out (5) 25. The river of love, I croon foolishly (7) 26. The head boy goes in to get proof (7) 27. The language about an extremely pretty girl! (4) 28. For which the dun is going to the colony? (10)
Yesterday’s Solutions
Across: 1 Pope Joan; 5 Abates; Down: 1 Pestle; 2 Parameter; 10 String orchestra; 11 Limited; 3 Janitor; 4 Aloud; 6 Breaker; 7 12 Unkempt; 13 Startles; 15 Totem; 8 Scantier; 9 Accursed; Ruche; 18 Apron; 20 Madeline; 14 Lump sums; 16 Conceding; 23 Curates; 25 Cholera; 26 17 Watching; 19 Natural; 21 Instrumentalist; 27 Gentle; 28 Leopard; 22 Canton; 24 Risen; 25 Cardigan. Canna. 14 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE/HOROSCOPE Millennials going overboard to obtain six-pack, says survey
hile it is healthy to adopt “We often use the analogy that our some lifestyle changes, bodies are a lot like our cars,” Jamin millennials are much more Brahmbhatt, an urologist at Orlando Health likely than any age group to South Lake Hospital, said in a statement. go to extremes, like using “Men will take the time to do Wsupplements and working out more than preventative maintenance on their cars, four days per week, to obtain six-pack abs like getting tune ups and oil changes, but or bigger muscles, show results of a new for whatever reason, we often don’t take survey in the US. the same time and effort for our health. We But doctors warn that supplements are need to change that mindset,” Brahmbhatt not regulated by the US Food and Drug added. Administration (FDA) and could have The survey was conducted by telephone unintended health consequences. by ORC International on behalf of Orlando And while gym culture encourages men Health from March 8-11, among 1,003 US to push themselves to their limits, intense adults ages 18 and older. workout schedules often lead to burnout “The daily habits that they (men) think and an unhealthy rise and fall in weight and are improving their health could actually be muscles mass. putting it at risk,” Brahmbhatt said. The survey commissioned by Orlando “A lot of claims on the labels of Health, a network of hospitals based in supplements and shakes are, at best, Orlando, Florida, found that 90 per cent unresearched, and at worst, potentially of men in the US have changed their daily dangerous,” Brahmbhatt added. habits to reach their fitness goals. In order to open a conversation about of Orlando Health, US, will be conducting a On their way, they will make stops in Instead of discussing the issue or seeking male body image and discuss the possible road trip from June 4 -9. Philadelphia, Columbus, Chicago and advice from their doctors, men often turn to dangers of going overboard for the sake of Brahmbhatt and Parekattil will kick-off Houston before ending their journey with a supplements and extreme workout regimens obtaining six-pack abs or bigger muscles, this year’s event in New York City on June grand finale event in Clermont, Florida, the to change their bodies, the fi ndings showed. Brahmbhatt, along with Sijo Parekattil, also 4, Orlando Health said in a statement. statement added. — IANS
ARIES TAURUS GEMINI March 21 — April 19 April 20 — May 20 May 21 — June 20
Perhaps your family is far away and you miss them a lot, Aries. You That little child you once were and that you’re trying so desperately to You’ll have all the inspiration you need to get to work on some of the need to realise that you can count on your friends. They’ll able to prove forget is still causing you problems, Taurus. Why do you try so hard to problems that have been plaguing your group lately, Gemini. You’ll use their love for you and show you that you’re as important as the air they deny that sweet and tender part of you that comes out even in your your pragmatism and tact to eff iciently tackle those things that have breathe. They’ll also keep people from taking advantage of you on your adult life? You’ll forget about your faults, imperfections, and complexes been making life diff icult for the people you love. Help people to stay journey toward the impossible. more easily if you just remember your childhood fondly, and maybe calm in the anxious atmosphere that could surround all of you today. even smile about it. CANCER LEO VIRGO June 21 — July 22 July 23 — August 22 August 23 — September 22
Your family is encouraging you to reconsider some of your long-term Without a doubt, your day will have important consequences for the You’re naturally involved in things and bursting with energy. You’re also plans, Cancer. In fact, some of your loved ones’ needs are changing. But future of your love life. The doubts you may have today, especially trying to work on how you relate to other people. However, you tend the solutions you come up with may not be enough. Just don’t panic. concerning your feelings, are likely to push you to think about things to want to get too involved in their lives at home and at work. You even You may need to rethink some of your strategies, especially concerning before you make any decisions. Should you go back on what you’ve have a tendency to do their work for them sometimes. Try to avoid your relationships with the people closest to you. done or march on with conviction? This is what is at stake right now. overworking yourself. Think about how you fit into the group around Don’t be too hasty about things. you. LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS September 23 — October 22 October 23 — November 21 November 22 — December 21
Today you may be wondering just how much you should get involved You need to cut down on stress and stop getting upset over nothing, Those arrogant types really need to watch out around you, Sagittarius. in a certain conflict between family members or in your career. There’s a Scorpio. Even if up until now you haven’t been able to figure out what Even if they don’t mean you any harm, you head straight to the attack lot of pressure on you to find an answer to this problem. But all you have is really bothering you, today you’ll understand some of the mysteries in order to make them understand that they don’t intimidate you. This to do is not take sides and everything should work out fine. You may of your personality, and understand what it is exactly that causes those constant state of war should calm down a little with the current celestial finally realise that it’s probably best to just let things happen for once. chronic mood swings of yours. You’ll see that you have nothing to energy. You may even discover that people can respect and appreciate worry about. you even if you aren’t constantly on the defensive. CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES December 22 — January 19 January 20 — February 18 February 19 — March 20
This is an important day for you, Capricorn, especially if you’re an artist. Are you an intellectual or a poet, a novelist or a playwright, Aquarius? Have you been working yourself too hard and denying yourself many The work you have already begun is beginning to escape your grasp. The celestial energy leaves you alone with your anxieties and questions. of the pleasures that you see others enjoying that you’d like to have? Is It’s time to give it a name and its own identity in the world. Of course it’s You are sure of only one thing – words are the friends you’ve decided there a new pair of shoes calling to you from a store window that you painful, but you knew it wouldn’t belong to you forever. This is your lot to spend the rest of your life with. This is a kind of dream and challenge just can’t let yourself buy? Indulge yourself today. You won’t regret it. in life. You need to accept both the joy and the pain of creation. that corresponds with your Aquarius identity. Get to work. You’ll find It’s important that you not confuse an object’s price with its value. Think your vocation and passion in your writing. about it. Sunday, June 10, 2018 GULF TIMES 15 SHOWBIZ COMMUNITY Faith, right intentions can help achieve dreams: Ali
akistani actor-singer The Pakistani actor reminisced “It was a natural progression, Ali Zafar, who will the time when he first signed up taking that relationship to the next be seen in Teefa In for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and next level with Ali as Producer Trouble, believes any Kill/Dil. with Teefa In Trouble. We have dream can be achieved “I have some of my best never distributed any film from withP faith, right intentions and memories and experiences on Pakistan or from any other part hard work. those films. I still remember the of the world earlier; And are Ali’s Lightingale Productions time when the late Yashji asked extremely selective with the and Yash Raj Films (YRF) have me at lunch one day: “Oye to films we handle for our friends in partnered for the international Lahore to ain, yeh kheer zuroor India, we are very excited to see theatrical distribution of the film, try kareen (you are from Lahore, what Ahsan Rahim the director which is scheduled to release on you must try this kheer (rice and Ali Zafar as producer and July 20, read a statement. pudding)”. I thought to myself that actor have done with the film,” “I have always believed that the man who has induced such said Panesar. with faith, the right intentions, sweetness in our lives through his This comes after actress- goodwill and hard work, you stories is making sure that I leave model-singer Meesha Shafi took can achieve all of your dreams. with an even sweeter taste in my to Twitter to allege that Ali had Today, I feel deeply humbled to mouth. It was surreal,” said Ali. harassed her on more than one have a huge dream fulfilled. To Avtar Panesar, Vice President occasion, in April. This sparked take our cinema global in the at International Operations Pakistan’s #MeToo moment. Ali best possible manner and to do YRF, said that the team at the has categorically denied all such it with a company that is not just production house would like to claims, saying he will take the a company but an idea that love think that YRF is Ali’s home in legal route to resolve the matter. transcends all,” said Ali. India. — IANS DREAM COME TRUE: Ali Zafar.
ABC Studios apologises for ABC Studios clarifi ed that Priyanka Shakti on disappearance Quantico controversial plot had no role in writing or directing the of villains from modern cinema show: ABC Studios, the executive producers The statement read: “ABC Studios Actor Shakti Kapoor says villains are disappearing of Priyanka Chopras show Quantico, and the executive producers of Quantico from modern cinema. has extended an apology to fans who would like to extend an apology to our The actor, who has portrayed several negative were off ended by an episode of the show audience who were off ended by the most characters, expressed his thoughts when he became which portrayed Indian nationalists recent episode, The Blood of Romeo. part of TV show High fever... Dance ka Naya Tevar. as terrorists who were trying to frame The episode has stirred a lot of emotion, He joined the &TV show with Gulshan Grover, read Pakistan in a terror plot. much of which is unfairly aimed at a statement. They said that they regret stepping Priyanka Chopra, who didn’t create the In the episode, they enacted a romantic sequence. into “a complex political issue”, and they show, nor does she write or direct it. “Bollywood has always been adamant on creating didn’t intend to off end anyone. “She has no involvement in the a unique experience for a villain’s character, but a The episode, entitled The Blood of casting of the show or the storylines romantic sequence by a villain can only happen in Romeo, aired on June 1. In it, Priyanka’s depicted in the series.” the modern times,” Shakti said. character, FBI agent Alex Parrish, They also stressed that Quantico is a “As the trend is changing, and the villains are thwarts a terror plot just days before a work of fi ction. disappearing in this modern cinema, an actor has summit between India and Pakistan is to “The show has featured antagonists to be very versatile and good with every role,” he be held, reports Hollywoodreporter.com. of many diff erent ethnicities and added. During her investigations, Parrish backgrounds, but in this case we Agreeing with his thoughts Gulshan said: fi nds a religious Hindu symbol — a inadvertently and regrettably stepped “Cinema has taken acting to a whole new level, we Rudraksh chain — on the neck of one into a complex political issue. It was don’t see anyone playing a dedicated role of a villain of the suspects leading her to conclude certainly not our intention to off end in modern movies. So, keeping the changing trend that the plot was devised by Indian anyone,” the statement read further. in mind, the actors have to be good and engrossed nationalists to frame Pakistan in a Quantico will not be getting a fourth with all the roles.” — IANS nuclear terror attack. season. The third season is on air in India Some fans of the show were upset on Star World. with the portrayal of Indians in the plot The cast also included Jake and took to Twitter to express their McLaughlin, Johanna Braddy, Russell views. In fact, many fans slammed Tovey, Alan Powell, Marlee Matlin and UNDER FIRE: Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka for the track. Blair Underwood. — IANS
Salman has brought mass appeal to Race 3: Anil larger audience, especially Salman’s fan more than outsiders. So, no one can break following. While the fi rst two stories of you more than your own family. The story Anil Kapoor, who is one of the constant the fi lm were directed by Abbas-Mustan, revolves around it.” actors of the Race franchise, says the Remo D’souza who is directing this time The fi lm has intense action scenes too. involvement of Bollywood superstar has also brought his own touch to the “Salman’s fans are waiting for such Salman Khan has brought mass appeal to treatment of the story.” scenes to watch in the theatre. We had to the forthcoming movie Race 3. Giving an insight into the fi lm, he make a fi lm that not only keeps the world Asked how diff erent the new fi lm is from said: “I think this time the story is more of Race intact but also satisfi es Salman’s Race and Race 2, Anil said: “Though the interesting because the confl ict, betrayal, fans. I think Shiraz (Ahmed), the writer of world of the fi lm is the same because it is drama and everything is happening among the fi lm, did that for us because he is the the same franchise, involvement of Salman the family members. common thread for all the three fi lms,” said has brought mass appeal to Race 3. “The fact is that your family members Anil. “The story is also more accessible to the know all your strengths and weaknesses Race 3 is releasing on June 15. — IANS OVER AND OUT: Shakti Kapoor. 16 GULF TIMES Sunday, June 10, 2018 COMMUNITY Chaliyar Doha observes Environment Day
P Kumaran, Indian Ambassador to Qatar, recently inaugurated the World Environment Day the day ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The ambassador lead the environmental pledge-taking session. activities conducted by Chaliyar Doha, a group of Indian expatriates, in association with embassy Abdul Latheef Feroke, general secretary, welcomed the guests and Siddique Vazhakkad, treasurer, of India, at Skill Development Centre. proposed vote of thanks. P Kumaran emphasised about the importance of having appropriate controlling on the usage The programme started with the plantation of trees in the Indian embassy premises. Chaliyar of plastic. The ambassador appreciated Chaliyar Doha for its eff ort in the field of environmental Doha members planted trees in diff erent parts of Doha also. In order to reach out to public and to protection. Mashood Thiruthiyad, Chaliyar Doha president, presided over the environment meet. raise awareness, various artists from Doha made paintings highlighting diff erent environmental P N Baburaj, ICBF vice president; Hemant Kumar Dwivedi, First Secretary of Indian embassy; and issues on a large canvas. A drawing competition was also held for children. The ambassador Basheer Pothukallu addressed the gathering. E A Nesar delivered the speech on the theme of distributed the certificates and gifts to artists and winners.
PLANTATION: Indian Ambassador planting sapling. GATHERING: The ambassador addressing the gathering.
FFHQ organises 5th annual Iftar drive
Filipino Fitness and Health Qatar (FFHQ), an organisation of weather making sure that the Muslims had their Iftar in time. expatriates from Philippines, recently organised an Iftar driver for “The people really welcomed the help and appreciated seeing commuters. The aim of the Iftar drive was to spread awareness people caring for each other. The participants also gained a sense among the commuters about safe driving and not rushing to of satisfaction and enjoyment from taking part in this event. Most reach their home to break the fast. FFHQ distributed Iftar to those of them feel that they have done a great job, helping people from who got stuck in the traff ic. The area they covered was street 23, various communities. The reward of feeding a fasting person is Industrial Area, where mainly labourers abode. huge,” said Thine Junio, FFHQ vice chairman. In most cases, the motorists do not carry edible items with them “It is not about how much you have or you do not have. It is all to break their fast while they are driving. When going home at about what you can share with open heart. The power of sharing is the time of Iftar, the motorists can accelerate their speed to a the theme of FFHQ’s fifth yearly drive. It will never stop. The family dangerous extent. The FFHQ volunteers gathered in a house at is expanding through sharing,” said, Randy Frogosa, senior adviser. Bin Mahmoud to prepare Iftar packs for the commuters and taxi “This Ramadan is a bit challenging. The drive saw problems in drivers. As many as 40 volunteers took part in distribution of 1,500 getting sponsors may be due to the ongoing blockade. Yet the packs that were prepared through generous donations of the drive is underway. We reached our goal. This could not have been members. The Iftar packets included water bottles, assorted tetra possible without the support of our members and diff erent groups. pack juices, small date packs, and maamoul biscuits. The volunteers Special thanks go to South African embassy in Qatar,” said Marissa VOLUNTEERING: A member of FFHQ handing over an kept up with spirit of Ramadan and distributed the packs in the hot Sanchez, FFHQ treasurer. Iftar pack to a motorist.
GROUP: FFHQ volunteers in a group photo.